Why is the liar McCain getting a free ride fromt he press?
Why do they ignore all his bold faced crap? such as.... To hear some of John McCain’s media admirers tell it, “McCain, whether you agree with him or not, has been entirely consistent about the war.†To hear his campaign tell it, “John McCain has mainted [sic] a consistent record on Iraq since the very beginning.†But pesky little details like reality keep getting in the way. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) has long supported a 50-year troop presence in Iraq — or the “South Korea model†— set forth by President Bush and Gen. Petraeus. “We have had troops in South Korea for 60 years and nobody minds,†he said in June. On the Charlie Rose Show in August, McCain said the Korea model was “exactly†the right idea. Yesterday on Charlie Rose, McCain changed his position, arguing that the Korea-like presence is not an “analogy†he would use for Iraq. Recognizing the “nature of the society in Iraq,†McCain suggested that Iraqi opposition to a permanent U.S. occupation may make the South Korea model implausible. McCain added that the “nature of the society in Iraq†and the “religious aspects†of the country make it inevitable that the United States “eventually withdraws.†But if you suggest five years of failed policies is long enough, you’re a cut-and-run coward who embraces defeat, loves al Qaeda, and hates our troops. I have a very hard time understanding how it is this guy earned a reputation for “consistency.†The only thing consistent about McCain’s policy towards Iraq is that it changes every few months. Of course, that fits into a pattern with the senator. Long-time readers know what this means: it’s time to update the list of John McCain Biggest Flip-Flops. * McCain used to champion the Law of the Sea convention, even volunteering to testify on the treaty’s behalf before a Senate committee. Now he opposes it. * McCain was a co-sponsor of the DREAM Act, which would grant legal status to illegal immigrants’ kids who graduate from high school. Now he’s against it. * In 2006, McCain sponsored legislation to require grassroots lobbying coalitions to reveal their financial donors. In 2007, after receiving “feedback†on the proposal, McCain told far-right activist groups that he now opposes the measure. * McCain has been both open and closed to a redeploy-to-perimeter strategy in Iraq. * McCain said before the war in Iraq, “We will win this conflict. We will win it easily.†Four years later, McCain said he knew all along that the war in Iraq war was “probably going to be long and hard and tough.†* McCain said he was the “greatest critic†of Rumsfeld’s failed Iraq policy. In December 2003, McCain praised the same strategy as “a mission accomplished.†In March 2004, he said, “I’m confident we’re on the right course.†In December 2005, he said, “Overall, I think a year from now, we will have made a fair amount of progress if we stay the course.†* McCain went from saying he would not support repeal of Roe v. Wade to saying the exact opposite. * McCain went from saying gay marriage should be allowed, to saying gay marriage shouldn’t be allowed. * McCain criticized TV preacher Jerry Falwell as “an agent of intolerance†in 2002, but then decided to cozy up to the man who said Americans “deserved†the 9/11 attacks. * McCain used to oppose Bush’s tax cuts for the very wealthy, but he reversed course in February. * In 2000, McCain accused Texas businessmen Sam and Charles Wyly of being corrupt, spending “dirty money†to help finance Bush’s presidential campaign. McCain not only filed a complaint against the Wylys for allegedly violating campaign finance law, he also lashed out at them publicly. In April, McCain reached out to the Wylys for support. * McCain supported a major campaign-finance reform measure that bore his name. In June, he abandoned his own legislation. * McCain used to think that Grover Norquist was a crook and a corrupt shill for dictators. Then McCain got serious about running for president and began to reconcile with Norquist. * McCain took a firm line in opposition to torture, and then caved to White House demands. * McCain opposed a holiday to honor Martin Luther King, Jr., before he supported it. * McCain was against presidential candidates campaigning at Bob Jones University before he was for it. * McCain was anti-ethanol. Now he’s pro-ethanol. * McCain was both for and against state promotion of the Confederate flag. * McCain decided in 2000 that he didn’t want anything to do with former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, believing he “would taint the image of the ‘Straight Talk Express.’†Kissinger is now the Honorary Co-Chair for his presidential campaign in New York. Now, it’s worth noting that there are worse qualities in a presidential candidate than changing one’s mind about a policy matter or two. McCain has been in Congress for decades; he’s bound to shift now and then on various controversies. But therein lies the point — McCain was consistent on most of these issues, right up until he started running for president, at which point he conveniently abandoned practically every position he used to hold. The problem isn’t just the incessant flip-flops; it’s the shameless pandering and hollow convictions behind the incessant flip-flops. It’s a shame what running for the Republican nomination will do to a guy, isn’t it? FROM: http://www.thecarpetbaggerreport.com/archives/13746.html Not a rant. It is a display of facts for the republicans who hate them.
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McCain is nothing. No need to worry about him as a candidate because he like Obama is not even in the running. People that actually think McCain stands a chance have no sense whatsoever. I like people that rant. It shows that the person ranting cares about the issue. People who talk without emotion remind me of politicians. Most people know how full of crap a politician is. By the way I don't support Hillary I am just a realist. She has had the job for a long time. The rest is just opera.
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everyone is a liar and sometimes can be two faced. man cant dominate man. so dont even stress about it. not even worth your precious time.
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well we know all about the media being liberal don't we
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Okie doke. I'm still waiting for my pastrami on rye with mustard. How much longer.
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Because there is more news available about the Obama Clinton conflict. Besides the press like Fox News Channel 5 are controlled by Republicans
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McCain never lied, and rides from the press ain't free and you need to get a life.
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I think you have to define what "failed policies" are w/ the Iraq war. Have their been a lot of failled policies in Iraq during the war? Absolutely, including the fact that Bush never sent in enough troops to stop a major insurgency. However, if the main reason to go into Iraq was to stop terrorists/Al Qaeda & prevent them from attacking the US again, well I'd say it's been an absolute success because the US has had a terror attack on it's soil since the Iraq war started.
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Because they are too busy spreading lies for Hillary Clinton.
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Any of the candidates this year are all career politicians, Thy have all flip flopped on numerous occasions. But to answer your initial question. The media is having way to much fun with the Obama - Hilary debacle. Mccain is not even running right now because the Dems are tearing each other up The "free Pass" will be over when the conventions are over and there is a clearer picture of what choice we have to pick from as President. As I have said before we can only vote for the one we think will do the LEAST damage. God help our United States of America.
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Because they are deathly afraid of RON PAUL!!!!
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McCain isn't the liar. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama are the ones we need to worry about. Who would you have? McCain who would be the greatest President in a few decades or the nut with two boobs or the boob with two nuts?!
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You forgot to mention his corrupt dealings in the 90's, which where conveniently brushed under the carpet. You can read about it in biographies. That guy has no morals.
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You have some nerve to accuse McCain of lying. All can see through your anti McCain questions. You are transparent as they come.
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Nice list. Don't expect Republicans to actually read through that list and meditate on it. Maybe you will get a few open-minded independents who have not fully made up their minds, if there even are any on Yahoo answers. To answer your question about why McCain gets a free ride, I would say that it is because of his military service. No one wants to admit that you can both serve your country with honor in a military capacity and be a shamelessly pandering politician, although that tactic did work on Jon Kerry (I think because the swift-boating undermined his service to the country in the eyes of the public, which was every bit as great as McCain's). The media created the "Straight talk express" narrative many years ago and they do not want to go back and admit that they are totally wrong about their man. They have short memories, little desire to fact check, and do not try to vet candidates. They only report the latest headline, which for the last month has been Wright. It is up to the liberals they have on their opinion shows to make that case - don't expect rank and file tv news reporters to discuss any of this.
