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McCain References Tea Party ‘Hobbits’ on Senate Floor

You’ll have to watch this to believe it.

In a harsh criticism of House Republicans and think tanks critical of Rep. John Boehner’s plan to raise the debt limit, the 2008 Republican Presidential nominee, who chose Tea Party darling Sarah Palin for VP, said about this about a faction of his own party:

Granted, Sen. McCain was quoting a Wall Street Journal opinion piece this morning when he recited this passage:

“The Republican House that failed to raise the debt ceiling would somehow escape all blame. Then Democrats would have no choice but to pass a balanced-budget amendment and reform entitlements, and the tea-party Hobbits could return to Middle Earth having defeated Mordor.

This is the kind of crack political thinking that turned Sharron Angle and Christine O’Donnell into GOP Senate nominees.”

McCain’s eruption was the product of his frustration with “fellow” conservatives who are still holding out for a balanced budget amendment as part of any compromise on the debt ceiling. McCain accused those pushing for the amendment as “deceiving” America into believing such a thing can pass the Senate:

Is this McCain’s strategy to build a coalition with those in his own party to get a plan actually done? Is this how he thinks he can sway support for Boehner’s plan?

Speaking of “hobbits,” I can only imagine McCain using this Lord of the Rings reference the next time he takes to the Senate floor to discuss opposition to a bill:

(H/T: Mediate)

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  • encinom
    Posted on July 27, 2011 at 7:32pm

    Tbaggers have lost all grasp of reality, they beleive the balanced budget amednemt could pass the Senate, let alone the States. The problem is that they beleive Fox and Beck tell them the truth. We need to end the W. welfare for the rich and close the tax loop holes, then arrest Norquist for black mailing congress with his damn oath.

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    • DYNA
      Posted on July 28, 2011 at 8:09am

      First of all, remove all “welfare” from those who come to the USA to live off of it, whether they be legal or illegal. Second of all, show me where it is written that the Federal government has any right to compel any citizen to involuntarily support anybody else. Those who do not take responsibility for their own lives say, “don’t tell us what to do”. Well, they should not be telling those of us who they want to leech from what to do.

      The biggest tax loop hole around is for the 50% of the population that pay no income tax.

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  • freeweever
    Posted on July 27, 2011 at 7:32pm

    It takes one to know one but unfortunately his senility disallowed him to see that it was a mirror he was looking at. Go home you multiculturalist mccain.

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  • ACgirl
    Posted on July 27, 2011 at 7:32pm

    I.ve always called him John Mc Lame for a reason. And it didn’t come from his service, it’s mental not physical.

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    • IAMNOTKNOWING
      Posted on July 27, 2011 at 7:38pm

      Juan McCain has a lot of nerve for a dweeb.

      Capt. Uber-Goober is a disgrace.

      I wish Sarah Palin would replace his sorry a**!
      I’d love to see a “real” Republican as the Senator of Arizona, running things in conjunction with Jan Brewer.
      I think Sarah would do a lot of good with a Senate mega-phone on the Senate floor!

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    • vtxphantom
      Posted on July 27, 2011 at 7:48pm

      His daughter is just as “smart” as he is. What a family. This is why the republican DC power elite must be replaced in 2012. For them, this is all politics as usual.

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    • ashestoashes
      Posted on July 27, 2011 at 7:49pm

      The lilberal in a Republican Suit. Mr Kiss A** to obama and buddy to george soros. And how about that daughter of his; a real piece of work.

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    • ashestoashes
      Posted on July 27, 2011 at 7:51pm

      Yep, Sarah was who I was voting for in the last election…it sure wasn’t his sorry $$$

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    • LOOKING_BOTH_WAYS
      Posted on July 27, 2011 at 8:06pm

      I knew McCain was an idiot as soon as he asked McPalin to be his running mate

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    • sooner12
      Posted on July 27, 2011 at 8:10pm

      News Flash: McCain officially changes parties.

      He is now worse than a RINO.

      Reid, Shumer & McCain……..The three amigos.

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    • Shellback
      Posted on July 27, 2011 at 8:14pm

      This is exactly the reason during the 2004 election that the Dems were recruiting JM for the Dem party ticket. I’m a retired submarine navy veteran and I was always mesmerized by his service, which was very stellar and what he went through in that Hanoi Hotel I wouldn’t wish on anyone, but the TAINT of DC has corroded this warrior just like it did to John Murtha. You can’t stay in politics in DC without losing your soul. The founding fathers knew this.I guess they never thought that term limits would be required since by their example they thought everyone else would follow. Enter the progressives. I also remember that Teddy Ken visited the Vatican before he died. Was he trying to make some kind of deal for his soul? Dodd & Kennedy coined the term “waitress sandwich”, which i’m not going to explain. The corrosion and corruption has only increased with all of the lobbyists. They all should be BANNED. The summer break should be reserved to talk to lobbyists in their home states and the rest of the year should be for us citizens.

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    • Sparky101
      Posted on July 27, 2011 at 8:30pm

      Senator McCain, thank you for your heroic service to our country while you were in the U.S. Navy. And thank you for bringing Sarah Palin on as your VP candidate. I know a fair number of people who decided to go vote after you did that. I do hope you will retire soon, so you can enjoy being with grandchildren and fishing, and maybe volunteering at some local soup kitchen or something. Seriously.

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    • Ruler4You
      Posted on July 27, 2011 at 8:39pm

      McCain is a RINO. He is of no value, at all.

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    • dr_funk
      Posted on July 27, 2011 at 8:47pm

      He obviously hasn’t read the Tolkien series, because if he had, he would know that the Hobbits were the only ones with any courage, and that they persevered in the face of all sorts of evils, betrayers, and nay-sayers, and eventually brought down the most powerful evil empire in existence that, if they had not destroyed it, would have conquered the whole of middle earth.

      Obviously, McCain has no concept of “courage” or “principle”.

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    • boomboom
      Posted on July 27, 2011 at 8:49pm

      Remember Senator McKissButt pandering with his LYING “Build the Dang Wall” crap.
      What a Liar.
      Service or none, he’s a fraud.

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    • hauschild
      Posted on July 27, 2011 at 9:00pm

      This dude’s such a politician. The worst aspect is that he’s continually reactive – never proactive. John Wayne McCain is the quintessential arm chair quarterback; telling us what “should” have been done, once something has been done, whilst he was nowhere to be found.

      If we manage to pull this thing out, mark my words: He’ll be the first one on the bandwagon championing his efforts.

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    • The10thAmendment
      Posted on July 27, 2011 at 9:01pm

      McCain is what he is. A TRAITOR to all things American. For the price of filthy lucre he’s sold his soul to treason represented by Socialists of every ilk who reside on the Progressive (Marxist) political spectrum.

      He and Lieberman were busy doing the tongue twirl with Obama and CCX to perform the greatest theft in money in the history of the world.

      Sorry about your detainment at the hands of the North Vietnamese Mr McCain, but that does NOT give you right or reason to sell the Country out the rest of your perverted and unnatural life.

      F off McCain, you are a disgrace to those who served in Vietnam.

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    • cherigc
      Posted on July 27, 2011 at 9:01pm

      Hes done now! Put a fork in him! He is the reason we have Obama, If he would have asked him a few simple questions during the debate.,…dumb ass!

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    • chazman
      Posted on July 27, 2011 at 9:08pm

      … this from a backstabber who voted for TARP. Who voted for the Stimulus Bill. Who voted for OBAMMYCARE. McCain was my choice in 2008 instead of voting for what I knew to be a Communist. I never liked you, McCain. I voted for Sarah, not you. Your wife has money. Retire and get the he!! out of public life before you dishonor yourself and America any further.

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    • techengineer11
      Posted on July 27, 2011 at 9:09pm

      McCain is Neo-Con #1! He was given 20 million dollars to run for the US Senate in AZ which is an incredible amount of money.

      He’s a freaking disgrace. Not an honorable bone in his body. Please go grab Lieberman’s hand and join the DNC McCain.. and take your little homosexual buddy Lindsy Graham with you!

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    • Doc_Slammin
      Posted on July 27, 2011 at 9:36pm

      This is hilarious.

      I was watching the Lord of the Rings recently with a friend and mentioned that Gollum reminded me of John McCain in his 2008 Presidential run… precious… I must have the precious…*gollum* *gollum*

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    • MrButcher
      Posted on July 27, 2011 at 9:39pm

      McCain is right.

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    • Katydidnt
      Posted on July 27, 2011 at 9:48pm

      I would be proud to be called a hobbit. They were heroic, ready to sacrifice themselves for the good of the world. faithful and devoted to their friends and able to resist temptations that others were not. Other than being short with hairy feet, what is not to like. If the fate of the world depends on anyone, I would chose hobbits.

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    • tower7femacamp
      Posted on July 27, 2011 at 9:53pm

      Ron Paul 2012
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiKh9Ko3mw4

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    • jzs
      Posted on July 27, 2011 at 10:15pm

      He’s right of course. There‘s a block of Republicans who won’t take “yes” for an answer, no matter what the offer. President Obama has already offered to kill several “sacred cows” and risk the wrath of not only his party, but the poor, the middle class and seniors. And this block of Republicans said “no”, not enough. They DO feel like they personally have nothing to lose (most of them being independently wealthy), and would rather see the economy collapse rather than follow the lead of great Republicans of the past, like Reagan, and find a compromise.

      Reagan raised the debt ceiling 17 times, Bush 7. The world, including conservative who aren’t running for election are saying the same. This is brinkmanship, at Americans will pay, or would pay, for the intransigence of the extreme right.

      My prediction: in the end, President Obama, to save the country from economic collapse, will invoke the 14th amendment and Executive rights to save the country. Not a great scenario to do it that way, but somebody in the room has to look out for the country, not just their own election.

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    • Bum thrower
      Posted on July 27, 2011 at 10:40pm

      Sorry Gen Giap didn’t take care of this bastard when he had the chance. What a jerk; Folks in AZ had the chance to throw him out for JD, but no… McCain is a govt leech; born in a govt hospital; father in Navy; he went to fed schools; then USNA; claim to fame is he got shot down over NViet Nam; retired from Navy; now Senator; all his life he as been on the Government tit……….time to throw him off it…………..A**Hole

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    • The-Monk
      Posted on July 27, 2011 at 11:02pm

      Didn’t the Hobits win? And there was only 4 of them against all odds? Then there was the 9? And they won? Seems like the minority that is on the right side wins. Go Tea Party. We may be few….

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    • independentvoteril
      Posted on July 27, 2011 at 11:19pm

      SOMEONE tell the RINO SMURF to sit down and shut up.. he’s nothing more than a DEMOCRAT.. which is WHY I didn‘t vote for him and I DON’T think I wasted my vote by going 3rd party..VERY soon it will be the 3RD party that takes it all because of people like McCain..

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    • banjarmon
      Posted on July 28, 2011 at 12:05am

      Mr mccain needs to be s c r e w e d by a RINO!

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    • LegM
      Posted on July 28, 2011 at 12:18am

      Ok. So why must I Reply to someone else’s comments? How do I start my own thread? Technology, and while I’m at it. Why do the main threads sort ‘Newest to oldest’ but the Replies within the threads sort ‘Oldest to Newest’? I must scroll all the way to the bottom of the thread to read the most recent reply? Anyway.. I haven’t been a Mccain fan ever since he tried to Amnesty a blow-hole load of illegals into my welfare state back pocket. Since his defeat in the following Pres. election he got some religion. He needs to be watched but he may be making an attempt to get right with the Right. Otherwise, the wisdom of leading is knowing when the army will follow you over a cliff and knowing when, you simply shouldn’t lead them over a cliff to begin with. I don‘t want Boehner to make any deals with this Congress to spend more than they ’Save’. More than that, I want people like Boehner in a leadership position post the 2012 election. And, I want the White House. New President=New Budget plans. Old President=Hope for Change. Having your priorities right is the way to start. Not every road goes in a straight line to the beach. Sometimes you need to make left turns. Don’t wreck the car on the way to the beach. Boehner is a good man. Don‘t twist him in the wind until he’s had half a chance. Right now he has 1/3 a chance and he’s working like hell. Steady the Steed my friends.

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    • 101
      Posted on July 28, 2011 at 12:22am

      If McCain‘s talking then he’s bent over releasing air from his good side. You know its something of important if BO has him speaking, haven’t heard from him since he wanted to give Libya “terrorist” more guns!

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    • AnAppealToGod
      Posted on July 28, 2011 at 12:26am

      Of course McCain said that, none of us supported him. Retire McCain. You’re too progressive for the American people.

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    • 101
      Posted on July 28, 2011 at 12:38am

      This is why there are more voters registered independent than republicans in Arizona today!

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    • az_joe
      Posted on July 28, 2011 at 1:45am

      @101

      AZ might have more independent voters than repubs. Thanks to the 2010 elections the repubs now have a super majority.

      I cant stand mclame. McCain’s like a bag of skittles, you reach in and grab one and you don’t know what color you get.

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    • Therightsofbilly
      Posted on July 28, 2011 at 3:19am

      @JZS

      Your last paragraph is just about the most ridiculous thing I ever hoid.

      And your not pretending to have been censored today. (You know, being “Storied” and all)

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    • gotta light
      Posted on July 28, 2011 at 3:53am

      I can’t believe I defended and voted for this guy in 08.

      So if John‘s going to start name calling directed at the very same people who defended and voted for him in his FAILED presidential bid perhaps it’s time to name call back. Ohh the words that come to mind to describe John McCain besides hero…. Feeble. Liar. Senile. Progressive.

      JOHN, YOU TOO OLD, TOO FEEBLE TO KNOW ANY BETTER. IT’S TIME TO PACK IT UP AND GO HOME. PERHAPS YOU SHOULD RETIRE IN ARIZONA…. THAT‘S IF YOU DON’T MIND ALL THE ILLEGAL ALIENS AND CRIME.

      Safe to say John isn‘t a Ronald Reagen Republican because ole’ Ronnie would have NEVER spoke ill of another republican…. John has and does.

      Hey bud gotta light?

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    • HairOfTheDogSob
      Posted on July 28, 2011 at 4:33am

      In his mind …he is and always be ..a prisoner..only old people will elect..

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    • phil1765
      Posted on July 28, 2011 at 4:35am

      jzs
      Please just stop and go praise your messiah somewhere else. If you were a true liberal the thought of the POTUS invoking the 14th and using executive order to raise the debt ceiling would absolutely make you go apes$(% crazy, did you know that you were being led down the marxist/socialist path or are you still just wandering aimlessly?

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    • HairOfTheDogSob
      Posted on July 28, 2011 at 4:43am

      When will those ..old people who elect mccain continually be held responsable?

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    • HairOfTheDogSob
      Posted on July 28, 2011 at 4:47am

      Butcher..You too are a cowardice idiot!

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    • The10thAmendment
      Posted on July 28, 2011 at 5:20am

      I’ve read some things concerning the Lord Of The Rings, and the representations. Mordor and the consolidation of those powers were the Axis powers under Adolf Hitler. Gondor, Rohan, and the Elves became the Allied forces once joined with the Hobbits.

      So I guess that McCain is right. He’s in the Camp of the Corsairs, too weak and spineless to stand as one of the men of the West. Who in the West (Conservative/Tea Party members) is willing to carry the ring of power to bring the totalitarian quest of the left (Liberals and Progressives) crashing down in flames?

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    • Polwatcher
      Posted on July 28, 2011 at 5:29am

      McCain is a liberal and liberals always call us what they know that they are. I wish he would end the charade and join the Dems.

       
    • tarbush
      Posted on July 28, 2011 at 5:34am

      to any fellow peasants out there who happen to be his subjects, you know what to do. VOTE HIM OUT NEXT ELECTION.

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    • boomboom
      Posted on July 28, 2011 at 6:53am

      John McLoooser.
      John McWho?
      Oh, McLoooser.
      Shut it, McLoooser!

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    • 48
      Posted on July 28, 2011 at 7:12am

      John McCain is a good reason we need term limits. He is no conservative.

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    • bertr
      Posted on July 28, 2011 at 7:21am

      The 2008 election was the only election i didnt vote in. Usually i take the lesser of the two evils, but i didnt want to be responsible for mccain. after having obama as president i felt guilty about that, but this makes me feel better
      i still should have voted for this man over obama though, he may be acting like an idiot and be oblivious to the world around him, which may be bad for a normal person, but for a politician thats still exceptionally good

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    • Crabby
      Posted on July 28, 2011 at 7:36am

      The guy is a LOSER RHINO.

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    • Crabby
      Posted on July 28, 2011 at 7:37am

      McLoser is a RINO

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    • Crabby
      Posted on July 28, 2011 at 7:41am

      McLoser the RINO

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    • Bluefish49
      Posted on July 28, 2011 at 7:44am

      Hell…he should know a Hobbit when he see’s one, he see’s one every morning in the mirror…

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    • moonfish
      Posted on July 28, 2011 at 7:56am

      He’s a poster child for repealing the 17th amendment. He was voicing his true beliefs on the Tea Party. How dare the electorate chose the best candidate during the primaries… It is a RINO party responsibility. I would rather lose defending my principles than win by sacrificing my principles. For too many years “old school” and liberal republicans have used compromise to avoid the imaginary progressive boogie man so they can stay in office while putting our country further in the hole. As for your tacky comment about the Tea Party candidates, don’t forget that the reason Obama is president, is that you were the loser. What level of arrogance is required to now ride on the back of America’s new voice and demand that we play by the rules that decimated conservative position. I have stopped giving money to the Republican Party and chosen to support individual candidates. Yes, I am voting with my wallet as well.

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    • old white guy
      Posted on July 28, 2011 at 7:57am

      mccain , still a prisoner.

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    • jnobfan
      Posted on July 28, 2011 at 8:12am

      What a douche
      Its on now Johnny Mac
      No more thanks for your service but please go away quietly.
      From now on your a bitter old man with nothing to do except make a fool of yourself.
      Even the Repub shill Hannity couldn’t believe what was coming out of your mouth on his show last night.
      C’mon Arizona is this old wack job the best you got?

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    • Jack2011
      Posted on July 28, 2011 at 8:16am

      I don’t like Juan McShame either but he is RIGHT in this case. He just said it wrong with that Hobbit message.

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    • begtodiffer
      Posted on July 28, 2011 at 8:17am

      Time to cull the lump jaw from the herd!!!!!!!!!!!

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    • Libertyluvnmomma
      Posted on July 28, 2011 at 8:49am

      Oh my goodness! I didn’t know John McCain was still alive.

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    • TMink
      Posted on July 28, 2011 at 8:58am

      The current financial problems are McCain’s fault. He was present in Congress and the Senate when this deficit spending occured, he lost to the biggest spender in presidential history. He is a loser and to blame.

      He needs to be retired. And he needs to shut up.

      Trey

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    • indy1
      Posted on July 28, 2011 at 9:19am

      He snookered the voters of Arizona by pretending to be a conservative. Don’t let his shadow get away with it in South Carolina next year!

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    • thegrassroots
      Posted on July 28, 2011 at 10:13am

      With all due respect and gratitude for Senator McCain’s service to our country — It’s time for Senator McCain to step down. He is, now, on the wrong side of America‘s History and America’s Future! Senator McCain’s been in WA-DC too long and he‘s missing the overall picture and what’s at stake for America. One would think an American Hero and Patriot would be leading the charge against a potus who so blatantly tramples America’s Constitution.

      Thank You For Your Service, Senator McCain! God Bless You With Happiness and Good Health! It’s Time For You To Retire!

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    • Enuff Zenuff
      Posted on July 28, 2011 at 1:23pm

      .
      It all comes back to me now why Ann Coulter said she‘d endorse Hillary Clinton before she’d endorse John McCain!

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    • John Langley
      Posted on July 28, 2011 at 2:16pm

      Mc Cain is another old politician that can’t stand the change that is comming to Washington. It is time for the old farts in Washington to retire or die and let some new fresh blood come to Washington.

      The Tea Party is the best tool to bring different fresh blood to Washington.

      Ask a rancher what happens when they fail to bring new blood into the heard. They will always tell you that all you have is a bunch of bull that isn’t worth anything.

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    • lambster5
      Posted on July 28, 2011 at 4:09pm

      Everyone should see the whole clip of John McCain speaking on the Senate floor. He is reading an article. These are not his words and I am so frustrated that everyone is making it sound like John McCain actually said these things. You need to check it out for yourself. Something didn’t sound quite right to me so I investigated it. Watch the Hannity show from last night and you will see. We are stooping to the levels the left does. This story is completely out of context and I am disturbed at how many Americans are like mindless sheep being led to the slaughter. I am not a John McCain fan but I am a fan of the truth. This article is not the truth. Glenn, I love ya but this strory needs to be retracted because it is misleading.

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    • RayOne
      Posted on July 28, 2011 at 4:55pm

      He must be,
      Becoming aware that he is credited for the creation of
      President BHO.

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    • Susan Harkins
      Posted on July 28, 2011 at 5:16pm

      McCain was the “other Progressive” choice for the Elitists.

      Should you expect any more from a bafoon that has a daughter who calls herself “a Progressive Republican”?

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    • gman4691
      Posted on July 28, 2011 at 5:46pm

      McCain is just Obama wearing a different color tie…they are one in the same…we’d still be hosed even if McCain had one the election

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    • lilcasper
      Posted on July 28, 2011 at 7:56pm

      I have always known and have made my opinion known that this man is a RINO. I don’t care about his military service, when he is obviously not interested in the well-being of the people of The United States. I myself served in the military, and I am impressed with his courage and endurance in a POW camp in Vietnam, however, Charlie Rangel also served in the military. The service and sacrifice these men have made for our country does not exonerate them for the corruption they have perpetrated upon The American People later in life. Arizona, vote this dirtbag out of office the next time around. He only takes the conservative side when it is politically expedient for his reelection to the Senate.

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    • @ Coyote2
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 9:54am

      McPain is fitting too. Anybody dumb enough to let LIEberman lead them around the way he did can’t have much for smarts.

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    • biggoose68
      Posted on July 30, 2011 at 3:24pm

      Ya!!! But the Hobbits won!!!!

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  • Carol Ingian
    Posted on July 27, 2011 at 7:31pm

    Middle Earth? I‘m thinking I’d rather join the elves on the next boat at the Grey Havens.
    I shall diminish into the west and remain Carol Ingian…….. :)

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    • eagle2715
      Posted on July 27, 2011 at 7:35pm

      Not to mention the elve women are all real hot….. ;)

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    • bry
      Posted on July 27, 2011 at 8:33pm

      Wel, isn’t that precious. So long McFinished.

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    • The10thAmendment
      Posted on July 28, 2011 at 5:28am

      @Carol Ingian
      Posted on July 27, 2011 at 7:31pm

      Middle Earth? I‘m thinking I’d rather join the elves on the next boat at the Grey Havens.
      I shall diminish into the west and remain Carol Ingian…….. :)
      —————————————————————————————————————————————-
      AHA! But are you as beautiful and intriguing as Galadriel?

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    • stormcrow53
      Posted on July 29, 2011 at 7:04am

      No orcs allowed im my forest! Benedict Arnold was a war hero before he became a traitor. And Saruman a friend before he became a foe. Sorry but it is what it is and McCain is no friend of the conservatives.

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  • hi
    Posted on July 27, 2011 at 7:31pm

    Rino.

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    • CatB
      Posted on July 28, 2011 at 12:44am

      RINO is a kind handle .. for a socialist/communist hiding in plain sight. We dodged a bullet when McAmnesty was defeated .. we knew what Obama was/is ….

      TEA!

      Hobbit — no … PATRIOT YES!

      TEA!

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  • LibertyMama
    Posted on July 27, 2011 at 7:29pm

    That‘s why I didn’t feel like there was any real choice among the big boys in 2008 – I voted 3rd party.

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  • Jaycen
    Posted on July 27, 2011 at 7:28pm

    Progressives are Progressives regardless of whether they have an (R) or a (D) after their name. John McCain has never seen a big government solution he didn’t like. George Bush junior.

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  • stage9
    Posted on July 27, 2011 at 7:28pm

    Thank you McCain for reminding me why I didn’t vote for you, and why you’re not President now.

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  • Rumrunner3
    Posted on July 27, 2011 at 7:27pm

    McCain has no fellow conseravtives, because he is not one. Thats why you were defeated stupid. Quit taking (R) money and just be yourself. Either grow a spine or resign.

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  • streetrodder
    Posted on July 27, 2011 at 7:26pm

    He lost to Obozo.I don’t know why this guy gets so much air time. He needs to just go away.

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    • grandmaof5
      Posted on July 27, 2011 at 7:32pm

      McCain is not a “fellow Conservative” or a Conservative at all, he is a RINO, and was the lesser of the two evils in 2008. My vote was for Palin, not McCain.

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    • Pujols
      Posted on July 27, 2011 at 7:33pm

      The smartest thing John ever did was pick Gov.Palin to run as V.P.
      If He had half the balls She does He might have won.

      John, Join the Dem‘s You’re a Rino and Old News.
      A has been like J. Fricking Kerry

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    • Erabin
      Posted on July 27, 2011 at 7:38pm

      “The smartest thing John ever did was pick Gov.Palin to run as V.P.”

      You are of course aware that this played a large part in handing Obama the presidency, yes?

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    • streetrodder
      Posted on July 27, 2011 at 7:39pm

      Grandma and Pujols. I also voted for Palin not McCain, and if she runs i will vote for her again.

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    • ScreaminEagle
      Posted on July 27, 2011 at 7:47pm

      It was never his intention to win. He was there to secure it for Obama. I didn’t see it till after I voted.

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    • ScreaminEagle
      Posted on July 27, 2011 at 7:50pm

      The enemies inside the gates.

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    • fatjack
      Posted on July 27, 2011 at 8:49pm

      I voted for Palin then puked all the way home because the known rino was also on the ticket.

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    • Jack2011
      Posted on July 28, 2011 at 8:27am

      Erabin
      Posted on July 27, 2011 at 7:38pm

      “The smartest thing John ever did was pick Gov.Palin to run as V.P.”

      ________
      The dumbest thing Palin ever did was endorse John McCain in 2010 PROVING she is NO conservative.

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  • Alky
    Posted on July 27, 2011 at 7:26pm

    Time to retire sir!

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  • DaHogs
    Posted on July 27, 2011 at 7:25pm

    McCain=RINO enough said!

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    • Greenwood
      Posted on July 27, 2011 at 11:04pm

      How about PROGRESSIVE too

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    • michaelmoron
      Posted on July 28, 2011 at 2:20am

      I am so happy that so many Americans (the Sleeping Giant has awakened) now know the truth !!!
      Imagine If we didn’t have the internet. America would be in it’s last days !!! We now have a chance !!!

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  • Kurty C Wipe
    Posted on July 27, 2011 at 7:24pm

    I was against closed borders before I was for them. John, thanks for your service, now retire!

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  • redbone007
    Posted on July 27, 2011 at 7:24pm

    I am sick of the man. I want Sarah Palin to run for president and win….so he can suck-on his words. I will never vote for this man and lost all respect for him.,

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    • Banter
      Posted on July 27, 2011 at 7:34pm

      You don’t have to worry about having to vote for him, he doesn’t need to run again, as he fulfilled his job of getting Obama elected. Sarah will run, will be in by September.

      Palin 2012

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    • victoria_29
      Posted on July 27, 2011 at 8:35pm

      sure hope you are wrong, because what will happen is palin will pull just enough votes from Governor Perry to cost him the nomination & hand it to Mittens & so our choice will be obama or obama lite.

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    • AmeriCat
      Posted on July 28, 2011 at 1:21am

      @ victoria_29
      Yikes…that would be horrible, to get Mitt by default
      due to the stand off of two better candidates!

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    • Jack2011
      Posted on July 28, 2011 at 8:29am

      If you are sick of the man, HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT PALIN who HELPED HIM WIN RE-ELECTION in 2010?

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  • Dustyluv
    Posted on July 27, 2011 at 7:24pm

    Kiss my ruby red backside you RINO piece of filth!

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    • RepubliCorp
      Posted on July 27, 2011 at 8:02pm

      What part of “ we are broke” don’t you get McRino? God forbid we have a balanced budget . that’s insane. Do us a favor bald headed mole….switch parties

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  • Creativethinker
    Posted on July 27, 2011 at 7:24pm

    Just another member of the one world order gang

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  • gambler63
    Posted on July 27, 2011 at 7:24pm

    Uh this is the same guy that wanted to give illegals amnesty!Is he even relevant anymore?

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  • AreYouForReal
    Posted on July 27, 2011 at 7:23pm

    HA HA HA.I love it when the GOP start to eat their own.American politics is so comical to watch.The rest of the world are laughing at you dumb Americans.

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    • the58thstate
      Posted on July 27, 2011 at 7:25pm

      he’s yours, not ours.

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    • Jaycen
      Posted on July 27, 2011 at 7:30pm

      I guess the “Eating their own” is the new Socialist taking point. Good on ya, areyouforreal. You’re towing the party line, Comrade.

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    • streetrodder
      Posted on July 27, 2011 at 7:33pm

      He’s never been one of ours, he’s a RINO. You can have him.

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    • vennoye
      Posted on July 27, 2011 at 7:39pm

      Well………I hope the rest of the world enjoy their laughter!! Perhaps their time would be better spent thinking about what will happen to THEM if the Washington group doesn’t reach an agreement!!! Mutually Assured Economic Destruction is not somebody’s pie in the sky idea!!!! Look back and see how much of the money in those two stimulus plans went to foreign banks!! Enjoy laughing while you can!!!

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    • ninja
      Posted on July 27, 2011 at 8:08pm

      GOP eating their own? Dont confuse the GOP with Conservatives……..at least not yet.

      Funny thing though, Dems could field a great winning ticket with McLame & Juliani…………so could the GOP. Just shows how far left the GOP really is.

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    • mattN
      Posted on July 27, 2011 at 9:28pm

      @AREYOUFORREAL Dumb Americans? HAHAHA. Every single thing utilized in wherever you are from was created in America. Do we need to go into the details? Internet, electricity, phone, computers. I would list 1000‘s more but I don’t have that many characters for the text. It’s ABSURD and preposterous the amount of weight America has had to have on its back because no other nation can provide any sort of technological advances like we have. So, what else is funny? Our copious GDP that makes the Roman Empire look like contemporary England? Or how about our military? If it wasn’t for our brave men (and the technology we have given to the rest of the world) you would either be speaking Russian or Arabic right now. One under communism and the other under a caliphate. Or we can start with how you are on an American website. Let’s see how many websites we can name from your country. So, AREYOUFORREAL…. Let’s start the conversation. What country are you from you brilliant, brilliant individual? DumbAmericans..Please, Please respond. I really want to know what sublime country you’re from.

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  • shilde58
    Posted on July 27, 2011 at 7:22pm

    John McClain is just another RHINO and part of the reason we are in trouble. NO one wanted to vote for him in 2008 but he was the less of two evils. We “The Teaparty” stand on principle unlike John McCain!

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    • HankScram
      Posted on July 28, 2011 at 2:16am

      That‘s why we don’t need two rhino’s battling it out like last time – McCain and Romney. We had no decent choice. We need a chance to elect a true conservative as President. If we don’t stand strong, we’ll end up with Romney or another liberal who will flush the constitution down the toilet. No more settling.

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  • chips1
    Posted on July 27, 2011 at 7:22pm

    I thought he died.

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  • Samantha3
    Posted on July 27, 2011 at 7:22pm

    McCain needs to become a Democrat just like his wife and daughter. He shows his true colors any time there isn’t something to be gained by lying to the voters. What a joke.

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  • saranda
    Posted on July 27, 2011 at 7:22pm

    McCain speaks a truth that TPers do not want to hear. Negotiation is needed when you only control 1/3 of government. Be patiant little ones, your time is coming.

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    • Rogue
      Posted on July 27, 2011 at 7:36pm

      Good advice… lets start negotiating on the Bill the Democrats have put out there…. oh wait, there isn’t one………. well, maybe the President has something to negotiate on……hmmm, still nothing….. How about the Dems in the Senate start negotiating woith the GOP on the only plan to pass the House so far? Oh, dangit….. that one was tabled without any debate whatsoever by Democrats afraid to take a public stance on any debt related issues.

      Negotiations require two parties, Sara. The only party doing any responsible work in DC right now is the GOP. There is nothing from Dems for to negotiate on, besides Harry’s bill, which other Senate Democrats say they haven’t even seen the details of yet.

      Call your Demcratic congressmen and urge them to resign. oops. mistype. I meant, negotiate.

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    • saranda
      Posted on July 28, 2011 at 10:11am

      Rogue – you and I know nothing about the backroom discussions. Negotiation is not always done by tabling endless bills to play to the cameras with the full knowledge that they are not going anywhere. Negotiation takes place at the table where men and women sit and find a solution. The rest is just for show. Besides, as a fiscal conservative I have seen Obama move off his increased revenue stance which seems to me to be a big move for his side. All we seem to do is talk to the press endlessly about the same things which have proven to not be acceptable. At some point, perhaps yesterday with Boehner calling out the children in his own party, logic has to dictate a negotiated end to this. We are closer than you think we are to the end, but the damage is done in the credibility of congress and that was not worth the fight. TP controls only 1/3 of government at this point and yet fail to recognize what that means.
      My only advice to the TP is to leave the social issues on the shelf and focus on the economy. Their time will come and it could be soon, but right now is not the time to open social discussions, it is time to solve a crisis and look forward to 2012.

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    • leepoulson
      Posted on July 28, 2011 at 4:17pm

      He is not right about compromise.
      We need to do the right thing.
      Compromise is what has got us in this mess.
      I’m sorry I wasted my vote on him!

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    • leepoulson
      Posted on July 28, 2011 at 4:59pm

      No, don’t wait.
      Now is the time to take a stand!
      If they don’t stand their ground, we’re going off a cliff!

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  • Independent-Conservative
    Posted on July 27, 2011 at 7:21pm

    The most liberal republican in the Senate shows his true colors again! What a horrible choice we had in 2008. Time for Mr. McCain to lose his seat to someone more capable.

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  • Patrick in AZ
    Posted on July 27, 2011 at 7:19pm

    Good Old John, you can always rely on him to attack Republicans/Conservatives – too bad he can’t ever direct this kind of anger towards the left. Can’t wait until he is no longer my Senator

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    • dejavu43
      Posted on July 28, 2011 at 1:05am

      Amen, Patrick! Your RINO McCain and my senile but still devious cretin, Pinky Reid, from NV–BOTH need to go away….FAAAAR away.

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    • az_joe
      Posted on July 28, 2011 at 1:58am

      I agree 100% patrick. McCains a joke.

      Dejavu43…thanks for the laugh

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  • conservative_teacher
    Posted on July 27, 2011 at 7:19pm

    While I respect his service to this country, I must say that this was a shameful moment for Senator McCain. Too bad.

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    • Julie2010
      Posted on July 27, 2011 at 7:34pm

      Toast…

      John McCain really, really blew it on this one.
      He’s completely finished in my book.

      The institutional Republicans are toast.

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    • SacredHonor1776
      Posted on July 27, 2011 at 8:40pm

      As a Tolkien fan, I‘d take the reference to being called a ’hobbit’ a complement! They are the everyman, weak, beings that stand up to evil forces, and save the world.

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    • Touche Turtle
      Posted on July 28, 2011 at 3:52pm

      My questions is this: when is HE planning to do something to stop the dramatic increases in the National Debt by coming up with a workable solution that might just accidentally save the future of this country? It looks to me like that the finger he is pointing at the Tea Party is leaving FOUR that are pointing right back at him and the rest of the Senate who have been sitting on their hands for the previous 900 days or more!!! Please tell me WHY we are paying these jerks?

      So would SOMEONE please explain to me the difference between a Democrat and John McCain because right now I’m thinking they are one and the same!!!

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  • cemerius
    Posted on July 28, 2011 at 9:08am

    Manchurian Candidate just like the current “man-child”

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