Comments on: A McCain Presidency Wouldn't Be So Bad

The New Republic: Ariz. Senator Would At Least Put An End To The Politics Of Karl Rove

[shinxy-2009]

khatores: If Obama doesn''t know what he''s doing, why do his policies have approval the world over, and why is the Bush administration adopting his foreign policy ideas?

Saying that a McCain presidency "wouldn''t be so bad" is akin to saying that waterboarding isn''t torture. It''s an outright lie. This guy is a saber rattler that is going to lead us into war in Iran, let us stay in Iraq another 100 years (despite the Iraqi prime minister''s statement today endorsing Obama''s 16 month pullout plan), and is too out of touch to confront the problems of today. We''re in a freaking recession and this guy tells us he''s not familiar with the economy, and Phil Gramm was his chief economic advisor, the same man who called us whiners for correctly noticing that his policies have hurt the country and taken dollars out of our pockets. McCain needs to take his medication and retire already, not be granted a seat in the oval office. The idea of a 72 year old man being in charge of the red phone terrifies me to say the least.

Furthermore, the media needs to stop pretending that the race is close. McCain has telegraphed his incompetence early and the public is noticing. Obama has a big lead and it''s only going to get bigger in the months to come. We won''t be fooled again! Count on it.

[shinxy-2009]

khatores: If Obama doesn''t know what he''s doing, why do his policies have approval the world over, and why is the Bush administration adopting his foreign policy ideas?

Saying that a McCain presidency "wouldn''t be so bad" is akin to saying that waterboarding isn''t torture. It''s an outright lie. This guy is a saber rattler that is going to lead us into war in Iran, let us stay in Iraq another 100 years (despite the Iraqi prime minister''s statement today endorsing Obama''s 16 month pullout plan), and is too out of touch to confront the problems of today. We''re in a freaking recession and this guy tells us he''s not familiar with the economy, and Phil Gramm was his chief economic advisor, the same man who called us whiners for correctly noticing that his policies have hurt the country and taken dollars out of our pockets. McCain needs to take his medication and retire already, not be granted a seat in the oval office. The idea of a 72 year old man being in charge of the red phone terrifies me to say the least.

Furthermore, the media needs to stop pretending that the race is close. McCain has telegraphed his incompetence early and the public is noticing. Obama has a big lead and it''s only going to get bigger in the months to come. We won''t be fooled again! Count on it.

[ericmiami]

I sure hope Gramm''s departure at this point doesn''t mean he will lose the Ambassadorship to Czechoslovakia McCain promised him.

[Mark701]

"The best aspect of a McCain presidency is that, while it would probably follow the policies of George W. Bush, it would put an end to the politics of Karl Rove."
Where do you think many of the current Bush policies came from?? The fact is that this country cannot afford anything that looks, walks or talks like George W. Bush. In particular we don''t need any Bush clone picking the next supreme court justice. We don''t need a Bush clone mismanaging our foreign policy our domestic policy our environmental policy our consumer policies etc. THis country is a disaster. WE NEED A CLEAN BREAK FROM ANYTHING ASSOCIATED WITH GEORGE W. BUSH. If the only consolation prize a McCain presidency would give us is a Rove free WH, which by the way is what we have now, then that''s really no prize at all.

[gdod25]

You really don''t have a clue do you! There is no difference. Take your pick of the empires hand picked candidates. You deserve the government you get. And trust CBS for news? Ha

[joyous88]

McCain is Bush is Rove, these people are all exactly the same , cheney, wolowitz, rumsfeld,rice, these are

the people that brought us the ten years of war in Vietnam,and now the 100 year war in Iraq,

These are unAmerican criminals, traitors, particularly
the likes of Mcain and Leiberman, peole who know better, screwwing the american veteran

[davepullin-2009]

One question about McCain''s potential presidency is "who will be in charge?". Since Chenney was quite obviously in charge of Bush. Would McCain just be another front man for the Republican "king makers". Since Chenney obviously relishes unlimited, unaccountable, power exercised in secret, what makes any voter think he will surrender it? He may "disappear" but that does mean he isn''t still pulling the strings. The Republicans selected McCain as the "least unelectable" Bush successor, just like they selected a goofy frat boy with a famous name. That doesn''t mean he will be in charge!

[theophagy]

McCain put an end to Rovian politics? This is the guy who let Phil Gramm, the man who gave us the S&L crisis and banking deregulation (can anyone say, Sub Prime?) on the campaign plane, one of the nastiest partisan ideologues ever. He makes Rove look like Mr. Rogers. He''s only now resigned from the campaign after calling the US a "nation of whiners," and then blamed his resignation on Democrats. Hmm. If McCain reminds you of some harmless Rockwellian grandfather figure you need to check again what planet you live on.

[theophagy]

McCain put an end to Rovian politics? This is the guy who let Phil Gramm, the man who gave us the S&L crisis and banking deregulation (can anyone say, Sub Prime?) on the campaign plane, one of the nastiest partisan ideologues ever. He makes Rove look like Mr. Rogers. He''s only now resigned from the campaign after calling the US a "nation of whiners," and then blamed his resignation on Democrats. Hmm. If McCain reminds you of some harmless Rockwellian grandfather figure you need to check again what planet you live on.

[brittanicus-2009]

McCain or Obama will both enact a path to citizenship or Amnesty for lawbreakers.

Illegal Immigration has direct massive negative consequences on today''s and yesterdays economy. It is all encompassing!

Overpopulation, congestion, urban sprawl, pollution, environmental damage, diminishing resources, Diseases, lack of affordable housing, depressed wages of US citizens, underground economic, fraudulent documents, identity theft, predatory businesses tax evasion, soaring nationwide crime rate, increased taxpayer burdens, overcrowded schools, uneducated legal children, overcrowded prisons, inadequate health care, the balkanization of our communities and a large and growing population with loyalty to other Nations. Just read this disturbing revelation of costs, that our government skims from our paycheck to support the special interest lobby. (www.eagleforum.org/sources)

When illegal aliens go to hospital for free; (www.townhall.com/columnists/AmandaCarpenter/2008/06/12/viral_video_on_immigration_costs) The Federal SAVE ACT (H.R.4088) needs to be enacted by all corrupt politicians and you should read the uncensored facts at www.numbersusa.com

[theophagy]

McCain put an end to Rovian politics? This is the guy who let Phil Gramm, the man who gave us the S&L crisis and banking degregulation (can anyone say, Sub Prime?) on the campaign plane, one of the nastiest partisan ideologues ever. He makes Rove look like Mr. Rogers. He''s only now resigned from the campaign after calling the US a "nation of whiners," and then blamed his resignation on Democrats. Hmm. If McCain reminds you of some harmless Rockwellian grandfather figure you need to check again what planet you live on.

[theophagy]

McCain put an end to Rovian politics? This is the guy who let Phil Gramm, the man who gave us the S&L crisis and banking degregulation (can anyone say, Sub Prime?) on the campaign plane, one of the nastiest partisan ideologues ever. He makes Rove look like Mr. Rogers. He''s only now resigned from the campaign after calling the US a "nation of whiners," and then blamed his resignation on Democrats. Hmm. If McCain reminds you of some harmless Rockwellian grandfather figure you need to check again what planet you live on.

[khatores]

It''s going to be hilarious if Obama is elected - not only does he not know what he''s doing, but he now supports staying in Iraq for longer, the wiretapping, etc. That''s going to be a huge disappointment for many Democrats - they''ll have supported and elected a new, charismatic version of GWB. LOL!!

[theophagy]

McCain put an end to Rovian politics? This is the guy who let Phil Gramm, the man who gave us the S&L crisis and banking degregulation (can anyone say, Sub Prime?) on the campaign plane, one of the nastiest partisan ideologues ever. He makes Rove look like Mr. Rogers. He''s only now resigned from the campaign after calling the US a "nation of whiners," and then blamed his resignation on Democrats. Hmm. If McCain reminds you of some harmless Rockwellian grandfather figure you need to check again what planet you live on.

[theophagy]

McCain put an end to Rovian politics? This is the guy who let Phil Gramm, the man who gave us the S&L crisis and banking degregulation (can anyone say, Sub Prime?) on the campaign plane, one of the nastiest partisan ideologues ever. He makes Rove look like Mr. Rogers. He''s only now resigned from the campaign after calling the US a "nation of whiners," and then blamed his resignation on Democrats. Hmm. If McCain reminds you of some harmless Rockwellian grandfather figure you need to check again what planet you live on.

[joyous88]

McSame, like Bush had his course set out for him by his very wealthy aristocratic daddy,

first pilot school to avoid the real combat in vietnam

thana nice job with not much to do,

McSame , also like Bush, now supports policy that he has spent the last 30 years voting against

[joyous88]

McbushSame, no problem if you like what Bush has been doing,

Do you like the economy? McSame does.
Do you like this endless wars of choice, McSame does.
Do you like the dumbing down of our children, mcSame does,

Do you like an education system on par with a third world country, McSame does.

These republicons are nothing but fascist Nazis,

McSame is a traitor to all americans

[ubrew12]

"A McCain Presidency Wouldn''t Be So Bad"

Wow, is that ever a stirring endorsement!

[paris1969]

I think this is going to be Obama''s biggest problem .. McCain is actually likable!