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Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) said Thursday he would work to help implement the repeal of the military's "Don't ask, don't tell" policy, despite his opposition to that legislation.
What's with all of the flip-flops from McCain? Does anybody know what this guy stands for anymore?
Anymore?
He has always been a flip flopper,it is why he was about the worst candidate the Repubs could run...and he still got 40 million or so people to vote for him.
Anymore?
He has always been a flip flopper,it is why he was about the worst candidate the Repubs could run...and he still got 40 million or so people to vote for him.
What's with all of the flip-flops from McCain? Does anybody know what this guy stands for anymore?
Now... sorry, but McCain gets more than just a pass on this one. He is doing the right thing, and in so doing setting the example for the military's actions moving forward.
I was a cadet at West Point when Congress decided the service academies should allow women to attend. Up to the point the decision was made, the Superintendent and others in the military leadership argued strongly against the change. But once Congress made up its mind, they said, "Yes sir!" and then moved ahead to implement the change as professionally as possible.
This is the same thing. McCain opposed it. The decision was made contrary to his opposition. And he is doing the professional thing by committing to helping make the transition as professional as possible.
I don't care for McCain but HistorianDude is right.
McCain is a weasel and will switch positions whenever convenient, don't get me wrong.
But he has lost the battle, and now he is getting with the program. That is what the "loyal opposition" is supposed to do. Fight like hell for what you believe in (even if what you believe in is homophobia) and if you lose, then you take the loss with dignity, roll up your sleeves, and get to work carrying out the will of the people.
This actually makes me respect McCain a TINY TINY bit more.
Now... sorry, but McCain gets more than just a pass on this one. He is doing the right thing, and in so doing setting the example for the military's actions moving forward.
I was a cadet at West Point when Congress decided the service academies should allow women to attend. Up to the point the decision was made, the Superintendent and others in the military leadership argued strongly against the change. But once Congress made up its mind, they said, "Yes sir!" and then moved ahead to implement the change as professionally as possible.
This is the same thing. McCain opposed it. The decision was made contrary to his opposition. And he is doing the professional thing by committing to helping make the transition as professional as possible.
can you quote him supporting it? i don't see that in the article.
Quote:
"It is a law and I have to do whatever I can to help the men and women who are serving, particularly in combat, cope with this new situation. I will do everything I can to make it work."
i.e., it's a done deal, nothing left to do but get on with it.
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