McCain, the wise foreign policy expert

the makeout hobo · 03-19-08, 01:39 AM

A McCain Gaffe in Jordan | The Trail | washingtonpost.com

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He said several times that Iran, a predominately Shiite country, was supplying the mostly Sunni militant group, al-Qaeda. In fact, officials have said they believe Iran is helping Shiite extremists in Iraq.

Speaking to reporters in Amman, the Jordanian capital, McCain said he and two Senate colleagues traveling with him continue to be concerned about Iranian operatives "taking al-Qaeda into Iran, training them and sending them back."

Pressed to elaborate, McCain said it was "common knowledge and has been reported in the media that al-Qaeda is going back into Iran and receiving training and are coming back into Iraq from Iran, that's well known. And it's unfortunate." A few moments later, Sen. Joseph Lieberman, standing just behind McCain, stepped forward and whispered in the presidential candidate's ear. McCain then said: "I'm sorry, the Iranians are training extremists, not al-Qaeda."

Here is a man that doesn't even know the difference between Sunni's and Shiites, who is erroneously making statements about Iran training Al-Qaeda. And this man wants to represent our country to the world foreign relations are so crucial? I find it amazing that McCain is running on a record of foreign policy experience and makes such a ridiculous gaffe. He worries me.

galenrox · 03-19-08, 01:48 AM

Not important from a legislative or executive perspective. It's an important distinction for military strategists and policy experts, if General Patreus didn't know about the difference that would be a big deal, but when a state is providing material support for militants fighting against us it's not important at all from a legislative or executive perspective which specific sects of militants they are assisting.

Navy Pride · 03-19-08, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by the makeout hobo

A McCain Gaffe in Jordan | The Trail | washingtonpost.com

Here is a man that doesn't even know the difference between Sunni's and Shiites, who is erroneously making statements about Iran training Al-Qaeda. And this man wants to represent our country to the world foreign relations are so crucial? I find it amazing that McCain is running on a record of foreign policy experience and makes such a ridiculous gaffe. He worries me.

You got way to much time on your hands my left wing friend..........If that is the worse mistak McCain makes I will be very happy.........

disneydude · 03-19-08, 08:38 AM

Wow....this is a HUGE blunder and scandal by McCain.....wonder when he is going to drop out. I think the rumors about McCain's age and his fitness to serve as President are greatly undermined by this gaffe by him. I expect the GOP to start calling for his resignation and I expect that they will be talking with the other candidates today to determine who should take the spot

Reverend_Hellh0und · 03-19-08, 08:40 AM

Its actually a minor gaff but it will bite. What a goofball.

Iriemon · 03-19-08, 08:45 AM

We've been in a war with Iraq with Iran on the border supposedly supplying Shiite insurgents for 5 years, and McCain demonstrates a profound level of ignorance and fundamental misunderstanding of the facts (if it is not a knowing fabrication) like this, and folks say its "not important" and "a minor gaff"?

Wow.

One thing McCain does not how to do is push the button. Maybe to some that's all he needs to know. To me this guy is scary, and with him as CiC the odds of turning a "mistake" in Iraq into a full scale ME war is significant, IMO.

aps · 03-19-08, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Iriemon

We've been in a war with Iraq with Iran on the border supposedly supplying Shiite insurgents for 5 years, and McCain demonstrates a profound level of ignorance and fundamental misunderstanding of the facts (if it is not a knowing fabrication) like this, and folks say its "not important" and "a minor gaff"?

Wow.

One thing McCain does not how to do is push the button. Maybe to some that's all he needs to know. To me this guy is scary, and with him as CiC the odds of turning a "mistake" in Iraq into a full scale ME war is significant, IMO.

Well, Iriemon, it's only ONE POSTER who has said that it's "not important" and "a minor gaff." This poster loves McCain so much, I'd be surprised if he could provide any constructive criticism on McCain. Sorry, galenrox, but it's true.

Caine · 03-19-08, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by galenrox

Not important from a legislative or executive perspective. It's an important distinction for military strategists and policy experts, if General Patreus didn't know about the difference that would be a big deal, but when a state is providing material support for militants fighting against us it's not important at all from a legislative or executive perspective which specific sects of militants they are assisting.

This is correct.

However, I commented on this before.

People make mistakes when speaking sometimes. The important thing is that the President isn't alone when making military decisions, and isn't going to know every aspect of every foreign military, pseudo-military, militarily political, or other type action that is going on in the world. Its just too damned much for one person to handle.

This is why we have people called.... say it with me liberals, A-D-V-I-S-O-R-S. Also, another one to try would be the C-A-B-I-N-E-T.

But of course, we can all dream of a perfect candidate who has a catchy slogan, and a cult like following, and ignore anything negative about the man because of our Political ****brains.

What? Disneydude, I think Obama just said that people should jump off more cliffs. You better grab Iriemon and get to it.

independent_thinker2002 · 03-19-08, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Caine

This is correct.

However, I commented on this before.

People make mistakes when speaking sometimes. The important thing is that the President isn't alone when making military decisions, and isn't going to know every aspect of every foreign military, pseudo-military, militarily political, or other type action that is going on in the world. Its just too damned much for one person to handle.

This is why we have people called.... say it with me liberals, A-D-V-I-S-O-R-S. Also, another one to try would be the C-A-B-I-N-E-T.

But of course, we can all dream of a perfect candidate who has a catchy slogan, and a cult like following, and ignore anything negative about the man because of our Political ****brains.

What? Disneydude, I think Obama just said that people should jump off more cliffs. You better grab Iriemon and get to it.

Yeah, you and Galen are right. I mean Bush didn't even know who the President of Pakistan was when he was running. And look how well things have turned out having him as the President.

If he doesn't know the facts about foreign policy and he doesn't understand economics, why is McCain qualified to be president?

aps · 03-19-08, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Caine

This is correct.

However, I commented on this before.

People make mistakes when speaking sometimes. The important thing is that the President isn't alone when making military decisions, and isn't going to know every aspect of every foreign military, pseudo-military, militarily political, or other type action that is going on in the world. Its just too damned much for one person to handle.

This is why we have people called.... say it with me liberals, A-D-V-I-S-O-R-S. Also, another one to try would be the C-A-B-I-N-E-T.

But of course, we can all dream of a perfect candidate who has a catchy slogan, and a cult like following, and ignore anything negative about the man because of our Political ****brains.

What? Disneydude, I think Obama just said that people should jump off more cliffs. You better grab Iriemon and get to it.

I actually agree with you to some extent. When people criticize Obama for not having enough experience (including foreign policy experience), I believe that with his judgment and a good cabinet (Secretary of Defense, Secretary of State), he has all he needs to be a great president.