McCain: "Now I missed a few years of the Cold War, as the guest of one of our adversaries"

[sabra]

:crazy:

http://www.boston.com/news/politics/politicalintelligence/2008/08/mccain_slams_ob.html

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The presumptive Republican nominee, in a speech to the American Legion national convention in Phoenix, says that "in times of trouble, free nations of the world still look to America for leadership, because they know the strength of America remains the greatest force for good on this earth."

"My opponent had the chance to express such confidence in America, when he delivered a much anticipated address in Berlin," McCain says about Obama, according to excerpts released by his campaign. "He was the picture of confidence, in some ways. But confidence in oneself and confidence in one’s country are not the same. And in that speech, Senator Obama left an important point unclear. He suggested that the end of the Cold War proved that there was, quote, 'no challenge too great for a world that stands as one.' Now I missed a few years of the Cold War, as the guest of one of our adversaries, but as I recall the world was deeply divided during the Cold War -- between the side of freedom and the side of tyranny. The Cold War ended not because the world stood 'as one,' but because the great democracies came together, bound together by sustained and decisive American leadership."

"All of this is more than an academic debate," McCain continues. "For the sake of our own security, and the defense of our values in the affairs of the world, American leadership is critical. While we have our share of critics around the world, when people in the oppressed nations of the world need support, and solidarity, and hope, they look to America. When they talk about our country, it is not with distrust or disdain, but with respect and affection. They do not resent or resist America’s democratic influence in the world – they thank God for it."

The Arizona senator also plans to hit Obama over a remark he made last week about the Russian invasion of Georgia. Obama said, “We’ve got to send a clear message to Russia and unify our allies. They can’t charge into other countries. Of course it helps if we are leading by example on that point.”

[NJmaverick]

1. I am POW John McSame and I approve this POW message

have a POW evening

[blondeatlast]

4. ...every chance I get.

Did I mention I'm a POW?

[blondeatlast]

2. Reference to POWness=desire for revenge. It's been a local whisper for decades

but the fact that the ultra-powerful Arizona republican old-boy network can't quash it means it's got legs.

That's why he wants to be president; oh, how I'd love to see some tough reporter bring it up.

[glowing]

3. So many things are not just black and white.. evil and good..

He is too stupid to understand nuance or pretty much gets it that his base is too stupid to understand analytical thought process.

[bluestateguy]

5. I'd would just like to see this country mind its own business for a little while

Not isolationism, but no more sticking our nose where it ain't supposed to be. Take care of problems at home.

[BridgeTheGap]

6. McSame STILL thinks invading Iraq was the right thing to do --- get the video clip

and turn into a commercial, playing it over and over and over until it sinks in with the public:
this guy is BUSH III and may be the worse of the three.

[KansDem]

7. Just how in the hell is McPOW going to "hit" Obama for his remark?

The Arizona senator also plans to hit Obama over a remark he made last week about the Russian invasion of Georgia. Obama said, “We’ve got to send a clear message to Russia and unify our allies. They can’t charge into other countries. Of course it helps if we are leading by example on that point."

What can McPOW say to counter this statement? It's true! America is no longer the shining beacon of human rights and dignity. We are now the nation that uses lies to "charge into other countries." How can McCain possibly refute this?

[ebdarcy]

8. John McCain was a POW? Huh, I didn't know that.

You think he would have mentioned it a time or two. I really admire his ability to let go of the past. It's refreshing.

[NatBurner]

9. he'd never bring it up, of course

but it's true. he was a POW. Did you know that?

[zbdent]

10. so, when's he going to play up his P.O.W. status?

Seems I've never heard about it ... :sarcasm:

[stray cat]

11. Maybe he missed too much and is incompetent to lead

[JBoy]

12. "...but as I recall the world was deeply divided during the Cold War"

...So I tied an onion to my belt, which was the style at the time.

[zbdent]

14. give me five bees for a quarter ...

[TornadoTN]

13. He's making Rudy Guiliani look like the best and most comprehensive speaker in comparison

Seriously, this POW bullshit is getting thick and noxious.

[Orsino]

15. What's his excuse for missing the years since his return? n/t