Why didn't McCain want to see the troops in March?

[babylonsister]

http://www.jedreport.com/2008/07/why-didnt-mccai.html
Sun Jul 27, 1:41 AM Pacific
Jed Lewison

Why didn't McCain want to see the troops in March?


The curious thing about John McCain's dishonorable attack on Barack Obama is that McCain himself visited Europe in March, but didn't visit the wounded troops in Landstuhl, Germany.

It's true that McCain's trip to Europe bypassed Germany -- he only went to London and Paris. But as you can see in the map below, it turns out that London and Berlin are about the same distance from Landstuhl, and Paris is just a four hour drive away.

So if McCain wanted to visit the troops, it would have been trivial to arrange -- no seismic event needed. But it's clear McCain didn't want to visit them, and as a result, it should be fair to ask McCain why he now feels entitled to attack Barack Obama.



I'm not trying to say that John McCain didn't have other important things to do. For example, he hauled in much-needed cash at a campaign fundraiser hosted by a British Lord.

But it's pretty ridiculous for McCain to be making this absurd, hypocritical attack on Barack Obama. They've both visited wounded troops in the past. And as commanders-in-chief, they would both work for the best interests of the nation, even if they would take it in different directions.

McCain is desperate now, in full-fledged panic mode. If this is how he'd handle a crisis as president, it's all the more important that Barack Obama win this election.

[speedoo]

1. I wish I could rec this 1,000 times.

Exposing this hypocritical fuck is so important. Thanks.

[KittyWampus]

4. really, kick and RECOMMEND!

[Vinca]

2. Best talking point of the day. nt

[chimpymustgo]

3. K & R. McCain is a poopy-head.

[speedoo]

5. kicking again. get this word out!!! nt

[alphafemale]

6. So McCain never even made the attempt? K & R nt

[skipos]

7. KR

[Voice for Peace]

8. KICK! REC!!

[skipos]

9. k again

[treestar]

10. thanks for this!

so much happens it is easy to forget. Which must be what McWar is counting on!

:kick:

[Mabus]

11. Republicans can't just visit troops

First the troops have be selected, vetted and approved. Then those that are chosen have to be bussed in and fed. This takes time. You can't expect McCain to visit just anyone!

[Olney Blue]

12. It's clear: McCain doesn't care about troops.

[retread]

13. Maybe he had to hurry back to vote against some kind of veteran's benefit? n/t

[Coexist]

14. knr

[DylansDreams]

15. And he was permitted to do it because...

he was not on a campaign trip, he had other Senators with him. Good question??

[babylonsister]

16. You misread the OP:

"McCain himself visited Europe in March, but DIDN'T visit the wounded troops in Landstuhl, Germany."

And welcome to DU.

[DylansDreams]

19. Thank you...

I meant McCain was with other Senators so he had no excuse?

[bluerum]

17. Hmm. The McSame campaign has shown their strateragey. They are pejoratively casting

everything Barack Obama does or does not do as political (his trip to the ME, meeting troops in Iraq, not meeting troops in Iraq, meeting foreign leaders, not meeting foreign leaders and on and on,,,,).
McCain Assails Obama
McCain Calls Obama Stance on Iraq War Political

This is a great way to derail the issue of the politicization of the attorney generals office, and in fact the entire executive branch under the dIck _{muthafuckingposthatheis} chEney corporate sponsored government that we have suffered for the last 7.5 years.

The fact is that the republicons are experts at politicizing our government and in fact everything in our day to day lives. Using it like this against Obama is a rOvian type tactic. I know that stinking fat pos is lurking in the shadows somewhere. Has been since he left his political post.

[aasleka]

18. Actually Mcain opens up a weakness by his statements

By going seismic if he was asked to obey the rules Obama's camp should point out that Obama is not above the rules but MCain thinks he is and having a temper tantrum is the logical solution to his problems.

[Cha]

20. mccain knows no hypoccricy too large to

not dive into.. mouth first.

[stlsaxman]

21. Hagel points out that as soon as Obama left the ME it became a political trip-

NOT a CoDel or congressional delegation.

Barack chose NOT TO EXPLOIT the troops in Germany.

[rndmprsn]

22. K&R

[beac]

23. And the Straight-Up Hypocrisy Express rolls on....

He's unbelievable.

:puke:

[jenmito]

24. K&R. McCain is NOTHING if not a hypocrite. n/t

[grillo7]

25. K&R The hypocrisy continues, unchecked

[DeeDeeNY]

26. While it should be fair to ask him,

I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for mainstream media to mention it. The same way they all jumped on Obama for changing his mind on public financing, which he had every right to do, but being more or less silent on McLame illegally violating campaign finance laws.

[bklyncowgirl]

27. Because he's a hypocrite who's out to use whatever club comes to hand to beat his opponant bloody.

I'd like to see this blow up in his face.

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

28. Busted-up troops remind him of wife #1

Horrible, horrible, not pretty, mustn't look at. Just want to see generals with colored ribbons.

Plus, some GI in traction doesn't have pockets, hence no cash for donations. And with a busted hand, can't even sign a donation check. No profit in the visit.

[polmaven]

29. Absolute K&R with this one!

Maybe a call needs to be made during open lines to Washington Journal soon, as well. I am at work during the air time until Friday...Anyone else ready to make the call and ask that question? If not, I will try to get through on Friday.

Great post, babylonsister! Great question!

[TexasObserver]

30. And why does he hate the troops every time a vote that helps them comes up?!

this guy is a complete fraud

[npincus]

31. * fist-bump *