mccain another bush

I like McCain. He's definately smarted then Bush, has more experience, knows that war is not something to tread lightly into, and seems to me to be a straight shooter. He has on numerous occasions tryed to work with democrats to get things done (and now right-wing pundits are attacking him for it; disgusting). I sense much less BS coming from him then other politicians. And I think what he meant from that quote about staying in Iraq for a hundred years, is that we will always have troops there, just like we have troops/bases in Germany, Japan, etc. We have a lot of problems in this country, and I'm not sure if he's the one to fix them, but he sure as hell will be better then what we have now.

I used to prefer McCain 3rd of all the candidates but his actions in the last 2 months or so have turned me off. I have lost a lot fo respect for him. Even if he did mean to only keep bases there as he now has said to defend his 100 year war statement, he still seems like he's a warmonger to me. If you haven't seen his comments on the Axis of Evil, Iran here is something that disturbed me greatly: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAzBxFaio1I Defenders of this statement have said we don't hear the answer but according to a news article McCain after his video reply basically took the same position as Bush in Iran. Perhaps 100 years in Iraq and 100 more in Iran, then we can finally bring the troops home in 2208.

I have come to realize none of the candidates will solve the worlds problems. But I do think Ron Paul or Obama will bring about positive change in this country. McCain and Hillary's rule would only lead to the lost of liberty and lead us into a global fascist state. This is just my view on the matter. thanks.

In fairness, McCain didn't say that he would support the war lasting 100 year. What he did say is that he would support a U.S. military presence in Iraq for the next 100 years... huge difference. If you don't think the U.S. military should have bases in other countries though, then I can see how you wouldn't like McCain. I don't like him either, but for different reasons. I think he would be more worried about "getting along" with Congress than actually leading. I doubt he would try to push for anything contraversial to Congress, and if he did, he would be willing to give up a lot for it. I'm guessing his Federal Judge and Supreme Court nominees would be people Harry Reid would be happy to confirm.

I've said for awhile now, a vote for McCain would be the same thing as giving Bush a third term and I'm pretty sure there aren't many people who would be in favor of that! I don't think things are looking very good for the GOP this year. I expect to see a Democrat in the White House and a very large Democratic majority in Congress this time next year - or, one can hope! Annie

I have responded to a similar discussion on My Lot last week. I am like everyone else, I have always voted Republican and I just don't know how to vote this time. McCain is just to much of a liberal for my tastes, and I feel like is soft sell on the border issue is just to placate us until he gets in office. Why should we believe what he is trying to sell us now, when a month ago he said he would not change his views on this important issue. Then his advisers tell him if he doesn't change his stand he will lose the election, so now all of a sudden he will secure the borders first thing. He still will not commit on illegal aliens, except to say he will fine them 5000 dollars and let them basically buy their citizenship. Whether you believe they belong here or not is beside the point, what about all the people from other countries who have been on waiting list for years, do we just tell them to go to he^^, because now we don't have room for them. Please, candidates treat us like we have a little bit of common sense, we know when you are blowing smoke screens, and I for one will not fall for McCain's lies. I do believe people can change their opinions, but not like this, just when it looks like he will lose if he doesn't. As I emailed Mr. McCain, give it to me in writing, sworn before a judge, so at least when you go back on your word, I can sue you for breach of contract. We need to start holding our elected officials accountable for what they do to us as a people and a nation. That's my humble opinion.

One cannot based his or her decision for who he/she wants for a president just based on one issue. Because the fact is: There is no particular candidate in which one person will share all his or her views on 100%. One might agree with a candidate on most issues while disagreeing on some minor issues. What I am saying is that the Iraq war is just one issue. Besides, I would advise most people not to vote for a candidate who wants us out of Iraq as soon as they are president. Because the moment that happens, our reputation will be destroyed as a world power, the same way it happened in Vietnam during the 1970s when we pulled out. I strongly believe that the Iraq War was NOT a mistake. The way it was handled is a mistake. -Feel free to disagree!

I just found out from a reliable source mccain may have been born in Panama, very interesting. He is totally bushes puppet. I mean both bushes. He gets in oh boy you can write me in GitMo hun. Ainge

I agree, he don't know how to run a country and all he cares about is war stuff. He doesn't know how to fix this country. He says that what his staff will be for. No, that's what you are supposed to be there for. On top of it he has a chip on his shoulder just like GOG(Good old George). George was qualified and neither is McCain. I don;t know why people don't see that. I guess people get stuck in a certain party and feel they have to pick whoever their party tells them to or something. America needs to stand up and not take this two party system anymore. Both parties are corrupt. We need a new party and when that one gets corrupt then we'll have to add another party. I personally am a Ralph Nader supporter. I'm glad he is running again. I just wish that more people knew more about him and all the wonderful things he has done as a human rights activist, like the clean air act or clean water act. Without him our country would be in worse shape than it already is. I also like Ron Paul. He knows what needs fixing and wants to fix he. He tells you exactly how it is but our lovely media that is controlled by all these big money corp. don't give him much tv time. Nader wasn't allowed at presidential debates in the past because he didn't have 15% of the american vote. Not to mention that the Democrats and/ or Republicans run the presidential debates. They will do whatever they can to keep out any third party candidates. But don't worry. I don't think that McCain will be elected. Historically in the past when the house and senate are a Democratic majority and especially scince there has been a Republican president for two terms, a Democratic President is elected. So, I would be worried who the Democrats are offering us. Hillary is a joke riding the coat tails of her husband and Obama is a wolf in sheeps clothing. He won't even face the flag and recite the pledge. I am all for religious rights but if you disrespect the American flag like that maybe you're not the right person the run the country.