I am extremely disappointed in John McCain. I actually had a lot of respect for his independent thinking and taking unpopular positions previously. I’m absolutely convinced that his “handlers” have convinced him that in order for him to win, he must essentially become a “Bush clone.” I suspect that he is uncomfortable with doing so, but recognizes that it has got him to this point. I can only hope that he returns to his old self if he manages to get elected.

Actually, I would argue that McCain hasn’t changed as much as people like to think. He was after all, intimately involved in the Savings & Loan crises and while some of his “independent” opinions may be sincere, his ties to money and lobbiests go way back.

In any case, he’s clearly in favor of the same supply side economics that have all but destroyed the middle class and his foreign policy is even more radical than Bush’s.Reply – <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('1000','Paul Wilden','Originally Posted By The Logistician\r\n

I am extremely disappointed in John McCain. I actually had a lot of respect for his independent thinking and taking unpopular positions previously. I\’m absolutely convinced that his \”handlers\” have convinced him that in order for him to win, he must essentially become a \”Bush clone.\” I suspect that he is uncomfortable with doing so, but recognizes that it has got him to this point. I can only hope that he returns to his old self if he manages to get elected.\r\n\r\nActually, I would argue that McCain hasn\’t changed as much as people like to think. He was after all, intimately involved in the Savings & Loan crises and while some of his \”independent\” opinions may be sincere, his ties to money and lobbiests go way back.\r\n\r\nIn any case, he\’s clearly in favor of the same supply side economics that have all but destroyed the middle class and his foreign policy is even more radical than Bush\’s.’); return false;”>Quote

I am extremely disappointed in John McCain. I actually had a lot of respect for his independent thinking and taking unpopular positions previously. I’m absolutely convinced that his “handlers” have convinced him that in order for him to win, he must essentially become a “Bush clone.” I suspect that he is uncomfortable with doing so, but recognizes that it has got him to this point. I can only hope that he returns to his old self if he manages to get elected.

Actually, I would argue that McCain hasn’t changed as much as people like to think. He was after all, intimately involved in the Savings & Loan crises and while some of his “independent” opinions may be sincere, his ties to money and lobbiests go way back.

In any case, he’s clearly in favor of the same supply side economics that have all but destroyed the middle class and his foreign policy is even more radical than Bush’s.