McCain's statement about not taking earmarks doesn't fly  

It was a buffer zone that the STATE wanted, why couldn't they pay for it them selves, they are starting to sound like Alaskians. What do these people think; should the American people pay for their toilet paper, and an illegal immigrant to wipe for them too?

Why don't you do so research on John McCain and look at his 24 years in the senate. By the way John McCain has said that he is a Baptist and an Episcopalian, so I guess he isn't really clear on his faith, either. His Senate record isn't full of much of anything, his only major legislation he has every passed has been destroyed by both parties, and he doesn't even support it today. So do you want someone who has no experience in doing nothing, or someone who is an expert at it? Your choice.

I listened to the entire interview yesterday, and he was talking about some of the internet rumors before he was talking about his religion, that is why his mind was on Muslims.

Thanks Irish, I guess we should send this link to McCain, and let him know that his statement isn't true

The information does not specifically say it is true. It only states some things might be considered as earmarks. I think it is a matter of speculation.

Everyone should be taking all information with a grain of salt and get to the facts instead of spreading rumors. Does anyone really want a candidate chosen on the premise of what the other side did or do we want it on our belief the candidate we are voting for will serve this country to the best of their ability? Just saying.

Irish, if you listen to McCain's campaign speech you will hear him say that he has never ever asked for or accepted earmarks. Even fact check has said that this isn't 100%, but lying to the American people isn't anything new for the McCain camp. Listen to their stump speech, and you will hear one lie after another.

a buffer zone around an airforce base in a defense bill is pork?

X, If the Military needed the Buffer zone they would request it them selves. Why did McCain get involved with it?

As I said before X, if the military really needed it, they would have put it in the budget, it sounds like he wanted to project to make sure his State gets money for the project.