McCain Says Iraq Could End His Career

[Dracos]

Republican presidential hopeful John McCain said Friday that British Prime Minister Tony Blair has sacrificed his career to support the Iraq war, and the Arizona senator acknowledged that he could face the same fate.

McCain, a staunch defender of President Bush's new Iraq troop deployment strategy, said he worries that a cutback of British troops in southern Iraq announced by Blair this week could lead to stronger control by "Iranian-backed Shiite" forces. But he said Blair and the British deserve gratitude for their efforts.

"He has literally sacrificed his political career because of Iraq," McCain said during an appearance before the World Affairs Council and the City Club of Seattle. "That is a great testament to his political courage."

Asked later by a reporter if he was in danger of making the same sacrifice, McCain responded, "Sure."

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[marmar]

1. Au revoir! Adios! Auf Wiedersehen! Don't let the door knob hit 'ya.

:nopity:

[LiberalinNC]

2. Could end his career? Ha...I think he's shown us who he really is...

a man who can't stand up for his own principals...he bought into the bs the wh dealt. Buh-bye McCain.

[Benhurst]

3. O dear, O dear...

A good assclown is so hard to find.

:cry: :cry: :cry:

But, then again, not in Washington. :)

[Tellurian]

4. McCain and Cheney have to get their storys straight..

Cheney said: "It's a good sign"..

McCain says: "could lead to stronger control by "Iranian-backed Shiite" forces."

[tanyev]

5. Well, that would be one positive thing to come out of this mis-begotten war.

[wtmusic]

6. Iraq has ended half a million people's LIVES, John

thanks, in part, to you and your support. Screw you--and your career.

[Bucky]

7. That moutain climber who fell also ended his career, but at least only got himself killed.

There is an unmistakeable bravery in sticking to your guns and risking your career and legacy for your beliefs. No serious person can question that McCain is a personally brave and sincere man. What is at question is his horrible judgment in supporting the pointless invasion of Iraq and his stubborn refusal to look for smarter and less deadly ways to complete the mission long after it's clear that what we're doing there is strengthening the enemy and getting people killed.

Character is all well and good, but if you have shitty judgment you shouldn't have control over others' life and death.

[noamnety]

8. Yes, it's IRAQ's fault

No, you fucking moron. Your bad judgment and callous attitude toward human life could end your career.

Party of responsibility, my ass.