In a speech today, John McCain basically hopped into an imaginary time machine and took us to the year 2013, and the end of his first term as President. Some of what he would have us to believe......
The Iraq War is over, Iraq is a functioning democracy; Al Quaeda in Iraq has been defeated; Bin Laden has been captured or killed; no major terrorist attack in the U.S.; Iran and North Korea have renounced nuclear weapons; the Army and Marine Corps are larger and better equipped; a substantial increase in veterans benefits; the genocide in Darfur has been stopped; the U.S. has experienced substantial and "robust" economic growth; Americans are confident in their economic future; the world's food crisis has ended; test scores and graduation rates are rising all over the country; health care is more accessible; Medicare and Social Security have been fixed with tax increases or benefit reductions; we're on our way to oil independence from foreign sources; the southern border is secure; illegal immigration has been brought under control; and last but not least, there are fewer fat kids plundering through P.E. class.
Seems like an awful lot doesn't it?? The first thing to notice was that he gave not one specific on how he plans to accomplish any of it. The second, and biggest thing is, it's just plain fantasy. The contradiction here is that he states that it's important for our candidates to lay out "what they plan to achieve not with vague language but with clarity." This trip to fantasyland has no map on how we're supposed to get there. I guess that one morning we'll wake up, pigs will be flying and things will be right with the world. This viewing of things through rose colored glasses runs counter to McCains brand as a "straight talker."
82 percent of the public is unhappy with the direction of the Country, and 68 percent are unhappy with the war. 75 percent are anxious about the economy, and McCain doesn't seem to understand any of it. He, or his fellow Republicans can't run on reality or their record for the last 7 1/2 years, so they have to run on fantasy alone. It's like Mr. Rogers and a beautiful day in the neighborhood in 2013. "I can't tell you how, boys and girls, but it will be. You'll just have to trust me."
The pig that was flying overhead fell from the sky, showed his McCain button and reminded me that Hamas wants Obama to win.
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Not much to say actually. Just a normal kinda guy. I drive a truck delivering groceries for a major food chain here in the valley. Try to keep educated on local and national events especially those concerning corruption and moral ineptitude by our "elected officials." Very much for protecting our freedoms and rights, always open to new ideas and discussions. I don't identify as Democrat or Republican, and don't like to be labeled as liberal or conservative. Just try to stay responsible and informed as possible.
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