McCain gets emotional on Senate floor

[hiaasenrocks]

I've been watching some of today's action in the Senate and saw at one point that John McCain's chin was quivering, as he paused to gather himself and prevent the tears from flowing.

It was much like Lindsey Graham on Sunday's Meet The Press, but nothing near John Boehner's tantrum on the House floor.

What is it with these guys? I know they're backed up against a wall, but these crying (or near crying) episodes are just pathetic. They have no argument; they simply are appealing to the lowest emotional heartstrings of the people.

McCain also at one point said that he was offended that Senator Durbin would have the nerve to question the opinion of Patraeus. And why? Because the General was wounded in battle at some point. Oh! Well then, by all means, the General must be correct!

Give me a break.

[liberal N proud]

1. The oil, OH - the OIL

If we don't continue to fight them over they we can't have their OIL
:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

[hiaasenrocks]

4. FWIW, I don't think it's about oil.

It's about enriching the companies that do the civilian contracting.

[razors edge]

7. It's about everything that turns a nickle.

Oil, suppliers of killing weapons, suppliers of body bags, bullets, bandages, beans, not to mention campaign contributions to both sides from those love war and those who hate it. War is good for donor dollar no mater what side your on.

[karlrschneider]

13. They are the same bunch of crooks.

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[Yukari Yakumo]

17. It's all about kickbacks{ nt}

[Madspirit]

19. Your Picture is DISGUSTING...n/t

[Name removed]

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[FredfromSpace]

24. Your picture is disgusting.

I do not agree with Ms. Sheehan's recent remarks, indeed, I was quite offended by them.

But that picture is obnoxious and offensive as well.

Please make it go away!

[hiaasenrocks]

32. In some cases, I suppose you're correct.

I think the motivation for the invasion was a little different, though.

We're not far apart in our overall assessment, in any case. The war was about money.

[tabasco]

29. You don't think the US Army sitting on top of the world's second largest oil reserves

has had any effect on prices?

Think again.

[hiaasenrocks]

31. Didn't say that.

I just don't believe that was a motive for the war.

People are allowed to have different opinions here, aren't they?

[Benhurst]

Of course. Even wrong ones.

We went there for the oil. And for permanent military bases, since we were being kicked out of Saudi Arabia.

For Democracy and the good of the Iraqi people? Anyone who believes that should hurry to New York. There's a great bridge for sale there for a song.

[hiaasenrocks]

38. Agreed on your last paragraph.

And you did a good job of demonstrating the post title.

[Benhurst]

39. I do think oil was at the root of it, going back to the secret meeting

Cheney had with the energy barons, including a representative from Enron, where it is said maps of Iraq were drawn up dividing the take.

But I do think think the "service" corporations got in on the kill. Another most disturbing development has been the growth of Blackwater and other private armies in service of the Bush Crime Family.

[defendandprotect]

42. First stop after the "election" was the energy/oil meeting --

[Supersedeas]

28. Big Oil needs this human investment right now..Big Oil really really needs it

[Tandalayo_Scheisskopf]

2. McCain is emotional because...

He sees his entire political career passing before his eyes and he knows what the ultimate outcome will be:

He will be regarded as a buffoon, who sold his values out for some early traction.

[Rosemary2205]

6. I kinda feel sorry for him

He used to be generally respected on both sides of the aisle. Granted the far left and far right hated his guts but the vast middle respected him even in disagreement. Whatever prompted him to start ahuggin and akissin on Bush's behind has absolutely destroyed his career. I tend to think it was a failed strategy that he's stuck with now.

It's not just his presidential ambitions that are dead - it's his entire political career.

Sad to watch really.

[valerief]

9. He's a soulless beast. No sympathy from me. I save it for the peacemongers. nt

[ClintonTyree]

18. I think it was the "Bush hug" that was his undoing.

Any man who won't stand up for his family and prostitutes himself for the very same man who attacked them gets no sympathy, or votes. The "Bush hug" was the defining moment, when McCain "jumped the shark", in my opinion. :puke: Disgusting.

[KAT119]

40. BINGO!! Tandalayo...McCain turned his bus into the B.S. EXPRESS!

What a Fall!!! Hero to Ho....

[AndyA]

3. Yeah, F 'em. No sympathy. They are torturing, war mongering, lying,

hypocritical, bigots.

Go the hell home, assholes, your 15 minutes are over.

[tulsakatz]

5. they're spoiled little kids.........

...and like any spoiled kid when he doesn't get his way, he resorts to tantrums and crying and throwing a fit if he has to!

I'm sorry but govt doesn't work that way. It's kind of silly to see grown men act like that.....I would think they had all been in DC long enough to realize that.......

[coco77]

10. This is why I do not trust them...

they will do anything because they really do think that the country is suppose to follow them in no matter what they do.

[KansDem]

8. This strategy may be their only recourse...

McCain also at one point said that he was offended that Senator Durbin would have the nerve to question the opinion of Patraeus.

Wounded or not, the GOPers are going to paint any criticism of Patraeus as "anti-American" come September. Question the "general on the ground there" and prepare to be ostracized as overstepping your authority.

[Disturbed]

12. The US Occupation is about control of the ME.

Control the oil, natural gas, the real estate for Multi-Natl. Biz. Western domination of the region has been the PNAC Mission. The MIC and Big Biz is in control of Amerika and the Amerikan Empire is at stake.

[Benhurst]

11. Wounded? Patraeus must have been awared one of those Purple Hearts

the Republicans made so much fun of during their 2004 National Convention.

They should give him one of the little bandages with a purple heart on it that were such a hit at the convention.

[mondo joe]

20. They should give him one of these bandaids.

[treestar]

35. Amen! The way they treated Kerry's record is shameful and they

are brazen as hell to claim sympathy for only their side!

[Benhurst]

41. AWARDED. Sorry about the typo.

:spank:

[BlueManDude]

14. He's crying about the predicament he's put himself in - not for the country or the troops.

Fuck Him.

[Bobbieo]

15. Sounds like he is on the verge of a breakdown!

[4nic8em]

16. Like sand

in the vaseline...the same effect of John McCain.

[damntexdem]

21. Well, then pick him up from the floor and put him in a chair or something.

Was he lying on his back and kicking his heels?

And, hey, when did Cheney shoot Patraeus in the face?

[roamer65]

22. Just like one of the "Keating Five" to put on a show like this...

Not surprised at all.

[CrispyQ]

25. "THERE'S NO CRYING IN CONGRESS!" --nt

[Horse with no Name]

26. Just a bunch of ballbabys

[madokie]

27. crying is a release of pent up emotions and in this case not necessarily though of the crys making

[spanone]

30. Fuck Em All . They've had four fucking years of their war. I have NO sypathy for them whatsoever.

[treestar]

34. Amen! They've had plenty of time to get their way and make the

$$ for their corporate masters!

And they're still trying to drag us down in the emotional. We should suupport the war because not doing it makes Papa McCain cry!

Meanwhile US troops and Iraqis are getting killed.

[Swamp Rat]

33. WAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!!!!! ... GIVE US THE OIL OR ELSE!!!!!!!

[Prisoner_Number_Six]

36. Comin' down off the Oxy?

Talk to George. I'm sure HE can get you the best shit available. Sumthin' to pour a little oil on the water and smooth those nasty ol' waves right out. You'll be right as McCain in no time!

[MzNov]

37. Of all the repukes who are crying like leeeetle girls...

McCain has the best reasons! His candidacy is in the crapper! LOL

:bounce:

:cry: :cry:


awww ya big babies