Hey....

[mcctatas]

I know it isn't nearly as much fun as fighting amongst ourselves over the latest outrage from camp Hillary (or Obama...I'm trying to be fair), but has everyone checked out McCainPedia?
There is a plethora of info about Johnny mac and his INSANE ideas at the link (http://www.mccainpedia.org/index.php/Main_Page), here is a sampling...

McCain Votes Pro-Life
McCain Voted Overwhelming Against Reproductive Rights In The House And Senate. "During his four years in the House, then-Rep. McCain cast 11 votes on abortion and other reproductive-rights issues. Ten of these votes were anti-choice. In the Senate, through 2006, Sen. McCain cast 117 votes on abortion and other reproductive-rights issues, 113 of which were anti-choice." <1>

McCain: Every Vote I Have Cast Has Been Pro-Life. "I campaigned in the first primary for Congress in 1982 as a pro-lifer and my voting record over all of those years, and there are many, many votes that are pro-life votes that I've taken. Never once has there been a non-pro-life vote." <2>

McCain Offered Unequivocal Support For Over-Turning Roe. "McCain has a long pro-life record in his 17-year congressional career. He has said he opposes abortion with the exceptions of rape, incest and to prevent a woman's death. In a National Right-to-Life Committee questionnaire last year, he answered "yes" when asked if he supported the complete reversal of Roe vs. Wade." <3>

2006: McCain: Over-Turning Roe "Wouldn't Bother Me" McCain told CBS News he wouldn't be bothered by an overturn of Roe v. Wade. McCain was asked, January 25, 2006, if he thought the nomination of Samuel Alito would sway the Supreme Court to ban abortion. McCain replied, saying, "I don't know the answer to that. I've never agreed with Roe v. Wade, so it wouldn't bother me any." <4>

Life and Health Exceptions
1999: McCain Supported Denying Federal Funding for Abortions When the Woman's Health Was In Danger. "He said he would support the "Hyde Amendment," which would prohibit federal Medicaid money from being used to pay for abortion or for managed-care plans that include abortion, except to save the life of the mother or in the case of rape or incest." <5>

2005: McCain Insisted That Abortion Should Only Be Allowed When the Mother's Life Is At Risk. Speaking with Chris Matthews on MSNBC, McCain affirmed and reaffirmed that he was pro-life, with exceptions allowed for rape, incest and the life of the mother. McCain said, "my position is life of the mother, obviously...I think it has to be right now on the basis of life of the mother. That's my position...Rape, incest, or the life of the mother." When asked about the health of the mother, McCain was skeptical, saying, "What we worry about is that every doctor is saying 'Go ahead and have an abortion because...you don't feel good.'...which is why we come down to the position life of the mother." <6>

Clinic Violence
McCain Voted Against Freedom Of Access To Clinics Act. In 1993 and 1994, McCain voted against the Freedom of Access to Clinics Act, which established federal criminal and civil penalties for people who use force, the threat of force or physical obstruction to block access to abortion clinics. The bill passed by a vote of 69-30. <7>

Legislation Was Aimed At Protecting Victims and Doctor's From Harassment and Physical Harm. "Women's rights leaders say Kennedy's bill should help discourage violence such as firebombing of clinics, harassment of patients and threats and attacks against doctors who do abortions." <8>

[helderheid]

1. K&R and...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEtZlR3zp4c

[helderheid]

2. kick

[sfaprog]

3. MMMMMmmmmmmmmmmm

Ammo :evilgrin:


K&R


:dem:

[mcctatas]

4. Come on people....

put half of the passion you have for slamming the other dem into slamming grandpa nutso...

Pretty Please?

[helderheid]

5. Frustrating, ain't it? This post should have 1,000 kicks and recommends.

[mcctatas]

6. Maybe we should turn the hose on them?

Works with dogs...

*and no, I'm not comparing anyone to fighting dogs

[helderheid]

7. Where's the hose?

:evilgrin:

[Hissyspit]

10. I've been out of town.

But here's a kick.

[helderheid]

24. Thanks!

[helderheid]

8. Jeebus peeps! Get with the program!

[npincus]

9. Site is missing McCain's support for SCHIP veto!!!

That's a BIGGIE! McCain hates insuring children! :rofl:

[Occam Bandage]

11. Nice to see the DNC fightin' smart.

[DangerousRhythm]

12. Great link! Recommended. Suggestion for a new entry...

John McCain, Indian Agent

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=6033408&mesg_id=6039188
http://www.nativeamericannetroots.net/showDiary.do?diaryId=87

[Barack_America]

13. His voting record is solidly against minimum wage increases.

Hope all of those "hard working Americans, white Americans" take that into consideration.

[toys4kitty]

14. Damn you and your information!

Here I was in a happy state after reading Nance's latest OP and you have to go and give me facts and remind me what all this GD-P crap is really about. Shame on you! :sarcasm:

kicked and rec'd -
Everyone here should read this. It's a much needed wake up call to what we are fighting for. It doesn't matter which candidate we support- if we can't come together after this post.... well- I don't want to think about it.

:yourock:

[mcctatas]

18. I know right?

my kids are always calling me buzz-kill too;)

[helderheid]

22. Darn you to heck!

[City Lights]

15. With the economy in the shitter, I'm shocked that the comments he's

made on his lack of economic knowledge haven't been more of an issue. How could anyone concerned about the economy even consider voting for him?

Some gems from the economic section of mccainpedia:

2007 McCain: “Economics Is Something That I’ve Really Never Understood As Well As I Should.” McCain, speaking aboard his campaign bus, said, “The issue of economics is something that I've really never understood as well as I should. I understand the basics, the fundamentals, the vision, all that kind of stuff.” He followed up that comment by assuring listeners that “I’ve got Greenspan’s book.”<3>

2007 McCain: Admits Weakness On The Economy, Said He Needs A VP “Really Well Grounded In Economics.” “On at least one occasion, McCain has raised the matter himself. On Nov. 10, while traveling through New Hampshire on his Straight Talk Express bus, McCain was asked what he would seek in a vice presidential candidate if nominated. After mentioning the ability of a potential running mate to replace the president, McCain said, "You also look for people who maybe have talents you don't, or experience or knowledge you don't, as well." "What are those qualities that you don't - that you wouldn't mind complementing?" asked David Brooks, a columnist for The New York Times. McCain paused. "Uh, maybe I shouldn't say this, but, somebody who's really well grounded in economics," he said.”<4>

McCain 2007: “I Am Not An Economist.” McCain said, “I think I understand the fundamentals, I talk to people all the time on economics - it's obviously a vital part of America's future… But …I freely admit I am not an economist.”<5>

McCain 2008: Relies On Surrogates To Hide His Lack Of Knowledge On The Economy. “With the nation facing the possibility of recession, Mr. McCain’s aides also acknowledge that he will have to become as fluent in economic policy as he is in his specialty, foreign affairs. In the primary races in Michigan and Florida last month, Mr. McCain often had Carly Fiorina, the former chief executive of Hewlett-Packard, at his side to answer questions from voters about the subprime mortgage crisis. At a hot-tub plant in Orlando, Ms. Fiorina served as Mr. McCain’s moderator at an economic forum.”<6>

McCain 2008: After Doubting His Own Record, McCain Tries To Claim “Extensive Background on the Economy.” According to McCain, “I'd like to convince people, because of my extensive background on the economy and knowledge, that I can see a path through this difficult time we're in. I can also assure them that I'm most qualified to take on the transcendent challenge of the 21st century.” </ref>

http://www.mccainpedia.org/index.php/Economy

Thanks for the link. Recommended and bookmarked.

[me b zola]

16. K&R

:kick:

[helderheid]

17. kicking!

[Spazito]

19. Thank you for an OP that is focused on the REAL issue!

The vital importance of defeating McCain and the repubs!

Recommended.

[slinkerwink]

20. he now doesn't support these exceptions for abortion

[Exultant Democracy]

21. This is great.

[Straight Shooter]

23. "'Go ahead and have an abortion because...you don't feel good.'..."

:wtf:

[helderheid]

25. KICK!

[Occam Bandage]

26. KK, RR.

[toys4kitty]

27. kick - n/t