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chitty Donating Member (918 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-01-08 08:30 AM
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***JOHN MCCAIN - "IF I WERE DICTATOR"***
Edited on Wed Oct-01-08 09:03 AM by chitty
WOW! Does that sound familiar.

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=videonetwork

Second McCain video titled "John McCain: Economic bill fail......"

Around the 1:40 mark on the counter.
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sunnystarr Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-01-08 08:34 AM
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1. "...which I've always aspired to be" are his most
revealing words as he finished the sentence. We now see into John's soul only to discover that he's Putin!
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chitty Donating Member (918 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-01-08 09:01 AM
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4. You know.....
It appears he doesn't even say it jokingly.
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justiceischeap Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-01-08 08:35 AM
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2. "If I were a dictator, which I always aspire to be" -- full quote from J. McPalin n/t
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rurallib Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-01-08 08:44 AM
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3. that whole series of videos just shows what an asshole he is
he is dismissive and condescending to the editorial board treating them as if they are stupid children. What a jackass.
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spanone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-01-08 09:04 AM
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5. arrogant asshole
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invictus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-01-08 09:40 AM
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6. What a jerk.
nt
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chitty Donating Member (918 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-01-08 10:24 AM
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7. That's an understatement!
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FatDave Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-01-08 11:32 AM
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8. I'm sorry, but even if he was joking...
...and it isn't even clear that he was, that's just not something you fucking joke about in a democracy. Especially not in a democracy that's already sliding towards fascism. Jr. said it after he was already president, and that was pretty fucking bad, though sadly not impeachable. But this clown said it while trying to become president. How could we possibly elect somebody who talks about aspiring to be our dictator?

FUCK. JOHN. MCCAIN.
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chitty Donating Member (918 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-01-08 12:35 PM
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12. FUCK. JOHN. MCCAIN.
I couldn't have said it better myself. Right to the point.

I think this comment is very telling and we as Americans better stop this clown from his self proclaimed prophecy.
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cbc5g Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-01-08 11:37 AM
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9. The scary part is he didn't say it jokingly, it was as if it's something he's always dreamed of
Edited on Wed Oct-01-08 11:38 AM by cbc5g
freudian slip?
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Blue Diadem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-01-08 11:46 AM
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11. That's how I took it too. There was no sign of it being a joke. n/t
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Blue Diadem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-01-08 11:44 AM
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10. I'm so glad to see this posted. I just saw it a bit ago and was shocked.
Referring to himself as aspiring to be a dictator is not a joking matter, especially when he's running for President. That is...if he was joking.

I hope somebody sends that video clip to Keith or Rachel. I would but I don't know how to contact them.

Can you imagine an anti-McSame ad playing it over and over and then showing Bush's video of him saying virtually the same thing.

Can you imagine the heads bursting if Obama had said it?
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TxBlue Donating Member (472 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-01-08 01:00 PM
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13. Why isn't this Viral & on MSM?? It's so disturbing
He said it totally seriously. I'm shocked if it's not on KO or RD tonight.

Geez! Wake up, AMERICA!!!
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chitty Donating Member (918 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-01-08 01:24 PM
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14. I don't have a clue why it's not viral.
Obama should have an ad out by now.
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Cosmic Charlie Donating Member (684 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-01-08 02:56 PM
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21. make it happen, here's the clip
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An Intellectual Donating Member (209 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-01-08 01:32 PM
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15. WWWWWHAT THE FUCK!?
Edited on Wed Oct-01-08 01:32 PM by An Intellectual
He was horrifyingly casual about it!
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TankLV Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-01-08 02:39 PM
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16. "If I were a dictator"...yadda yadda yadda yadda yadda yadda yadda ya...
now do it to the tune of "Fiddler on the Roof"...
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Cosmic Charlie Donating Member (684 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-01-08 02:41 PM
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17. Youtube Video!
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Jeroen Donating Member (608 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-01-08 02:53 PM
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18. dictator: a person who dictates, as to a secretary
4 dictionary results for: dictator
Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1) - Cite This Source - Share This
dic·ta·tor Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun

1. a person exercising absolute power, esp. a ruler who has absolute, unrestricted control in a government without hereditary succession.
2. (in ancient Rome) a person invested with supreme authority during a crisis, the regular magistracy being subordinated to him until the crisis was met.
3. a person who authoritatively prescribes conduct, usage, etc.: a dictator of fashion.
4. a person who dictates, as to a secretary.

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/dictator

Context does matter
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PermanentRevolution Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-01-08 02:59 PM
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23. I was gonna post something similar, but I didn't want to spoil the fun
It's a poorly-worded way of saying "If I were in charge of writing the bill..."
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lonestarnot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-01-08 02:56 PM
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19. McMooseleni bushitler McSame, no difference whatsoever!
Now where's my fucking picture for my window!!!!?
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rucky Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-01-08 02:56 PM
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20. dupe
Edited on Wed Oct-01-08 02:57 PM by rucky
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rucky Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-01-08 02:57 PM
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22. Well, he's got the DIC part down.
Dare to dream, John
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