| Feb 15 @ 11:54 AM |
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kattsmeow
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Jack McCain may be on the sidelines during most of his dad’s quest for the presidency, but he is by no means sitting this race out. In an exclusive interview with GoMids.com, Midshipman McCain spoke about his relationship with his dad, his surprising connection to Chelsea Clinton, his love of Navy football and even who he thinks would make a great vice presidential running mate.
Read more here:
http://navy.scout.com/2/728757.html
What a wonderul interview! It gave me some insite into Sen McCains son's life.
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| Feb 15 @ 11:59 AM |
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iam7545
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thanks Katts - great article! 
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| Feb 15 @ 12:06 PM |
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kattsmeow
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I throughly enjoyed it. Glad you did too.
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| Feb 15 @ 12:12 PM |
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iam7545
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katts - I read some of the slander here regarding MC Cain and am amazed. These xbox warriors here have no idea what dedication it takes to devote your life to Military service. To use it against him is the sign of a sick mind.
The McCain family has dedicated their lives to the Navy for many generations. Reading about his sons dedication is a refreshing reminder that our Military leaders are really the Best of the Best.
Thank God that they are protecting us and not the cowards that slander them at every turn.
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| Feb 15 @ 12:15 PM |
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Gallows_Humor
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the above political rant is brought to you by..MSNBC where a ho is a ho..and a pimp is a pimp... 
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| Feb 15 @ 12:57 PM |
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kattsmeow
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One thing Jack isn’t concerned about is finding a date for the ring dance – the biggest social event of a midshipmen’s career that takes place in May. And while the 21-year-old is currently dating a local college student, it hasn’t stopped the plebes in his company at the Academy from having some fun with him.
“One of the traditions is that plebes decorate bulletin boards in our passageways, and there is one for the ring dance. They put your picture on it next to who they think would be the most hilarious person to go with as a date. So my picture is next to Chelsea Clinton,” said McCain.
“The board is permanent, and I can’t change it,” he lamented.
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| Feb 15 @ 1:09 PM |
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jimbo242
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The right wing must be synonymous with masochism....
After seven embarrassing years making excuses for a president that can't speak in complete sentences, they are now jumping on the float with a hypocrite that drools.
A man that jokes about bombing Iran and said he would rather lose the election than lose the war....Looks like you'll get your wish John Boy........
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| Feb 15 @ 2:05 PM |
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MotownManiax
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Thanks for sharing, Katts. 
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| Feb 15 @ 2:07 PM |
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kattsmeow
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Your welcome Mo. So, what does your dad think about all this Mo? I seem to remember when you told us about his thinking when the boards first went up.
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| Feb 15 @ 2:28 PM |
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MotownManiax
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 Well, dad is a staunch, Rush Limbaugh-thinking conservative that absolutely hates the Dems. He thinks they're all a bunch of amoral, tax and spend Libbies that wouldn't know common sense if it hit them upside the head...lol.
Not sure what he thinks about McCain, though.  If he's been going by what Limbaugh's been saying I'm not sure he'd vote for him? But I highly doubt he'd vote Dem, either? My parents are reitired and spend the winter months down in Florida, so when they come back I'll ask him.
I do agree with iam's take on the people that devote their lives to serving our country in the military. That kind of dedication shouldn't be laughed at or ridiculed, but respected and commended.
 Mo
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| Feb 15 @ 2:30 PM |
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kattsmeow
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Thanks, I did need a smile today and I got it! Our parents aren't too far apart. My father is a Democrat and thinks all republicans are out to get rich.
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| Feb 16 @ 4:12 PM |
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jimbo242
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I do agree with iam's take on the people that devote their lives to serving our country in the military. That kind of dedication shouldn't be laughed at or ridiculed, but respected and commended.
Nice sound bite but in reality....of all of the people I have personally known that were dedicated career military were otherwise deeply flawed individuals. Irresponsible fathers and husbands....many marriages etc. alcohol problems.
Some could never function in the real world....I've had friends that retired as officers,,,went to law school and practiced law....it never changed their basic self centered personality...
We are all simply human beings...no better or worse unless we choose to be...and wearing a uniform (police, fireman or military) doesn't change that....and it damn sure doesn't give them special exeption to be president.
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| Feb 16 @ 4:20 PM |
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eastham
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Of course, they interviewed the son. Bridget McCain is too young and Meghan's too vapid.
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| Feb 16 @ 4:52 PM |
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SensualGemini
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jimbo: Nice sound bite but in reality....of all of the people I have personally known that were dedicated career military were otherwise deeply flawed individuals. Irresponsible fathers and husbands....many marriages etc. alcohol problems.
...A Naval Officer is highly unlikely to have any addiction issues and your opinion is from a biased, ludicrous, personal position you have chose to endure.
...And how do I know? ... I have a son that graduated from Annapolis and is a Naval Officer; an Aviator, he and his friends have their lives together more than anyone I know that is a civilian, with no addictions and totally responsible.
...Apparently, you need a larger circle of friends. But given your perception of the military personnel, how is this any different than the social problems with non-military citizens?
...I will agree that 15 month tours are hard on any marriage, but even in divorces, military personnel are exponentially more adamant than the average US citizen about paying child support, as it is taken directly from their pay.
jimbo wrote: We are all simply human beings...no better or worse unless we choose to be...and wearing a uniform (police, fireman or military) doesn't change that....and it damn sure doesn't give them special exeption to be president.
...To the contrary, as being Commander and Chief, I think mandatory military should be a requirement. As head of the Executive branch, the President is to carry out the laws, not make them and maybe there remains the confusion for many, including yourself.
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| Feb 16 @ 4:53 PM |
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MusicMonster
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For what they do, I certainly respect them too.. Although I also acknowledge that in many cases they stay on for a career, because that's all they know, and civilian life seems a little scary. In no way is that a condemnation however. They are human beings just about like the rest of us, but they often become accustomed to the extra structure and control provided by the military services. .
Jimbo said:
We are all simply human beings...no better or worse unless we choose to be...and wearing a uniform (police, fireman or military) doesn't change that....and it damn sure doesn't give them special exception to be president.
Agreed...  Especially the very last part.. While I think military service is helpful, it is very different than running a country from a civilian executive perspective.
-MM 
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| Feb 16 @ 5:23 PM |
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SensualGemini
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MM: Although I also acknowledge that in many cases they stay on for a career, because that's all they know, and civilian life seems a little scary. ...Remind anyone of government workers; the largest employer in the US?
MM: Agreed... Especially the very last part.. While I think military service is helpful, it is very different than running a country from a civilian executive perspective.
...He/she, our President, is nothing more than Commander and Chief of the military and head of the Executive branch to carry out the laws created by Congress (enforcer) and he/she needs to be qualified to do so.
...He/she does not Constitutionally rule this country, nor are they a God, unless Congress is asleep at the wheel... which they have been.
...Now, would you condone a principal of a grade school without any military experience, a General to run the Army; the ultimate power that decides whether or not to put your child in harm's way? If not, then why in the hell would you condone the Commander in Chief of all military to be ran by someone that has no military experience?
...This is the exact issue that you and many others claim about Bush and Cheney, where with no military experience, they fired all of the Generals that did and disagreed with them ... and look at the cluster fcuk we are in now.
...It never ceases to amaze me, where you folks whine about Bush and what he is doing (that was voted for by Congress) and yet condone another clone to take his place as Commander and Chief and expect anything to be different.
...This seemingly endorsed mindset of our President being all of that and a bag of chips, almost a God, is exactly why Bush continually gets by with what he does... no check and balances seem to remain, nor was he remotely qualified to be Commander and Chief... the results speak for themselves.
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| Feb 16 @ 5:28 PM |
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jimbo242
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as being Commander and Chief, I think mandatory military should be a requirement. As head of the Executive branch, the President is to carry out the laws, not make them and maybe there remains the confusion for many, including yourself.
I suppose you were saying that to yourself as you voted for Duh'bya....the flying ace.
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| Feb 16 @ 5:39 PM |
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Paralegal_at_Law
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I would enjoy sauntering over to lock the door as a dozen Navy Seals, Army Rangers, and CIA Abu Graib Interrogators approached where Jimbo was eathing his quiche. . .
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| Feb 16 @ 5:41 PM |
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MusicMonster
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I have no idea where you are going with all this..
First of all I didn't say this or even remotely imply it..
then why in the hell would you condone the Commander in Chief of all military to be ran by someone that has no military experience?
I said just about exactly the opposite.
Tell this to Bush.. He believes quite otherwise, refering to presidential power.
nor are they a God, unless Congress is asleep at the wheel... which they have been.
While Congress isn't very worthy and hasn't been for many years now, they have been in Veto Wars with Bush for a very long time, about almost everything they try to do. That doesn't excuse them, but it certainly doesn't remove responsibility from this president either. By law they require more than they have to override Vetos. Bush knows that all too well. And as such, everything often remains at a political standoff.
So to blame Congress and exonerate Bush from all reponsibility for what's wrong with this country just doesn't compute.. Bush holds a lot more reponsibility for where we are than they do.
-MM 
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| Feb 16 @ 5:41 PM |
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Blondino
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 I love quiche
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