And a Mighty Hi-ho Silver!

09-26-2008

Okay! So John McInsane wants to suspend his campaign for what now?

He rode into town to squash the ne'er-do-well’s and take control of the situation. The only problem is he didn’t say much. He didn’t inject constructive anything into the conversation. But this is the guy that would have us all believe this bailout problem can’t be solved unless he solves it. (Didn’t he admit that economics were not his strong suit?)

Well I’m sure that’s what he was counting on. From what I could see from the news is that these folks were on track to have a solution very soon. That is until the Lone McInsane rode in. And once he arrived, nothing. I mean the man just sat there looking like he was overpowered, and out matched. But he did find time to throw a wrench into the machine!

At least Barack Obama asked for a more definitive answer from the folks in the room. And he continued to ask the right questions. Like my pahtnah Reggie Carter always says “A closed mouth doesn’t get fed”.

Seems to me for a guy who openly admitted knowing very little about economics, he would have been a bit more inquisitive.

So I guess now he plans on making the debate this evening.

Damn, I know he isn't champing at the bit to stand next to Barack Obama with 100 million viewers checking out his shortcomings on the economy. And believe me, that's what Americans are concerned about. And they want answers.

Matt Cooper (The Atlantic)

notes:

“McCain certainly hasn't helped and now we're at a point where a deal seems unlikely tomorrow in time for the debate which means McCain will have to make another decision--whether to swallow his pride and show up for the Meeting in Mississippi or be the biggest no-show in the history of American politics. Since he doesn't seem to have added anything to the negotiations in Washington, it's hard to see why on earth he shouldn't show up for the debate with Barack Obama”.

PEACE!

Daddy.

http://andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com/the_daily_dish/2008/09/bailouts-little.html#more

McCain's "Mission Accomplished" Stunt

Max Bergmann
Posted September 26, 2008 10:03 AM (EST)

History is repeating itself.

George Bush staged perhaps the biggest political stunt in American history when he put on a flight suite, landed on an aircraft carrier, and declared "mission accomplished" -- just as the war in Iraq had already begun to go south as the occupation began to unravel.

John McCain has now decided to do something similar.

With the economy in crisis and McCain's poll numbers tanking, McCain decided to stage his own "mission accomplished" stunt. By "suspending his campaign" and injecting himself into the delicate negotiating process on the Hill -- despite knowing nothing about the economy and not having been to the Senate to vote since April 7th -- McCain has completely torpedoed a potential deal.

Of course, this was by design, because McCain has to be seen as the guy who brought Republicans on board. When McCain arrived yesterday in the Senate a deal had already been reached, which was bad news for McCain, because it would be impossible for him to take credit. McCain then decided to go over to the House side to meet with Minority Leader Boehner and magically a few hours later at the White House meeting the deal was scuttled.

McCain's latest stunt completely discredits those, like David Brooks, who have excused McCain's despicable behavior thus far, as simply a byproduct of a modern campaign. The fact that John McCain would so brazenly play politics with this economic crisis, when people's retirement accounts are teetering in the balance, small businesses can't get loans, and banks are collapsing, demonstrates that McCain is not just willing to run a dishonorable campaign to become president, but he is willing to destroy the country as well. Country first, indeed.