[The_Reader_David]

So, is McCain casting himself as Saruman?

[Immerito]

This is one of those times when I wish Free Republic had a “like” button. :-)

[annie laurie]

So, is McCain casting himself as Saruman?

Ha! That's absolutely perfect! :)

Here is Saruman speaking (try reading it as McCain speaking):

"Our time is at hand: the world of Men, which we must rule. But we must have power, power to order all things as we will, for that good which only the Wise can see."

"And listen, Gandalf, my old friend and helper!" he said, coming near and speaking now in a softer voice. "I said we, for we it may be, if you will join with me. A new Power is rising. Against it the old allies and policies will not avail us at all."

"This then is one choice before you, before us. We may join with that Power. It would be wise, Gandalf. There is hope that way. Its victory is at hand; and there will be rich reward for those that aided it. As the Power grows, its proved friends will also grow; and the Wise, such as you and I, may with patience come at last to direct its courses, to control it."