What Qualifications does McCain have to be president.

[Elrathin]

I have heard this from many conservatives, but when ask to put thoughts to type on other boards, they can't.

What qualifications does McCain have over other candidates to be president?

Again, while I respect his military service and what he had to go through as a P.O.W., these two things do NOT make a good president on their own. So let's hear it from his supporters, what qualifications does he have that others do not that make him the best qualified to be president?

[qwerty]

I have heard this from many conservatives, but when ask to put thoughts to type on other boards, they can't.

What qualifications does McCain have over other candidates to be president?

Again, while I respect his military service and what he had to go through as a P.O.W., these two things do NOT make a good president on their own. So let's hear it from his supporters, what qualifications does he have that others do not that make him the best qualified to be president?


Very good thread! i agree!

:worship:

[Elrathin]

I know we got a few on this board that said McCain is more qualified than any other candidate for president, now is the time to let us know why.

[nevadamedic]

I know we got a few on this board that said McCain is more qualified than any other candidate for president, now is the time to let us know why.


As of today I got brought on Senator McCain's campaign team. Here is some of the reasons.

John McCain is an experienced conservative leader in the tradition of Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, and Ronald Reagan. He is a common sense conservative who believes in a strong national defense, a smaller, more accountable government, economic growth and opportunity, the dignity of life and traditional values.

Election 2008: What's at Stake?

America faces a dangerous, relentless enemy in the War against Islamic Extremists - We face an enemy that has repeatedly attacked us and remains committed to killing Americans and the destruction of our values. This election is about who is best prepared to lead and defend our nation and its global allies as Commander-in-Chief from day one. This election is about making sure we have the experienced leadership to guide us to victory in this war, protect the nation against future terrorist attacks, and support our troops and first responders who are on the frontlines of the war. This election will decide whether we choose to fight or announce surrender. It will decide whether we have a president who dangerously weakens U.S. security or strengthens it; whether we will flinch and retreat or fully engage the enemy on multiple fronts. We need decisive leadership with the vision and experience to guide our country and the world through this challenge. Having a courageous Commander-in-Chief who is willing to lead us in this war, rally our democratic allies and defeat our enemy to secure a broader peace is what's at stake in this election.

America is at an Economic Crossroads - Government spending is out-of-control. A Democrat elected President will join hands with a tax-and-spend Democratic Congress and subject Americans to enormous tax increases. Even now, the tax code is too complex and too burdensome. Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid - the government's promises to seniors and those in need - must be modernized. Too many American workers are unprepared by non-performing schools and shackled by outdated government employment assistance programs. America needs experienced leadership to guide the U.S. economy to greater prosperity, control government spending, keep taxes low, save Social Security and protect the American worker. Americans want a leader willing to offer straight talk and make the hard calls necessary to ensure a brighter future for our children and grandchildren. The long-term strength of our economy and financial stability of American households are what's at stake in this election.

Americans have lost faith and trust in their government - Americans have lost trust that their government and its elected officials will serve the Nation's interest and not their own. Special interests have too much influence in Washington. Americans want a courageous leader who will stand up to the trial lawyers and labor bosses and other special interests, govern by principle rather than political expedience, keep their promises, and solve problems instead of leaving them for our children. Restoring Americans' confidence in their government is what's at stake in this election.

Americans want judges who will strictly interpret the law and not legislate from the bench - The next president will appoint many federal judges and perhaps even a Supreme Court justice. The recent victory on partial birth abortion is an example of how important the Supreme Court is in protecting our values and interpreting the law as it is written. America needs a president who will provide strong moral leadership. A Democrat president will appoint judges who make law with disregard for the will of the people, but to the cheers of those advancing a liberal social agenda. America needs a leader who recognizes that that the people and states should decide what's best, not the courts. The future of the U.S. Supreme Court is what's at stake in this election.

What are the Bold Solutions?

Winning the War Against Islamic Extremists. Radical Islamic extremists are a relentless threat to America, its citizens, and the values we share. In the words of the al Qaeda leadership, Iraq is the central battleground of this war. We face a fork in the road. John McCain will pursue our opportunity for victory in Iraq, strengthen our hand in the larger war against Islamic extremists, and make our nation more secure. Democrats will fold our tents, embolden our enemies, throw the region into instability, and increase the risks faced on our home soil. To concede defeat now would strengthen al Qaeda, empower Iran and other hostile powers in the Middle East, unleash a full scale civil war in Iraq that could lead to genocide, and destabilize the entire region as neighboring powers come to the aid of their favored factions. John McCain is best prepared to lead and defend our nation and its global allies as Commander-in-Chief from day one. He has the experience and leadership to defeat our enemy and secure a broader peace.

Reforming Health Care for All Americans. Real reform will put families in the driver's seat of our health care system. The road to reform does not lead through Washington and a hugely expensive, bureaucratic, government-controlled system. John McCain will harness competition to offer more affordable insurance options for as many Americans as possible, leveraging the innovation and cost-effectiveness of our nation's firms to put an end to existing rigid, unfriendly bureaucracies. He will build a national market where insurance is more available, portable, and accessible across state lines; in which patients' rights are respected and their information under their control; and one in which people may save more in tax-exempt Health Savings Accounts. He will assist those who need help in getting private insurance.

John McCain will provide incentives for a national market - including the reimportation of pharmaceuticals - that offer greater transparency about effective patient care, options for preventative care and therapies, and prices so that competition makes it easier for families to navigate toward quality and low cost. He will demand reform to medical malpractice laws to curb abusive lawsuits that squeeze doctors, prevent innovation, and drive up the cost of health care. We need more transparency of prices and quality measures so that patients can make informed choices.

Reforming Government. Americans have lost trust that their government and its elected officials will serve the Nation's interest and not their own. Special interests have too much influence in Washington. John McCain will bring spending under control, veto wasteful, pork-barrel spending bills every time, and keep taxes low. He will reform a tax code that is too complex and too burdensome. John McCain will modernize Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. He will bring accountability, choice and competition to underperforming schools, so our children are equipped to take the best jobs of the 21st century. John McCain is the only leader willing to make the hard calls necessary to restore faith in our government and build a brighter future for our children and grandchildren.

[Pookie]

I was wondering the same thing, too. I want to see exactly what these qualifications are, and more importantly, if the qualifications do indeed make him the better choice.
Purrs,
Pookie

[nevadamedic]

John McCain has a remarkable record of leadership and experience that embodies his unwavering lifetime commitment to service. First elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from Arizona in 1982, John has led the fight for reforming Washington, eliminating wasteful government spending, and strengthening our nation's armed forces.

John McCain's reform agenda to reduce federal spending and lower taxes quickly elevated him to statewide office and he was elected to the United States Senate in 1986, after serving two terms in the U.S. House.

In the Senate, John continued to demand that Congress put an end to loopholes for special interests and fix the broken system in Washington that too often allows lobbyists to write legislation and members of Congress to waste taxpayer money. In November 2004, Senator McCain was overwhelmingly reelected with nearly 77 percent of the vote.

As the son and grandson of distinguished Navy admirals, John McCain deeply values duty, honor and service of country. John attended college at the United States Naval Academy, and launched a 22-year career as a naval aviator upon his graduation. He continued the McCain tradition of service to country passed down to him from his father and grandfather when he asked to serve in the Vietnam War.

On July 29 1967, John narrowly survived the first of many near-death experiences during his lifetime while preparing to take off on a bombing mission over North Vietnam from his ship, the USS Forrestal. A missile accidentally fired from a nearby plane struck the fuel tanks on John's plane and created a deadly inferno aboard the ship. John barely escaped the fiery disaster that killed 134 men, injured hundreds more and destroyed 20 planes.

Instead of taking the option to return home after the Forrestal disaster, Senator McCain volunteered for more combat duty - a fateful decision that stopped the clock on his life and separated him from his family, and country, for five and a half years.

During his 23rd bombing mission on October 26, 1967, a missile struck John's plane and forced him to eject, knocking him unconscious and breaking both his arms and his leg. John was then taken as a prisoner of war into the now infamous "Hanoi Hilton," where he was denied necessary medical treatment and often beaten by the North Vietnamese.

John spent much of his time as a prisoner of war in solitary confinement, aided by his faith and the friendships of his fellow POWs. When he was finally released and able to return home years later, John continued his service by regaining his naval flight status.

Senator McCain's last Navy duty assignment was to serve as the naval liaison to the United States Senate. John retired from the Navy in 1981. His naval honors include the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Legion of Merit, Purple Heart, and the Distinguished Flying Cross.[hr]All of his positions are here.

http://www.johnmccain.com/Informing/Issues/

[Amazed]

Captain USN


Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Arizona's 1st congressional district
1983 – 1987

United States Senator (Class 3) from Arizona
1987 – present
Served alongside: Dennis DeConcini, Jon Kyl

Chairman of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee
1995 – 1997
2005 – 2007

Chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee
1997 – 2001

Chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee
2003 – 2005

Hard Call: Great Decisions and the Extraordinary People Who Made Them
Character Is Destiny: Inspiring Stories Every Young Person Should Know and Every Adult Should Remember by John McCain, Mark Salter (Random House, October 2005) ISBN 1-4000-6412-0
Why Courage Matters: The Way to a Braver Life by John McCain, Mark Salter (Random House, April 2004) ISBN 1-4000-6030-3
Odysseus in America by Jonathan Shay, Max Cleland, John S. McCain (Scribner, November 2002) ISBN 0-7432-1156-1
Worth the Fighting for: A Memoir by John McCain, Mark Salter (Random House, September 2002) ISBN 0-375-50542-3
Unfinished Business: Afghanistan, the Middle East and Beyond — Defusing the Dangers That Threaten America's Security by Harlan Ullman, John S. McCain (Citadel Press, June 2002) ISBN 0-8065-2431-6
Faith of My Fathers by John McCain, Mark Salter (Random House, August 1999) ISBN 0-375-50191-6
The Reminiscences of Admiral John S. McCain, Jr., United States Navy (retired) by John S. McCain (U.S. Naval Institute, 1999) ISBN B0006RY8ZK
"An Enduring Peace Built on Freedom: Securing America's Future" by John McCain Foreign Affairs, November/December 2007
"How the POW's Fought Back", by John S. McCain III, Lieut. Commander, U.S. Navy, U.S. News and World Report, May 14, 1973 (reprinted for web under different title in 2008)

Silver Star
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star
Purple Heart
Distinguished Flying Cross[280]
Prisoner of War Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal (Republic of Vietnam)

On May 24, 1999, McCain shared the Profile in Courage Award with fellow Senator Russ Feingold for their work in trying to enact campaign finance reform.[138]
In December 2004, McCain became an Honorary Patron of the University Philosophical Society at Trinity College Dublin.[281]
On September 28, 2005, The Eisenhower Institute awarded McCain the Eisenhower Leadership Prize.[282] The prize recognizes individuals whose lifetime accomplishments reflect Dwight D. Eisenhower’s legacy of integrity and leadership.
On December 5, 2006, McCain was awarded the Henry M. Jackson Distinguished Service Award by the Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs.[283]
On February 13, 2007, the World Leadership Forum presented McCain with the Policymaker of the Year Award. The award is given internationally to someone who has "created, inspired or strongly influenced important policy or legislation."[284]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_McCain

Question might be who is or maybe even has ever been more qualified?

[bishop]

kind of funny that we're talking about qualifications given that we've just seen about 8 years of perhaps the stupidest and incompetent president that ever lived. as bush has shown us, the only qualification you really need is to win the "i'd have a beer with him" test. you could have a dui on your record, but so long as you win that crucial test, you're good to go.

[Go Fish]

Compared to whom? :lmao::clapper::ecstatic::dork::nana:[hr]
kind of funny that we're talking about qualifications given that we've just seen about 8 years of perhaps the stupidest and incompetent president that ever lived. as bush has shown us, the only qualification you really need is to win the "i'd have a beer with him" test. you could have a dui on your record, but so long as you win that crucial test, you're good to go.


You need to capitalize the "B" in "Bush", Buddy. Read the rules.

[Amazed]

as bush has shown us, the only qualification you really need is to win the "i'd have a beer with him" test. you could have a dui on your record, but so long as you win that crucial test, you're good to go.


I sure hope, but somehow doubt that people have learned that lesson this time around.

[namguy]

I have heard this from many conservatives, but when ask to put thoughts to type on other boards, they can't.

What qualifications does McCain have over other candidates to be president?

Again, while I respect his military service and what he had to go through as a P.O.W., these two things do NOT make a good president on their own. So let's hear it from his supporters, what qualifications does he have that others do not that make him the best qualified to be president?


What made Bush qualified for the position?

[Drocket]

What made Bush qualified for the position?

In theory, because he had executive experience, both in managing a company and as governor of Texas. Of course, these were massive disasters, but they could at least be counted as "experience" as a manager for those not actually paying attention (which in 2000, was the media, who was far more involved in proving Gore was a liar because he claimed to have invented the internet.)

[PostmodernProphet]

1. He was bitching about earmarks when nobody else was bitching about earmarks
2. He was suggesting using a surge to solve the situation in Iraq before even the military came up with it.
3. He voted against every tax increase proposed since he was first elected a senator.
4. He is the only Republican politician I know of that was consistently criticizing his fellow Republicans for spending too much money over the last eight years.
5. He acted to get Alito approved as a judge when all the other Republicans were wringing their hands and wondering what they could do to get around those nasty Democrats who were blocking it.
6. He voted against the Bush tax cuts, but only because he wanted a commitment to reduced spending to accompany it......if only that had happened, eh?
7. If you are sick of partisan bickering and want it to end, which of the three is most likely to accomplish it.....Clinton, Obama, or McCain?.........(that by the way, is the only campaign ad McCain needs to run in order to get around 64% of the popular vote)[hr]interesting fantasy.....

Hillary beats Obama and takes the nomination.....picqued with him, she refuses to offer Obama the VP slot......so McCain offers Obama his VP slot.....Obama refuses of course, but Republicans roll on floor laughing.....

[namguy]

What made Bush qualified for the position?

In theory, because he had executive experience, both in managing a company and as governor of Texas. Of course, these were massive disasters, but they could at least be counted as "experience" as a manager for those not actually paying attention (which in 2000, was the media, who was far more involved in proving Gore was a liar because he claimed to have invented the internet.)


His dad & their money is the only reason that he was Governor of TX, it's the only reason he made through ROTC, it's the only reason he graduated Yale, and it's the only way he made president, his families cash. Al Gore has forgotten more about anything than Bush will ever hope to know. Gore a liar, there're all liares to a degree, the question becomes a question of degree, however Bush can't even lie good! No Grore didn't invent the internet, I did......[hr]
1. He was bitching about earmarks when nobody else was bitching about earmarks
2. He was suggesting using a surge to solve the situation in Iraq before even the military came up with it.
3. He voted against every tax increase proposed since he was first elected a senator.
4. He is the only Republican politician I know of that was consistently criticizing his fellow Republicans for spending too much money over the last eight years.
5. He acted to get Alito approved as a judge when all the other Republicans were wringing their hands and wondering what they could do to get around those nasty Democrats who were blocking it.
6. He voted against the Bush tax cuts, but only because he wanted a commitment to reduced spending to accompany it......if only that had happened, eh?
7. If you are sick of partisan bickering and want it to end, which of the three is most likely to accomplish it.....Clinton, Obama, or McCain?.........(that by the way, is the only campaign ad McCain needs to run in order to get around 64% of the popular vote)[hr]interesting fantasy.....

Hillary beats Obama and takes the nomination.....picqued with him, she refuses to offer Obama the VP slot......so McCain offers Obama his VP slot.....Obama refuses of course, but Republicans roll on floor laughing.....


I can't see any of these 'conservatives,' not Republicans, laughing after this election. This up-coming presidental election is the worst nightmare the 'conservatives' have faced, maybe ever, think about it. A Black Man & a Woman:clapper::ecstatic::madlaugh: Greese up conservatives.

[PostmodernProphet]

This up-coming presidental election is the worst nightmare the 'conservatives' have faced, maybe ever, think about it. A Black Man & a Woman

hehe.....the only reason it's a nightmare is because it's a liberal black man and a liberal woman.....I would have voted for Margaret Thatcher twenty years ago if she had been an American......

[namguy]

This up-coming presidental election is the worst nightmare the 'conservatives' have faced, maybe ever, think about it. A Black Man & a Woman

hehe.....the only reason it's a nightmare is because it's a liberal black man and a liberal woman.....I would have voted for Margaret Thatcher twenty years ago if she had been an American......


Well, that's what I was saying! So you like McCain?

[PostmodernProphet]

This up-coming presidental election is the worst nightmare the 'conservatives' have faced, maybe ever, think about it. A Black Man & a Woman

hehe.....the only reason it's a nightmare is because it's a liberal black man and a liberal woman.....I would have voted for Margaret Thatcher twenty years ago if she had been an American......


Well, that's what I was saying! So you like McCain?


ah, I thought you were making the mistake that conservatives wouldn't vote for blacks or women.....

/shrugs.....I voted for Romney in the Michigan primary, but I can live with McCain......I could have gotten along with a half dozen of the Republican candidates....

[BoogyMan]

The question doesn't really seem to make much sense as Mr. McCain is every bit as qualified as Mrs. Clinton or Mr. Obama. I am not a big McCain fan, but he does have a great deal of influence and certainly knows his way around in Washington.

[Drocket]

The question doesn't really seem to make much sense as Mr. McCain is every bit as qualified as Mrs. Clinton or Mr. Obama.

I would agree. The thing is, however, is that I've heard a LOT of discussion about whether Clinton and Obama are qualified (Obama especially), whereas I don't think I've heard a single news story questioning McCain's qualifications. One of those "what's good for the goose is good for the gander" sort of situations.

[namguy]

This up-coming presidental election is the worst nightmare the 'conservatives' have faced, maybe ever, think about it. A Black Man & a Woman

hehe.....the only reason it's a nightmare is because it's a liberal black man and a liberal woman.....I would have voted for Margaret Thatcher twenty years ago if she had been an American......


Well, that's what I was saying! So you like McCain?


ah, I thought you were making the mistake that conservatives wouldn't vote for blacks or women.....

/shrugs.....I voted for Romney in the Michigan primary, but I can live with McCain......I could have gotten along with a half dozen of the Republican candidates....


Doesn't look as though your going too be a happy camper in the next presidental elections result. I would never vote for a conservative, a Republican, maybe-yes, I can't answer that because Rebublican has become to mean conservative and those I wouldn't vote for.

[PostmodernProphet]

Doesn't look as though your going too be a happy camper in the next presidental elections result.

/shrugs....as I said, McCain doesn't bother me......

[namguy]

Doesn't look as though your going too be a happy camper in the next presidental elections result.

/shrugs....as I said, McCain doesn't bother me......


Good.

[4Reaganomics]

McCain will bring change

duh

[Elrathin]

LOL McCain is anything but change, he agrees with most of Bush's policies. GWB 2, I don't think so. Republicans are going down in flames this election. Hope they have enough tissues for when they cry themselves out of the white house lol.

[namguy]

McCain will bring change

duh


Any change at this point would be welcomed.

[4Reaganomics]

LOL McCain is anything but change, he agrees with most of Bush's policies. GWB 2, I don't think so. Republicans are going down in flames this election. Hope they have enough tissues for when they cry themselves out of the white house lol.


I wouldn't be totally against Obama winning. I have been thinking that we might need four more years of Jimmy Carter to bring on another 8-16 years of Ronald Reagan

:D

[namguy]

LOL McCain is anything but change, he agrees with most of Bush's policies. GWB 2, I don't think so. Republicans are going down in flames this election. Hope they have enough tissues for when they cry themselves out of the white house lol.


I wouldn't be totally against Obama winning. I have been thinking that we might need four more years of Jimmy Carter to bring on another 8-16 years of Ronald Reagan

:D


Ronald Reagan - didn't like him, greatest bs'er I ever heard.