It was merely an impolite joke. Who says we need to be polite to our enemies? Frankly, I'm relieved when I hear our leaders talk harshly, crudely, or even down right mean and vicious, even, about our enemies. It makes me think we may actually be in it to win it...unlike that vietnam fiasco 40 years ago.
PC crap is killing us. So slap yourself and snap out of it. Either get tough or get out of the way.
The best way to minimize casualties on our side is with overwhelming force. Overwhelming force starts with ATTITUDE. McCain has that attitude. And I am thanking the stars above he does. Frankly, it's about the only redeeming quality about him. And here you and other pansies sit criticizing him for his only positive trait.
bomb bomb bomb...bomb bomb iran. BOMB BOMB BOMB...BOMB BOMB IRAN. Bomb IRA-A-AN...I love that song.
Check my comment #40 above. We should have no hesitation about using overwhelming force when appropriate, and IMO the Middle East has been begging to be paved over, with a few holes for getting the oil out, for decades. I have no love for the Iranians, either their leaders or their people, but that doesn't mean I hate their people, I just think they're medieval and backward. I can say that without much worry, because I'm not in the public eye running for President. If I were, I'd probably modify my words a bit.
McCain's "Bomb Bomb Iran" line was indeed funny, and I gave him credit for that one.
The cigarette "joke" was stupid and lame, that's all. It shows lack of common sense. You say it was merely "impolite", well yes, that too.
You think McCain's gonna act decisively about Iran? I don't think so. I'll believe McCain has stones when he stops playing pussy-foot with the socialists and kissy-face with the invaders here at home first. No sign of that yet.