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tavalon

(27,985 posts)
9. Wow, I'm conflicted
Fri Feb 1, 2013, 07:37 AM
Feb 2013

Not about McCain, he's an asshat. Always has been, always will be. But Senator Hagel is quite thoughtful. He's a Republican, right? Republicans do not, as a general rule, have frontal lobes that work. See the not so honorable Senator McCain for an example.

I was annoyed that President Obama nominated him. Now I'm not as annoyed. I had heard from many here that he was a pretty good choice. I think they may be right.

OMG, I just noticed something! Senator Hagel is clearly neither a Republican nor an American. You know how I know that? He's not wearing a flag lapel pin!!!!! Obama nominated a fucking anti-war Socialist!*

*Given the current state of our union here at DU, I feel obligated to label this as

Edited to add: Neither is McCain.

A dishonest one at that. nt Deep13 Feb 2013 #1
Worse. silverweb Feb 2013 #2
And a crook! Keating! freshwest Feb 2013 #4
Thanks. silverweb Feb 2013 #5
I wonder if next time he acts up a chorus of 'Keater-Keater-Keater!' would make his head explode... freshwest Feb 2013 #6
That would be a wonder to see. silverweb Feb 2013 #7
Quite Ian Iam Feb 2013 #3
why does McCain have a chair in this committee rather... geefloyd46 Feb 2013 #8
The Royalty are never held accountable Cynicus Emeritus Feb 2013 #12
Wow, I'm conflicted tavalon Feb 2013 #9
Ed Schultz raved about him last night. Ineeda Feb 2013 #10
McCain is a poster boy for term limits Cynicus Emeritus Feb 2013 #11
McCain the vietnam hero shebornik Feb 2013 #13
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