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The Climb and Decline of the Ancient Mariner

ARRGGGHHH!!! I wish voters would put a stake in this guy's campaign. The man is a loose cannon. I am completely mystified that McCain has any appeal. I was sure he would be a non-factor by now.

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I am completely mystified that McCain has any appeal

It's the POW factor. He went through hell and back and gets respect for it because everyone knows it took enormous personal strength. And, on many levels he is likable. However, it's obviously got nothing to do with his bad policy.

A funny comment about McCain from James Lileks:
I like John McCain. He seems like the sort of guy you could have a beer with, right up to the moment where he smashes the bottle on the table and jams it in your face over something you said six years ago.