The Maverick Myth

The American Prospect ^ | February 12, 2008 | Paul Waldman

[MortMan]

fact, McCain is a reliable conservative, and if not a perfectly loyal Republican, at least a reasonably loyal one.

The torrent contnues unabated. McCain cannot make this argument himself, apparently.

[MortMan]

Campaign finance reform, regulation of tobacco, even the Bush tax cuts (to which the public was indifferent and which McCain could hardly support, having criticized them as Bush's opponent in the 2000 presidential race)—in every case, the position McCain took put him on the right side of public opinion.

So, instead of a Maverick, he's a poll-worshipping populist? Who doesn't understand the constitution?

This is better?

[Paleo Conservative]

Don’t confuse a neigh sayer for an ass.

[CottonBall]

When it comes to John McCain, however, it's pure love.

That was only during the primaries. The love affair will be over when he's fighting with the Dem nominee.

[CottonBall]

Did I wake up in an alternate universe today?

A spinning one.

[CottonBall]

If that’s all you got for reasons to vote for McCain, it’s not enough....

[Reagan Man]

Okay, we’ll put you down in support of Hillary or Obama as POTUS/CIC. Our troops thank you for letting them down.

[sport]

The first lie is the second sentence.

The media can not wait until Mc Cain is offically nominated.

They will attack him with a ferocity that will make their attacks on President Bush seem like a love fest.

They did not have anything on President Bush but thy have enough true scandals on Mc Cain to run a new scandal each nesw session. Then they can do something at which they have no peer. Lie.

[sport]

You caught it too I see.

[CottonBall]

Okay, we’ll put you down in support of Hillary or Obama as POTUS/CIC. Our troops thank you for letting them down.

Well, that was certainly a weak and emotional reaction. Sounds like you've been taking lessons from the Dems on how to motivate voters. Except that you are trying to motivate people that can think - and insults and guilt trips don't work. I gather you can't come up with a reason to vote FOR McCain, only against him.

And as far as the troops go, I think it is foolish to fight a war overseas while our nation is unsecured. We have no idea who is here, don't keep track of anyone, and don't know their purpose. Imagine if we fought WWII that way.

[Reagan Man]

Don’t blame others for an intelligent response to your dumb reply. The fact you have nothing of substance to offer is your fault, not mine.

[CottonBall]

LOL! You’re delusional. Show me where you gave good, concrete reasons to back McCain, most especially based on his past record.....I’m listening....

[CottonBall]

Don’t blame others for an intelligent response to your dumb reply.

Your 'intelligent response' was to use emotion and guilt to get me to vote for McCain? You HAVE been learning from the Dems!

[Fiddlstix]

LOL! Nice Graphic! I like it!
(Too bad it's so damn true)

[Reagan Man]

>>>>>You’re delusional.

Why, because I believe our troops deserve the best leadership available. And IMO, that is not Hillary or Osama Obama. Get real!

If you want to oppose McCain at this early stage, fine, have at it. With 8+ months to go, I will take a wait and see position. But a vote for Hillary or Obama, is a vote against the troops, the surge and the WOT.

[Mr. Ion]

John McCain is eager to sell out every social conservative who voted for him.