Republicans contribute nothing of value to the public discourse.

Put John McCain out to pasture, please.

Political cartoon - John McCain - or am I repeating myself?

John McCain - an American treasure

John McCain is an American treasure - he is the quintessential image of the cranky old man, sitting on his porch, throwing stones at kids who dare to step on his lawn. A real American joke.

And he's a master of the Republican ability to argue by attacking instead of discussing facts. I will post this quote from Chris Hughes over and over again because it is so fitting...""Those who retreat into fantasy cannot be engaged in rational discussion, for fantasy is all that is left of their tattered self-esteem. When their myths are attacked as untrue it triggers not a discussion of facts and evidence but a ferocious emotional backlash." ---Chris Hedges, Truthdig

Understanding John McCain

I'm not sure we can really ever understand good old Johnny-boy because he is a cantankerous old man full of so many contradictions. Just a few...

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Not very bright...

Is there a point in time during any given day when Republicans come to the realization that they are very, very dumb and very, very hypocritical? Do you suppose it matters to them?

John McCain follows Obama's lead, releases original long-form Birth Certificate

As if anyone cares - but here it is...

Are we a center-right, or center-left country?

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John McCain Has A New Love Interest?

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John McCain - telling it like it is

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McCain - angrier than ever...

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Providing more capital for the rich...

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Best Buds

McCain - no longer the maverick, now just a shill for the right-wingers.

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There's a Bad Smell In Here

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McCain Is Asked About HIS Bailout Plan

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McCain Getting Sued

During the 2008 election campaign, John McCain's team utilized a number of musical recordings at his appearances that did not have the permission of the writers and artists involved in the production of that music. Some of the musicians complained - loudly and publicly. In several cases, it turned out, McCain's staff had gotten rights from a publisher and so the issue seemed to go away.

But it turns out that perhaps the McCain campaign wasn't so careful after all. The following is from Music Net News...

The US District Court for the Central District of California has denied the motions of Senator John McCain and the Republican National Committee to stop the lawsuit filed by singer/ songwriter Jackson Browne for the unauthorized use of Browne's voice and song Running On Empty in a presidential campaign commercial. A legal victory for Mr Browne, who filed his suit in August, 2008 for copyright infringement, false endorsement and violation of his right of publicity. In a series of rulings on February 20, 2009, Judge Gary Klausner, rejected McCain's/RNC arguments that the First Amendment or copyright's fair use doctrine allows their unauthorized use of Browne's voice and song because the use occurred in a political campaign commercial.

Browne's attorney, Lawrence Iser, said; "The Court's decision is a solid victory for songwriters and performers and reflects an affirmation of their intellectual property rights and their freedom from being conscripted as involuntary endorsers of political candidates and campaign messages. We are happy that the Court recognized that persons and parties running for office are not entitled to violate an individual's intellectual property and publicity rights simply because they are engaged in political campaigns. We look forward to presenting Jackson Browne's case to the jury."

Are We A Center-Right Country?

The Republicans claim that we are and that the elections of 2008 were just an aberration caused by Bush inadequacies. The polls show differently, in this time of recession...

McCain Tells Jokes (Dated)

Job Killing John

Iowa newspaper editorial board to McCain: Haven't you lived your entire adult life with taxpayer-funded health care?

John McCain Accidentally Left On Campaign Bus Overnight?

John McCain Accidentally Left On Campaign Bus Overnight