And the GOP wonders why they are out of touch: McCain compares Iranian leader to monkey

[liberal N proud]

Always one to speak -- or Tweet -- his mind, Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) Monday made a joke comparing Iranian leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to a monkey, something one Republican congressman charged was “racist.”

“So Ahmadinejad wants to be first Iranian in space - wasn't he just there last week?” McCain said in a tweet that also linked to a story about Iran launching a monkey into space.

Some didn’t take so kindly to the not-so-diplomatic quip, prompting McCain, 76, to respond: “Re: Iran space tweet - lighten up folks, can't everyone take a joke?”

Seeing that, Michigan congressman Rep. Justin Amash, 32, shot back.

“Maybe you should wisen up & not make racist jokes,” Amash tweeted.

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[no_hypocrisy]

1. McCain has reduced himself to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's level.

How "presidential" . . . . .

[Rex]

2. McCain has no credibility. It is amazing he is in office

in any capacity. One of the worst politicians ever.