The Europeans prefer Ron Paul.

I read a piece online in the Independent (UK) the other day that was anti-McCain.  The author detested his militaristic approach to world affairs.

Don Vito:

First, I hardly spend “95%” of my time here; I spend a great deal of time on the computer since much of my ministry is done via email and websites, so I check in here a few times during the day.  (I do not have a “flock” as such; I am an independent minister).

Second, I’m not sure to what you are referring when you talk about “name calling, bullying and a mix of other annoying behaviors.”  I do not believe I have EVER called anyone HERE a “name” (calling McCain a moron doesn’t count…LOL).  As for “bullying,” I admit that some of my posts are “aggressively” supportive of my current candidate of choice, but no moreso than most here.  If you can cite examples of my name-calling, bullying, etc., I would have happy to address them.

As for “smugness,” again, I’m not sure to what you are referring.  I do a great deal of research on the issues that concern me or that I discuss with others, and I see nothing “smug” in posting that research to support my feelings and claims.

re “setting the world straight,” that is neither my intention, nor even an achievable goal by anyone, given the situation it is in.  I do try to “correct” those who provide opinions without any support whatsoever, and they are free to accept or reject the information I provide.

Re McCain, every person has good qualities and bad.  McCain may well have both honor and principle (though I may disagree with some of those principles), but he also has qualities that are problematic if not troublesome re a potential presidency.  If “moron” was too strong, I will retract it in favor of “intellectually challenged in some (important) areas.”

As for torture, neither you nor I can say whether either of us could have withstood it (though he was NOT tortured for 5 years; he was held captive for five years, and underwent very little torture, even by his own admission).  Maybe we could, maybe we couldn’t.

As for Doug, I do agree with him on certaan things, particularly on the lopsided media treatment of Obama and Hillary (the former who gets a “free pass” much of the time while the latter is constantly lambasted).  However, I have taken him to task for his (possibly dangerously) obsessive views re Israel.

I am sorry you feel so personally slighted or angry at my comments about McCain.  And you have a much right to express that anger as I do to express my feelings and beliefs.  In that regard, as the saying goes: “I may not agree with what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.”

Peace.

John McCain, remind me of great comedian, Charlie Chaplin. If you see Charlie Chaplin picture, you will notice not only Mcain looks like him but also talk like him. This is the greatest joke we are seeing being unfurled right before our eyes. So see it, and enjoy it,  after all what are Politicians…...Actors and Jokers.  Charle Chaplin last movie was before he died, ” KING IN NEW YORK”. McCain last Hurrah will be vote in ....leave it to your imagination.

Don Vito:

Being tortured doesn’t make you a credible politician. Because if so maybe we should check out Gitmo for some good candidates. Sorry, but John McCain is an idiot. And if you’ve been awake for the past six months you would have noticed that his own party wanted nothing to do with him. The only reason that he is the front-runner now is that the repugs are that bad. Profanity and anger can be a pretty mix,however it doesn’t make your opinion better than anyone else, and if TD causes you such distress don’t read it. I’m sure you won’t be missed.

In a time of economic crisis, it is hard to see why someone with Romney’s background would be an appealing candidate.  His investment firm had a history of corporate takeovers, firing workers, stripping assets, and then selling what was left.

I think Pat Buchanan said it best. Something to the effect of,  if you look at what Mc Cain does, he’s always in your face, always aggressive always confronting…If he’s elected then we will attack Iran…

Mc Cain is power mad, you can see it in his face, now that he’s getting closer, the rush of all that power, it’s making his face light up.

There are lots of conservative people in the United States who will never change their views under any curcumstances. That’s why conservatives are so comfortable with the born agains, because conservatism itself, is like a religion, if you believe then there’s no turning back.

If Mc Cain is elected it will be George W. Bush all over again.

Mike:

Little would I have guessed that you, of all people, would be able to comfort me.  LOL.  Still, I truly appreciate your comforting thoughts…

Peace.

Look at the positive side:  Independent voters like me who would have voted for McCain in 2000 won’t touch him with a 10 meter pole today.  I think the dems will do better against McCain than Romney.  It looks like Giuliani is history (yee ha).  Romney worries me the most because I think he’s slick enough to pull it off.  Really, this election will tell us if “we” really are through with republicans.  Any way, this is only the beginning; next week will be telling.  Anybody should be able to run against the republicans and win.

I’m not sure which is scarier: the fact that so many people are backing this war-mongering, Reaganomic moron, or that Giuliani (now thankfully out of the race) is throwing his support behind this war-mongering, Reaganomic moron.

Peace (?)