One of the many negative impression McCain left, in addition to signs of being confused and having memory lapses, was how glibly and how frequently he lied even in cases where is was bound to be exposed - just like a sociopath.
The election was lost the day McCain was nominated. Did anyone really believe he could win? He was creepy, and nobody concerned with the future of the country would ever promote amnesty - he even voted against the Cronyn amendment. Then there is his poor record on the POW/MIA. His treatment of his first wife was outrageous, and who would want Cindy for a First Lady?
And I've been guilty of overboard behavor in my postings -- especially after the prep-material from the transition team came down.
I think that the nastiest language abt JN comes from those who knew him least: his previous boosters, but they didn't know what to expect, or they believed JM could alter the trajectory of his nature w/o the mighty effort necessary once you start to coast on years of habit. I've been there, and frankly I haven't noticed JM going to anysuch great effort to really listen to those w/different pov than his.
And, if you look at JM in toto, you see a man who truly believes in Oppressive Governmentalizm. It is as simple as that. If it were otherwise, the bills he sponsors, his off-the-cuff statements, the people he bunches with would be different.
He's said that the D's Socialism was the fine, nothing wrong with it, yet during Reagan's time he said that Rs had "taken the wong path". That he's repeated that sentiment a couple of times is no suprise to anyone over 30.
Well, its been fun, and thanks for the civil discourse. I need to get some sacktime. Good night folks!