Why McCain would be a mediocre president

Commentary: It's not a given that Republican candidate has the right stuff
In his frivolous Paris and Britney ad, Sen. John McCain has asked the right question: Is Barack Obama ready to lead this country?
Since last January, Sen. Obama's fitness for the presidency has been the only question that matters in American politics. The pollsters and pundits agree that if Obama can show the voters that he's up to the job, he'll win. If not, he won't.
But that begs another question: Is McCain fit to lead America?
That question hasn't been asked, nor has it been answered.
The assumption seems to be that McCain's years of experience in the military and in Congress of course give him the background and tools he'd need in the White House. As Britney might say, "Duh! For sure he's qualified!!! He's Mac!!!"
But is that true? Does McCain have the right stuff?
A careful look at McCain's biography shows that he isn't prepared for the job. His resume is much thinner than most people think.
Here are some reasons why McCain would be a mediocre president.
Lack of accomplishments
Like the current occupant of the White House, McCain got his first career breaks from the connections and money of his family, not from hard work.
The son and grandson of Navy admirals, he attended Annapolis where he did poorly. Nevertheless, he was commissioned as a pilot, where he performed poorly, crashing three planes before he failed to evade a North Vietnamese missile that destroyed his plane. McCain spent more than five years in a prison camp.
After his release, McCain knew his weak military record meant he'd never make admiral, so he turned his sights to a career in politics. With the help of his new wife's wealth, his new father-in-law's business connections and some powerful friends had made as a lobbyist for the Navy, he was elected in 1982 to a Congress in a district that he didn't reside in until the day the seat opened up. A few years later, he succeeded Barry Goldwater as a senator.

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Word! :applause:

Horrifying comes to mind.

Conceding that mediocre doesn't begin to describe him.

:woohoo: :hi:

It CAN'T happen.

You know, unless America WANTS their nation to go straight into the crapper.

Right now we need a president who can bring some rope and climbing gear.

Except for the obvious. :)

:shrug:

We sort of wanted to get away from power by birth right when we got rid of the royals. Once in a while they got a good king or queen but I would say it was a very iffy thing. I sort of like McCain but not running the country. Sorry he is not the golden fly boy any more and lets hope he just goes back to the ranch. Maybe he could buy Bush's ranch as I am sure that place has had its use and will be up for sale.

I just sent this to my RW cousin who sends me lots of anti-Obama crap. At least he's reasonable enough to accept it when the stuff turns out to be lies.

Maybe something from the WSJ will make an impression. I try to counter bullshit with well thought out pieces from conservative sources.

RW don't know shit from shoe leather, but they'll still try to make it shine.:evilgrin:

I don't think McCain would make it all the way to mediocre, though, probably hang up around "dismal".
Let's not find out.
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