Why are you so angry?

[BubberMiley]

John McCain has long been regarded as having a quick temper, with the latest instance his response to a reporter asking about his negotiations to run with Kerry in 2004. Some military leaders have recently questioned whether he has the temperament to be president.

One of them indicated how, when everyone else is panicking, you want the commander in chief to get cooler and cooler. Of the three contenders, this is a trait he sees only in Obama.

Some have believed he developed this character trait during his stay in the Hanoi Hilton, but there are reports it predates that time.

But does the world really need a 72-year-old man with a hot temper with his finger on the nuclear trigger? And does America need a guy who at the drop a hat will start spewing F-bombs to be governing their foreign policy and diplomacy?

http://www.thestar.com/News/World/article/304249

http://www.salon.com/news/feature/2008/03/...ander_in_chief/

[Carinthia]

John McCain has long been regarded as having a quick temper, with the latest instance his response to a reporter asking about his negotiations to run with Kerry in 2004. Some military leaders have recently questioned whether he has the temperament to be president.

One of them indicated how, when everyone else is panicking, you want the commander in chief to get cooler and cooler. Of the three contenders, this is a trait he sees only in Obama.

Some have believed he developed this character trait during his stay in the Hanoi Hilton, but there are reports it predates that time.

But does the world really need a 72-year-old man with a hot temper with his finger on the nuclear trigger? And does America need a guy who at the drop a hat will start spewing F-bombs to be governing their foreign policy and diplomacy?

http://www.thestar.com/News/World/article/304249

http://www.salon.com/news/feature/2008/03/...ander_in_chief/

Last night, Keith Olbermann (MSNBC), played video clips of 4 different military Generals expressing their fear of McCain and his temper.

This, coupled with him singing his rendition of "Bomb, bomb, bomb, bomb, bomb Iran", gives me the shudders.

Edited March 8, 2008 by Carinthia

[UShaditComing]

He comes off to me as having some serious mental problems and it's probably a carryover from his time in captivity. But on the positive side he's not very smart obviously and so could be manipulated just as easily as the current moron. What is really worrying is that the US military is very gung-ho aggressive as most military people are of course and McCain would put no barriers in their way. In fact he would be so inclined to give them everything they want as far as further warring exploits and ensure there was no moderating factor.

Very, very dangerous thinking in the extreme because the US feels threatened by China and knows that it's chance to act will not last much longer. If their NMD system (really NMO) can be developed fast enough then McCain is for sure the worst choice. China understands completely and is in the process of developing a capability to couter the US. Shooting down US satellites and destroying their comms and missile guidance systems is formost on their minds.

In short, McCain is way too volatile but will it really matter all that much to the rest of the world who is their next president? They have chosen their course and that is world domination. That was clearly stated even before Bush/Cheney.

[bush_cheney2004]

....In short, McCain is way too volatile but will it really matter all that much to the rest of the world who is their next president? They have chosen their course and that is world domination. That was clearly stated even before Bush/Cheney.

Bingo! You win a free turkey. Rome was not built in a day (or seven years). One of America's most revered (or loathed) presidents was FDR...a paraplegic. For the rest of the world, what use is a "temper" when you can't do anything with it?

[UShaditComing]

Bingo! You win a free turkey. Rome was not built in a day (or seven years). One of America's most revered (or loathed) presidents was FDR...a paraplegic. For the rest of the world, what use is a "temper" when you can't do anything with it?

You are at a loss for any valid argument and you have become a waste of my time. Have a nice day!

[bush_cheney2004]

You are at a loss for any valid argument and you have become a waste of my time. Have a nice day!

Bye! But you will be back for more of my Yankee cooking.

[Shady]

The "McCain has a temper" meme is tantamount to the "Barack Hussein Obama" one. Except that Hussein is actually Barack's middle name, while McCain's so-called temper is simply a strong disagreement with a reporter from the New York Times (The media outlet already responsible for one hit job on him). It's just an attempt at another drive-by shooting by the drive-by media.

If this is clip is an example of his temper, then there isn't much of a story to be had. However, that hasn't stopped the New York Times before, and probably won't stop them in the future.

[Regulus de Leo]

Talking to a NYT reporter, John Mccain should be angry.

[jbg]

They have chosen their course and that is world domination. That was clearly stated even before Bush/Cheney.

Who is "they" and how did they choose that course? When?

[Shady]

They have chosen their course and that is world domination. That was clearly stated even before Bush/Cheney.

Who is "they" and how did they choose that course? When?

Great question. I'd like to ask a follow-up. If it was clearly stated before Bush/Cheney, who stated it and how did they state it?

[jdobbin]

But does the world really need a 72-year-old man with a hot temper with his finger on the nuclear trigger? And does America need a guy who at the drop a hat will start spewing F-bombs to be governing their foreign policy and diplomacy?

One of the characteristics that people said they identified with McCain was "old." I wonder if this will not play a bigger role in how people vote in the U.S.

[Carinthia]

The "McCain has a temper" meme is tantamount to the "Barack Hussein Obama" one. Except that Hussein is actually Barack's middle name, while McCain's so-called temper is simply a strong disagreement with a reporter from the New York Times (The media outlet already responsible for one hit job on him). It's just an attempt at another drive-by shooting by the drive-by media.

If this is clip is an example of his temper, then there isn't much of a story to be had. However, that hasn't stopped the New York Times before, and probably won't stop them in the future.

This is more than a media hit job. The media is trying to enlighten everybody about his big weakness, and one that has given him a reputation for quite a few years. The example that they used in the clip with the reporter was pretty lame, but they are not going to let up on this troubling characteristic of his.

[bush_cheney2004]

....But does the world really need a 72-year-old man with a hot temper with his finger on the nuclear trigger? And does America need a guy who at the drop a hat will start spewing F-bombs to be governing their foreign policy and diplomacy?

Hmmm...does the world need a much younger man doing the same thing?

It's America's presidential election....not the frickin' world's. Sheesh.....

[bush_cheney2004]

This is more than a media hit job. The media is trying to enlighten everybody about his big weakness, and one that has given him a reputation for quite a few years. The example that they used in the clip with the reporter was pretty lame, but they are not going to let up on this troubling characteristic of his.

We have seen more anger and lost temper from Bill Clinton in recent weeks, and the "world" loved him, right? LOL!

[Carinthia]

It's America's presidential election....not the frickin' world's. Sheesh.....

Since America has been busy poking it's nose in everybody else's business for the past 50 or so years, well yeah, I guess the world will make it their business to pay close attention to what's going on there.

[bush_cheney2004]

Since America has been busy poking it's nose in everybody else's business for the past 50 or so years, well yeah, I guess the world will make it their business to pay close attention to what's going on there.

Pay whatever you want, but it doesn't include age discrimination and decisions about who should or should not be president. Senator McCain has served his country admirably and is qualified to be elected president. The world's peanut gallery has no legitimate say in the matter, and often criticizes the American government for doing the same thing.

[August1991]

http://www.thestar.com/News/World/article/304249

http://www.salon.com/news/feature/2008/03/...ander_in_chief/

Oh cripes, Bubbler. You start a thread about McCain's anger management issues using cites from The Toronto Star and salon.com. What do you expect?

If this is the worst that anyone can find against McCain, then frankly the opposition will be pathetic. (And for the umpteenth time, that's been my feeling all along.) Once the Democrats come in from recess and settle down in their seats, this election will become a foregone conclusion to everyone except the whacko Democratic base.

As to McCain's bomb bomb Iran joke,

that he was abolishing Russia. I happen to think that it helps if everyone is fearful of a president. For a threat to be credible, people have to believe that the president will actually carry out the threat. The world is a safer place if dictators think the president is trigger happy. Edited March 9, 2008 by August1991

[BubberMiley]

Oh cripes, Bubbler. You start a thread about McCain's anger management issues using cites from The Toronto Star and salon.com.

Why is it that whenever the Right feels threatened, their immediate reaction is to attack the messenger? The fact is, there have been numerous incidences of McCain blowing a gasket in public over many, many years. His inability to control his emotions is not a product of media bias. It's also not the sort of character trait that makes a good commander in chief. No one wants a president prone to temper tantrums.

[capricorn]

As to McCain's bomb bomb Iran joke,

that he was abolishing Russia. I happen to think that it helps if everyone is fearful of a president. For a threat to be credible, people have to believe that the president will actually carry out the threat. The world is a safer place if dictators think the president is trigger happy.

August, I wish I had your way with words.

[BubberMiley]

For a threat to be credible, people have to believe that the president will actually carry out the threat. The world is a safer place if dictators think the president is trigger happy.

Speaking of whacko bases, I think that might be what Ahmadinejad's supporters think.

[Topaz]

After seeing McCain with Bush at the White House and there Bush did all the talking for McCain by telling the press WE need someone to carry on what this government has done and to fight against terrorism etc. the same thing over and over. It seems that McCain IS going to be president and that the Bush's will direct him on how to be president. I don't think Bush is going to sit back and let the troops come home after everything he's done to get there over there, the job is not done.

[bush_cheney2004]

.... It's also not the sort of character trait that makes a good commander in chief. No one wants a president prone to temper tantrums.

Huh? What do you base this on....you don't have a Commander-in-Chief. Plenty of presidents have had "temper tantrums". The trick is to keep cool enough to get elected.

[BubberMiley]

Yes, I would suggest McCain arrange lots and lots of photo ops with Bush between now and November.

[bush_cheney2004]

.... I don't think Bush is going to sit back and let the troops come home after everything he's done to get there over there, the job is not done.

President Bush won't leave office until January 2009. Until then, he calls the shots. Policy transition would be easier if Senator McCain wins.

[UShaditComing]

Great question. I'd like to ask a follow-up. If it was clearly stated before Bush/Cheney, who stated it and how did they state it?

jbg, shady, and everyone else- I invite all you Americans to read this report on the PNAC document.

http://home.earthlink.net/~platter/neo-con...atism/pnac.html

Project for the New American Century is a neo-conservative think-tank that promotes an ideology of total U.S. world domination through the use of force. The group embraces and disseminates an ideology of faith in force, U.S. supremacy, and rejection of the rule of law in international affairs.

And very damning evidence on what the US is really up to:

The U.S. must take military control of the Gulf region whether or not Saddam Hussein is in power: "While the unresolved conflict with Iraq provides the immediate justification, the need for a substantial American force presence in the Gulf transcends the issue of the regime of Saddam Hussein."

And there's much more so read it all and bring yourselves up to date on what the gameplan is all about.

Edited March 9, 2008 by UShaditComing