McCain's father died at 70. His grandfather at 61. McCain is 72.

[lutefisk]

I'm sure this has been discussed at length, but after watching more Palin footage tonight, McCain's family history seems very important.

President Palin? First Dude Todd? OMFG!

[PatSeg]

1. Someone on MSNBC said

something about McCain's mother's longevity, completing ignoring his father and grandfather. Add to that the stress to his long-term health from 5 1/2 years of captivity and four bouts with cancer, voters really do have to consider Palin's qualifications to be president. Thus far she exhibits NONE.

[Drunken Irishman]

2. Plus, women live longer than men. So, yeah, I don't see the point of that.

[PatSeg]

5. A POW who was with McCain in Vietnam

said the ordeal of being a POW does have long term effects on one's health. And yes, women do tend to live longer than men. I don't see any pros for McCain's health, unless he is friends with the "Re-animator"!

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[nomorenomore08]

6. Herbert West would find him a fitting test subject, I'm sure. The man is alive in name only!

[PatSeg]

8. When I see McCain on TV,

I get the feeling they've already met.

[lutefisk]

4. Yes, the actuarial tables tell us that men and women really are different...n/t

[Frank Booth]

3. And McCain's an old 72, especially by today's standards.

[suston96]

7. Psst.....his mother, Roberta Wright McCain, was born Feb 7 1912 and is still alive..........nt

[dsc]

9. His father was an alcoholic

which shortens life.

[JVS]

11. His Grandfather commanded a carrier group under Halsey, including the infamous...

Typhoon Cobra operation. Although worked to a weight of less than 100 lbs, Halsey insisted that he remain present for the surrender ceremony. Evidently working for Halsey shortens life too.

[old mark]

10. He's actually been dead for 3 years, but was re-animated by aliens

who look like Palin at their UFO base in Alaska....


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