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To: manalagi who wrote (20893)5/9/2008 8:39:53 AM
From: ChinuSFO  Respond to of 149317
 
McCain has always wandered in the domain of influence pedalling. He graduated 4th from the bottom of his class in the military academy. This says he was a very poor student and his getting into the academy due to his own merit is suspect.

When he became a Senator, he got entangled in the "Gang of 5" and tried to influence the Govt. for his S&L loan buddy.

If he has operates in this fashion, the lobbyists in DC will have field day under President McCain.

Besides, he does not have the temperament of a President. It is up for debate who would be worse: Bush or McCain?



To: manalagi who wrote (20893)5/9/2008 10:12:44 AM
From: brushwud  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 149317
 
DismalScientist is correct. McCain comes from a privileged family.

Being a four-star admiral is a really big deal, and today one might make close to $200,000/year after thirty years and no stock options or year-end bonuses. That might be comparable to a bank vice president, like Obama's grandmother when he was at the Punahou school.

Here's an article about McCain getting demerits at the Naval Academy:

azcentral.com


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