"Along those lines, something I am sure will generate irrational and short sighted responses, is my support in the upcoming election of Senator McCain. I’ve had ample time to do the research I felt I needed to do and while I think I am in favor of many of the issues he stands for/against, it still all boils down to the fact that over the last 8 years of our lives Shonda and I have gotten to know he and his wife. At the end of the day, I trust this man. I know, regardless of my opinions, or outside pressures, that this man will stick to his guns, and be himself, regardless of pressure from outside influences.
Add to the fact that for the first time in awhile we have a true American hero running for our nations highest office. That matters to me, a lot. This man was a POW during the Vietnam war, and when his family background was uncovered he was given the ability to be set free by his captors. The only condition was that he had to sign documents that basically absolved the Vietnamese of any wrong doing and reflected poorly on the U.S. and its involvement.
He flat out said no. Has anyone else running in this election had a character test of this magnitude? Even close? Of all the candidates that might have been tested, how did they fare?
Rather than get released and sent home to his family, he made the decision to remain with his men, his brothers. Awesome stuff. That’s not the only reason he’ll get my vote, but it for damn sure makes me feel good about the integrity, honor, loyalty and sacrifice that this man will make.
At the end of the day, when you think about who you want to be your president, is there ANY issue our President will reside over, decide on, that is more important than those traits? Senator McCain possesses those in spades, and that’s a big deal to me.
I also wanted to add a link to something for two reasons.
1) I don’t want to elect someone, or hope we don’t, in either party, because regardless of their values, stances or beliefs they represent the ‘best chance’ to beat the other parties candidate.
2) I hope voting for ‘the best PERSON’ becomes something meaningful over the next year. We are a country in massive amounts of turmoil. We need someone to lead us that is truly a LEADER. A leader by character and design and not because they’re elected to lead.
I am not in any way affiliated with the site below nor do I know who or what runs the site. There are comments on it I believe in and know to be true."
http://politicomafioso.blogspot.com/2007/11/mccain-update-november-17-2007.html
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Thank You Curt for your support of Sen. McCain. Excellent reasons to elect John McCain as the next President of the United States!
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Great Post. I added a link at www.McCain08osm.com
Thanks.
Thanks for the nice comment Brad. I want to publically thank you for all the hard work you are doing to lead the national McCain Bloggers. You have done a fantastic job! ^5 to you Brad!!!
Nice try Mr. Anonymous (TR). I heard that Barry Bonds is going to post on your Blog soon? Any truth to that?
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