To McCain, Spain is just another Latin American state to be viewed as an enemy (vote, Mexican)

[JoeP]

Astonishing.

McCain Slights Spanish Prime Minister | The Trail | washingtonpost.com

I would be willing to meet with those leaders who are friends and want to work with us in a cooperative fashion," McCain said, throwing in words of praise for the Mexican government.

The reporter asked a second time: "Would that invitation be extended to the Zapatero government?"

McCain repeated his talking point: "I can assure you I will establish closer relations with our friends and I will stand up to those who want to do harm to the United States of America."

The reporter pressed again, and McCain replied: "I have a clear record of working with leaders in the hemisphere that are friends with us and standing up to those who are not."

At this point, the reporter sought to clarify that McCain was not mixing up South America with Europe.

"I'm talking about the president of Spain," she noted.

Given this fourth opportunity to extend an olive branch, McCain stuck to his guns: "I'm willing to meet with any leader who is dedicated to the same principles and philosophy that we are for human rights, democracy and freedom and I will stand up to those who are not."

[swagger]

57 States. Or is it 58? I forget.

[tluv00]

Originally Posted by swagger

57 States. Or is it 58? I forget.

One is a slip of the tongue. One is just not knowing. Both are idiotic.

[swagger]

Originally Posted by tluv00

Both are idiotic.

That was kind of my point...

[JoeP]

Are you joking? You actually are trying to compare a slip of the tongue with McCain's repeated points to the reporter?

[jojo7]

I thought McCain was suppose to have strong foreign policy knowledge? It doesn't look like McCain has any strong suites since it's obvious that he is clueless on the economy as well. So what the heck does this man offer? MORE OF THE SAME!!!

[JoeP]

He has supported failed foreign and domestic policies.

His chief economic advisor, Phil Gramm helped push the deregulation policies that created the current Wall Street meltdown.

[sean98125]

McCain really doesn't have a lot of foreign policy knowledge. Not compared to Biden.

[paperhouse]

Originally Posted by JoeP

Are you joking? You actually are trying to compare a slip of the tongue with McCain's repeated points to the reporter?

"President" Zapatero is McCain's new bestest friend. Psst, he's the Prime Minister.

[fizbin]

This should help McLame to pull in the Hispanic vote . . .