Straight-talkin' John McCain is finally back to saying something worth listening to. After a week in which the Senator declared he wasn't sure if condoms stopped the spread of sexually transmitted diseases, McCain, in an interview with Britain's Sunday Telegraph, has vowed to try and fix that "ugly American" image that our current president has helped foster in much of the world. How to accomplish this feat? First, close the prison at Guantanamo Bay and "expedite judicial proceedings" for the remaining prisoners. Second:
"I would reaffirm my commitment to address the issue of climate change and greenhouse gas emissions. I know how important this is in Europe in particular."While I agree with McCain on both counts, these hardly seem like two issues that Republican voters are eager to see addressed. I haven't seen a poll on the matter, but it sometimes feels as though a huge percentage of conservatives don't even believe global warming is real, much less man-made. And closing Guantanamo? Not exactly a hot topic at CPAC. So what gives? Is McCain finally done pandering to the right? Was stepping back on the old bus all it took to remind him that he once really did sound like a maverick?
Reader Comments ( Page 1 of 2)
1. Now it sounds as though McCain is running against the Bush record. That is a change.
Steve Bonomo at 10:22PM on Mar 18th 2007
2. how could anyone vote for this idiot??????????
GEORGE ARTHUR at 9:22AM on Mar 19th 2007
3. McCain is having some trouble on his majic bus the "Straight Talk" video on http://www.solidpolitics.com isn't helping him either.
Bill at 9:40AM on Mar 19th 2007
4. Sounding like a maverick is the extent of it. He makes a lot of noise signifying nothing. Says one thing, then votes with the rest of the Republican sheep.
lynne at 2:14PM on Mar 19th 2007
5. THE ONLY PROBLEM IS THAT HE WILL NEVER WIN THE NOMINATION AND WILL BE LUCKY TO KEEP HIS SENATE SEAT. HE HAS NEVER SUPPORTED THE PARTY...WHY WOULD THE PARTY SUPPORT HIM?
joe m at 6:46PM on Mar 19th 2007
6. So The Manchurian Candidate doesn't believe that Condoms are efficaceous !!!!! Just how many blows during his own Abuse & Torture did McCain take to the head again ??!!??
I'm not so sure about closing down GITMO , Khalid Sheik Mohamed still has long range plans to bump off The Easter Bunny , Bomb Santa's Sleigh , and get Poor Rudolph just way too blotto to fly by night !!
But it really looks like McCain's been having a lot of "Tar Baby Moments" !! As I attended prep school and then university outside of the country will someone , anyone , for once and for all , please explain the meaning of the phrase "Tar Baby" !! But if it's what I think it is , that wasn't very nice of McCain !!!!!
Brian Napier at 8:59PM on Mar 19th 2007
7. And while your at it close the White House untill 2008!
Rocco Caputo at 10:51PM on Mar 19th 2007
8. McCain's "Straight Talk Express" has gone in a straight line in so many different directions as he tries to figure out the best way to whore for votes - that his logic looks like spokes on a bicycle wheel. I truly hope he wins the Republican nomination and urge all Republicans to vote for him in the primaries. We Democrats love a sure win when it comes to the actual Presidential election.
Phil at 5:35AM on Mar 20th 2007
9. Give me a break! If anyone has earned the right to run for president, it is John ! This man had the chance to leave his prison early but refused to be released ahead of those that had been there longer (even though he was crippled). This man has earned the right by service, sacrifice & integrity! Making childish cracks about "looks" etc are why some feel a test should be given B4 being allowed to "vote".
CD
BTW- who is the moron that said John was not born in America ?!!!
Chris Delany at 6:56AM on Mar 20th 2007
10. Give me a break! If anyone has earned the right to run for president, it is John ! This man had the chance to leave his prison early but refused to be released ahead of those that had been there longer (even though he was crippled). This man has earned the right by service, sacrifice & integrity! Making childish cracks about "looks" etc are why some feel a test should be given B4 being allowed to "vote".
CD
BTW- who is the moron that said John was not born in America ?!!!
Chris Delany at 6:56AM on Mar 20th 2007
11. John McCain will always be a hero for refusing that early release from Hanoi. I like a lot of his positions. But, he's somewhat of a crackpot and too unstable for me to trust as president.
Michael at 9:29PM on Mar 20th 2007
12. this is BS come on
- at 9:50PM on Mar 20th 2007
13. ****VOTE FOR JOHN McCAIN FOR PRESIDENT FOR 2008***
OR IF PHIL WHO SAYS WHO'S STABLE OR NOT ??? COULD YOU HAVE SURVIVED AS HE DID?? WOULD YOU HAVE LEFT BEFORE THE OTHERS ???? VOTE WHO-EVER YOU WANT. VOTE FOR THE EASTER BUNNY, SANTA CLAUSE AND LET US NOT FORGET//// THE JOB IS NOT EASY BUT..ISN'T GREAT THAT WE AS AMERICANS HAVE THE FREEDOM OF SPEECH & FREEDOM. THANKS, TO ALL THE SERVICE PEOPLE THAT HAVE SERVED, I HAVE ALSO BUT...THANK-YOU JOHN McCAIN FOR COMING BACK ALIVE & SURVIVING AND YOU ARE THE ONE THIS COUNTRY NEEDS TO KICK BUTT & TAKE NAMES
I SALUTE YOU & AGE IS ONLY IN THE MIND. MOTHER THERESA WAS HOW OLD? SO, ENOUGH SAID " I AM PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN"
yewah at 4:10AM on Mar 21st 2007
14. Mr. McCain will say and do anything to play to his audience; he is a two faced lying politician and that's the sum and substance of Mr. McCain.
Jerry at 6:02AM on Mar 21st 2007
15. I'm not a big Mccain supporter but to make a stupid joke about his torture in Vietnam is
horrible. He is an American Hero in my opinion
and the person who wrote that comment needs to be taken to the wood shed.
Darin at 9:40PM on Mar 21st 2007