INSANITY! John McCain lashes out at Hillary Clinton...

[CoffeeCat]

Wow. I'm really stunned by this.

I'm listening to MSNBC right now, and they're talking about the anti-Iran regime rally, sponsored by
several Jewish organizations. Apparently, Hillary Clinton was scheduled to attend. Unknown
to Hillary, Sarah Palin was also invited to attend.

As reported by Andrea Mitchell, Hillary canceled once she found out that Palin was going to
be there--as she didn't want the event to be politicized. Can you imagine? The media would
make it all about, "Did Hillary and Palin snub each other? Did they talk at all?"

Mitchell just reported that in response to Hillary canceling John McCain said that Hillary Clinton's
absence from this event is because, "This shows that Hillary doesn't care about the danger of Iran, and
Governor Palin does."

McCain and Hillary Clinton have been friends and colleagues for years. It's no big secret that they're
on very close, friendly terms--and have been for years. Remember the nice things that Hillary said
about McCain during our own Democratic primary? Hillary refused to impugn John McCain.

Now, look what McCain does to Hillary, because she won't attend this event.

There must be something going on behind the scenes, that explains McCain's outrage at Hillary
not attending. Could it be that McCain desperately wants Palin to be seen mingling and being
friendly with Hillary Clinton--in order to give her credibility with those blue-collar, Hillary
voters that McCain wants to secure?

It sounds like he might have tried to do this, without Hillary's blessing--or even her awareness
that this would be happening. Can you imagine walking into that hornet's nest???

McCain's lashing out indicates that his plan was foiled. Am I overreacting, when I say that this is
one of the most disgusting things than John McCain has EVER done???

[Alter Ego]

1. I guess John isn't Hillary's friend anymore!

Someone call the goddamn Waaaaaahmbulance.

[flamingdem]

2. I hope Hillary really dumps on this for this

.. my friends

[mikiturner]

3. That is stunning

What was he thinking?

[Virginia Dare]

69. Obviously he isn't...n/t

[Marsala]

4. It's just a normal McCain temper tantrum

McCain is having a very bad week, and Hillary just snubbed his running mate. He's pissed.

[trueblue2007]

88. I bet McCain called Hillary the "C" word!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hbwu7K14Xak

[writes3000]

5. Fuck You, John McCain. Asshole. I wish Hillary would slap the shit out of him.

For some reason this truly pisses me off.

This scumbag asshole trots out Sarah Trojan Horse, Empty Vessel Palin and allows her to claim she's picking up Hillary's mantle.

And now he does this?

Fuck you.

[cynatnite]

27. He's calling her unAmerican...

That's basically what this is about. He's saying, without saying it, that she doesn't support Israel.

He's going to attempt to tie this to Obama and say he's not serious about Iran and doesn't support Israel.

McCain is trying to turn this into political hay knowing full well that putting both Hillary and Palin on the same stage was nothing short of a political stunt.

McCain just keeps sinking lower...that POS!

[CoffeeCat]

50. And Hillary was very Hawkish over Iran...

She had a more hard-line approach to Iran, than most Democrats.

She came out and agreed with Bush, when Bush was saber rattling against Iran, two years ago.

Remember when Hillary came out and said that "War with Iran is not off the table."?

Agree or disagree with Hillary on those views---it is clear that she does care about this issue
and has gone against her party to take a tough stance against Iran. I didn't agree with Hillary
on her Iran opinions, but it's obvious that she had a crystal clear opinion and everyone--including
John McCain understood what Hillary's position on Iran was.

To scream out--like a rabid pterodactyl, "YOU JUST DON'T CARE ABOUT IRAN!" is the behavior of a man
who is unraveling at the seams.

What a schmuck John McCain is. He'll destroy anyone, if he's in the midst of one of his infamous rage explosions.

[cynatnite]

60. Exactly! n/t

[Cosmocat]

82. Let me just say, gotta give Hill was a team player here ...

for what it was ...

I imagine that the McCain camp was going to do EVERYTHING it could to get Palin next to Hill, knowing that Hill would be polite, and that they then could start ripping off ads about how Hill is buds with Palin, and try to get the news cycle back under control.

FLAT OUT why McCain threw a snit - and again, WOMEN involved - Mika, his dimwit Fiorina ...

Props for Hill seeing it, and ducking it - team play here.

[CoffeeCat]

87. McCain seems to have a distinct pattern with women...

If they play on his court--and serve as his useful idiot--he loves ya.

However, if you don't follow the script (like buying the wrong donuts or smiling
at him the wrong way), then you're the recipient of his freakish rage.

Can you imagine what it's like inside the McCain camp right now?

:scared:

[jbnow]

84. Not off the table? Wasn't it "obliterate" them?

It got a lot of attention.

If she was the nominee he'd be lying and doing a dirty campaign still. He is not honorable.
Of course she wouldn't be as nice to him as she was in the primary.

Anyway-John McCain is a sexist. No that's not funny, he really is a sexist.

OK is Hillary sexist?

And did Hillary really give that as her reason or is that another thing McCain's group made up?

[Virginia Dare]

71. He's trashing a former First Lady as well as a U.S. Senator..

it's really inexcusable for him to be attacking her this way. He's really lost it. Wow, I'm amazed at how low he will sink.

[atreides1]

94. Desperation

But don't worry, I'm postive that he will sink even lower before this election is over.

No honor at all.

And to think there was a time I respected this man!

[BattyDem]

6. McCain's pissed because he wanted to tie Palin to Hillary's coattails

Hillary f*cked up his plan. Good for her! :D

[ericgtr]

26. Exactly

He and his little contest winner can go to hell, it's not Hillary's fault they can't draw a crowd on their own.

[PVnRT]

7. Governor Palin doesn't know what Iran is

Whenever someone says it, she replies, "Where did you run to?"

[TwilightGardener]

33. I think it's hilarious that the McLoser campaign says, "Gov. Palin's position on Iran..."

Everyone knows she didn't HAVE a position on Iran three weeks ago, and what position she has now is really McCain/Lieberman's position, written for her on flash cards. Who are they trying to kid?

[Swede]

66. You can't see Iran from Alaska?

That explains everything.

[thereismore]

8. Yes, Cain was hoping some of the Hillary stuff would rub off on his Failin doll. Hillary was smart.

Cain is trying to put some lipstick on the pig, I'd say, by mumbling about Iran.

[Vinca]

9. McCain sets a new low for himself every day. nt

[BattyDem]

13. He throws a temper tantrum when he doesn't get his own way.

Sound familiar? :eyes: He truly is Bush 44!

[road2000]

91. Let's hope he throws one during a debate. n/t

[BattyDem]

92. That's what I'm waiting for!

He's becoming more volatile every day. I don't see how he's going to keep his cool during the debates ... unless they sedate him. :P

[thereismore]

10. my dupe, sorry.

Cain is trying to put some lipstick on the pig, I'd say, by mumbling about Iran.

[Captain Hilts]

11. That's a GOOD thing! Keep it comin' Capt. Queeg! nt

[Cali_Democrat]

12. Palin doesn't even know where the fuck Iran is

But she can see Russia from her house.

[bullwinkle428]

40. "IRAN THE BEST CAMPAIGN IN WORLD FOR MAYOR OF WASILLA!"

[zulchzulu]

14. That's a great way to get Hillary supporters, Smilin' Johnny!

You just Carly'ed yourself.

:rofl:

[denem]

15. Go John Go. That's the way to do it!

Ignore Obama. Great stuff.

[rucky]

16. Hillary doesn't need on-the-job training. n/t

[jillan]

17. Well there goes the Hillary vote you stupid old man.

[cynatnite]

18. Fuck him!

Hillary has never been silent on her views about Iran as everyone here at DU knows. She's gotten raked over the coals more than once and this POS is practically calling her unAmerican for not attending an event that would have been nothing short of a politial stunt.

I hope Obama kicks his ass in the debates.

:grr:

[blondeatlast]

19. No, you aren't overreacting. HRC was smart enough to avoid a hornet's nest, his Victim Veep walked

right into it, and now the Victim Veep stands alone publicly drumming up war with Iran.

I'm beginning to like HRC way more than I ever liked Bill (whom I grudgingly liked in the first place).

[Fla Dem]

20. No overreacting, totally agree. McCain desperately wanted them to be seen as equals. n/t

[11cents]

21. Nothing "behind the scenes" needs to be posited.

This is predictable, opportunistic political asshattery on the part of John McCain.

[butterfly77]

22. My thoughts exactly!

[thewiseguy]

23. Hillary does not care about the danger of Iran?

Shut the fuck up McCain. You fucking pig.

[Median Democrat]

24. Since McCain Invented The Blackberry Is Hillary Still On His MySpace Page?

I would have assumed that McCain would list Hillary as his BFF in order to court Hillary voters, but perhaps McCain is getting resentful that he is getting second billing on his own ticket.

[TwilightGardener]

McLoser campaign was all set to create a Hillary/Palin photo op--

Hillary refused to be used for GOP propaganda, which is good (not sure why she'd be going to this, though--sounds stupid).

[lamp_shade]

25. Sorry John, but there will be no cat fight. Hillary's well above your stupid tactics.

[ps1074]

28. Scary

This guy is really scary and dangerous... Next week he might stage an anti Russia rally and one month from now he might want to nuke them.

[Sugarcoated]

29. What I think on McLimbaughsbitch's reaction:

He's desperate. The polls are swinging back our way, he sees his bounce has topped off and his campaign went south yesterday. He's got an anger problem and I predict he'll be shooting more from the hip and really get in trouble for it. His "temperament problem" will ultimately be what sinks him.

[CoffeeCat]

41. I agree, McCain seems batshit crazy...

He seems unable to control himself. And when he does control himself, you can
see that he's using every scintilla of energy to keep his batshit crazy alter
ego from springing forth.

I clearly saw this when Scarborough and Mika interviewed him on "Morning Joe"
yesterday.

McCain is one weak moment away from blowing a gasket.

It's kind of exciting!

[CitizenPatriot]

30. Hillary, I love your smarts!

They thought they could co-opt Hillary and use her. this is why she won't make her speeches about palin. to even suggest that palin was worthy of discussing would be an insult and a lie.

Hillary, you rock. Don't let the mcCain slime hit you as you cleverly evade the set up.

McCain again shows himself to be every bit up to the task of dealing with people who won't do his bidding. With such a temperament, I can hardly wait to see how he handles Putin et al. (sarcasm)

Anyone who could vote for McCain is mentally impaired. Country first indeed.

[Peacetrain]

31. Dumber than a bag of hammers!! McCain is

[medicswife]

32. Let them keep shooting themselves repeatedly in the foot.

They're looking dumber and more desperate everyday. Kind of shows that their ploy to pilfer disenchanted Hillary voters didn't work as well as they were hoping.

[Cha]

34. I saw this coming from last night's

news unfolding..anyone who's been following john mccain's lies over the last years knows he capable of anything and now in a crunch.

How will he ever face cindy when he loses?

Also why I was so happy when Hillary cancelled..fuck their circus!

[MadMaddie]

43. Well you know he will just call Cindy the C#$%t word and blame

everyone else for his failure.

[Cha]

75. That's right... he'll moan about the corporatemedia

and sexism,.. anything to deflect the incompetancy of one john mccain.

[karynnj]

35. It made sense to go before Palin was invited and not afterwards

HRC could have gone and represented the more nuanced less militant Obama position, assuring the Jewish leaders, that Israel has always been an ally, but asking that the rhetoric be toned down to allow real diplomacy and conversation - something never achieved when people are screaming slogans at each other. (The PM is a guest in our country as well).

The problem with Palin being there too is that HRC is not fully in control of the situation. You know Palin is there to make points, not peace. Palin whipping up a partisan crowd to a froth is great GOP TV, where HRC would either have to join in (Yuck) or look weak - Palin will have the crowd (even in NYC) if she demagogues. Appearing with her could be a disaster - if these are planning to turn it into an ugly militant circus. The problem is that the exit looks petty - if it's today the Senate is in session (there is an economic stimulus package under consideration. NYC will be extremely impacted by the financial crisis - maybe there's a planned vote or hearing that she can point to as "doing the job she was elected to". If fear of Palin's demagoguery is the cocernit can't be used before it happens. I don't envy HRC having had to make this decision.

[LaurenG]

36. The crowds would have been enormous had Clinton shown up

and McCain wanted Palin to ride Hillary's "skirt -tails."

He's pissed that Hillary wouldn't be the shining object for Palin to stand next to... Now its just the McCain pick and not too many people like his pick.

[CoffeeCat]

58. That's a really good point...

Palin is sliding in the polls, and McCain needed to shore up her
credibility. What better way to increase her credibility--than to
be seen cavorting and being conversational with Hillary Clinton?

Even if they just exchanged pleasantries, the picture of Palin
and Hillary together--would be a VERY powerful picture that would
help Palin.

I think you're right--McCain really needed this right now, because
he sees clearly that the Palin bubble is bursting.

[SeaLyons]

37. Of course Hillary would not be seen with Palin,,,,

McStupid is so pathetic that I don't see how he gets through the day. He is truly DISGUSTING.

[MadMaddie]

38. I think it was a brilliant move by Hillary

Leave Palin/McSame hanging in the wind. They have been trying to ride Hillary's Pant suit legs from the beginning and now Hillary is in the game. Bwahh..haw..haw..

Oh my goodness...I am enjoying this immensely.

[anonymous171]

39. Thank you, God, whatever you are, for giving McCain such a horrible temper.

[SurfingAtWork]

42. Nice Job John. Keep pissing off the Clintons. Make them even more motivated to work against you

Make them want to make it personal. Do your worst fucko.

[nichomachus]

44. It's called "flailing." It's what drowning people do.

[Proud Liberal Dem]

45. Get him, Hillary!!!!

He's called YOU out!

:nuke:

[vaberella]

79. You turned HRC into Tyson (when he was great). ^_^ n/t

[Liberal_Stalwart71]

46. And this is one reason why I don't trust the Clintons. They are close with the Bushies as well!

Death to the DLC!!!

[leftynyc]

68. With all due respect

You sound like an ass. Hillary understood the pukes were just trying to get a photo op with her and palin and wanted no part of that. Now he's called her out and those supporters who were even looking in his direction will see him for the out of control, whiny baby that he is. They were playing checkers and Hillary played chess like a champ.

[Liberal_Stalwart71]

100. I'm not an "ass". The fact that it doesn't bother you that they are so close with McSame

and Bush makes me question your integrity. Before you start insulting me, know the facts at least. I do not trust the Clintons. Now one of her top donors are supporting McSame. Oh yeah, but *I'm* the ass????!?!?! :rolleyes:

[alsame]

47. He just unleashed the fury of the Big Dawg. Bill will eat him up

from now on. Good move, McBush!!

[Forkboy]

48. Palin thinks Iran is next to SheRan and HeRan.

But the funniest thing of this campaign is John McCain falling for the Puma bullshit and putting any old vagina on the ticket thinking it would capture Hillary's disgruntled supporters. Shows you how much intelligence he thinks women have.

The irony that the Puma "movement" (similar to how bowels move) will end up helping Obama makes me feel all warm and fuzzy. The Pumas fucked themselves and McCain all in one fell swoop of idiocy.

[immoderate]

49. K&R. Some insightful comments. Good for Hillary.

--IMM

[SIMPLYB1980]

51. That was the right move Hillary, and to McHover GFYS!

[Kajsa]

52. That doesn't fly, John.

http://www.ontheissues.org/Archive/2007_Dem_primary_Dartmouth_Hillary_Clinton.htm

CLINTON: My understanding of the revolutionary guard in Iran is that it is promoting terrorism. It is manufacturing weapons that are used against our troops in Iraq. It is certainly the main agent of support for Hezbollah, Hamas and others, and in what we voted for today, we will have an opportunity to designate it as a terrorist organization, which gives us the options to be able to impose sanctions on the leaders.

Source: 2007 Democratic primary debate at Dartmouth College Sep 6, 2007

Obama is right- John McCain DOES think the US voters are stupid!

[knixphan]

53. that sucking sound-

Is the Hillster stealing the oxygen. Go Hillary!

[Enrique]

54. this is another lipstick-type diversion

he wants desperately the discussion to turn away from the economy, back to hockeymommery.

[Overseas]

55. Go for it, Johnny! Alienate Hillary's fans further ! //nt

[oviedodem]

56. Yamamoto said it best ".... awaken a sleeping giant and fill him (her) with a terrible resolve"

[knixphan]

59. exactly!

[Chloroplast]

57. I understand Politics are Politics but McCain is a soulless cur.

He's been trading on his long-standing friendships in Washington to get ahead in this election while burning bridges at a rapid clip. I would love for Hillary to say 'Enough is Enough' and tell McCain that he's used and insulted her for the last time.

[DevonRex]

61. Just add it to the list of all the disgusting things McCain has ever done.

I'm proud of Hillary for dropping out of that event. All of us are. And Palin isn't fit to kiss Hillary's feet, much less to share a stage with her.

[spanone]

62. if mcbu$h* wasn't such an asshole, it would be sad to watch how he has deteriorated

[Undercurrent]

63. Hillary is NOT

a McCain campaign prop.

Kudos to Hillary for putting the kibosh on this stunt!

[vaberella]

72. Isn't it interesting how he showed his true colours when she didn't fall for his stunt?

It's as though he thinks that HRC is as dumb as people like Fiorina or Ferraro, or some of the "so-called" HRC supporters who are on his side. He's not another thing coming. That's why HRC was able to garner 18 million votes, for not being stupid.

[Virginia Dare]

74. This has LIEberman's disgusting paw prints all over it too...n/t

[vaberella]

76. These cats are working in overdrive and trying to sink the Dems by screwing Dems. n/t

[nini]

64. Poor old incompetent John

Hillary's not going to allow herself to be used by you and your bimbo.

He's even dumber than I thought.

[ohtransplant]

65. You can say goodbye to the Hillary demo Johnny.

I hope they finally see him (and her) for what they really are.

BTW, the dems should send Joe Biden. Let's see how Sarah stacks up. Since Joe has actual qualifications - not just shaking hands in NYC.

GOBAMA

[CoffeeCat]

83. Oh man! That is brilliant!!!

Oh how I wish the Obama campaign would do this!

Biden has the foreign-policy cred to attend and also to comment with wise astute comments
that would showcase his foreign-policy skills and knowledge.

Palin would look even more bizarre.

Oh my!!! How I wish this would happen!!!

[ohtransplant]

99. The only better idea would be to send Obama.

That would force McSame to show up himself to prove his uber-support for Israel.

On second thought that could be taken as too knee-jerk a reaction - but I haven't ruled it out entirely.

What about Bubba?

[AspenRose]

67. Once again, demonstrating his lack of fitness for the presidency

McCain = Bad judgment - bad temper - bad for America

[vaberella]

70. This is man on the brink of a toilet flush. His madness was seen when choosing Palin.

There's no way I would ever wish upon the American people his Presidency.

[firedupdem]

73. He's been trying to link Hillary with that nut job since this started..

He's going nuts this week. I want him to snap just one more good time in public! I hope he loses his mind at the debate...I can't wait.

[mokawanis]

77. Poor John, he should be assessed

and then prescribed medication.

[asjr]

78. I wish some cartoonist would draw a

picture of McCain as a snake with puffy cheeks and a forked tongue sticking out of his mouth. And a little body with short short arms and a ghostlike complexion and humming bomb bomb Iran and saying we will have victory in Iraq even though we invaded that country illegally. John McCain is a very dangerous man and a threat to our country.

[murbley40]

80. It was a setup.

They probably figured on getting something that they could use in a ad showing Palin and Hillary together to try to draw Hillary supporters to Palin.

[flpoljunkie]

81. Character, temperament will out. And, it's not a pretty picture, John McCain!

[BlueStateGirl]

85. He said WHAT??? I What a scumbag. I hope the gloves come off

now.

[1corona4u]

86. Ed Schultz just said that Hillary didn't want to have a "photo op"

with Palin, so the republicans could use it against Hillary...as if to say; Hillary supports Palin kind of thing...

On edit; this is it I think;

"There must be something going on behind the scenes, that explains McCain's outrage at Hillary
not attending. Could it be that McCain desperately wants Palin to be seen mingling and being
friendly with Hillary Clinton--in order to give her credibility with those blue-collar, Hillary
voters that McCain wants to secure? "

[dgibby]

89. Forget about Hillary and McInsane being friends

Not only would that old fool bite the hand that feeds him, he'd chew his OWN arm off if he thought it would get him into the White House!

[samuraiguppy]

90. does anyone have a link

to video of McCain losing his temper? We should show this to all the fake PUMA's

[cui bono]

93. Good. go ahead and fuck with her Johnny...

SHE FUCKS BACK!!! :evilgrin:

[rvablue]

95. "No way, no how, no McCain"

McCain cannot take a shred of criticism.
He probably expected Hillary to sit back and say nothing.
But she is a true blue Dem and has done her duty for party and Obama.
Also, going after Hill like this just completely smacks of desperation.
I seriously think McCain is starting to lose it, literally.

[simmonsj811]

96. hey mac fool?

what's your plan b :puke: :think: :nopity:

[City Lights]

97. Crawl back into your crypt, McFuck.

You can put lipstick on Johnny McCan't, but he's still a dick.

Pop some Viagra and go phuc yourself McCootie.

[iconicgnom]

98. Why would any politician attend the rally of some stoked up ethnic group drumming for war?

To stoke the flames of ethnic/religious hatred even higher?
What other reason could there be?

There's something really twisted and sick underlying the mess of middle-east hatreds, and it seems that both D and R politicians are in the thick of it.