Comments on: McCain apologizes. http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/01/mccain-apologizes/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 22:58:39 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Marie http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/01/mccain-apologizes/comment-page-1/#comment-1971507 Marie Fri, 02 Mar 2007 14:06:33 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/01/mccain-apologizes/#comment-1971507 Why does there seem to be less uproar in the media regarding McCain's gaffe, than Obama's? It's the media who blew his word "wasted" out of proportion, looking for something, anything, to stick to Obama. Obama had the best reply yesterday - taking the high ground again. Why does there seem to be less uproar in the media regarding McCain’s gaffe, than Obama’s?
It’s the media who blew his word “wasted” out of proportion, looking for something, anything, to stick to Obama.
Obama had the best reply yesterday – taking the high ground again.

]]> By: rachel http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/01/mccain-apologizes/comment-page-1/#comment-1964054 rachel Fri, 02 Mar 2007 00:40:49 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/01/mccain-apologizes/#comment-1964054 ZetaTalk: Human Condition Note: written July 5, 1995 The human condition, on Earth at this time, is deliberately one of confusion. We will examine several situations that may help to clarify the issues at play. First, humans desire security. The human condition is insecure. From birth, or particularly at birth, the human is acutely aware of its insecure position. Nude, tiny, unable to navigate, utterly dependent on others. The human infant wants to dominate those it is dependent upon. It is natural for the human to want to dominate its environment. The human wants to control the climate, the seasons. Homes are structured to provide summer warmth year round. Food is grown or at least provided as though harvest season were year round. Storms have no effect, nor do catastrophes have effect. There is social security, the umbrella of government aid. Floods and hurricanes are but another reason to open the government coffers. All this is evidence that the human wants to dominate its environment. Second, the desire to dominate goes outside of inanimate factors. The human wants to dominate the other humans in its vicinity. Starting with the infant's desire to dominate its mother, all her attention, and on to the stage of public opinion, the human desires to be the focus of attention. The infant wants its cry to bring immediate attention. The adult want its comments to bring rapt attention from others in the conversation group. No difference. Those who can command attention will get their needs met - so goes the logic. The infant displaced by a younger sibling is insecure, as it is no longer the focus of attention. Third, love comes into play. Love, or empathy, is something felt at an early age. Empathy is not an emotion reserved for the intelligent, sentient being alone. Love and empathy are felt by all forms of life, even plant life, to some degree. It is a factor of life. It is intrinsic to life. Love and empathy pull the human into a conflict situation with its desire for security, to be the center of attention. Decisions are made to share the spotlight, to share resources. These decisions vary greatly, among humans. Some humans consider others on the same plane as the self. Other humans rarely, if ever, consider others, and never on the same plane as the self. ZetaTalk: Human Condition

Note: written July 5, 1995

The human condition, on Earth at this time, is deliberately one of confusion. We will examine several situations that may help to clarify the issues at play.

First, humans desire security. The human condition is insecure. From birth, or particularly at birth, the human is acutely aware of its insecure position. Nude, tiny, unable to navigate, utterly dependent on others. The human infant wants to dominate those it is dependent upon. It is natural for the human to want to dominate its environment. The human wants to control the climate, the seasons. Homes are structured to provide summer warmth year round. Food is grown or at least provided as though harvest season were year round. Storms have no effect, nor do catastrophes have effect. There is social security, the umbrella of government aid. Floods and hurricanes are but another reason to open the government coffers. All this is evidence that the human wants to dominate its environment.

Second, the desire to dominate goes outside of inanimate factors. The human wants to dominate the other humans in its vicinity. Starting with the infant’s desire to dominate its mother, all her attention, and on to the stage of public opinion, the human desires to be the focus of attention. The infant wants its cry to bring immediate attention. The adult want its comments to bring rapt attention from others in the conversation group. No difference. Those who can command attention will get their needs met – so goes the logic. The infant displaced by a younger sibling is insecure, as it is no longer the focus of attention.

Third, love comes into play. Love, or empathy, is something felt at an early age. Empathy is not an emotion reserved for the intelligent, sentient being alone. Love and empathy are felt by all forms of life, even plant life, to some degree. It is a factor of life. It is intrinsic to life. Love and empathy pull the human into a conflict situation with its desire for security, to be the center of attention. Decisions are made to share the spotlight, to share resources. These decisions vary greatly, among humans. Some humans consider others on the same plane as the self. Other humans rarely, if ever, consider others, and never on the same plane as the self.

]]> By: David Greene http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/01/mccain-apologizes/comment-page-1/#comment-1963786 David Greene Fri, 02 Mar 2007 00:00:34 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/01/mccain-apologizes/#comment-1963786 Announcing that he will run on a late night entertainment show was probably appropriate. In the end I expect that McCain’s efforts to become President will provide more entertainment than substance. Announcing that he will run on a late night entertainment show was probably appropriate. In the end I expect that McCain’s efforts to become President will provide more entertainment than substance.

]]> By: ForTruth http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/01/mccain-apologizes/comment-page-1/#comment-1962886 ForTruth Thu, 01 Mar 2007 23:34:35 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/01/mccain-apologizes/#comment-1962886 McCain cannot be trusted with a kickball, let alone the Presidency. McCain cannot be trusted with a kickball, let alone the Presidency.

]]> By: DMom http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/01/mccain-apologizes/comment-page-1/#comment-1962524 DMom Thu, 01 Mar 2007 21:54:28 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/01/mccain-apologizes/#comment-1962524 #18 Did you get that? What a lame explination. I think rabidbunny chickened out..... #18

Did you get that? What a lame explination.
I think rabidbunny chickened out…..

]]> By: Barbara Bush http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/01/mccain-apologizes/comment-page-1/#comment-1962511 Barbara Bush Thu, 01 Mar 2007 21:50:25 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/01/mccain-apologizes/#comment-1962511 Yes, John. When you said that the troops were wasted, I thought that you meant they were on drugs. Silly man, you better keep your mouth shut. Yes, John. When you said that the troops were wasted, I thought that you meant they were on drugs. Silly man, you better keep your mouth shut.

]]> By: Raven http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/01/mccain-apologizes/comment-page-1/#comment-1961834 Raven Thu, 01 Mar 2007 21:32:13 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/01/mccain-apologizes/#comment-1961834 <em>vapidfunny</em> finally got back to us on the 'loopy Laura' thread... vapidfunny finally got back to us on the ‘loopy Laura’ thread…

]]> By: DMom http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/01/mccain-apologizes/comment-page-1/#comment-1961821 DMom Thu, 01 Mar 2007 21:29:09 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/01/mccain-apologizes/#comment-1961821 rabidbunny still hasn’t defined the difference between a bombing and an attack………. Comment by Raven — March 1, 2007 @ 4:23 pm Maybe rabidbunny read it back and realized how stupid they sounded. Or better yet, maybe he/she choked on its own foam. rabidbunny still hasn’t defined the difference between a bombing and an attack……….

Comment by Raven — March 1, 2007 @ 4:23 pm

Maybe rabidbunny read it back and realized how stupid they sounded.
Or better yet, maybe he/she choked on its own foam.

]]> By: Rosencrantz http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/01/mccain-apologizes/comment-page-1/#comment-1961803 Rosencrantz Thu, 01 Mar 2007 21:24:28 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/01/mccain-apologizes/#comment-1961803 Sacrificed...wasted...yeah, they're pretty close in meaning. I can see why he'd mix them up. /sarcasm Sacrificed…wasted…yeah, they’re pretty close in meaning. I can see why he’d mix them up.

/sarcasm

]]> By: Raven http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/01/mccain-apologizes/comment-page-1/#comment-1961795 Raven Thu, 01 Mar 2007 21:23:02 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/01/mccain-apologizes/#comment-1961795 <em>rabidbunny</em> still hasn't defined the difference between a bombing and an attack.......... rabidbunny still hasn’t defined the difference between a bombing and an attack……….

]]> By: DMom http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/01/mccain-apologizes/comment-page-1/#comment-1961779 DMom Thu, 01 Mar 2007 21:20:47 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/01/mccain-apologizes/#comment-1961779 Careful when you back peddle you can step in Sh*t Careful when you back peddle you can step in Sh*t

]]> By: Raven http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/01/mccain-apologizes/comment-page-1/#comment-1961771 Raven Thu, 01 Mar 2007 21:18:48 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/01/mccain-apologizes/#comment-1961771 maybe McCain believes sacrifice to mean slaughtering living things to appease imaginary spirits... maybe McCain believes sacrifice to mean slaughtering living things to appease imaginary spirits…

]]> By: Raymond Funamoto http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/01/mccain-apologizes/comment-page-1/#comment-1961763 Raymond Funamoto Thu, 01 Mar 2007 21:16:14 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/01/mccain-apologizes/#comment-1961763 That PASTY-FACED FLIP-FLOPPER John McCain! He CERTAINLY IS A ROYAL PAIN IN THE ASS 'CAUSE OF THE POISONOUS GAS This BLOWHARD FARTS OUT as TALK this NITWIT passes off as PLAIN!!!!! That PASTY-FACED FLIP-FLOPPER John McCain!
He CERTAINLY IS A ROYAL PAIN
IN THE ASS
‘CAUSE OF THE POISONOUS GAS
This BLOWHARD FARTS OUT as TALK this NITWIT passes off as PLAIN!!!!!

]]> By: WaltTheMan http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/01/mccain-apologizes/comment-page-1/#comment-1961756 WaltTheMan Thu, 01 Mar 2007 21:14:16 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/01/mccain-apologizes/#comment-1961756 I believe that McCain intended this meaning: Sacrifice (verb) <strong>Abandon somebody or something for advantage.</strong> <em>transitive verb</em> to allow somebody or something to be hurt, killed or destroyed for your own advantage. I believe that McCain intended this meaning:

Sacrifice (verb)

Abandon somebody or something for advantage.

transitive verb to allow somebody or something to be hurt, killed or destroyed for your own advantage.

]]> By: Spudge_Boy http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/01/mccain-apologizes/comment-page-1/#comment-1961732 Spudge_Boy Thu, 01 Mar 2007 21:08:47 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/01/mccain-apologizes/#comment-1961732 Hey McCain, don't you hate when the truth slips out, liek when Bush said "Sometimes money trumps peace." Hey McCain, don’t you hate when the truth slips out, liek when Bush said “Sometimes money trumps peace.”

]]> By: pgw http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/01/mccain-apologizes/comment-page-1/#comment-1961711 pgw Thu, 01 Mar 2007 21:03:03 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/01/mccain-apologizes/#comment-1961711 woo hoo! look at all the straight talk!! woo hoo! look at all the straight talk!!

]]> By: bumblebums http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/01/mccain-apologizes/comment-page-1/#comment-1961710 bumblebums Thu, 01 Mar 2007 21:02:55 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/01/mccain-apologizes/#comment-1961710 That's not an apology. Where in that statement do you see anything resembling "I'm sorry."? That’s not an apology. Where in that statement do you see anything resembling “I’m sorry.”?

]]> By: Raven http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/01/mccain-apologizes/comment-page-1/#comment-1961703 Raven Thu, 01 Mar 2007 21:01:27 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/01/mccain-apologizes/#comment-1961703 When a person with even the smallest lick of common sense realizes they are incuring debts that can never be fully repaid, the first step is to stop spending. Stop spending bullets, stop spending lives. Stop the WAR. When a person with even the smallest lick of common sense realizes they are incuring debts that can never be fully repaid, the first step is to stop spending.
Stop spending bullets, stop spending lives.
Stop the WAR.

]]> By: Spudge_Boy http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/01/mccain-apologizes/comment-page-1/#comment-1961685 Spudge_Boy Thu, 01 Mar 2007 20:57:50 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/01/mccain-apologizes/#comment-1961685 Wasted: done to no avail; useless: wasted efforts. Sacrificed: a loss incurred in selling something below its value. Wasted:

done to no avail; useless: wasted efforts.

Sacrificed:

a loss incurred in selling something below its value.

]]> By: Wayne http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/01/mccain-apologizes/comment-page-1/#comment-1961683 Wayne Thu, 01 Mar 2007 20:57:12 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/01/mccain-apologizes/#comment-1961683 <em>from the link: He (McCain) added, "No one appreciates and honors more than I do the selfless patriotism of American servicemen and women in the Iraq War. We owe them a debt we can never fully repay."</em> If that is the case John, why have you not spoken out once in the last 6 years on the crap the Bush Administration has been giving veterans? Don't bother I know the answer already. For you like the rest with an R by your name, it is party loyalty first, everything else second from the link:
He (McCain) added, “No one appreciates and honors more than I do the selfless patriotism of American servicemen and women in the Iraq War. We owe them a debt we can never fully repay.”

If that is the case John, why have you not spoken out once in the last 6 years on the crap the Bush Administration has been giving veterans?
Don’t bother I know the answer already. For you like the rest with an R by your name, it is party loyalty first, everything else second

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