Serious man addressing a serious issue in a serious way.
By on Apr 19th, 2007 at 1:13 pm
Serious man addressing a serious issue in a serious way.
Wall Street Journal’s Peggy Noonan on Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) last week (i.e., pre-”bomb, bomb Iran“):
On Wednesday John McCain distinguished himself with a closely argued and eloquent address in which he spoke seriously and at length of his position on Iraq. He said America faces “an historic choice” with “ramifications for Americans not yet even born.” [...]
My larger point, however, is that he sounded like a serious man addressing a serious issue in a serious way. This makes him at the moment stand out.
Care to amend your remarks Ms. Noonan?
UPDATE: VoteVets chairman Jon Soltz is outraged about McCain’s remarks.
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Seriously?
April 19th, 2007 at 1:16 pmBomb,bomb,McCain.
April 19th, 2007 at 1:17 pmTP,
Peggy is out right now, she’s doing a “Nooner”. Be back at about 2 PM EDT.
April 19th, 2007 at 1:20 pmthis raw story headline quoting senator mccain destroys whatever remaining credibility this “serious” man has…
Unplugged McCain sings ‘bomb bomb bomb, bomb bomb Iran’
April 19th, 2007 at 1:22 pmAnd, yes, I DO take it personally
Being a wingnut means never having to say you were wrong. (Because it goes without saying.)
April 19th, 2007 at 1:23 pmA new study has confirmed that the average American eats a meal at a fast food restaurant 5 times per week.
A separate study has found that the “hamburger†used at fast food restaurants contains substantial amounts of feces (cow sh*t) in it.
It is scientifically accepted that we, humans, are literally composed of that in which we consume (eat and drink).
These all, then, explain with crystal clarity why the words, promises, and proclamations made by Americans tend to be utter bullsh*t.
Carry on.
April 19th, 2007 at 1:23 pmWe are getting our asses kicked in the 2 wars we are already fighting and McElderly thinks joking about a 3rd much more difficult war is funny and cute?
April 19th, 2007 at 1:24 pmYou’re a little above average dude, what, about 12 times a week?
April 19th, 2007 at 1:26 pmHe mumbled it more than he sang it. As if recalling the song. But I hope the guy asking the question is serving. Our guys over there in Iraq could use an enthusiastic person like that.
April 19th, 2007 at 1:26 pmBombed Bombed Bombed
April 19th, 2007 at 1:27 pmMy Presidentials Aspirations
Bombed Bombed Bombed
Time to call it quits, John.
What? Has Peggy moved her man-crush from Reagan (even Reagan the corpse) to John McCain?
April 19th, 2007 at 1:30 pmThe guy asking the question was serving up a loaded softball question, he got a (slightly nervous) titter from the audience with his “air mail message to Iran quip”….
And Pork Chop was recalling the song from the “Bob and Tom” radio program.
That’s real encouraging . Not.
(Or should I say snot, he spent a minute on stage blowing his schnozz………)
April 19th, 2007 at 1:33 pmCare to amend your remarks?
Its from the WALL STREET JOURNAL!!!
‘Nuff said.
April 19th, 2007 at 1:33 pm[ J. McCain distinguished himself with closely argued and eloquent address in which he spoke seriously and at length of his position on Iraq].
Very fancy words ……by Noonan
But unfortunately the flip flopping of McCain and his inability to face reality on the ground in Iraq, drawing rosey pictures of a real tragedy packaged in an illusive victory.
Shopping rugs images in Iraqi market will not do it for him .
April 19th, 2007 at 1:36 pm“It’s funny when I speak about bombing Iran.” – John McCain
April 19th, 2007 at 1:42 pmStraight Jacket Express
April 19th, 2007 at 1:49 pmStraight Talk Express???
Now, why would he need to have an excuse for HIS words “if” that is his slogan???
Does anyone else think that he needs to be committed???
April 19th, 2007 at 2:05 pmThat’s, um, “hilarious”, Ms. Noonan! Are you trying a career transition from political speech writer to comedy writer? You’ll be a smashing hit (if you get on FOX network, anyway).
Perhaps you should try to learn from true humorous commentary, like John’s truly funny “Straight Jacket Express”.
April 19th, 2007 at 2:10 pmThis boarders on a treasonous act. Talk about giving aid and comfort to the enemy. How many times do you think this video clip will be shown on Iranian TV? How many more Iranians are going to be radicalized? How many of them will be willing to blow themselves up to kill Americans after seeing the clip day after day on TV?
April 19th, 2007 at 2:14 pmThanks Johnny-Boy.
the magic dolphins told peggy to stay strong…
April 19th, 2007 at 2:19 pmPeggy “what will we tell the children” NoonDog. Get real woman!!
April 19th, 2007 at 3:04 pm