Comments on: McCain and the Meaning of Memorial Day http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/mccain-and-the-meaning-of-memorial-day/ Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:35:52 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Night Owl http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/mccain-and-the-meaning-of-memorial-day/comment-page-1/#comment-49705 Night Owl Fri, 30 May 2008 14:57:22 +0000 http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/mccain-and-the-meaning-of-memorial-day/#comment-49705 Geoff; I agree with Mr. Bradley. It was a thoughtful post. I thought about it and if I may be so bold I'll offer you my perspective: To me cynicism is healthy. It means you're paying attention. Idealism could get you killed; or at least eternally disappointed, until the cynicism sets in. ;) For the sake of your sanity, don't expect too much from our leaders. They are as flawed as everyone else. The only real difference is they have a bigger ego, and often a "better" (ie. Ivy League) education. But that doesn't make them any wiser, or less prone to act in their own self-interest, than the average person. When it comes to choosing a new leader, my advice is to pick the one you think will do the least harm to our way of life. As flawed as this country is, it works very well, and better than most (if not all?) other countries, at providing a decent way of life for the majority of its people. That is why I would pick a McCain over Obama, because McCain appears to "get it" about the need to preserve our way of life. Obama and his crowd seem to think they can somehow improve our society by getting rid of the evil in man's soul (his wife told me so). Scary hubris. In summary: Don't expect perfection from imperfect people. There has never been a perfect society, and there probably never will be. What there has been, is much misery created by those who had the conceit to believe they could create one. Geoff;

I agree with Mr. Bradley. It was a thoughtful post. I thought about it and if I may be so bold I’ll offer you my perspective:

To me cynicism is healthy. It means you’re paying attention. Idealism could get you killed; or at least eternally disappointed, until the cynicism sets in. ;)

For the sake of your sanity, don’t expect too much from our leaders. They are as flawed as everyone else. The only real difference is they have a bigger ego, and often a “better” (ie. Ivy League) education. But that doesn’t make them any wiser, or less prone to act in their own self-interest, than the average person.

When it comes to choosing a new leader, my advice is to pick the one you think will do the least harm to our way of life. As flawed as this country is, it works very well, and better than most (if not all?) other countries, at providing a decent way of life for the majority of its people.

That is why I would pick a McCain over Obama, because McCain appears to “get it” about the need to preserve our way of life. Obama and his crowd seem to think they can somehow improve our society by getting rid of the evil in man’s soul (his wife told me so). Scary hubris.

In summary: Don’t expect perfection from imperfect people. There has never been a perfect society, and there probably never will be. What there has been, is much misery created by those who had the conceit to believe they could create one.

]]> By: Bill Bradley http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/mccain-and-the-meaning-of-memorial-day/comment-page-1/#comment-49043 Bill Bradley Thu, 29 May 2008 20:19:59 +0000 http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/mccain-and-the-meaning-of-memorial-day/#comment-49043 Terrific, thoughtful post! Which ... I need to think about. :) >Geoff: Hi Bill, enjoyed this article… I resonate with McCain’s comments on cynicism, but… I guess that leads me to my comment/question: How can we (the cynics) avoid being cynical, given the choice we face between two major political parties, both of which seem to focus primarily on their own target demographic, and not on the majority of Americans who are fed up with all the posturing? (Ok, I’m assuming that the majority are fed up… maybe I’m wrong!) The politicians I see, on both the “right” and “left”, pay lip service to self-reliance, while ignoring their own positions of privilege (and the irony of any presidential candidate claiming to be a “common person”). I see those who decry government incompetence but continue to support the status quo wherever possible. I see many who conflate liberty and freedom into the opportunity for personal expression and the accumulation of “stuff”, but seem unable to grasp why that view of liberty might be disturbing to those who recognize the dangers of consumerism and selfishness. I see those who respond to unfriendly nations with whatever tactics suit their particular agenda, including the tactics of fear and hypocrisy. I see those who are forced to “play the game”, even if they don’t want to, because the only way anything gets done is if you play the game. Not that politicians are entirely to blame. Without a doubt, part of the reason we are cynical is because we, the people, have become dull in the face of our own affluence and media-driven superficiality. We have forgotten that America is a land of great potential and immense opportunity for all, both as citizens and as individuals. But I wonder if it’s any surprise that the “American people” has learned so well the lesson preached at us for the last 50+ years by the leading political, economic, cultural, and media voices, which often amounts to basically “take care of yourself, and then, if you have to, worry about the other guy.” When I look at the political system today, this is what I see: millions of people, on both sides, thinking, “which candidate will take care of me first?” (either by giving me a handout, or leaving me alone so I can do my own thing) And it’s awfully hard not to be cynical about that, because no matter how much I don’t want to, I know that I, as an American citizen, am a part of both the problem and the solution. Part of me wants to applaud McCain’s comment: “If you find faults with our country, make it a better one. If you are disappointed with the mistakes of government, join its ranks and work to correct them.” But part of me thinks, “People don’t want to correct the faults of our country. They just want to make their own lives comfortable and worry-free, no matter the cost. And that attitude certainly can’t be fixed by government.” So, I’m cynical. To modify McCain’s final statement, with a nod to the Democrats on one side, and Republicans on the other: Dem. version: “Wherever there is a hungry child… Where there is an illiterate adult… Wherever there are people who are denied the basic rights of Man… Wherever there is suffering, a great cause exists. If we provide governmental programs for them and throw money at the problem, that will solve it.” Rep. version: “Wherever there is a hungry child… Where there is an illiterate adult… Wherever there are people who are denied the basic rights of Man… Wherever there is suffering, a great cause exists. If we show them how to succeed, they will. If they don’t, too bad for them.” I know that’s probably a crude oversimplification, but on the national level, that’s how it looks to me most of the time. And I don’t see that changing any time soon… and I have a suspicion that the majority of Americans feel the same way. May 27, 2008 - 1:47 pm Terrific, thoughtful post! Which … I need to think about. :)

>Geoff:

Hi Bill, enjoyed this article… I resonate with McCain’s comments on cynicism, but… I guess that leads me to my comment/question:

How can we (the cynics) avoid being cynical, given the choice we face between two major political parties, both of which seem to focus primarily on their own target demographic, and not on the majority of Americans who are fed up with all the posturing? (Ok, I’m assuming that the majority are fed up… maybe I’m wrong!)

The politicians I see, on both the “right” and “left”, pay lip service to self-reliance, while ignoring their own positions of privilege (and the irony of any presidential candidate claiming to be a “common person”). I see those who decry government incompetence but continue to support the status quo wherever possible. I see many who conflate liberty and freedom into the opportunity for personal expression and the accumulation of “stuff”, but seem unable to grasp why that view of liberty might be disturbing to those who recognize the dangers of consumerism and selfishness. I see those who respond to unfriendly nations with whatever tactics suit their particular agenda, including the tactics of fear and hypocrisy. I see those who are forced to “play the game”, even if they don’t want to, because the only way anything gets done is if you play the game.

Not that politicians are entirely to blame. Without a doubt, part of the reason we are cynical is because we, the people, have become dull in the face of our own affluence and media-driven superficiality. We have forgotten that America is a land of great potential and immense opportunity for all, both as citizens and as individuals. But I wonder if it’s any surprise that the “American people” has learned so well the lesson preached at us for the last 50+ years by the leading political, economic, cultural, and media voices, which often amounts to basically “take care of yourself, and then, if you have to, worry about the other guy.”

When I look at the political system today, this is what I see: millions of people, on both sides, thinking, “which candidate will take care of me first?” (either by giving me a handout, or leaving me alone so I can do my own thing) And it’s awfully hard not to be cynical about that, because no matter how much I don’t want to, I know that I, as an American citizen, am a part of both the problem and the solution.

Part of me wants to applaud McCain’s comment: “If you find faults with our country, make it a better one. If you are disappointed with the mistakes of government, join its ranks and work to correct them.”

But part of me thinks, “People don’t want to correct the faults of our country. They just want to make their own lives comfortable and worry-free, no matter the cost. And that attitude certainly can’t be fixed by government.” So, I’m cynical.

To modify McCain’s final statement, with a nod to the Democrats on one side, and Republicans on the other:

Dem. version: “Wherever there is a hungry child… Where there is an illiterate adult… Wherever there are people who are denied the basic rights of Man… Wherever there is suffering, a great cause exists. If we provide governmental programs for them and throw money at the problem, that will solve it.”

Rep. version: “Wherever there is a hungry child… Where there is an illiterate adult… Wherever there are people who are denied the basic rights of Man… Wherever there is suffering, a great cause exists. If we show them how to succeed, they will. If they don’t, too bad for them.”

I know that’s probably a crude oversimplification, but on the national level, that’s how it looks to me most of the time. And I don’t see that changing any time soon… and I have a suspicion that the majority of Americans feel the same way.
May 27, 2008 – 1:47 pm

]]> By: Bill Bradley http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/mccain-and-the-meaning-of-memorial-day/comment-page-1/#comment-48065 Bill Bradley Wed, 28 May 2008 16:23:51 +0000 http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/mccain-and-the-meaning-of-memorial-day/#comment-48065 Considering that the superdelegates are breaking for Obama, who has more of their Senate colleagues than his much more well-known rival Hillary, that's nice. Because there are 800 superdelegates, it's not possible to win the nomination without their support. Otherwise, Obama would already have formally locked up the nomination with his victory in Oregon. Considering that the superdelegates are breaking for Obama, who has more of their Senate colleagues than his much more well-known rival Hillary, that’s nice.

Because there are 800 superdelegates, it’s not possible to win the nomination without their support.

Otherwise, Obama would already have formally locked up the nomination with his victory in Oregon.

]]> By: Kathy http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/mccain-and-the-meaning-of-memorial-day/comment-page-1/#comment-47883 Kathy Wed, 28 May 2008 11:44:18 +0000 http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/mccain-and-the-meaning-of-memorial-day/#comment-47883 Clinton has taken Kentucky and Obama is right there in Oregon. The Democratic race for nomination is still very much alive – and most likely to be decided by superdelegates – as CNN points out clearly http://edition.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/05/20/primary.wrap/index.html If you’re tired of waiting around for those super delegates to make a decision already, go to LobbyDelegates.com and push them to support Clinton or Obama If you haven't done so yet, please write a message to each of your state's superdelegates at http://www.lobbydelegates.com Obama Supporters: Sending a note to current Obama supporters lets them know it's appreciated, sending a note to current Clinton supporters can hopefully sway them to change their vote to Obama, and sending a note to the uncommitted folks will hopefully sway them to vote for Obama. It's that easy... Clinton Supporters too …. ! It takes a moment, but what's a few minutes now worth to get Clinton in office?! Those are really worth ! Sending a note to current Clinton supporters lets them know it's appreciated, sending a note to current Obama supporters can hopefully sway them to change their vote to Clinton, and sending a note to the uncommitted folks will hopefully sway them to vote for Clinton. It's that easy... Clinton has taken Kentucky and Obama is right there in Oregon.
The Democratic race for nomination is still very much alive – and most likely to be decided by superdelegates – as CNN points out clearly

http://edition.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/05/20/primary.wrap/index.html

If you’re tired of waiting around for those super delegates to make a decision already, go to LobbyDelegates.com and push them to support Clinton or Obama

If you haven’t done so yet, please write a message to each of your state’s superdelegates at http://www.lobbydelegates.com

Obama Supporters:

Sending a note to current Obama supporters lets them know it’s appreciated, sending a note to current Clinton supporters can hopefully sway them to change their vote to Obama, and sending a note to the uncommitted folks will hopefully sway them to vote for Obama. It’s that easy…

Clinton Supporters too …. !

It takes a moment, but what’s a few minutes now worth to get Clinton in office?! Those are really worth !

Sending a note to current Clinton supporters lets them know it’s appreciated, sending a note to current Obama supporters can hopefully sway them to change their vote to Clinton, and sending a note to the uncommitted folks will hopefully sway them to vote for Clinton. It’s that easy…

]]> By: Geoff http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/mccain-and-the-meaning-of-memorial-day/comment-page-1/#comment-47458 Geoff Tue, 27 May 2008 20:47:05 +0000 http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/mccain-and-the-meaning-of-memorial-day/#comment-47458 Hi Bill, enjoyed this article... I resonate with McCain's comments on cynicism, but... I guess that leads me to my comment/question: How can we (the cynics) avoid being cynical, given the choice we face between two major political parties, both of which seem to focus primarily on their own target demographic, and not on the majority of Americans who are fed up with all the posturing? (Ok, I'm assuming that the majority are fed up... maybe I'm wrong!) The politicians I see, on both the "right" and "left", pay lip service to self-reliance, while ignoring their own positions of privilege (and the irony of any presidential candidate claiming to be a "common person"). I see those who decry government incompetence but continue to support the status quo wherever possible. I see many who conflate liberty and freedom into the opportunity for personal expression and the accumulation of "stuff", but seem unable to grasp why that view of liberty might be disturbing to those who recognize the dangers of consumerism and selfishness. I see those who respond to unfriendly nations with whatever tactics suit their particular agenda, including the tactics of fear and hypocrisy. I see those who are forced to "play the game", even if they don't want to, because the only way anything gets done is if you play the game. Not that politicians are entirely to blame. Without a doubt, part of the reason we are cynical is because we, the people, have become dull in the face of our own affluence and media-driven superficiality. We have forgotten that America is a land of great potential and immense opportunity for all, both as citizens and as individuals. But I wonder if it's any surprise that the "American people" has learned so well the lesson preached at us for the last 50+ years by the leading political, economic, cultural, and media voices, which often amounts to basically "take care of yourself, and then, if you have to, worry about the other guy." When I look at the political system today, this is what I see: millions of people, on both sides, thinking, "which candidate will take care of me first?" (either by giving me a handout, or leaving me alone so I can do my own thing) And it's awfully hard not to be cynical about that, because no matter how much I don't want to, I know that I, as an American citizen, am a part of both the problem and the solution. Part of me wants to applaud McCain's comment: "If you find faults with our country, make it a better one. If you are disappointed with the mistakes of government, join its ranks and work to correct them." But part of me thinks, "People don't want to correct the faults of our country. They just want to make their own lives comfortable and worry-free, no matter the cost. And that attitude certainly can't be fixed by government." So, I'm cynical. To modify McCain's final statement, with a nod to the Democrats on one side, and Republicans on the other: Dem. version: "Wherever there is a hungry child... Where there is an illiterate adult... Wherever there are people who are denied the basic rights of Man... Wherever there is suffering, a great cause exists. If we provide governmental programs for them and throw money at the problem, that will solve it." Rep. version: "Wherever there is a hungry child... Where there is an illiterate adult... Wherever there are people who are denied the basic rights of Man... Wherever there is suffering, a great cause exists. If we show them how to succeed, they will. If they don't, too bad for them." I know that's probably a crude oversimplification, but on the national level, that's how it looks to me most of the time. And I don't see that changing any time soon... and I have a suspicion that the majority of Americans feel the same way. Hi Bill, enjoyed this article… I resonate with McCain’s comments on cynicism, but… I guess that leads me to my comment/question:

How can we (the cynics) avoid being cynical, given the choice we face between two major political parties, both of which seem to focus primarily on their own target demographic, and not on the majority of Americans who are fed up with all the posturing? (Ok, I’m assuming that the majority are fed up… maybe I’m wrong!)

The politicians I see, on both the “right” and “left”, pay lip service to self-reliance, while ignoring their own positions of privilege (and the irony of any presidential candidate claiming to be a “common person”). I see those who decry government incompetence but continue to support the status quo wherever possible. I see many who conflate liberty and freedom into the opportunity for personal expression and the accumulation of “stuff”, but seem unable to grasp why that view of liberty might be disturbing to those who recognize the dangers of consumerism and selfishness. I see those who respond to unfriendly nations with whatever tactics suit their particular agenda, including the tactics of fear and hypocrisy. I see those who are forced to “play the game”, even if they don’t want to, because the only way anything gets done is if you play the game.

Not that politicians are entirely to blame. Without a doubt, part of the reason we are cynical is because we, the people, have become dull in the face of our own affluence and media-driven superficiality. We have forgotten that America is a land of great potential and immense opportunity for all, both as citizens and as individuals. But I wonder if it’s any surprise that the “American people” has learned so well the lesson preached at us for the last 50+ years by the leading political, economic, cultural, and media voices, which often amounts to basically “take care of yourself, and then, if you have to, worry about the other guy.”

When I look at the political system today, this is what I see: millions of people, on both sides, thinking, “which candidate will take care of me first?” (either by giving me a handout, or leaving me alone so I can do my own thing) And it’s awfully hard not to be cynical about that, because no matter how much I don’t want to, I know that I, as an American citizen, am a part of both the problem and the solution.

Part of me wants to applaud McCain’s comment: “If you find faults with our country, make it a better one. If you are disappointed with the mistakes of government, join its ranks and work to correct them.”

But part of me thinks, “People don’t want to correct the faults of our country. They just want to make their own lives comfortable and worry-free, no matter the cost. And that attitude certainly can’t be fixed by government.” So, I’m cynical.

To modify McCain’s final statement, with a nod to the Democrats on one side, and Republicans on the other:

Dem. version: “Wherever there is a hungry child… Where there is an illiterate adult… Wherever there are people who are denied the basic rights of Man… Wherever there is suffering, a great cause exists. If we provide governmental programs for them and throw money at the problem, that will solve it.”

Rep. version: “Wherever there is a hungry child… Where there is an illiterate adult… Wherever there are people who are denied the basic rights of Man… Wherever there is suffering, a great cause exists. If we show them how to succeed, they will. If they don’t, too bad for them.”

I know that’s probably a crude oversimplification, but on the national level, that’s how it looks to me most of the time. And I don’t see that changing any time soon… and I have a suspicion that the majority of Americans feel the same way.

]]> By: Bill Bradley http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/mccain-and-the-meaning-of-memorial-day/comment-page-1/#comment-47408 Bill Bradley Tue, 27 May 2008 19:32:19 +0000 http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/mccain-and-the-meaning-of-memorial-day/#comment-47408 That's at the essence of what McCain learned at Annapolis. With all of its faults, America is still a pretty great country. There's no other country I'd rather live in. Well, maybe New Zealand ... :) >Jen: Wonderful post. I love this particular line: “I had found my cause: Citizenship in the greatest nation on earth”. There is no truer statement than that, and I highly encourage people to live in another country for even a few months and I am quite sure they’ll come to the same conclusion. Despite its flaws, America is still a land of opportunity and dreams are recognized every day here. Just open your eyes to see that. As for ithejury- what has filled you with such apparent hatred? It comes across glaringly ugly in your words. May 27, 2008 - 9:44 am That’s at the essence of what McCain learned at Annapolis.

With all of its faults, America is still a pretty great country.

There’s no other country I’d rather live in.

Well, maybe New Zealand … :)

>Jen:

Wonderful post. I love this particular line:
“I had found my cause: Citizenship in the greatest nation on earth”. There is no truer statement than that, and I highly encourage people to live in another country for even a few months and I am quite sure they’ll come to the same conclusion. Despite its flaws, America is still a land of opportunity and dreams are recognized every day here. Just open your eyes to see that.
As for ithejury- what has filled you with such apparent hatred? It comes across glaringly ugly in your words.
May 27, 2008 – 9:44 am

]]> By: Bill Bradley http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/mccain-and-the-meaning-of-memorial-day/comment-page-1/#comment-47407 Bill Bradley Tue, 27 May 2008 19:30:23 +0000 http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/mccain-and-the-meaning-of-memorial-day/#comment-47407 That's my point. Unless someone makes a complete ass of him or herself -- driving into the Tidal Basin would do it -- it's a bad road to go down. Oh, and by the way, who hasn't lied about his or her sex life? >Bill45: One suspects that ithejury and his ilk were among the most vocal in proclaiming that Bill Clinton’s private sex was not related to his ability to govern (notwithstanding the perjury). But now he and they have no hesitation in reaching back 20, 30, 40 or 50 years to make John McCain’s social life as a sailor relevant to this election. May 27, 2008 - 5:34 am That’s my point. Unless someone makes a complete ass of him or herself — driving into the Tidal Basin would do it — it’s a bad road to go down.

Oh, and by the way, who hasn’t lied about his or her sex life?

>Bill45:

One suspects that ithejury and his ilk were among the most vocal in proclaiming that Bill Clinton’s private sex was not related to his ability to govern (notwithstanding the perjury). But now he and they have no hesitation in reaching back 20, 30, 40 or 50 years to make John McCain’s social life as a sailor relevant to this election.
May 27, 2008 – 5:34 am

]]> By: Bill Bradley http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/mccain-and-the-meaning-of-memorial-day/comment-page-1/#comment-47405 Bill Bradley Tue, 27 May 2008 19:28:39 +0000 http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/mccain-and-the-meaning-of-memorial-day/#comment-47405 Yep. >Swede: OMG! You’re right, ithejury! My comments are awaiting moderation, too!! Help! Help! Oppressor! Oppressor!! May 26, 2008 - 4:56 pm Yep.

>Swede:

OMG!

You’re right, ithejury!

My comments are awaiting moderation, too!!

Help! Help!

Oppressor! Oppressor!!
May 26, 2008 – 4:56 pm

]]> By: Bill Bradley http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/mccain-and-the-meaning-of-memorial-day/comment-page-1/#comment-47403 Bill Bradley Tue, 27 May 2008 19:28:02 +0000 http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/mccain-and-the-meaning-of-memorial-day/#comment-47403 On my own site, comments are unmoderated. Here, they are all moderated. >ithejury: ho ho - i read that my prior post is “awaiting moderation” though there is not a nasty word (nor untrue allegation) in it; won’t be a bit surprised to see my prior post ‘moderated’ out of existence. All the news that print to fit etc etc as Pajamasmedia ’sending the msm down the river’ puts out more By Jingo flags, eh? May 26, 2008 - 1:57 pm On my own site, comments are unmoderated.

Here, they are all moderated.

>ithejury:

ho ho – i read that my prior post is “awaiting moderation” though there is not a nasty word (nor untrue allegation) in it; won’t be a bit surprised to see my prior post ‘moderated’ out of existence. All the news that print to fit etc etc as Pajamasmedia ’sending the msm down the river’ puts out more By Jingo flags, eh?
May 26, 2008 – 1:57 pm

]]> By: Bill Bradley http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/mccain-and-the-meaning-of-memorial-day/comment-page-1/#comment-47401 Bill Bradley Tue, 27 May 2008 19:27:12 +0000 http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/mccain-and-the-meaning-of-memorial-day/#comment-47401 For starters, Memorial Day isn't really the day for hyperpartisanship on either side. McCain is not a "Tailhook" guy, not in the infamous sense, and no serious person has ever claimed he was. The rest of your innuendoes about the guy's private life are not worthy of much comment. In my view, private lives are basically off limits when it comes to politics. It's not a road that either side should go down. >ithejury: That’s cute Bill, but mccain publicly admitting he was a bit of a ‘wild&crazy’ young rascal at Annapolis is like bill clinton confessing to a craving for cigars - that ain’t the half of it for either of them, is it? the reason mccain - the son AND grandson of US Navy 4-star Admirals - was told that he had no career left in the US Navy a few years after he returned from years as a POW in Hanoi was not because he was a ‘rascal’ at Annapolis. Turns out mccain was playing Tailhook partyboy and boffing every blond bimbo (including some subordinates — female at least) within 100 miles of Pensacola [aside: do you realize how many blond bimbos there ARE in south florida?] while still married to his by-then disfigured ex-model wife. For starters, Memorial Day isn’t really the day for hyperpartisanship on either side.

McCain is not a “Tailhook” guy, not in the infamous sense, and no serious person has ever claimed he was.

The rest of your innuendoes about the guy’s private life are not worthy of much comment.

In my view, private lives are basically off limits when it comes to politics. It’s not a road that either side should go down.

>ithejury:

That’s cute Bill, but mccain publicly admitting he was a bit of a ‘wild&crazy’ young rascal at Annapolis is like bill clinton confessing to a craving for cigars – that ain’t the half of it for either of them, is it?

the reason mccain – the son AND grandson of US Navy 4-star Admirals – was told that he had no career left in the US Navy a few years after he returned from years as a POW in Hanoi was not because he was a ‘rascal’ at Annapolis.

Turns out mccain was playing Tailhook partyboy and boffing every blond bimbo (including some subordinates — female at least) within 100 miles of Pensacola [aside: do you realize how many blond bimbos there ARE in south florida?] while still married to his by-then disfigured ex-model wife.

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