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Tenigma · 10-03-2008, 05:47 PM

Posted in my LJ:

I realize Rolling Stone doesn't have nearly the impact it did say 20 years ago, but this article is a real eye-opener.

Apparently the there's buzz in conservative circles of this being McCain's swift boat:

"Make-Believe Maverick: A closer look at the life and career of John McCain reveals a disturbing record of recklessness and dishonesty"

This article is long, but I encourage you to read it. It's a pretty detailed history of McCain. It names names, and actually has quotes from these named people (military colleagues and the like).

I found his attitude about war and violence to be the most surprising. It's one thing to hear that they want to "win the war" and another to read that he actually encourages going to war. Ouch ouch ouch. If you aren't scared yet, you should be.

Time to make sure everyone you know is registered to vote. Including your dog [pit bull, of course].

PS: I'm seeing quite a few comments from people on the right who say the Rolling Stone should stick to reporting about music. Apparently these people are utterly clueless about the societal/political articles the magazine has been publishing for decades.

10-03-2008, 05:47 PM	#1151
Tenigma Fired up, ready to go! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: BarackObama.com Posts: 235	Posted in my LJ: I realize Rolling Stone doesn't have nearly the impact it did say 20 years ago, but this article is a real eye-opener. Apparently the there's buzz in conservative circles of this being McCain's swift boat: "Make-Believe Maverick: A closer look at the life and career of John McCain reveals a disturbing record of recklessness and dishonesty" This article is long, but I encourage you to read it. It's a pretty detailed history of McCain. It names names, and actually has quotes from these named people (military colleagues and the like). I found his attitude about war and violence to be the most surprising. It's one thing to hear that they want to "win the war" and another to read that he actually encourages going to war. Ouch ouch ouch. If you aren't scared yet, you should be. Time to make sure everyone you know is registered to vote. Including your dog [pit bull, of course]. PS: I'm seeing quite a few comments from people on the right who say the Rolling Stone should stick to reporting about music. Apparently these people are utterly clueless about the societal/political articles the magazine has been publishing for decades. __________________ "Tradition in America is a progression of individual freedoms. You know what the tradition of America would say? Gay marriage is the next step in the progression. That's the tradition of America." - Jon Stewart, talking to Bill O'Reilly on the Daily Show, November 13, 2008. Last edited by Tenigma : 10-03-2008 at 05:52 PM.
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