Posted on 10/25/2009 4:41:43 PM PDT by rabscuttle385
Senator John McCain made clear that he and the Republican Party should send the message that they support whatever President Obama's strategy in Afghanistan ends up being, rather than send messages that the U.S. is "waffling" or "dithering."
In response to former Vice President Dick Cheney's recent remarks, in which he said, "signals of indecision out of Washington hurt our allies and embolden our adversaries," McCain said, "I wouldn't use that language."
Speaking Wednesday evening while accepting an award from the conservative Center for Security Policy, Cheney said, "The White House must stop dithering while America's armed forces are in danger."
Cheney continued: "Waffling, while our troops on the ground face an emboldened enemy, endangers them and hurts our cause."
On CBS' "Face the Nation" Sunday, McCain said, "I wouldn't use that language. The fact is, as I said before, we already have men and women who are in danger there now. The sooner we implement the strategy, the more we will be able to ensure their safety."
"Let's face it. The president, when he makes his decision — and again, I believe that he will have trouble with the base of his own party. And so the more united we can be behind him, I think the more the chances are of success and American public support," he said of recruiting Republicans to support the eventual Obama decision.
"Let's look forward. I want to support the president. I want this strategy to work. I know it can work, and I know it will work if . . . it's properly resourced.
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McCain is literally the only person on earth who can make me glad (at least momentarily) that Obama is president.
Reason Number 298,892,749,233 NOT to support McCain.
If you are a patriot you have a duty NOT to support this president when he pushes legislation that is destructive to the health and future of the US.
Right as much as the liberals were united behind Bush and the troops fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan years before.
I am so glad I did not vote for this clown last year and he deserved to lose!!
Yep, that sounds like something McCain would say
While American troops die
>>he said of recruiting Republicans to support the eventual Obama decision.
Bipartisan support of the fascist takeover over 1/6 of the economy means that the GOP (and conservatism—even though no actual conservatives will support it) will take 100% of the blame when it proves to be a disaster.
Or to put it in the immortal words of Admiral Ackbar: “It’s a trap!”
I never wanted McCain in the White House, I wanted Sarah in the White House, McCain just happened to be part of the package deal
McStain....The one time that I did not bother to vote.
He needs to retire to the dessert and contemplate his navel.
..presidential?
He did. He and the Republican hierarchy helped to get him elected. The only mistake as far as obama was concerned was when Mc Cain chose Sarah Palin to be his running mate. In my opinion, this did not turn out like they expected it to.
Both have been trying to rectify that mistake ever since.
All RINO’s gotta go. Their party is OVER.
Here it comes...............
P U K E M A O
John, do yourself and America a big favor. Shut up.
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot John.
McLame wouldn’t say $**t if he had a mouthful. way past time for him to have retired gracefully...
Mister McCain will say something "conservative" in a week or so, to placate us (Ha! Won't work! We're on to you).
John, ol buddy.
You are not standing on principle, AND YOU KNOW IT.
You are angling for some heavy petting from the NYT, AND WE KNOW IT!
So, go ahead and pick up tomorrow's NYT and enjoy all that great ink you get (from backhanding our precious troops and pottying on our security in the region.)
Must be nice to be unbothered by a pesky conscience. .
Go to bed, old man.
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