McCain's sons 'could have been hippies'

Bay area representatives of Florida Veterans for John McCain gathered at the Republican Victory Office in Tampa today and echoed their presidential candidate's belief that there should be no timetable for withdrawal of troops from Iraq. Most said McCain has the experience to have good judgment on military and security issues, unlike Barack Obama, who this week traveled to Iraq and Afghanistan for the first time.

Terri Gaffney, whose 19-year-old son is an Army soldier, pointed out that McCain "puts his money where his mouth is," with his own sons serving in the U.S. military. "That tells us something about the family," piped in Chris Hart, a former Hillsborough County Commissioner who chair the county's veterans for McCain group. "They could have been hippies."

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[surfdog]

Bush- WORST FOREIGN POLICY DISASTER OF ANY PREZ IN OUR HISTORY

MCSHAME= BUSH

[www.VoteVets.org]

"With a personal history like his, I am shocked by Sen. John McCain’s continued neglect of our returning veterans. While campaigning, he avoided voting on the vital G.I. Bill, which was part of the Senate’s supplemental spending bill.

This bipartisan legislation provides educational benefits for veterans to meet the growing costs of higher education.

Like President Bush, McCain has criticized the bill.

In this time of economic crisis, veterans need this 21st Century G.I. Bill to modernize outdated benefits. It is a cost of war that has proven high returns; for every dollar invested on the original G.I. Bill, higher educated and more productive veterans pumped $7 back into the economy.

While McCain cites fiscal concerns, he repeatedly authorizes funding for the Iraq war.

One week of war funding would pay for a whole year of this program.

Voters expected leadership from Senator McCain on this issue. Thankfully, other senators found time in their schedule to support veterans".

James Mowrer, Iraq War Veteran
http://www.votevets.org/

[Bush was a rich hippy with a deferment.]

George Bush received an exemption from the draft when he was catapulted ahead of 100000 others who were wating ahead of him for a spot. He then treated his posting like a stint at Club Med, partying until he was forced to skip a "physical" aka drug test. He then just skipped out his posting, relying on Daddy and his friends to cover for him. So what's the difference.

Barack Obama, the black version of Charlie Crist. Look what that got us. OMG!!!

Obama = Carter = Disaster!

Vote for Ralph Nader!

Do you want 4 more years of Bush policies? If not, vote for Obama.

4:25...that tired argument carries no weight whatsoever. McCain most certainly will NOT be a continuation of the Bush Administration. You know he represents REAL REFORM in government...that is why you continue with your inaccurate posts.

chris hart, lol.

McCain accepted the Bush endorsement and vowed to be King George III. Too bad he sold out for the vote of the evil wingnut base.

Obama is closer to GWB in actions, etc. than McCain. Obama has that same arrogant smirk and uppity attitude. He won't get my vote.

could have avoided serving, too, like THE DRUNK, fattie and neil, the felon!!

yeah, yeah, THE DRUNK really "served", didnt he?

Um, Obama's been to Iraq before this trip.

And McCain, I think, would do a better job in his commitment to this country than to his first marriage.

Bush? C'mon. He got a great gig in the National Guard and then didn't have the decency to show up for that cushy job. Bush as a young man didn't have the integrity to fight in the war he supported. Cheney? Two words: Five Deferements.