Comments on: CNN: Military Sources Respond To McCain’s Escalation Remark With ‘Laughter Down The Line’ http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/27/ware-mccain-iraq/ Fri, 27 Nov 2009 04:16:55 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Cobra Shelby GT 500 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/27/ware-mccain-iraq/comment-page-4/#comment-3775698 Cobra Shelby GT 500 Sun, 29 Apr 2007 03:55:49 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/27/ware-mccain-iraq/#comment-3775698 McCain can kiss his presidential bid good bye…. Im glad we still find some good honest news in the media such as CNN. How else is the public going to witness the real happenings around the world. Its a blessing when a fine reporter can cut right through the lies and misleading facts the Republican Party is so famous for. And so right up to the minute. McCain can kiss his presidential bid good bye…. Im glad we still find some good honest news in the media such as CNN. How else is the public going to witness the real happenings around the world. Its a blessing when a fine reporter can cut right through the lies and misleading facts the Republican Party is so famous for. And so right up to the minute.

]]> By: [BJEmail] McLair - GadgetNate http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/27/ware-mccain-iraq/comment-page-4/#comment-3650654 [BJEmail] McLair - GadgetNate Wed, 11 Apr 2007 08:36:24 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/27/ware-mccain-iraq/#comment-3650654 [...] http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/27/ware-mccain-iraq/ [...] [...] http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/27/ware-mccain-iraq/ [...]

]]> By: Think Progress » McCain: It’s ‘Fun’ When I ‘Misspeak’ About Progress In Iraq http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/27/ware-mccain-iraq/comment-page-4/#comment-3562216 Think Progress » McCain: It’s ‘Fun’ When I ‘Misspeak’ About Progress In Iraq Mon, 09 Apr 2007 00:14:26 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/27/ware-mccain-iraq/#comment-3562216 [...] Iraq. As proof of progress, McCain claimed, “General Petraeus goes out there almost every day in an unarmed humvee.” Tonight in a 60 Minutes interview, McCain acknowledged that statement was a lie. He said [...] [...] Iraq. As proof of progress, McCain claimed, “General Petraeus goes out there almost every day in an unarmed humvee.” Tonight in a 60 Minutes interview, McCain acknowledged that statement was a lie. He said [...]

]]> By: freedomtobeme http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/27/ware-mccain-iraq/comment-page-4/#comment-3518631 freedomtobeme Sat, 07 Apr 2007 15:36:17 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/27/ware-mccain-iraq/#comment-3518631 The last thing this country needs to is a ‘leader’ that gets elected and then lets the people through polling results lead for him and decide any policy much less national security policy. Freebird, would you prefer a "leader" that gets elected and uses his position for revenge, or maybe a "leader" who gets elected and uses it for financial gain? Maybe one who doesn't listen to anyone else in the world or United Nations about security? If we don't question motives and keep up with what's going on in the world; if we sit by and idly support a leader who has manipulated the public to believe the Iraq War was a necessity due to their role in 911 (a complete lie), we would end up being no better than the Nazi's who blindly followed Hitler. Democracy allows us to be involved. Thank goodness I live where I can state my opinion and not agree with an administration that is so far off track. The last thing this country needs to is a ‘leader’ that gets elected and then lets the people through polling results lead for him and decide any policy much less national security policy.

Freebird, would you prefer a “leader” that gets elected and uses his position for revenge, or maybe a “leader” who gets elected and uses it for financial gain? Maybe one who doesn’t listen to anyone else in the world or United Nations about security?

If we don’t question motives and keep up with what’s going on in the world; if we sit by and idly support a leader who has manipulated the public to believe the Iraq War was a necessity due to their role in 911 (a complete lie), we would end up being no better than the Nazi’s who blindly followed Hitler.

Democracy allows us to be involved. Thank goodness I live where I can state my opinion and not agree with an administration that is so far off track.

]]> By: rc http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/27/ware-mccain-iraq/comment-page-4/#comment-3508254 rc Sat, 07 Apr 2007 10:33:21 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/27/ware-mccain-iraq/#comment-3508254 I was a McCain supporter for years but his, support of Bush and Cheney blood lust, recent lying and bending over compromise to allow the administrations lust for torture makes his option of a McCain presidential style and administration even worse and more of a threat to american life, resourses, values and freedom. The republicans have no viable candidate who deserves my vote. The democrats only have one candidate which appears fresh and clean and it is not Hillary. McCains recent comments about success and security in Iraq are an insult to the intelligence of every voting american and every human being on earth, he should drop out of the presidential race and not waste any more money on his fools folly. I was a McCain supporter for years but his, support of Bush and Cheney blood lust, recent lying and bending over compromise to allow the administrations lust for torture makes his option of a McCain presidential style and administration even worse and more of a threat to american life, resourses, values and freedom. The republicans have no viable candidate who deserves my vote. The democrats only have one candidate which appears fresh and clean and it is not Hillary. McCains recent comments about success and security in Iraq are an insult to the intelligence of every voting american and every human being on earth, he should drop out of the presidential race and not waste any more money on his fools folly.

]]> By: African American (Black) Opinion Blog » John McCain is liar - He must be on crack http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/27/ware-mccain-iraq/comment-page-4/#comment-3439562 African American (Black) Opinion Blog » John McCain is liar - He must be on crack Thu, 05 Apr 2007 23:40:33 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/27/ware-mccain-iraq/#comment-3439562 [...] escalation in Iraq is going so well, “General Petraeus goes out there almost every day in an unarmed humvee.” On Monday, he told radio host Bill Bennett that there “are neighborhoods in Baghdad where you [...] [...] escalation in Iraq is going so well, “General Petraeus goes out there almost every day in an unarmed humvee.” On Monday, he told radio host Bill Bennett that there “are neighborhoods in Baghdad where you [...]

]]> By: Grouchy’s Liberaltopiaâ„¢ » The Tattlesnake — Baghdad Johnny Defines ‘Safe’ Edition http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/27/ware-mccain-iraq/comment-page-4/#comment-3240186 Grouchy’s Liberaltopiaâ„¢ » The Tattlesnake — Baghdad Johnny Defines ‘Safe’ Edition Tue, 03 Apr 2007 10:45:51 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/27/ware-mccain-iraq/#comment-3240186 [...] Petraeus goes out there almost every day in an unarmed humvee.” – John McCain to Wolf Blitzer on CNN’s The Situation Room, March 27, [...] [...] Petraeus goes out there almost every day in an unarmed humvee.” – John McCain to Wolf Blitzer on CNN’s The Situation Room, March 27, [...]

]]> By: lyleblog http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/27/ware-mccain-iraq/comment-page-4/#comment-3177310 lyleblog Mon, 02 Apr 2007 22:50:17 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/27/ware-mccain-iraq/#comment-3177310 <strong>The Filter That McCain Needs Should Be At The End Of Whatever He's Smoking</strong> McCain Should quit trying to be Budweiser's Man In The OutHouse long enough to attend hearings and briefings that most of us are shut out of. The death and casualty count of troops and civilians, on both sides, discounts what he's saying. He did vote against money for the troops last week. At least he was consistent there. The Filter That McCain Needs Should Be At The End Of Whatever He’s Smoking

McCain Should quit trying to be Budweiser’s Man In The OutHouse long enough to attend hearings and briefings that most of us are shut out of. The death and casualty count of troops and civilians, on both sides, discounts what he’s saying.

He did vote against money for the troops last week. At least he was consistent there.

]]> By: Neil K. http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/27/ware-mccain-iraq/comment-page-4/#comment-3168191 Neil K. Mon, 02 Apr 2007 20:53:47 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/27/ware-mccain-iraq/#comment-3168191 <blockquote>I see that Neil K. has received his orders from the Mighty Wurlitzer, as heralded by Drudge. This week is ’smear Michael Ware week’. Your concern is noted.</blockquote> Oh please. Yes, the Drudge item sparked my curiosity, and after a Google search I found my way to this site. If you had bothered to read my entire post, you would have known that (1) I didn't mention the Drudge item, and (2) I didn't refer at all to the incident Drudge reported. My comments were based entirely on my own observations of Michael Ware in action (he is wacko) and I stand by them. As I mentioned above, Ware was right to call McCain's comments absurd etc. because of course they were. I certainly hope we are making some progress in this "surge" but it is far too early to say that Baghdad is safe. For what it's worth, I won't be voting for McCain if he gets the Republican nomination. Not because of his war stance but because he is working to stamp out free speech through his opressive and unconstitutional campaign finance "reform" legislation. P.S. Generally speaking, is it possible for liberals and leftists to make an argument without accusing the other person of (1) "taking orders" or being a "blind follower" of some other person or entity, (2) being in the thrall of Fox News Channel, or (3) being an idiot, racist and/or homophobe? And why do so many liberals and leftists want to reinstate the Fairness Doctrine? The very name sounds like it was thought up by the Ministry of Truth. I thought liberals were all about free speech and individual rights. Guess not.

I see that Neil K. has received his orders from the Mighty Wurlitzer, as heralded by Drudge. This week is ’smear Michael Ware week’. Your concern is noted.

Oh please. Yes, the Drudge item sparked my curiosity, and after a Google search I found my way to this site. If you had bothered to read my entire post, you would have known that (1) I didn’t mention the Drudge item, and (2) I didn’t refer at all to the incident Drudge reported. My comments were based entirely on my own observations of Michael Ware in action (he is wacko) and I stand by them. As I mentioned above, Ware was right to call McCain’s comments absurd etc. because of course they were. I certainly hope we are making some progress in this “surge” but it is far too early to say that Baghdad is safe.

For what it’s worth, I won’t be voting for McCain if he gets the Republican nomination. Not because of his war stance but because he is working to stamp out free speech through his opressive and unconstitutional campaign finance “reform” legislation.

P.S. Generally speaking, is it possible for liberals and leftists to make an argument without accusing the other person of (1) “taking orders” or being a “blind follower” of some other person or entity, (2) being in the thrall of Fox News Channel, or (3) being an idiot, racist and/or homophobe? And why do so many liberals and leftists want to reinstate the Fairness Doctrine? The very name sounds like it was thought up by the Ministry of Truth. I thought liberals were all about free speech and individual rights. Guess not.

]]> By: james messer http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/27/ware-mccain-iraq/comment-page-3/#comment-3165581 james messer Mon, 02 Apr 2007 20:17:13 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/27/ware-mccain-iraq/#comment-3165581 This has to be the proverbial final nail in the coffin of McCains political career. Stick a fork in him, he's done. The only thing he will have gotten out of this latest stunt will be a lousy $60 rug What a waste of a career. For a man held in high regard by many American vets, to include myself, to pull such bone headed stunts and become a literal laughing stock is very sad. Advice to McCain - retire and fish or something; just get out of politics because it will be a waste of your and our time. j messer This has to be the proverbial final nail in the coffin of McCains political career. Stick a fork in him, he’s done. The only thing he will have gotten out of this latest stunt will be a lousy $60 rug

What a waste of a career. For a man held in high regard by many American vets, to include myself, to pull such bone headed stunts and become a literal laughing stock is very sad.

Advice to McCain – retire and fish or something; just get out of politics because it will be a waste of your and our time.

j messer

]]> By: Faithfully Liberal - » Tal Afar attack deadliest yet in Iraq http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/27/ware-mccain-iraq/comment-page-3/#comment-3157605 Faithfully Liberal - » Tal Afar attack deadliest yet in Iraq Mon, 02 Apr 2007 18:28:30 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/27/ware-mccain-iraq/#comment-3157605 [...] While Senator John McCain, who is seeking the Republican nomination for President, talks about how safe it is in Baghdad and that President Bush’s escalation is working, the deadliest attack yet [...] [...] While Senator John McCain, who is seeking the Republican nomination for President, talks about how safe it is in Baghdad and that President Bush’s escalation is working, the deadliest attack yet [...]

]]> By: PCR Blog » Today’s Iraq/Iran Update http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/27/ware-mccain-iraq/comment-page-3/#comment-3156933 PCR Blog » Today’s Iraq/Iran Update Mon, 02 Apr 2007 18:19:02 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/27/ware-mccain-iraq/#comment-3156933 [...] This interview with Gen. David Petraeus, on security throughout Iraq is a sober and realistic look at what task lies before the US military. Presidential candidate and Republican Senator John McCain recently visited Baghdad, and his version of how secure the Iraqi capital city is or is not has been the source of much debate. [...] [...] This interview with Gen. David Petraeus, on security throughout Iraq is a sober and realistic look at what task lies before the US military. Presidential candidate and Republican Senator John McCain recently visited Baghdad, and his version of how secure the Iraqi capital city is or is not has been the source of much debate. [...]

]]> By: Name Withheld http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/27/ware-mccain-iraq/comment-page-3/#comment-3156742 Name Withheld Mon, 02 Apr 2007 18:16:41 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/27/ware-mccain-iraq/#comment-3156742 Any of the folks that would like to come to Iraq to see for yourselves may contact the Public Affairs Officer (PAO) at Marine Corps Camp Pendleton (http://www.cpp.usmc.mil/cpao/pages/contact.asp). You may request a tour of the "Green Zone" in Baghdad which will may provided by the Marine Corps Command PAO Officer for free. However, be advised the Marine Corps will NOT cover your travel expenses to or lodging in Baghdad (no accomadations are available in the Green Zone) nor will the Marine Corps be liable to any injury you may receive while on the Green Zone tour, though a flack jacket and helmet will be provided for the tour. The MC PAO is NOT authorized at this time to conduct any tours outside the Green ZOne in Baghdad. (name withheld) Any of the folks that would like to come to Iraq to see for yourselves may contact the Public Affairs Officer (PAO) at Marine Corps Camp Pendleton (http://www.cpp.usmc.mil/cpao/pages/contact.asp). You may request a tour of the “Green Zone” in Baghdad which will may provided by the Marine Corps Command PAO Officer for free. However, be advised the Marine Corps will NOT cover your travel expenses to or lodging in Baghdad (no accomadations are available in the Green Zone) nor will the Marine Corps be liable to any injury you may receive while on the Green Zone tour, though a flack jacket and helmet will be provided for the tour.

The MC PAO is NOT authorized at this time to conduct any tours outside the Green ZOne in Baghdad.

(name withheld)

]]> By: Alex http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/27/ware-mccain-iraq/comment-page-3/#comment-3150165 Alex Mon, 02 Apr 2007 16:48:55 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/27/ware-mccain-iraq/#comment-3150165 Ware made up his mind from the beginning that anything that happens in Iraqi is a disaster. He is not fair and balanced and it shows daily. I've come to expect no more from CNN. Ware made up his mind from the beginning that anything that happens in Iraqi is a disaster. He is not fair and balanced and it shows daily. I’ve come to expect no more from CNN.

]]> By: JAMESBAIN http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/27/ware-mccain-iraq/comment-page-3/#comment-3149682 JAMESBAIN Mon, 02 Apr 2007 16:41:19 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/27/ware-mccain-iraq/#comment-3149682 Hmmm, lessee....how do I keep informed? Here's a partial list; Corriere de la Sera; Le Monde; The New York Times; The Washington Post(I know, it's a conservative pub, but roses do grow in shit...); Hong Kong Times; The Pakistan Observer; Der Spiegel(in English-my German isn't so good.); The Hindu; The St. Petersburg Times; The Christian Science Monitor; The People's Daily online(communist China); The International Herald Tribune; Fox; CNN; plus assorted and sundry blogs, both liberal and conservative. Why do I read so much? First, I can't afford TV; second, it affords me a means to review what I just read and, using Firefox tabs, allows me to correlate or contrast with other viewpoints. Do I recommend my path? Not particularly. It's grueling and the rewards are dubious, at best. I am not, furthermore, inclined to Quixotically take up arms against a sea of troubles, when history appears to demonstrate a decided bias towards a generally abject stupidity. I have no children and thus could care less what state this world finds itself in tomorrow or next week. I'm certain many will heave and wail about my attitude, but considering that humanity will likely wait until the last minute to do anything about the asteroid(s) that statistically will render all these squabblings academic, I feel privileged to preside over the last great comedy on earth. And to think, Tom Lehrer claimed that the reason he retired from satire was because "Any world that awards Henry Kissinger the Nobel Peace Prize is a world beyond satire." We are like ants on a log, hauling ass down a rain-swollen river, arguing about what direction to steer the log. Hmmm, lessee….how do I keep informed?
Here’s a partial list; Corriere de la Sera; Le Monde; The New York Times; The Washington Post(I know, it’s a conservative pub, but roses do grow in shit…); Hong Kong Times; The Pakistan Observer; Der Spiegel(in English-my German isn’t so good.); The Hindu; The St. Petersburg Times; The Christian Science Monitor; The People’s Daily online(communist China); The International Herald Tribune; Fox; CNN; plus assorted and sundry blogs, both liberal and conservative.
Why do I read so much? First, I can’t afford TV; second, it affords me a means to review what I just read and, using Firefox tabs, allows me to correlate or contrast with other viewpoints.
Do I recommend my path? Not particularly. It’s grueling and the rewards are dubious, at best. I am not, furthermore, inclined to Quixotically take up arms against a sea of troubles, when history appears to demonstrate a decided bias towards a generally abject stupidity. I have no children and thus could care less what state this world finds itself in tomorrow or next week.
I’m certain many will heave and wail about my attitude, but considering that humanity will likely wait until the last minute to do anything about the asteroid(s) that statistically will render all these squabblings academic, I feel privileged to preside over the last great comedy on earth.
And to think, Tom Lehrer claimed that the reason he retired from satire was because “Any world that awards Henry Kissinger the Nobel Peace Prize is a world beyond satire.”
We are like ants on a log, hauling ass down a rain-swollen river, arguing about what direction to steer the log.

]]> By: Balloon Juice http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/27/ware-mccain-iraq/comment-page-3/#comment-3135909 Balloon Juice Mon, 02 Apr 2007 14:16:02 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/27/ware-mccain-iraq/#comment-3135909 [...] where the story was going. Reporters and soldiers in Iraq called McCain’s statement “way off base” or just laughed at him. Some asked which neighborhood exactly McCain had in [...] [...] where the story was going. Reporters and soldiers in Iraq called McCain’s statement “way off base” or just laughed at him. Some asked which neighborhood exactly McCain had in [...]

]]> By: Jennifer http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/27/ware-mccain-iraq/comment-page-3/#comment-3134689 Jennifer Mon, 02 Apr 2007 14:02:12 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/27/ware-mccain-iraq/#comment-3134689 Michael Ware went crocodile hunter on his ass and im still laughing.I'm thankful for his reports and have been since the first day i saw him on cnn in iraq. He is a no bullshit kind of guy.He has been giving us the real picture in Iraq. Michael Ware went crocodile hunter on his ass and im still laughing.I’m thankful for his reports and have been since the first day i saw him on cnn in iraq. He is a no bullshit kind of guy.He has been giving us the real picture in Iraq.

]]> By: Matt http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/27/ware-mccain-iraq/comment-page-3/#comment-3128055 Matt Mon, 02 Apr 2007 12:49:56 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/27/ware-mccain-iraq/#comment-3128055 Is it me, or is Sen. McCan't not all there? I used to feel some sympathy for him being a Vietnam POW and then getting slimed by the Bush machine in 2000. But now he just gives me the creeps. I can't believe that any soldier in Iraq supports him. Speaking of 2000, don't you get the feeling that he made a deal with Bush to keep his mouth shut about all their dirty tricks so he'd get their support in 2008? What poor judgement he's shown. The guy really ought to just stay at home and take it easy. Is it me, or is Sen. McCan’t not all there? I used to feel some sympathy for him being a Vietnam POW and then getting slimed by the Bush machine in 2000. But now he just gives me the creeps. I can’t believe that any soldier in Iraq supports him.

Speaking of 2000, don’t you get the feeling that he made a deal with Bush to keep his mouth shut about all their dirty tricks so he’d get their support in 2008? What poor judgement he’s shown. The guy really ought to just stay at home and take it easy.

]]> By: GOPHater http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/27/ware-mccain-iraq/comment-page-3/#comment-3127201 GOPHater Mon, 02 Apr 2007 12:39:36 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/27/ware-mccain-iraq/#comment-3127201 I think we've finally found someone who might be almost as stupid as Bush! I didn't think that was possible, but hey, in the GOP...... McCain should do us all a favor and take a walk down some of those Baghdad streets. Bye, bye McCain...... I think we’ve finally found someone who might be almost as stupid as Bush! I didn’t think that was possible, but hey, in the GOP…… McCain should do us all a favor and take a walk down some of those Baghdad streets. Bye, bye McCain……

]]> By: Ron http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/27/ware-mccain-iraq/comment-page-3/#comment-3112098 Ron Mon, 02 Apr 2007 10:07:40 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/27/ware-mccain-iraq/#comment-3112098 Freebird. You are a big, dumb stupid moron. You are a lost Bushie sheep who thinks the U.S. should exist under a dictator with the people kept ignorant like you. I agree with the individual who posted you need to go back to sixth grade political science and learn everything this country and a Democracy are all about. Unfortunately, like Sen. John McInsane you've demonstrated it is already much too late for you and many of your Repukiclan ilk. It's just too bad you've had to first suck the entire country down into the quagmire with your brand of "leadership."<strong></strong> Freebird.
You are a big, dumb stupid moron. You are a lost Bushie sheep who thinks the U.S. should exist under a dictator with the people kept ignorant like you.

I agree with the individual who posted you need to go back to sixth grade political science and learn everything this country and a Democracy are all about.

Unfortunately, like Sen. John McInsane you’ve demonstrated it is already much too late for you and many of your Repukiclan ilk.
It’s just too bad you’ve had to first suck the entire country down into the quagmire with your brand of “leadership.”

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