Following Senator Rand Paul’s impromptu 12-plus hour filibuster of the White House’s closely-guarded drone program, Republican Senator John McCain (and Sen. Lindsay Graham [S.C.]) spent Thursday morning rebuking the Kentucky senator.
“If Paul wants to be taken seriously he needs to do more than pull political stunts than fire up impressionable libertarian kids,” Sen. McCain said, quoting a recent Wall Street Journal editorial.
The Arizona senator added that Sen. Paul did a “disservice to a lot of Americans by making them believe that somehow they’re in danger from their government.”
“They’re not,” he asserted.
Obviously, these are strong words coming from an old-school GOP senator to a freshman like Paul. Imagine how awkward it’d be if the two suddenly came face-to-face right after the Arizona senator said all that.
Oh. Wait. They did:
Courtesy @Stcrow
The above was taken by New York Times photographer Stephen Crowley right after Sen. McCain said the following on the floor of the Senate Thursday morning:
Talk about uncomfortable.
And it doesn’t appear that Sen. McCain is going to back down from his criticism of Sen. Paul anytime soon. In fact, the rhetoric from his camp has become increasingly hostile.
“[Senator McCain] is doing what he thinks is right. Unlike many of these guys, he’s actually been involved in a few national security debates over the years. He knows that jumping on the Rand Paul black helicopters crazytrain isn’t good for our Party or our country, no matter what Twitter says [emphasis added],” one McCain aide told BuzzFeed.
“Senator McCain is obviously well aware of the politics of this,” the aide added, “he just doesn’t care.”
McCain himself escalated the war of words on Thursday by referring to Paul and his allies as “wacko birds,” claiming that they are unrepresentative of the GOP mainstream.
“It’s always the wacko birds on right and left that get the media megaphone,” Sen. McCain said in a Huffington Post article.
“I think it can be harmful if there is a belief among the American people that those people are reflective of the views of the majority of Republicans. They’re not,” he added.
For his part, Sen. Paul has responded by saying that Sen. McCain is simply “on the wrong side of history.”
“You know, I think he’s just on the wrong side of history, and on the wrong side of this argument, really,” the Kentucky senator said in an interview with former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee on Friday.
“I treat Sen. McCain with respect. I don’t think I always get the same in return,” he added.
But what’s your take on all of this?
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termyt
Mar. 8, 2013 at 12:01pmWho here believes it will be the Republicans like McCain that will safeguard our rights?
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Gonzo
Mar. 8, 2013 at 12:11pmThey all swore to uphold the Constitution. John just never expected a fellow Senator to actually do it.
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Secret Squirrel
Mar. 8, 2013 at 12:11pmGo ahead GOP, keep nominating RINOs and continue to lose.
Romney would be president if you hadn’t thrown conservatives under the bus.
Pander to Hispanics who will vote democrat anyway.
Yeah, how’s that working out for you?
Of course, all McCain cares about is stuffing lobbyist money in his pockets.
He’ll say anything, do anything to keep his job.
Isn’t it time for someone with principles?
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love the kids
Mar. 8, 2013 at 12:22pmYour right McCain, no govt. has ever killed their own people, Right????
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mtsnj
Mar. 8, 2013 at 12:23pmTerm limits is only way to rid ourselves of this criminal element
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The_Jerk
Mar. 8, 2013 at 12:23pmSecret Squirrel: “Go ahead GOP, keep nominating RINOs and continue to lose.”
Did ya ever stop to think, that’s the plan? Political drag.
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tonypro
Mar. 8, 2013 at 12:24pmmccain has come out of the closet with his latest anti=American comments. He has removed any, and all doubt that he his part of the problem with our country. I couldn’t stand this guy after I watched him kiss barrys backside during the 08 campaign.
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redfish52
Mar. 8, 2013 at 12:25pmWhen I see John McCain two words come to mind….”Big Douche”.
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truthnstuff
Mar. 8, 2013 at 12:29pmMcCain crashes his plane, the only thing he did in Viet Nam, gets captured, and gets hero status. He’s been riding emotion his whole career and needs to be sent out to pasture. He has done nothing, ever, to safeguard the Constitution.
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eadamico70
Mar. 8, 2013 at 12:41pmNo way, McCain is another RHINO, he needs to retire like the rest of them. We need more senators and congressmen and women like Rand Paul. It’s amazing to me he had the gaul to say that we’re not in danger from our Government?!? Really? He’s another one drinking the kool-aide I guess.
Time to retire McCain, you’ve been in too long.
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coachsmac
Mar. 8, 2013 at 12:45pmGonzo you are so right, they all talk a good game but refuse to even get in the game and protect the people and the constitution they were elected to represent. McCain needs to be retired and many in SC are ready to retire Graham as well. We need more Rand Pauls!
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FOREIGNANDDOMESTIC
Mar. 8, 2013 at 12:46pmREDFISH
And besides that McCain was stupid enough to get himself captured in Vietnam…coward.
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This is the kind of despicable vitriol RP anarchists spew against our military and vets. And all of a sudden Rand Paul is everyone’s hero. The guy who confirmed Hagel because he hates Israel, and didn’t even have the stones to admit it. Frauds and traitors. You don’t fool me.
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Chuck Stein
Mar. 8, 2013 at 12:50pmI get it: Red Fish, Red Herring.
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kathy@49
Mar. 8, 2013 at 12:53pm@redfishII Flying a plane over enemy territoy is not the act of a coward. If you think MsCain is a coward then you must also think the rest of the Navy, Air Force, and Marine pilots who were shot down over North Vietnam and were captured are cowards too. John McCain is not one of my favorite people but calling him a coward is way out of line.
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SquidVetOhio
Mar. 8, 2013 at 12:53pmThe funny thing is that these two clowns actually think they are relevant. It’s like the old athelete who sticks around 3 seasons too long and doesn’t realize that everyone is making fun of them.
If these guys constituents were smart (and by voting for them, I think we’ve already answered that question) they should try to recall these morons.
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3-Blue
Mar. 8, 2013 at 1:00pmDid anyone notice that Senator Paul just pulled a Barack on The Liar in Chief? It could have been right out of the Demon-crat playbook! Except that he did it with TRUTH instead of lies! This was a beautiful thing! With dramatic flair he put the final nail in the sequester melodrama coffin and made Holder jump through a hoop like a trained, slobbering dog. Suddenly the Great Pretender is meeting with a room full of Republicans. Miracles never cease. It won’t mean anything in Barack’s world of play acting but still it’s the thought that counts, right? LoL…. Paul put that SOB right on the defensive!
And besides the politics, did you notice that it all had kind of an air of destiny or inevitably to it? Others could not have pulled that off. If Rand was just standing on principle and the political discomfort he caused the Regime was an accidental delight, I love the man. If while standing on principle he also meant consciously to outwit the Deceptor in Chief, well, I not only love him dearly but I am awed as well! There IS hope, perhaps after all! Finally someone who can beat those evil Ba***rds at their own game- while remaining firmly on principle! This is going to get interesting. These old GOP Progressive farts and losers like McCain and Lindsay Graham can finally be put out to pasture. But as we have seen, they won’t go without a bunch of drama. What fun! It will also distract the Demon-crats and that’s their own favorite game! LoL…………
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Spankster
Mar. 8, 2013 at 1:02pmGonzo, you are so right… and Redfish52, when I see McCain, Graham and some of these others the 2 words that come to mind is Richard Cranium’s,a little word game to keep me from being censored.
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Force2bewreckin
Mar. 8, 2013 at 1:02pm@secret Romney would have been Obama. You need to wake up to the fact that left/right is a scam. The si called GOP will keep losing because the powers that be want it to lose.the mist believers in the constitution are in the GOP and if that candidate wins they have to slow down their agenda to keep up appearances. You are probably one of these baffoons that think George Bush(either one) was a good president. Wake up to the fact that both parties have been destroying our country for decades. The last two president’s that tried to stand up against the banks and transnational corporations were shot( Reagan and Kennedy). We are playing their game and you are a sucker for participating.
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ladyjk
Mar. 8, 2013 at 1:08pmWho is running against McCain next time–I’ll donate. The correct thing for John McCain to have done was to just keep his trap closed. McCain, you need to change your R to a D as you do not fit into the “new” Republican Party. I now see why a lot of fellow Americans are saying there is no difference between the two parties in Washington–you, Graham, Boehner exemplify that. Obama will get his wish–to destroy the Repulican Party. And McCain you are going right along with him.
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Daddy Hawg
Mar. 8, 2013 at 1:09pmThe chance to change the party was lost when Mitt was picked for the party’s choice to challenge “the one.” Rick Santorum, Michelle Bachmann or one of the others would have been a more conservative person in the white house, but the party line was to continue with the same old establishment people and policies. Now the freshmen are stirring things up and the old regime feels threatened.
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KyleD
Mar. 8, 2013 at 1:26pmPersonally I think Rand is motivated in the same way all of the other politicians are, by power and recognition. Ever since he went on Hannity’s radio show under the pretense of telling “breaking news” only to advertise for his dad I’ve not trusted him…he’ll say and do whatever it takes to get his way and a lot of conservatives and libertarians don’t realize that because they agree with him more than any other politician. This filibuster was made just so he can gain support from the psycho democrats and hollywood elite…it was a pointless filibuster that meant nothing…if he really was concerned about the country he could have done it on any number of much more important issues in the past year.
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OhSuzieQ
Mar. 8, 2013 at 1:27pmGonzo you are so right!!!
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Frederick_Douglass_Republican
Mar. 8, 2013 at 1:28pmJust watch. In 2016 the Republicrats will run another east or west coast liberal rino against Oweblamer (yes he’ll be on the ticket) and they’ll lose again.
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dogday
Mar. 8, 2013 at 1:31pmNot anyone with a brain.
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Conkuur
Mar. 8, 2013 at 1:32pmNo f”n way!
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ConstitunalAmerican
Mar. 8, 2013 at 1:34pmThe last person to trust is Sen John McCain (R-Ariz). He and Carl Levin (D-Mich, retiring) drafted the National Defense Bill Act (NDAA), before being passed in a closed-door committee meeting without any kind of hearing. It defines the United States as a “battlefield” and allows the U.S. Military to arrest American citizens in their own back yard without charge or trial. Now, concerning Drone attacks,Sen McCain mocks Sen Rand Paul, and he states we are not in danger from our government. Then why did McCain & Levin draft the NDAA Bill if there is nothing to fear from government?? We now have military drills in the streets of US cities, are taking away our 2nd amendment rights to bear guns, and what don’t we know yet?
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AntonW
Mar. 8, 2013 at 1:36pmHillary will run in 2016. She’s already got her new look happening to appeal to the Nascar crowd. http://twitpic.com/c83ww6
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michaelmoron
Mar. 8, 2013 at 1:41pmI see a Representative of the people, surrounded by International Bankster Cartel minions.
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sta
Mar. 8, 2013 at 1:45pmSecret Squirrel- remember how high we were in 2010? You’re right. They run another RINO and we lose everything in 2012.
Why don’t they see this?
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antena
Mar. 8, 2013 at 1:45pmDoesn’t matter. He’ll never get the chance. He has been minimized to a bit player and pawn. The Establishment Republicans will NEVER win another significant race. At least not in my lifetime.
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michaelmoron
Mar. 8, 2013 at 1:45pmlove the kids
Posted on March 8, 2013 at 12:22pm
Your right McCain, no govt. has ever killed their own people, Right????
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21 innocent children were slaughtered in WACO, by our “government”.
Here is the truth about our “government”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYLe02uld_0
I have the hard evidence.
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The_Jerk
Mar. 8, 2013 at 1:56pmFOREIGNANDDOMESTIC, this is America, not Israel. It’s traitors like you that spew the vitriol.
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shorelineliz
Mar. 8, 2013 at 2:01pmNot me! Put the dude in the old folks home. Now! Retire already. Graham too. McConnell as well. Get rid of Harry Reid, Joe Biden, Nancy Pelosi and if I have to see that old, ugly, hag of a witch Hillary Clinton and her tired old worn out A## of a husband Billy anytime soon I am just so going to PUKE! The thought of having to go through another Presidential Election Campaign with Hillary Clinton as a candidate for the 2016 Presidency is just too dam much! All these STUPID LOW CLASS LIBERALS and Government Tit suckers will vote her in. America SUCKS!
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Irememberamerica
Mar. 8, 2013 at 2:01pmGONZO,
Your comment sums it up nicely.
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shorelineliz
Mar. 8, 2013 at 2:01pmTerm Limits. FIRE THE WHOLE DAM BUNCH!
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On Eagle Wings
Mar. 8, 2013 at 2:02pmThe republican party old timers need to go, how is this helping our party if they eat their young, no wonder why the democrats win, they do not divide their party like the republicans do….it makes me want to find a new third party to support
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FlamingFartSyndrome
Mar. 8, 2013 at 2:05pmSimple minds cant see the tsunami behind the wave.
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searcher619
Mar. 8, 2013 at 2:13pmThey are old race horses that need to be taken out to pasture. It’s pretty clear they don’t have any real fight left in them. The crazy BS they spewed about the only people who had the backbone to stand up for the constitution is undeniable proof of this.
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michaelmoron
Mar. 8, 2013 at 2:15pm@Shorelineliz
You mean you would not be happy with Hillary challenging Jeb Bush ?
You will have an option.
A Clinton or a Bush.
What’s wrong with that ?
See, you have the “freedom” to choose. Isn’t America Great ?
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melmatmic
Mar. 8, 2013 at 2:23pmIf we can’t get term limits, how about an age limit???
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aproudinfidel
Mar. 8, 2013 at 2:25pmMcCain has gone south. Vietnam vets will know that and recognize it.
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SendTheMeteors
Mar. 8, 2013 at 2:31pmAs I understand it, Rand is saying that the government might use drones to kill people without due process. I’ve got news for him. If the government decided to kill someone without due process, they could, uh, do it with a gun or explosive.
Suppose an American hijacks a plan and tries to fly it into a tall building. Does the government have the right to shoot down the airplane? Or do they have to wait for a conviction following the trial of the hijacker?
Suppose you answer yes, which happens to be the correct answer. The government not only has the right, but the obligation to shoot down the airplane. So, given that, could they shoot the hijacked plan down with a drone? Or would it have to be another kind of weapon? Just to, you know, be Constitutional and all.
Maji
Mar. 8, 2013 at 2:40pmThe once “Maverick” and side kick is insulted
by someone who made the senate actually perform a legitimate
senatorial function!
PS.
Did anyone see the “constitutional” event that happened
in Washington 3 days ago?? It happens so rare that it’s being called “historic”!
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michaelmoron
Mar. 8, 2013 at 2:45pm*21 innocent AMERICAN children were slaughtered in WACO, by our “government”.
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Maji
Mar. 8, 2013 at 2:46pmOne more thing!!
While I think Rand’s dad (RON) was a great senator ,I don’t think
he’s Prez material.
Rand could offset that deficiency and then some…we’ll see.
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SLAPTHELEFT
Mar. 8, 2013 at 2:58pmAlinsky at work. Discredit and attack.
McCain is a progressive. Just like his” I’m like a progressive republican” idiot daughter. He’s done it to us- calling us Tea party hobbits. It’s ok. We know who they are.
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MIBUGNU2
Mar. 8, 2013 at 2:58pmBeing an TRUE Arizonan, I’m totally embarrassed by this RINO !!!
After YEARS of service, they ALL seem to forget who they work for..
These power hungry POS are just lining their pockets and could
care less about The People.. I keep hearing it, but I see no ACTION.
“TERM LIMITS”……………………………….
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exploitedcitizen
Mar. 8, 2013 at 3:01pmNot me
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SocialistSlayer
Mar. 8, 2013 at 3:01pmMcCain is a Communist ! As is : Boehner, McConnell, Eric Cantor, Lindsay Graham, Jeb Bush, and yes , even Rubio; to name a few ! It is time the GOP cleaned house of these fools!
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PATTY HENRY
Mar. 8, 2013 at 3:07pmFIRST OF ALL: MCCAIN is the Senator from ARIZONA…what have any of YOU seen him ever do to back the Governor of his state when she asked for HELP. McCain has said -0- about that freak of nature Janet Napolitano (who was Governor of Az and who did complain about the open border and the many problems because of that) . SO start there. McCAIN has done -0- to help secure Arizona. The sorry SOB now sees parts of HIS OWN STATE have to post SIGNS that WARN AMERICANS to stay off their OWN land.
McCain did one thing right: Name Sarah Palin as VEEP. SHE was the only reason he got any crowds or attention. Yes she did go to AZ and campaigned briefly for this despicable man, I hope in order to show that SHE IS THE BIGGER PERSON, as that twerp McCain allowed his crew (probably instructed his crew) to denigrate her as she became more popular. I WOULD LOVE TO SEE SARAH run for his seat…he’s said he was not going to run again. WHATEVER… WE have to be active now. THEY are bringing out JEB BUSH… PROGRESSIVE BUSH # 3… GHW Bush could have taken out
Saddam; GW got all into this crazy A. Anti- Capitalist Educational system that is running wild in Texas and trying to take over the country… See that article on BLAZE. THESE people are bought and paid for by the SAUDI’s. name ONE reason that BUSH the oil man didn’t go for Energy Independence!!!!! WE cannot allow ROVE and the BUSHES back in or keep McCain, Graham.
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michaelmoron
Mar. 8, 2013 at 3:09pmI will honor those children MASSACRED by this CORRUPT Federal “government”.
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Chanel Andrade, 1
Bobbie Lane Koresh, 2
Cyrus Koresh, 8
Star Koresh, 6
Dayland Gent, 3
Page Gent, 1
Lisa Martin, 13
Sheila Martin, Jr., 15
Abigail Martinez, 11
Audrey Martinez, 13
Crystal Martinez, 3
Isaiah Martinez, 4
Joseph Martinez, 8
Melissa Morrison, 6
Mayanah Schneider, 2
Startle Summers, 1
Hollywood Sylvia, 1
Rachel Sylvia, 12
Chica Jones, 2
Serenity Jones, 4
Little One Jones, 2
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CathyvanDyke
Mar. 8, 2013 at 3:17pmIt is all a dog and pony show to deceive the electorate … deceive the electorate by giving the impression there is an opposition to the Obama administration exists! RINO Rand Paul realizes that Brennan will ultimately win the nomination with the yea votes of other RINO’s.
Think about it. Rand and other RINOs were one with the nomination of Kerry … were one with the nomination of Hagel … are one with Obama’s plan to provide a path to citizenship for over 11 million “illegal” immigrants and … are one with Obamacare.
“The best way to control the opposition is to lead it ourselves.” – Vladimir Ilyich Lenin
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rs9
Mar. 8, 2013 at 3:26pmLove the Kids
Actually McCain did kill his own fellow Navy men when he “accidently” fired missles from his plane while still sitting on the carrier deck, I think it was six men killed. There is a famous video of the incident you can look it up, he was probably drunk at the time.
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CathyvanDyke
Mar. 8, 2013 at 3:26pmredfish52
Obama appeaser?
McCain warns supporters, calls Obama decent man
October 10, 2008 06:17 PM
McCain was booed at a town-hall meeting here when he rebuked a man who said he was “scared…to bring a child up” under an Obama presidency. “I have to tell you he is a decent person and a person that you do not have to be scared of as president of the United States,” McCain said to audible disapproval.
The man was one of nine who appealed to McCain to confront Obama more forcefully, several of them raising specific controversies dominating news, including Obama’s relationships with Bill Ayers and the group ACORN. McCain seized the microphone from the hands of a woman who called Obama “an Arab,” and scolded her. “He’s a decent family man that I happen to have disagreements with on fundamental issues,” McCain said, to scant approval.
http://www.boston.com/news/politics/politicalintelligence/2008/10/mccain_gets_a_l.html
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CathyvanDyke
Mar. 8, 2013 at 3:28pmredfish52
Islamic Appeaser?
WASHINGTON — Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) vigorously defended top State Department official Huma Abedin, who is Muslim-American, against allegations by Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) and other conservatives that she is part of a Muslim Brotherhood conspiracy to infiltrate the U.S. government.
“These allegations about Huma and the report from which they are drawn are nothing less than an unwarranted and unfounded attack on an honorable woman, a dedicated American and a loyal public servant,” McCain said in a speech on the Senate floor on Wednesday morning.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/18/john-mccain-michele-bachmann-muslim_n_1683277.html
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michaelmoron
Mar. 8, 2013 at 3:29pm*correction
19 children were American. One was British, and the other was a pregnant Austrailian.
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ambrosia
Mar. 8, 2013 at 3:29pmWould rather vote for a “wacky bird” than a “rhino turd”….anyday !
McCain is McCrazy-
yeah, yeah,
America appreciates his service to the country
but it doesn’t give him a free pass on stupidity.
Remember this, Johnny Tremain-
YOU are the reason we are saddled with the Bully King in the first place.
How INSULTING that you act like YOU know what’s best for America !
Time for you to go, McCrazy
and take Lindsay- !Graham-Crackers with ya’
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WuWuZat
Mar. 8, 2013 at 3:59pmYou mean like they did at Ruby Ridge and Waco?
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STREBOR
Mar. 8, 2013 at 4:14pmGonzo, most excellent post………..so true………..
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burdenedsoul
Mar. 8, 2013 at 4:15pmLol, you mean there are people who still believe in Republicans. If the Democrats were the Easter Bunny then the Republicans would be Santa Clause.
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Crface2
Mar. 8, 2013 at 4:18pmMcCain is a waste of skin. He has become part of the problem for the republicans, we have become the party of the Rhino. The old guard is beginning to see the end of their wasted reign of power and opportunity so they take their last gasp of air by attacking the Future leaders of our Party. The old school Republicans are quite simply afraid of the new crop of leaders.
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burdenedsoul
Mar. 8, 2013 at 4:18pm@RS9
Wow, if your not joking I would love to get a link to that video if you have one.
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Anonymous T. Irrelevant
Mar. 8, 2013 at 4:33pmHad McSlain won in 2008, I’m not sure much would be different now. We might not have ObamaCare, but we would have had some kind of national healthcare. Also, McSlain would have gotten to immigration much sooner, as he tried to do in 2006. I saw his true nature then, as it is showing, now. I am glad he is not running again, I just wish he could leave sooner.
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dublinthewagons
Mar. 8, 2013 at 4:38pmJohn McCain needs to remember Waco, & Ruby Ridge. If that wasn’t murder my name is Joseph Stalin.
McCain should have stayed in Hanoi.
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techengineer11
Mar. 8, 2013 at 5:10pmIf McCain had not nominated Sarah Palin as VP it would have been the 1st election in my life time I would not have voted and he would have lost by 30 pts!
McCain is an old fool who deserves no respect but utter scorn!
Just Die already.
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techengineer11
Mar. 8, 2013 at 5:12pmdublinthewagons
Posted on March 8, 2013 at 4:38pm
John McCain needs to remember Waco, & Ruby Ridge. If that wasn’t murder my name is Joseph Stalin.
McCain should have stayed in Hanoi.
Nice catch.. Perhaps they’ll be someone in the Media with enough intelligence to ask the question or to point out the contradiction that’s if the Media wasn’t in the bag… The Totalitarian bag that is..
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Bluebonnet
Mar. 8, 2013 at 5:40pmJohn McCain was a wimp from the beginning of his run for Prez. He acted like he didn’t have the balz to do the job and shoved Sarah Palin into speeches, for him, to make HIM look good.
Now he has a little buddy, Graham, who together they gang up on someone doing the job they couldn’t do and they’re pizzed that Rand Paul is getting all the glory for doing what they could have done if they hadn’t been in the pocket of RINO’s. They are burning their own with their hateful comments. Little boys will be little boys.
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redrubberball
Mar. 8, 2013 at 6:07pmI certainly don’t. I wrote him an email today and told him so. I encourage everyone here to do the same. Do something that really counts, not just posting on conservative blogs. Write these representatives and take them to task, repeatedly. Be loud and clear. John McCain has to go! So does Lindsay Graham! And all the other RINO’s!
Impeach Obama!
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EODGhost
Mar. 8, 2013 at 6:31pmBrother, I’ve lost whatever respect I EVER had for Senator McCain. Like most politicians he doesn’t have our best interests at heart; merely his own
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jst1425
Mar. 8, 2013 at 8:34pmGraham and McCain…NOT ON A BET!
If you look up RINO….both of their pictures are right there!
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muffythetuffy
Mar. 8, 2013 at 8:44pmMcCAIN THE INSANE
McCain has done more to ruin this nation than any other anti-American. He held up the 300 Federal Judges that Bush wanted to appoint and Obama got to appoint them.
McCain is Insane. His 5 years in a Communist POW camp brain washed his brain.
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FOREIGNANDDOMESTIC
Mar. 9, 2013 at 12:03amJERK
this is America, not Israel. It’s traitors like you that spew the vitriol.
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Let me spell it out for you, jackbutt. Rand is a fraud because he lied about why he voted to confirm Hagel. He’s also a traitor because he hates our military and believes America is the evil Empire of the modern era. And BTW, this is America, not Nazi Germany.
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pschlentz
Mar. 9, 2013 at 1:36amI’m 56 years old and have been a Republican all my life. It’s becoming clearer and clearer to me that their time is up. Sorry Republicans, you had your chance. Kindly get out of the way for True Conservatives. If you don’t move out of the way, the true Patriots in America will kick your (ass) can down the road like you’ve been doing with our Constitution.
We’re done!
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vendingdude
Mar. 9, 2013 at 2:00amSendthemeathead – Using the example of a hijacked plane, is, uh, pretty, um, STUPID because clearly there exists IMMINENT DANGER to all concerned. Of course is the plane is on course for a building or the hijacker says he is, then, short of spinning a giant Spideyweb to catch it, yeah, shoot it down, I guess.
This is exactly what Rand was differentiating; that the Gov’t should not be using drones (or guns or peashooters) to take out people who write scathing letters to the editor, or buy multiple survivalist books, or post excessively on “conservative” blogs simply because they “might” be a threat. Big difference there between that and “imminent danger”, ya think? Gawd, how dense can you be????
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PATTY HENRY
Mar. 9, 2013 at 3:14am‘MEMBER that Body Language chick that O’REILLY had on his show for a while? ‘Member how she said if a person is LYING they BLINK their eyes A LOT ?
Did you see the clip on tonight’s news with RAND PAUL side by side with this MCCain Twit? McCain’s eyes were going like a Humming Bird and Paul was just comfortably stating his beliefs.
PACK IT UP MC CAIN…the party is over; Take lil’ Lindsay with you… boy Lindsay…talk about putting your money on the WRONG HORSE…..
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DeniseJ
Mar. 9, 2013 at 5:22amHe’s gone Putin on the issue, needs to RETIRE!! Bad as it was to get Obama in ’08, he’s living proof that NEITHER candidate gave a damn about the 4th amendment.
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spares
Mar. 9, 2013 at 8:18amI live in Arizona and I am so embarrassed by McCain.
I thought what Rand Paul did was courageous, inspiring and quite frankly iconic. I think that the OLD guard is jealous and tired and just angry old white men that hate change.
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Nervous Investor
Mar. 9, 2013 at 9:41amIs this even worth asking? McCain et al gave up on America a long long time ago apparently. Marco Rubio, Rand Paul, Cruz et al are the future and thank God they have not given up on America.
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TomFerrari
Mar. 9, 2013 at 10:53amSen McCain… Thanks for your service & sacrifice for our country.
But now, sir, you are embarrassing yourself & harming our nation & your party.
It’s sad you choose to resort to emotional appeals (a leftist tactic) rather than rely on facts, reason, logic, & law. Even more shameful is you resort to ad hominem attacks of your fellow republicans, whilst accomplishing little if anything yourself to stop the socialist steamroller & out-of-control government (both in power lust & in spending). You shame yourself, sir, and demean the office you hold.
You have become a crotchety, angry, reactionary old man in the public’s eyes. As such, you are now a liability, no longer an asset. If you still love your country, and I believe you DO, then it’s time for you to quietly retire as another act of public service.
Thanks again for your service in the past.
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micko77
Mar. 9, 2013 at 2:38pmEmail Sen. McCain with your thoughts, respectfully and thoroughly. I did. I expect no response, as I live in IL, but his inbox should be stuffed for a month– he DID run for president, after all.
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techengineer11
Mar. 9, 2013 at 7:00pmFOREIGNANDDOMESTIC
Scary that people this dense live among us.. Were you born American or do you consider yourself and Interantional?
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nectoxicdragon
Mar. 10, 2013 at 4:43amMclaim is no republican he sold his soul to Obama
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Lighthorse51
Apr. 25, 2013 at 1:26amWell, if you check out the poll above, McCain and Grahamnesty poll lower than people who want to abolish government altogether, so I’d say they are the “wacko birds. And it’s long pastime for McCain to retire, he may have been a certifiable war hero, but as a politician he’s never risen above being a corrupt hack . If he doesn’t retire soon we’ll have to pray God calls him to the afterlife; he’s done enough damage here.
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Stoic one
Mar. 8, 2013 at 12:00pmwrong side of history? that is an extremely polite way of saying it!
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Mil-Dot
Mar. 8, 2013 at 12:33pmMcCain knows that if patriots get a hold of him and his kind, that he will swing by the neck right next to the commies. He knows this. Therefore, he wants the ability to eliminate ANYBODY that is against the on-going gravy train in DC. John McCain is an evil man. He is a corrupt, cretinous, lying criminal like most in Washington. What amazes me most is the old crows that claim to be patriotic and love their grand children, yet they continue to send this verminous traitor to represent them. Actually, their votes may be rigged as well.
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FOREIGNANDDOMESTIC
Mar. 8, 2013 at 12:54pmMILDOT
McCain knows that if patriots get a hold of him and his kind, that he will swing by the neck right next to the commies.
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What men do matters little, especially in these end times when a lot of people pretend to be patriots. Ultimately, anyone who comes against Israel will be thrown in the lake of fire, together with Satan who inspired them. Jesus has the last word. Ha.
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soybomb315_II
Mar. 8, 2013 at 1:40pm“If Paul wants to be taken seriously he needs to do more than pull political stunts than fire up impressionable libertarian kids” – McCain
What a f-ing idiot. Maybe its a good thing he lost to Obama
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shorelineliz
Mar. 8, 2013 at 1:48pmWashington DC is the EAST COAST HOLLYWOOD, okay? It is the East Coast Elite Show and Theater. Why do you think that these politicians all have HOllywood friends? Have you not seen one or another of these Congress People with celebrities? They THINK in Washington DC that they are all dam celebrities and STARS! Bunch of narcissistic twits! All MULTI MILLIONAIRES! The “poorest’ member of Congress is only worth 5 million! boo! Hoo! Must be Rough!
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DLV
Mar. 8, 2013 at 3:46pmNow Soy you know he is old and senile lol.
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Vision Harry
Mar. 8, 2013 at 12:00pmIt’s time to take the gloves off and keep this corrupt administration on the defensive.
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TSUNAMI_22
Mar. 8, 2013 at 12:25pmThe tools in Washington know their time grows shorter day by day. Why does anyone think they are trying to legalize the drone thing? Isn’t it obvious?
It’s counter-revolutionist like myself that refuse to adhere to the “collective” mentality that they are after. All I want is to be “left the Hell alone”, but that just won’t stand in the neo-Stalinist Nanny State.
There’s a war brewing, and it will be sold to the American sheeple as totally legal…..just like in Hitler’s Germany.
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Mil-Dot
Mar. 8, 2013 at 12:37pm22,
You hit the nail on the head. They know we are coming for them. They think that droning us will make us cowar in fear and keep the gravy train going for a little while longer. It will not. As soon as an American is droned, the shooting war will start. All govt agents will be legitimate targets from the fed level to the local level.
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TSUNAMI_22
Mar. 8, 2013 at 12:53pm@ Mil-dot
Have you seen this list? http://cspoa.org/sheriffs-gun-rights/
Your reference to the “local agents” made me think about it. You have to be careful because there’s been a huge surge in law enforcement support for “our side”. When I first saw this link it was tallied at 229 county Sheriffs…..that was 6 weeks ago. Last week it was 315. In one day it jumped to 346, and today it’s 347 so far. In addition, there are now Police Chiefs requesting they be added to the list.
This is a great sign, in my opinion. Washington knows what’s happening and they are in panic mode. The media is told to be silent about all of this.
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mimi1958
Mar. 8, 2013 at 2:22pmThere is a right way and a wrong way to “take the gloves off”. My free thinking ways are changing rapidly with the advent of Drones and 2,700 new Light Armored Vehicles plus 1.2 billion bullets is it? I don’t have all the answers, but I am now convinced that those of us who make the most noise can and possibly will be quietly removed, as in WWII Germany, and then dozens of other socialist totalitarian countries afterwards. Dissenters can and have been taken out, with zero Fourth and Fifth Amendment rights, zero due process. We need to be careful, yes?
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Stoic one
Mar. 8, 2013 at 11:59amthank you!
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Quest4Freedom
Mar. 11, 2013 at 1:23am@ TUSUNAMI_22
Thanks for this link. It will help me sleep better tonight knowing that there are some patriots left in our country that aren’t afraid of their jobs!!!
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perry1980
Mar. 8, 2013 at 11:59amMcCain is the enemy. Recognize it. Get him and Graham out of their
maximusgringo
Mar. 8, 2013 at 12:06pmTotally agree! McCain should be supporting Paul and Cruz not attacking them!
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dumbugga
Mar. 8, 2013 at 12:30pmthere
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CatB
Mar. 8, 2013 at 1:38pmAmen !!! Primary them hard .. I will donate to a true conservative (young gun) who will challenge these nasty old RINOs.
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SamIamTwo
Mar. 8, 2013 at 11:59amWait till Ashly Judd gets a KY senate seat. I hear she may run against old man McConnell.
A clown on the hill is not enuff???
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SquidVetOhio
Mar. 8, 2013 at 12:56pmI believe she officially declared today. Good luck with that…..
I’m no huge fan of McConnel but, at least he was smart enough to show up with Rand Paul during the filibuster. He sees the writing on the wall. RINO’s are about to become extinct.
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Flashydave
Mar. 8, 2013 at 10:18pmI live in KY. AShley doesn’t . As soon as we find out where she buys a house it will prolly get burned down. PLus there’s other things to fulfill for residency. We’ll keep a close watch on her here. Tomatos only grow in the summer, but you can get eggs all year round.
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tcon67
Mar. 10, 2013 at 4:37amThat’s funny. You’re not from Ky are you? The democrats in our state are far more conservative than the rinos that have been wheeled out by the GOP in the last few years. Ashley Judd and her ultra liberal views don’t stand a chance in Ky. Mitch is far more concerned by a tea party primary candidate than he is a Judd general election. She is about to find out that being famous and a wildcat fan is not enough to put you into a national office in this state.
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sURFNmADNESS
Mar. 8, 2013 at 11:58amCome on AZ. Get a clue… McCain is the wacko. Why keep electing a progressive fool.
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Buddynoel
Mar. 8, 2013 at 12:13pmAs opposed to the superior wisdom of voters in Nevada and elsewhere? I’ll take the half-right angry old man over the never right dingy Harry.
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TAXEVERYONE
Mar. 8, 2013 at 12:26pmArizona deserves what they elect.
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Patriot72
Mar. 8, 2013 at 1:45pmIf you go to the Senate website and go to John McCain and Lindsay Graham’s pages, you can send them a message asking them to resign :) If we keep sending them, maybe we’ll get one of those famous McCain rage moments :)
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pragmaticpatriot
Mar. 8, 2013 at 11:58amWhen wrongs are pressed because it is believed they will be borne, resistance becomes morality.
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s_usa_n
Mar. 8, 2013 at 11:57am@ McCan’t, “disservice to a lot of Americans by making them believe that somehow they’re in danger from their government. “They’re not,” he asserted.
Get this straight everyone. We are not in danger from our government, through they are systematically hacking away at our Constitution. But meanwhile, law abiding American citizens, war vets and gun and bible clingers pose a threat to the government. We are the wreckers and enemies of the people. Commie b@$tards, everyone!
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WEBWITHDEB
Mar. 8, 2013 at 2:17pmBy “we” he means himself and all the rest of the inner circle.
So while they may feel safe with regards to the “government” what he is really trying to convince himself is that the government doesn’t consist of WE THE PEOPLE . . . JMHO.
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98Bravo
Mar. 8, 2013 at 11:56amLooks like McCain is ripe for the picking, do we have any real tea-party conservatives in AZ who would be willing to run against him. Stand up now, before it is too late.. lets get it done.
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AxelPhantom
Mar. 8, 2013 at 12:58pmPalin?
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PIGSWILLNEVERFLY
Mar. 8, 2013 at 1:16pmIn 2010 McCain was up against J.D. Hayworth in a very close primary. I was praying Hayworth would win. J.D. Hayworth is a talk radio host, Tea Partier and former AZ house member.
Who endorsed McCain in 2010? Gov. Jeb Bush, Gov. Mitt Romney, Gov. Tim Pawlenty, Sen. Scott Brown and Gov. Bob McDonnell and unfortunately, Gov Sarah Palin (probably out of gratitude-but a bad move on her part). What did Jeb Bush say, “John is a proven conservative leader committed to reducing taxes, fighting wasteful spending and keeping America safe”.
McCain will be up for re-election 2016. HOPE HE QUITS and if NOT PLEASE SOMEONE TAKE HIS LOUD, RINO microphone away from him. Also, time for all NEW Judges that follow the Constitution and this corrupt legal precedent system must end!! Time to get back to strict constitutionalism to save America from the Commie take-over of our court system too.
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Detesman
Mar. 8, 2013 at 2:11pmWhat about Sherriff Joe? I don’t know if he’s pro life, or where he stands on taxes and reducing spending, but he’s a real bad a$$ that would be fun to watch take on the libs. Palin would be cool too.
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WEBWITHDEB
Mar. 8, 2013 at 2:27pmI have absolutely no political experience, but as I said on another thread, I would run against him if no one else stands up. He was bombarded with ageist insults when he ran for president, and here it will be almost a decade later when he is up for re-election and that much older! I am all for being respectful for my elders but that is a two way street and McCain apparently thinks it only goes one way evidenced by his CONTINUED sniping at Rand.
As far as Sherriff Joe goes …. He is older than McCain!
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ozchambers
Mar. 8, 2013 at 11:56amI look forward to seeing John McCain speaking on TV with the words “former Senator” underneath.
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shorelineliz
Mar. 8, 2013 at 12:02pmMe too!
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Shasta.Red.Banks
Mar. 8, 2013 at 12:24pmHe’ll go to Fox. That’s ok, I don’t watch Fox anymore anyway.
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eadamico70
Mar. 8, 2013 at 12:45pmOh yea!!!
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The_Jerk
Mar. 8, 2013 at 11:55amWere I Rand, I would welcome and cherish a moment like this. I’d get right up next to that pud-sucker and death stare him, hoping that he’d say or do something that would let me pound his little ***** face. Can’t stand these fake men.
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shorelineliz
Mar. 8, 2013 at 11:59amI would love for these two men to Mud Wrestle this out, wouldn’t you? I would pay to see that!
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Caniac Steve
Mar. 8, 2013 at 12:02pmwe,the people need to clean out BOTH houses..The establishment is deeply rooted sadly we let it happen too. so what does that say about our political literacy
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BenKatz
Mar. 8, 2013 at 12:06pmYeah, because the one phrase that comes to mind when looking at Rand Paul is “tough guy” Lol.
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The_Jerk
Mar. 8, 2013 at 12:13pmBenKatz, let’s face it. McCain makes any man look tough, with the exception of Graham… who’s really a woman.
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truthnstuff
Mar. 8, 2013 at 12:35pmHey benkatz, you sound like a guy/wus who couldn’t even kick your own arse.
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momrules
Mar. 8, 2013 at 11:55amThere you go……….if you don’t want someone speaking the truth you start making fun of them, calling them names…..crazy, wacky birds, tin foil hat wearers, etc.
And Mr. McCain……….I didn’t need Senator Paul to make me believe that I am in danger from my own government. People like you, Pelosi, Feinstein, Obama and his whole administration have convinced me that AMERICA and all Americans are in danger from OUR OWN government.
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shorelineliz
Mar. 8, 2013 at 11:58amAmen. Preach it Mom! When the Congress of the United States has an 11% approval rating then there is your PROOF Senator McCain that the People of These United STates do NOT TRUST you anymore! Now! Stop messing with Jimmy Stewart or you are gonna get punked!
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CLEttinger
Mar. 8, 2013 at 12:02pmMcCann’s tactics are right out of the progressive handbook. Call him crazy and marginalize him so noone will listen to the fact that the White House and Attorney General refused for a month to answer if the constitution still protects American Citizens at home. Really should’ve been a simple answer. Makes you wonder why it was so hard for them to do it.
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OBUMAURMAMA
Mar. 8, 2013 at 12:05pmOne thing all these liberals and RINOs in conservative clothing have in common. Their opinions are the correct ones and if you don’t agree, then attack with insults and nasty rhetoric.
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kdshell1
Mar. 8, 2013 at 11:54amThey are not really just “old-school” but also “old-guard,” precisely because they’re no longer willing and able to take up the fight. They need to be removed. Who among them is hoping for re-election in 2014?
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GardenoftheGods
Mar. 8, 2013 at 11:54amIt’s time for Grahamnesty & McCain to RETIRE. It’s time to give the new dogs their day. I Stand with Rand is my new mantra. I detest the hate that the old guard is showing the youngsters. I watched the whole filibuster; and I was proud of America again. I had lost that pride; but it’s back, thanks Senator Rand Paul!!!
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226crimsontrace
Mar. 8, 2013 at 12:02pmIt is time to go away, John, or switch parties.
Makes me sick to think that he was the “lesser of two evils” four years ago
What a disgusting old man, I predict that this will back fire on McCain big and bad.
The “libertarian kids” you speak of are not kids, maybe compared to you, but I know alot of us in our 50s
Goodbye, and take that freak war monger Graham with you
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MDECKER
Mar. 8, 2013 at 11:54amYeah right! As if John McCain is a man of reason and credibility.
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dublinthewagons
Mar. 8, 2013 at 4:44pmJohn put up a good fight in 08. When the bell rang he fell to the mat and counted to ten. Slowly
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katzkiner
Mar. 9, 2013 at 1:52amI have no respeftbfor the man.
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katzkiner
Mar. 9, 2013 at 2:07amDropped my Ipad. I have no respect for McCain. He got into and skidded through Annapolis on his family name, was a danger on the flight deck. He has always been a spoiled rich kid. In his old age his elitism is rising to surface. I am sure Obama lined McCain pockets to attack Paul. Paul is one of 3 senators who voted against NDAA that declared the USA a battlefield. McCain helped write NDAA, which suspended the Constitution. TREASON.
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JGraham III
Mar. 8, 2013 at 11:54amWith all due respect to Sen. McCain and his long and commendable record of service to his country I think he no longer has the fire that is needed to be an effective senator. DC poisons the minds of those who go there and the longer one stays the less they can see it. Sen. Paul has the measure of the administration and Sen. McCain does not…or maybe he has decided “if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em.”
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Vision Harry
Mar. 8, 2013 at 12:07pmMcCain became a war hero by flying in the finest military equipment on earth and being shot down by the crappiest military equipment on earth. I do give him full credit for toughing it out in the Hanoi Hilton, but since then he’s been highly overrated.
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lel2007
Mar. 8, 2013 at 12:19pmMcCain’s “long and commendable record of service to his country” has provided him with a pretty comfortable life. McCain is not only known for “reaching across the isle”, but also sometimes putting on the opposition’s uniform, taking a seat on the other side and shaking the oppositions pompoms.
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chips1
Mar. 8, 2013 at 12:54pmGetting medals for your military service isn’t very honorable after Kerry begged and pleaded for his. The real heroes have been reduced to almost nothing. The ones that are the real heroes already know that Americans thank them. It’s a private thing they hardly ever mention.
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banjarmon
Mar. 8, 2013 at 11:54amTime for the old guys to step aside!!! They have failed the American people!
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thegreatcarnac
Mar. 8, 2013 at 12:00pmMost certainly have!
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Fubared
Mar. 8, 2013 at 12:10pmAnd it really is just as simple as that. Step aside.
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justangry
Mar. 8, 2013 at 12:54pmI say we go back to the good old days when Senators carried a cane into the floor. Who wouldn’t want to see Rand chiding McCain and Graham the old fashion way?
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Bonnieblue2A
Mar. 8, 2013 at 11:52amSen. McCain just doesn’t care about the US Constitution anymore. He has become one of those power addicted warhawks we must defend the Constitution from.
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shorelineliz
Mar. 8, 2013 at 11:52am@McCain:
the majority of Republicans in this country think you are a flip flopping A##wipe and basically, a closet LIberal. go home old man! Bake some more in the ARizona desert!
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SamIamTwo
Mar. 8, 2013 at 11:52amSimply put McCain is jealous that he is not getting media attention. Poor baby…suck it up butter cup and start checking out the internet posting regarding RP…
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shorelineliz
Mar. 8, 2013 at 11:51amI love it. Sweet. Take that McCain. Booya!
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SamIamTwo
Mar. 8, 2013 at 11:50amThese old farts need to be run out on the same rail that Obama is going to be strapped to…
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shorelineliz
Mar. 8, 2013 at 12:00pmAmen Sam I Am. Amen. Preach it!
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HelloWorld
Mar. 8, 2013 at 11:49amSen McCain had better not run again because he will not be reelected by the State of Arizona.
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stopprintn
Mar. 8, 2013 at 11:59amMcVain will be there untill he looks like Dingle ( the prune )
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Cavallo
Mar. 8, 2013 at 12:04pmThe thing is that there are a lot of people who just throw the lever for the same guy no matter what. Often they don’t pay much attention to politics or what is going on, but still think it is their civic duty to vote, even if they are voting in ignorance. They see the name McCain and punch the dot.
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HelloWorld
Mar. 8, 2013 at 12:19pmThe only reason McCain was reelected was the opposing candidate was worse than him. Hopefully we will have better choices in the near future.
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theglockguy007
Mar. 8, 2013 at 11:48amMcCain and Graham are on the way out and they know it, but still clinging to power the only way they know how.
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shorelineliz
Mar. 8, 2013 at 12:01pmTwo desperate old men at the end of their political careers. Pathetic.
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Popp40
Mar. 8, 2013 at 12:09pmDon’t they remind you of the old athletes who refuse to retire because they think they can still play.
Granted Graham and McCain were never Conservatives that the claim to be (sad that so many people believed they were).
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