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Originally Posted by bry623
Except for he hadn't issued the comments when I made my first post.
Good for BHO.
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Well, maybe it was a difference in timezones.
I found some other interesting information while this brouhaha has been going on. Seems McCain perhaps doth protest too much regarding experience, especially military experience.
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Clark’s argument that military service is not sufficient alone to be president is an argument that has been made by McCain himself:
- During an interview with National Journal, John McCain was asked if “military service inherently makes somebody better equipped to be commander-in-chief.” McCain said, “Absolutely not…I absolutely don’t believe that it’s necessary.” [National Journal, 2/15/2003]
- I believe that military service is the most honorable endeavor an American may undertake. But I’ve never believed that lack of military service disqualifies one from occupying positions of political leadership or as Commander and Chief. In America, the people are sovereign, and they decide who is and is not qualified to lead us. [American Legion Speech, 9/7/1999]
- Earlier this year at Washington’s Gridiron Club, where humor is the required fare, McCain lay bare what underlies his candidacy. Wearing a jacket outlandishly festooned with dozens of fake military medals, McCain said, “The question I ask myself every morning while shaving in front of the mirror is: OK, John, you’re an incredible war hero, an inspiration to all Americans. But what qualifies you to be president of the United States?” [Minneapolis Star Tribune, 11/7/1999]
http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/01/...ualifications/
John McCain: Changing The Definition Of “Experienced”
http://mccainsource.com/mccain_fact_check?id=0017
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