Who knew the biggest problem facing Americans right now were contraception and abortion? Who knew we didn't have bigger fish to fry than worrying about how people procreate (or don't)? At least one Republican in Washington! And that would be ... surprise, surprise -- John McCain!
YES! The Maverick is back!!! After turning on women in the worst way possible and unleashing the terror known as Sarah Palin on our country, and after voting for the dreaded Blunt Amendment, McCain was on Meet the Press this past weekend, calling for his GOP colleagues to put an end to the war on women. Incredible!
No sarcasm here. Really, it is incredible. Ol' Mav said:
We need to get off of that [contraception] issue, in my view. I think we ought to respect the right of women to make choices in their lives, and make that clear, and get back on to what the American people really care about: jobs and the economy.
OMG. Clarity! Logic! From the lips of a Congressional conservative?! WOW. Hmm, side note: I wonder if Meghan McCain's closet liberal POV is rubbin' off on dear old dad?
Sadly, his colleagues may call him all sorts of names for it, including the across-the-board abhorred "flip-flopper" (gaaaaaaaah), but do you think the old guy cares? Hells no. He's never played it safe. (As we can plainly see from Exhibit A: He made the WORST VP candidate choice in the history of the USA.) But at least in this case, his "risky" move, calling his fellow right-sters out on their nonsense is just about the most lucid, levelheaded, and -- dare I say -- awesome moves he's made in a great while.
And yes, I know I am a "staunch Democrat," but this isn't about party politics. It never should have been. It's about priorities, people. McCain's just trying to shift his colleagues' perspectives back to the heart of what Americans want and need. Any politician who aims to do that -- Republican or Democrat -- is alright by me.
Here's the full interview, so you can see the Mav in action ...
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What do you think about John McCain's remarks? Do you think it's time to "get off" the birth control/abortion debate and back into what really matters?
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Good. Yes.
He's a real man. He only cares about what's best for us. He's always reached across the isle. If only........Peoples personal lives should have nothing to do with politics.
"Sadly, his colleagues may call him all sorts of names for it . . . ". Good try, Maressa Brown, attempting to shift blame for this "contraceptives/war on women" issue to the GOP.
The whole thing was started by the Democrats who then fanned the flames incessantly, aided & abetted by the utterly useless, biased national media. We then had to endure the dog-and-pony show performed by the activist Fluke. This show culminated in a ridiculous "press conference" starring Fluke & Pelosi who lied about the whole stupid affair, calling it "Congressional testimony".
It started on January 20, 2012 when obama & Sebelius began their war on religious freedom and when that former Clinton aide & Clinton boot-licker George Stephanopoulos (who masquerades as a "journalist") completely side-tracked a debate by asking Romney about "contraception".
Democrats own it, you know it, and it's disingenuous for you to pretend otherwise. You're entitled to your own opinions, Maressa Brown, but not your own facts.
For heaven's sake, YES. Leave it the hell alone.
Maressa Brown: "It's about priorities, people."
That is SO rich, coming from a "staunch Democrat". Speaking of Democrats and "priorities", have y'all got around to passing a budget since obama's been president?
No, I didn't think so. What, exactly, are y'all waiting for?
It's perfectly clear to anyone paying attention that the ONLY priority of the Left and any Democrat (but I repeat myself) is the re-election of the unqualified charlatan now in the White House.
"Any politician who aims to do that -- Republican or Democrat -- is alright by me." Careful what you wish for there, Staunch Democrat, you and/or obama might actually have to address his miserable record and be prepared to defend it. Good luck with that -- LOL!
Hmmm, Republicans at all levels have introduced over 1000 pieces of abortion/personhood/contraception related legislation in the last year, with varying results...and the Left are the ones stuck on women's issues?
Glad to see one politician on the Right stand up and speak reasonably, for once.
I am an extremely liberal person who has ALWAYS been a fan of John McCain (except for his Palin days). He has a wonderfully level head, a very open mind, and the best intentions for our middle class and our children, which NO Rep candidate today can say they have in their agenda. John McCain is the only person who represents the Republican party that I can see actually having our countries best interests and goals at heart, who does not represent corporate America, like these other a*holes, but represents the people who make corporate America a possibility.