I have never heard John McCain make a better speech than when he conceded the presidential candidacy to Barack Obama last night. That was the real John McCain we used to know and love before his campaign under the guidance of the people who ran Bush's campaign in 2004. He was so sincere and gracious it caused a lump in my throat.
When his audience booed in the usual places in his speech, he showed obvious displeasure, and made them stop and listen to him. I don't see how he could have been more conciliatory, and it came across to me as completely sincere. I believe him when he says he will help Obama in any way he can. He appeared entirely as if he meant exactly what he said. He took his defeat bravely and even appeared to be in very good spirits. To me he even looked relieved.
Last night John McCain returned to his true persona. He is once again the honorable hero who has served his country to his best of ability since he was 17 years old. He stopped acting a part designed by lesser, mean-spirited political handlers that demeaned him. He can return with honor to his position as Senator from Arizona, and when he finally retires, he can rest on his laurels.
Mac is back and I for one welcome and applaud him.
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too damn bad.
both seem to be good men, I just hope the feathermerchants do not prevail.
He sold his soul to the devil and now that he has paid his debt he will go back to the voice of moderation.
I AGREE WITH YOUR FEELINGS AND OBSERVATIONS. BUT THERE IS A DEEPER REALITY TO CONSIDER THAT BEARS ON THE WHOLE ISSUE OF THE PERSONAL INTENT OF AN ASPIRANT TO HIGH (AND PERHAPS EVEN LESSER) PUBLIC OFFICES.
That 'deeper reality' is due tio the fact that some players 'compromise' their own deep moralities and will let their personal ego drives destroy the deep-down teachings that are resident in one's own heart and mind and then to think more about 'WINNING' than doing the 'RIGHT THINGS' always. This is the kind of attitude and inclination that generates distrust and dislike and grave concern for those of us who want in any of our candidates who want to rise in the ranks of politics. WE THE PEOPLE WANT AND NEED the blessings of "AUTHENTICITY" in all of OUR candidates running for offices of PUBLIC TRUST.
Dick.
His advisors did him a huge disservice in setting the tone of his campaign rhetoric. Still, in refusing to exploit the Reverent Wright business, he showed that he retained some integrity. He seriously compromised his "maverick" values, though, undoubtedly, he felt compelled to do so by necessity. Ambition can be an ugly thing when it gets out of control. I don't doubt that McCain learned some very hard lessons, but he won't be given another opportunity to apply them.
His "refusal" to exploit Reverend Wright was hypocritical. He turned Palin loose to make those attacks, while he pretended to stay "above it all." I did not find any integrity in that at all.