The American Spectator

Curly Smith| 7.2.10 @ 10:34AM

"I've been surprised that McCain has taken the gloves off so heavily and almost viciously against Hayworth"

and yet, as you note, he left his gloves in the dressing room in his match against Obama. I really don't see how anyone can be surprised, it's the same-old, same-old John McCain. It's "The Maverick" riding in on "The Straight Talk Express" attacking everything that he thinks might represent Conservatism. Hayworth may, or may not, be a Conservative but McCain clearly thinks that Hayworth is ideologically opposed to everything that John McCain believes, so he'll fight to prevent a Hayworth election. Such was not the case with his "good friend Barack"...

Whatever you may think about Hayworth, McCain is telling you who/what he thinks Hayworth is - a Conservative. Of course, one must also factor in that McCain actually has something to lose in this election. The fate of the country rested on the last election but this time it's important that McCain win because if he doesn't he goes off into the sunset.

SoCon| 7.2.10 @ 10:38AM

Unfortunately for us, there are a lot of "mavericks" in our party. It explains a lot.

J.C.Eaton| 7.2.10 @ 11:14AM

Curly: You have your rifle at battle-sight ZERO. Well done, sir.

Matt X| 7.2.10 @ 11:51AM

McCain does seem to be more critical of his Republican opponents in primaries than he was of Obama.

I saw McCain speak at Clemson University during 2000, and all he talked about was his POW experience and campaign finance reform, and his jihad on campaign finance reform is a transparent attempt to to "restore" his image as a member of the Keating 5.

Tim*| 7.2.10 @ 11:58AM

McCain is a Serial Traitor to Conservatism.

McCain-Feingold , McCain-Kennedy , McCain-Lieberman , Gang of 14 , Opposing The 2001 & 2003 Tax Cuts , TARP .

Teflon93| 7.2.10 @ 11:59AM

Many conservatives have put up with McCain because of his incredible heroism as a Vietnam POW.

We similarly put up with Bob Dole because of his WWII heroism.

Conservatives like heroes.

Unfortunately, there is nothing sadder or more dangerous than someone who has turned their youthful heroics to the acquisition of power and aggrandizement, as McCain has done.

His sense of entitlement is unbounded and his judgment is terrible.

A little known fact of military life is that few POWs went on to lengthy command careers, despite the obvious goodwill from soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines toward men who endured so much for God and country. Such horrific experiences leave scars and many times these scars limit leadership potential. How could they not? Rare is the man who can endure such abuse and not be profoundly marked by it.

McCain has been so marked and not for the good.

I respect the John McCain who was so stalwart in his solidarity with his fellow prisoners that he wouldn't take parole though terribly wounded and endured years of torture as a result. I cannot conceive---though having been through SERE school myself---of the will it took to survive such brutality.

John McCain the senator, however, is nothing more than the usual back-stabbing RINO who will do anything to hang onto political power.

It's time for him to go before he does any more dishonor to the memory of John McCain the courageous POW.

Warrior| 7.2.10 @ 1:42PM

While I will not question his service during Vietnam. Please look at Sydney Schanberg's article and read a possibility that his actions after service to his country may not have been so honorable.

http://amconmag.com/article/2010/jul/01/00010/

monty3/5| 7.5.10 @ 12:33AM

I think a closer look at McCain's record as a POW is in order. From what is available (in the public record) it appears to me that McCain's "courage" was no more "incredible" than any other POW's. In fact, McCain admitted in his book that he received lenient treatment compared to other POW's. The Sydney Schanberg article and Hendon's book, "An enormous crime", give a much different picture of this , so-called Hero.

Monty3/5| 7.5.10 @ 12:43AM

I think the whole issue of McCain's "incredible courage" as a POW is one of carefully constructed fiction. And, while I will not question his service as an active aviator, his time as a POW is open to question. Much of what I've read of McCain's time as a POW is obviously untrue. I am inclined to believe that much of McCain's outrageous behaviour/temper is a result of a deep seated guilt. He really isn't the hero he's been made out to be. He knows it....and so do I.

VietnamVeteranShouldSpeak| 7.2.10 @ 12:55PM

Hopefully, when there is any reference re: Vietnam and US Military as prisoners: non dare repeat the media. ONLY former prisoners knowing and having direct information should address the issue.
Our nation has become one of PROPRAGANDA or simply venting rather than having direct information as experienced withe the focus or subject at hand...then it is no wonder the public begins to believe their own fantasies...

Monty 3/5| 7.5.10 @ 12:51AM

Can you really think that ONLY those with direct experience as a Vietnam POW have the right to address the issue of POW's? I served two tours with the 5th Marines(1967-69). I was NOT a POW but, I certainly have the right to comment on the subject. Again, Schanberg and Hendon..do a little reading and reconsider your position. There is nothing ficticious about abandoned US POW's.

Oldefarte| 7.2.10 @ 1:08PM

Even though I voted for McCain, he lost to Obama because he attempted the ROPE-A-DOPE routine in fighting by the Queensbury Rules [as stated above] and this cost him [and us] the election. If he had gone after Obama [as Palin wanted to do but was overruled], McCain would now be president instead of THE CHOSEN ONE. In this senatorial contest, I think that it is simply time for McCain to hang up his political spurs. He's the classical example of a congressman who has gotten too comfortable in Washington DC and compromised his principles too many times. It's time for him to retire. He is an honorable man, a distinguished war hero,etc but he has simply lost his will to fight the good fight!!!!!

Margie| 7.2.10 @ 1:46PM

I'm really not liking Johnny Mac these days.

dvd to ipad mac| 7.6.10 @ 3:40AM

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ugg| 8.18.10 @ 3:32AM

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