John McCain on the issues



And now for a new Top 10 feature I think I'm going to call...

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This week we'll focus on both foreign policy, and America's tarnished
reputation.

Clearly the past eight years of George W. Bush have seriously injured
America's image and and standing in the world.

One of Sen. McCain's first jobs as president should be to restart real
diplomatic efforts, rebuild bridges with foreign powers, and begin to
undo some of the damage caused by Bush.

Well, Sen. McCain just got back from a trip around Europe and the
Middle East, so let's check in with the Financial Times and see what
kind of impression he left...
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Why we should fear a McCain presidency

It may seem incredible to say this, given past experience, but a few
years from now Europe and the world could be looking back at the Bush
administration with nostalgia.

This possibility will arise if the US elects Senator John McCain as
president in November.

Over the years the US has inserted itself into potential flashpoints
in different parts of the world.

The Republican party is now about to put forward a natural incendiary
as the man to deal with those flashpoints.

(snip)

....Mr McCain's policies would not be so worrying were it not for his
notorious quickness to fury in the face of perceived insults to
himself or his country.

Even Thad Cochran, a fellow Republican senator, has said:

"I certainly know no other president since I've been here who's had a
temperament like that."


Yikes.

Right, okay, forget that then.


By EarlG
Democratic Underground
http://www.democraticunderground.com/

Harry


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