"I Never Really Loved America Until I Was Deprived of Her Company"...
By anniepa
@anniepa (27955)
United States
June 19, 2008 8:31pm CST
Who do you suppose said these lovely words, not once, not twice, but at least three times?
It was none other than Senator John McCain! I'm not posting this in criticism of McCain's words, not in the least; in fact, I think I can understand where he's coming from in them, as much as someone who was never even remotely close to experiencing what he experienced as a POW. I DO have a problem with the wife of the man who said those words over and over again being on the attack against Michelle Obama for what she said ONE time ("...the first time I'm proud of my country") and of which she has repeatedly explained her meaning.
It looks like the gloves are going to come off between the potential First Ladies, at least where Cindy McCain is concerned! What do you think about this budding "cat fight" Cindy seems to want to pick and do you think it's wise of her?
Annie
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@bfarrier1 (2082)
• United States
20 Jun 08
I think that they need to quit fighting and nit picking each other that is not politics.They see how much dirt they can dig up to tell the press,I am already tired of it and we have until Nov. to put up with it.My Own Opinion is neither one is going to be a good president and I am thinking strongly on just not voting,and why are the wives getting so involved that they need to slander each other.Ok I am quitting because I could go on and on.You have a great night.
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@beautyqueen26 (16030)
• United States
20 Jun 08
I hear you! It's hard to know who
is right in this election.
Give me someone to believe in, at least
in politics.
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@ZephyrSun (7381)
• United States
20 Jun 08
I think it is very interesting to say the least. I personally would not want to go against Michelle since she looks like she can handle herself. I believe that this is the first time I can remember the potential first ladies have joined in the mud slinging and bashing. I really hope that it doesn't continue because I live in one of the swing states and that would mean that television would become unbearable. I honestly feel that when Michelle has had enough she will end up shutting Cindy up.
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@anniepa (27955)
• United States
20 Jun 08
I think you may be right. So far Michelle has had more restraint than I think I would, being accused of being unpatriotic and anti-American. I would think, given Cindy McCain's checkered past, she would be more careful about attacking her competition.
Annie
@Angelwhispers (8978)
• United States
20 Jun 08
It is sad Annie, but it is pretty typical of women is it not? We see it on the lot here all of the time. Women attacking other woman for minor infractions to raise themselves up above. To feel superior in nature by shedding light on the flaws of another mother, woman, wife and country woman? I hate that it happens but it does. I expect this race to get quite nasty once again.
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@skinnychick (6905)
• United States
20 Jun 08
It's not in her husbands best interest to pick. A first lady should be classy and above that. She just isn't. It's just another strike against Mccain. They seem to be adding up pretty quick.Good for the Obama camp if theyrise above it which I'm sure they will.
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@Bluepatch (2476)
• Trinidad And Tobago
20 Jun 08
I'm not an American but basically you don't ever say you don't love the country you're campaigning for no matter what the context. He is obviously not saying he doesn't love his country but in a national publicity campaign that is a big faux pas.
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@spalladino (17891)
• United States
20 Jun 08
No, it's not wise for the two potential first ladies to be engaging in a war of words directed at each other. This election is supposed to be about the issues so, if they want to campaign for their husbands, they need to stick to that otherwise they devalue their contributions.
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@ParaTed2k (22940)
• Sheboygan, Wisconsin
20 Jun 08
Let's look at both statements in context here. Michelle Obama woman who said "For the first time in my adult life, I am really proud of my country because it feels like hope is finally making a comeback." Why is she finally proud of her country? Because her husband gets to run for president.
As you pointed out, McCain was a prisoner of war who realized he had been taking his country for granted his whole life.
True, McCain is admitting that he was a spoiled brat, but then again, so is Michelle Obama (although she doesn't seem so quick to admit it). I'll tell you, I took a lot of things for granted about the US before I watched the coast of Delaware disappear in the horizon (not knowing when, or if I'd get to see the scene in reverse). I'm glad to say that I didn't take the USA for granted to the point that I wasn't proud of her, but I see that kind of immaturity among Americans all the time.
There's my answer, but keep in mind that I'm not defending McCain at all. I think he's a wimp who retired his spine with his Navy ditty bag. He plays to the press every chance he gets.
Like Hillary, he must be aching from the whiplash suffered by the press turning on him so quickly. It must be horrifying to go from media darling to villain like that.
I think the only person to suffer a quicker yanking of the kid glove carpet was Cindy Whatsitsname... but well, she was the invention of the press so I guess the patent owner has the right to decide what to do with their own creation.
@ParaTed2k (22940)
• Sheboygan, Wisconsin
21 Jun 08
Yes, I was proud of my country through that... the President isn't the country.
But I do get your point. I'm not proud of everything done by my country, but that doesn't mean I don't love her.
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@anniepa (27955)
• United States
21 Jun 08
"True, McCain is admitting that he was a spoiled brat, but then again, so is Michelle Obama (although she doesn't seem so quick to admit it)."
I'm not sure where you'd get that Michelle was a "spoiled brat". She was raised on the south side of Chicago and comes from a working class family, nothing even close to the silver spoon McCain was born with. I really don't mean that as a criticism or attack because none of us choose who or what type of household we're born into.
"But I do get your point. I'm not proud of everything done by my country, but that doesn't mean I don't love her."
My thoughts EXACTLY although you and I may disagree on what times we haven't been proud of things our country has done I think we agree completely that we love her unconditionally. I did "get" what Michelle was getting at from the beginning, though and I don't doubt for one second that both candidates and both spouses love America.
Annie
@suspenseful (40192)
• Canada
20 Jun 08
Since you are for Obama and consequently for Michell Obama (you being a democrat and probably believing in what he stands for and I am not just talking about color)you would be suspicious of anything Cindy McCain says anyway. Mind you Obama has done a lot of talking and campaigning and McCain is not that much of a loud mouth so perhaps he does need his wife to stand up for him.
Oh and if Obama wins, it would be the Christian groups who would lose and also those in Canada, because if one country had different ideals then the other there was a meeting between minds, but if Canada and the States have the same ideals, either being pro Christian, traditional family oriented, or anti Christian, anti traditional family oriented, then guess who loses out?
@ElaanR2 (277)
• United States
20 Jun 08
Of the two women that you speak of, I think Obama's wife has done more talking on the campaign trail than McCain's wife. It's just that she has concentrated mainly on the issues. I think the only thing McCain's wife opens her mouth to say are the words that she was taught to say against Michelle Obama.
P.S. If you are a Christian worried about what will happen when Obama wins the elections, please consult the religious leaders who met with him recently and ask them whether, after having a meeting with him, they feel the way you do. Secondly, ask all those Evangelicals who have been endorsing him why they do so. A Republican Evangelical has written a book about Obama. You need to get hold of a copy when it comes out in print.
We as human beings sometimes need to examine our hearts and minds and see whether some of the statements we make are consistent with the faith we profess. No Christian would lose anything, no matter who is elected. Only the Christians who want to own this world would suffer even when Christ's kingdom is established for they are not real Christians.
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@cobracar (142)
• United States
21 Jun 08
His words make perfect sense and millions of people have said basically the same thing. All it is is the whole "You dont realize how much you love something/someone until its gone". People are complaining said Obama keeps getting bashed, but McCain is getting bashed just as bad for even more retarded reasons










