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If you believe McCain to be a great American?
Please state in what way makes him great (be specific). Please do not answer, "because he is".
I asked the same question regarding Clinton, and Obama.
If giving everyone an opportunity to speak makes me an air-head...so be it!
Funny...if you read the answers for Clinton and Obama questions, they are not nearly as intelligent as this one.
15 Answers
- Anonymous1 decade agoFavourite answer
McCain IS a Great American by virtue of the fact that he is a highly decorated veteran who served our Country honorably & sacrificed over 5 years of his life in the horrors of a P.O.W. camp.---Having said that I don't think that any of the 3 Candidates would necessarily be a truly Great President but I do think that McCain offers infinitely more to our Country than Obama or Hillary does.--- Having been in Politics since 1982, McCain has more political experience than twice the amount that Obama & Hillary have combined. With this experience comes a wisdom & knowledge of the workings of Congress which a President needs but Obama & Hillary sorely lack.--- Perhaps the most recent evidence of the nature of some of these differences is reflected in the fact that Obama & Hillary have both proposed 110 + Billion Dollar Tax Increase Plans + universal health care plans which would plunge our economy into another Great Depression and would pander to those Democrats who often seek something for nothing. --On the other hand, McCain proposes Tax Relief NOT Tax Increases to assist in the recovery of our economy.---Lastly & extremely importantly.....many Obama & Hillary supporters fail to realize that because they have absolutely NO knowledge of the workings of our military....they are clueless as to what needs to be done in our war in Iraq & war against terrorism.----- McCain has ALL of the military background, knowledge, expertise & first-hand experience enabling him to know EXACTLY what must be done to secure & protect our Country.----- To those loonies who are incredibly foolish & insulting enough to dare to falsely accuse McCain ( who lived in a POW camp for 5+ years ) of wanting to spend 1 more minute in Iraq than is absolutely necessary-----I would ask them how they lost their minds similar to that experienced through combat fatigue when the only combat that they ever saw was on an arcade video game ??
- ?Lv 45 years ago
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- smokehillfarmLv 61 decade ago
With the threat from fundamentalist Muslim terrorists, especially, the most important factors in picking a President should be character, courage, and an ability to make touch choices under pressure.
In all these areas, John McCain has delivered in spades -- many times.
He could have taken the easy course many times: he was offered early release from the Vietnamese torture chambers, after years of brutality and broken bones that would have caused most people to give up. He still cannot raise his arms above his head from the torture. He kept faith with his country and, according to his fellow POWs, saved the lives of others and gave them the courage to go on.
He has enough income to retire comfortable and not punish himself physically any further, but believes he has another duty to perform.
Great American? You bet.
- Dog RescuerLv 61 decade ago
John McCain served above and beyond the call of duty!!!!
All our enemies foreign and domestic tremble at the thought John McCain will win the Presidential election...
John McCain knows "HOW" the enemy thinks... THAT makes them nervous...
John McCain walks where angels fear to tread...They do not sleep well at night knowing this fact...
John McCain will be surrounded by the best of the best Presidents men..who know what DUTY HONOR COUNTRY mean and live it......
John McCain is a great American because he has a "PASSION" to serve our country as Commander in Chief and keep our National Security secured....
31 years US Army Wife...
- scorch_22Lv 61 decade ago
I don't know about great American, but he certainly deserves respect for Serving in the military, and according to official facts, regardless of the McCain rumors, he was by all accounts a very brave POW. He has also served his country as a politician for years and years, often being brave enough to go against his party. That said, I don't think he's the best choice for President, then again I don't think Obama or Hillary is either.
- wider scopeLv 71 decade ago
The man is tenured so to speak. He has devoted his life to public service and served his time with dedication, honor and valor during his stays of combat
-in both the battlefield and the Senate, Ma'am.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
A typical uninformed anti-american question posed by an air head.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
He has served the country in many ways.
- Beau D. SatvaLv 51 decade ago
What kind of guy remains a prisoner for a moment in wartime, let alone for years? A guy like McCain: I guy who wouldn't die for freedom.
Who needs him?
- 1 decade ago
I'm not sure what a great american is but he is the only one professing any godliness!