Most importantly, the Surge was a clear message to the Iraqis that we were determined to stay. They could count on us to back their change of sides.

Btw, McCain called for more troops in 2003.

If he’d only made $1million, would it have excused not helping his brother or following through on his promise to financially aid the school?

Admit it — the man can talk a pretty story. What has he ever done to back up his words? Name one thing. Not even his campaign team could do that when questioned by the tingling leg himself, Chris Matthews. And even Matthews had to laugh at how absurd. But his leg just felt too good, and the rest is history…

Then there is the fact the McCain/Petraeus are been given credit for the surge, even though field commanders have been crying out for more troops before they even left Kuwait.

Then there is the fact that the surge had a very minor role in the reduction of violence. Violence would have been reuced even if there was no surge, since the ethnic cleansing/civil war that had been going on was winding down. Whole cities and neighborhoods cleansed of the opposing view, and of course the thousands of Christians that were once allowed to worship openly. And once the cleansing was close to being completed, oh they built 20 foot walls separating neighborhoods, again a much greater factor in reducing violence, especially in Bahgdad. I mean, when people who hate each other cannot actually get to each other, of course violence will go down.

And then there is the awakening, which did more good for the Iraqi people then anything else. When the Iraqis realized that they, and only they, are the ones that can turn their lives around. And again, this happened before the surge was announced.

Obama’s religious faith is not Muslim and even if it was, read up on Islam. The Osama Bin Laden types of Muslim are in the minority and probably wouldn’t have the following they have, had it not been for the “Christian” atrocities since the Crusades.

Obama wasn’t in the Senate yet. he was running for it, so he took an anti-war stance. How brave. No skin in the game. Once he was electe, he stated in 2004, he’s “not sure how he would have voted, because he didn’t have access to the info the Senators had.”

In 2003, McCain criticized the “Mission Accomplished’ nonsense. He went over there and talked to the troops and generals. He started calling for a change even then. This persisted for years. He kept telling people the war would be won soon, which it should have been.

You can’t fault McCain for his Iraq decisions. He, at least, followed up and demanded better, identifying specific problems and calling for certain solutions. He deserves a lot of credit for the success there, and no blame for the failures. He was a pain in Bush’s backside during the losing years.

“At least he’s not a fake Christian like McCain.”

I have an idea you know little about the faith.

John McCain forgave those who tortured him. And his example led his wife to do the same. The indwelling Spirit of God allows fallen man to show love and compassion.

In contrast, your candidate has used the Christian Church – in partnership with his “spiritual” mentor, Wright – to promote the teaching of hate and division between men. To not forgive, but to demand recompense. The very antithesis of Christ’s message.

John and Cindy give generously from the wealth God has given them to aid others not so blessed. And yes, because they are so generous, God has multiplied their wealth. And they continue to share it. That is the law of God. You cannot outgive Him.

Your candidate has promised to help others – namely a Kenyan school that chose to name itself after him because of his promise – but he has failed to follow through. A Christian organization began taking contributions to cover your candidate’s failing.

Your candidate says “I am my brother’s keeper.” And yet, knowing his own half-brother lives on $12/yr. in a hut, fails to send any monetary aid from his own $4million/yr salary.

The Christian calling is high. Few find it. It is easy to be a “fake” Christian. You might reconsider, though, your judgment of John McCain.

Unfortunately the republicans have become the party of the inept and cannot defend themselves. The dems and the MSM have them completely cowed.

One of course could argue that’s what Americans really want since we keep electing the same scoundrels to office. If the public screamed “liar” to the NY Times for example and stopped buying the paper they’d undoubtedly get the message.

Never gonna happen.

Obama has not been wrong on Iraq like McCain has been wrong on Iraq. You are so obsessed about Obamaa recognizing Teh Surge but less obsessed about the crap that happened pre-Surge and necessitating Teh Surge. You certainly don’t want to delve into the myriad of factors that led to the “success” of Teh Surge. Let’s see…war in Iraq started in 2003. Teh Surge happened in 2007. Let’s discuss the stellar strategy employed between 2003 and 2007.

At least he’s not a fake Christian like McCain.

Or an entitled bratbaby – mediocre in the Navy – like McCain.

Or quite a willing participant/advocate of philosophy which led to the current economic crisis.

Or a youthful carousing adulterer.

Or so desperate for attention that he was in the premeire episode of “24″, in “Wedding Crashers” and hosted SNL many times.