Fifty things you didn't know about John McCain

[Leslie Anne]

I actually do think military experience is important, though not altogether necessary.

What I found more interesting was #44: McCain's marriage began falling apart, and he had several extramarital affairs, which he blamed on selfishness and immaturity.

Funny how the GOP keeps moving that line after every election.

[shinerbock]

Originally Posted by Leslie Anne

Funny how the GOP keeps moving that line after every election.

True, we should follow the Democrat lead and simply abandon any moral standards for candidates.

[Leslie Anne]

Missed the point.

GOP on Clinton's "Didn't inhale" ....."OH MY GOD! We can't have a President like that!" Now we have a coke snorter.

GOP on Clinton and Lewinsky......"OH MY GOD! We can't have a President like that!" Now, apparently it's fine for McCain.

[shinerbock]

Originally Posted by Leslie Anne

Missed the point.

GOP on Clinton's "Didn't inhale" ....."OH MY GOD! We can't have a President like that!" Now we have a coke snorter.

GOP on Clinton and Lewinsky......"OH MY GOD! We can't have a President like that!" Now, apparently it's fine.

First, there is a big difference between having an affair, in the WH, while President, with a WH INTERN...and having an extramarital affair generally. Both are morally wrong, of course.

Second, you're right, some members of the GOP engage in hypocrisy. Thankfully for the left, hypocrisy can be avoided by not standing on principle to begin with.

[KDAngel]

Originally Posted by Leslie Anne

Missed the point.

GOP on Clinton's "Didn't inhale" ....."OH MY GOD! We can't have a President like that!" Now we have a coke snorter.

GOP on Clinton and Lewinsky......"OH MY GOD! We can't have a President like that!" Now, apparently it's fine for McCain.

For one, Clinton was the PRESIDENT of the US. McCain was not. Clinton clearly abused his power with Lewinsky, and thought that b/c he was the President that he would get away with that he did. Moreover, McCain didn't deny anything, and Clinton denied UNDER OATH that he had any sort of sexual relationship with Lewinsky.

I think we're trending towards (and I don't particularly like this either) accepting politician's mistakes if they're open and honest about making them. Not that all can be overlooked, but clearly some sins can be forgiven.

Originally Posted by shinerbock

First, there is a big difference between having an affair, in the WH, while President, with a WH INTERN...and having an extramarital affair generally. Both are morally wrong, of course.

Second, you're right, some members of the GOP engage in hypocrisy. Thankfully for the left, hypocrisy can be avoided by not standing on principle to begin with.

<3 you.

[nate2512]

President of the US, also known as, commander-in-chief. That in turn makes him the highest ranking military officer.