Fifty things you didn't know about John McCain
 

http://www.experienceproject.com/uw.php?e=154369

McCain is 5'7" tall

After six weeks in the prison hospital, his hair turned its now-famous white.

On Christmas Eve 1968, the North Vietnamese staged a false church service as a media event for photographers and film cameras. McCain famously defined his captors instructions to be quiet and loudly yelled 'Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck you, you son of a biiitch!' and flipped off the camera whenever it was pointed at him.

I guess that explains why his arms look short...heh....

After flying 22 more bombing missions without incident, McCain's plane was hit over central Hanoi. He broke both arms and one leg after being hit and ejecting from his plane.

17 thru 34(?) is all about him in Vietnam....and there are so many stories similar to his...why would that blogger think that it's something we need to know?

Bottom line is...since it happens to so many more (many of lesser rank) why should I care about it happening to McCain?

Because John McCain is the one running for President.

This list is supposed to appeal to certain people, just as every "list" for every candidate is supposed to appeal to certain people. Make the candidates look more human. Appeal to the masses who admire things beyond a candidate's platform.

Three examples of lists that include interesting facts with other facts that some may not care about. None of them include military service, of course:

http://www.usnews.com/usnews/news/ar...obamafacts.htm
http://www.usnews.com/articles/news/...lle-obama.html
http://www.usnews.com/usnews/news/ar...intonfacts.htm

Oh...well I guess I don't give a shyte about McCain's military career then...go figger.

And there's your bias. :p

I'm sure you'd be all over a list of Obama's top Baskin Robbins flavors. Not like every human doesn't have top ice cream flavors, so what's the big deal. :)

No...not really.

But..those 50 things about McCain doesn't really give me a compelling argument as to why i should vote for him, what issues he plans on dealing with and so on...yes...he was a guy that had some really FUBAR situations....and?

Uh...yeah...I was speaking figuratively.

DaemonSeid...the list isn't for YOU or anyone else who doesn't like McCain. You won't change your mind if McCain was Mother Theresa's mentor. I already said that such lists appeal to certain people. :)

The fact that the President is also Commander-in-Chief of the US Armed Forces means that Military experience (or lack thereof) is something relevent to consider when making a Presidential vote.

Not really....

Let's see...Clinton and Reagan really didn't have any military experience, for that matter, neither did FDR...

Bush's military record is negligible...

yet, they made it in office and all of the above mentioned had 2 terms.

actually...if he was....then that would be something to consider.

LOL

Daemon, from some of the things I've read lately....is there a reason you are so casually dismissive of his military career? Whether or not you like the guy (I like him as a person, not so much as a candidate...along with the other two fails), I think his service and actions are something to be deeply respected. The fact that you would say you don't give a shit about his military career is a little disturbing to be completely honest.

That doesn't mean military experience isn't a relevant thing to consider. At all.

Mac, as I have said before, I am more concerned as to what he plans to do in the here and now. I am tired of hearing about him being a POW and what he suffered thru...that is history.

And so far, some of those gaffes that he has had don't play too well with all the military accolades he has been given.

So as it stands for me, that was then, you were in a bad situation, fine...you were called a hero for making it...fine...

BUT...

what do you plan on right now doing about:

- The War

- Rising costs of living

- Declining Education

- Dealing with Foreign powers

- Immigration

- Global warming

- Trade and commerce


That's what is important, not how badly he was treated in 'nam.

I have an uncle that can tell you the same stories...

the point is, let's not parade it around like it's the most important thing you need to become POTUS.
If that is a requirement then a lot of people need not run for office!

Daemon......it's a trivial blog about facts you may not know about John McCain. Nothing more. Nothing less. This isn't a campaign piece sent out by the GOP to sway voters. Obviously, this wasn't intended FOR YOU. You're acting like he sent this out himself.

Stop being such a Debbie Downer.....you and your boy Obama should pack a stiff bowl and mellow out!!!!