We interrupt our regularly scheduled blather for this pissy rant. We'll return to mindless drivel shortly.

In October, 2006, John McCain said, "The day that the leadership of the military comes to me and says, 'Senator, we ought to change the policy,' then I think we ought to consider seriously changing it." Those are his words, spoken on the record at Iowa State University, on October 19, 2006.

On Tuesday February 2, 2010, Joint Chiefs Chairman Mike Mullen called repealing Don't Ask, Don't Tell "the right thing to do." Defence Secretary Robert M. Gates told the Armed Services Committee that he "fully support(ed) the president's decision" to repeal the policy. Sen. McCain's sleazy shift to retain favour with the Party of No began almost immediately. It's gotten sleazier and shiftier, and culminated in his public temper tantrum on the floor of the Senate.

What is the f*cking problem here? How is it relevant to his or her position where a soldier's heart seeks happiness? Are you suggesting, Mr. Senator, that you believe an openly homosexual soldier is less able to do their job? Are you HONESTLY saying you believe that a professional soldier who happens to prefer the company of a similarly gendered person is somehow inferior in capability or judgment? Are you not suggesting, but STATING that you have no confidence in the dedication of those who serve with gay and lesbian soldiers to fulfill their appointed duties because of that "distraction?" Is that really what you're saying from up there on your morally superior throne, because that's really the way it sounds down here in the cheap seats.

How dare you, Senator? How dare you demean not only the dedicated soldiers in our military who are homosexual, but also those who are not. How dare you insinuate that homosexual attraction is more of a distraction, more of a threat than heterosexual attraction. How dare you stand in the People's House and proclaim your support of a policy that not only legitimizes discrimation but encourages it. You should be ashamed, Senator McCain, and I sincerely hope you are, but I doubt it. You have no doubt secured yourself the support of a few more fear-driven voters. Maybe more than a few. In your position, sir, I'd rather speak honourably and lose, than win and be unable to live with myself.

talk amongst yourselves if you like - no comments here today.

Inauguration Day

“Only a handful of times in our history has a generation been confronted with challenges so vast . . . While our problems may be new, what is required to overcome them is not . . .what is required is the same perseverance and idealism that our founders displayed.”

“Such enormous challenges will not be solved quickly. There will be false starts and setbacks, frustrations and disappointments . . . we will be called to show patience even as we act with fierce urgency.”

(image of President Lincoln's Inauguration. I suspect there were not, in fact, any bologna sandwiches.)

Please

Tomorrow, you will have the opportunity to change the path down which this country has been led. Vote with your heart, with your head, with the compassionate soul that lives within you. Vote not with fear of what might become of us, but with courage in what we might become. And if you're so inclined, read this.

Thanks.

Why John McCain must not be POTUS

(feel free to not read my blog on Mondays - each week from now until November 3rd I'll be offering up a little serving of politics. I can't vote, but I can damn sure have an opinion. Feel free to disagree, but I think I'll post these with comments turned off.)

"I have always believed in the importance of the repeal of Roe vs. Wade, and as president, I would work toward its repeal." John McCain Aug 23, 1999

"I do not support Roe versus Wade. It should be overturned" John McCain Feb 18, 2007

"We're proud of Bristol's decision to have her baby." Sarah Palin, Sept 3, 2008

With John McCain in the White House, populating the Supreme Court with his picks, millions of American teenagers and women won't have that decision to make, regardless of how they found themselves pregnant.

John McCain is fond of referring to the evils of Big Government. He has in the past, and will continue to espouse less regulation, fewer governmental oversights and restraints. But he doesn't trust American women with reproductive choice.

Though how you can be rigidly pro-life and pro-capital punishment escapes me.

Why John McCain must not be POTUS

(feel free to not read my blog on Mondays - I can't vote, but I can damn sure have an opinion. Go ahead and disagree, but I think I'll post these with comments turned off.)

When asked how many houses he owns: "I think — I'll have my staff get to you," John McCain August 20, 2008

"Of course I respect community organizers. Of course I respect people who serve their community. And Senator Obama's record there is outstanding. And so I praise anyone who serves this nation in capacities that, frankly, we all know that could have been far more financially rewarding to individuals, rather than doing what they did. . . It's easy for me to go to Washington and, frankly, be somewhat divorced from the day-to-day challenges people have." John McCain Sept 11, 2008

“I believe the fundamentals of this economy are strong and I believe they will remain strong.” John McCain Jan 10, 2008 Dow: 12,853.09

"I still believe the fundamentals of our economy are strong." John McCain Aug 20, 2008 Dow: 11,417.43
"Our economy, I believe, still, the fundamentals of our economy are strong…" John McCain Sept 15, 2008 Dow: 10,917.51

Out of touch? Well, yeah, he's got that . . .

Why John McCain must not be POTUS

Why John McCain must not be POTUS

(feel free to not read my blog on Mondays - each week from now until November 3rd I'll be offering up a little serving of politics. I can't vote, but I can damn sure have an opinion. Feel free to disagree, but I think I'll post these with comments turned off.)

“I’ve fought for the right strategy and more troops in Iraq, when it wasn't a popular thing to do.”
(John McCain, 9/4/2008)

By not even showing up to vote, and by voting against bills to provide proper equipment, training, and supplies for troops and to support programs to assist veterans when those troops make it home? link The Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America give Senator McCain a solid D on his Congressional voting record with respect to "issues that affect US Troops, Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans and military families." link

With friends like Senator McCain...