I realize that this blog has been focusing a great deal on St. John McCain of Arizona, son of God, heir to the throne of Lord a great deal. I'll be upfront, I'm borderline obessessed with the guy. Also, he just so happens to be the almost certain nominee for the GOP's presidential ticket. So let's be honest...this blog will have many, many, more posts on holy John. In other words, if your sick of reading about McCain, then don't read the blog. But you should, because if you rely on the mainstream media for your information on the presidentail candidates, you probably have a certain perspective of John McCain that is, frankly, bullshit. Two articles that you should read on St. McCain of Arizona:
- Paul Waldman's at the American Prospect
- Jonathan Chait's at the New Republic
The first article will explain why I call John McCain, St. McCain. It is required reading, so consider it homework, it's very short, and you'll be smarter for reading it. Waldman is an expert on the media, and his dissection of the media's treatment of McCain is essential.
The second article, by one of my favorite political writers ever, Jonathan Chait, explains how St. McCain has changed his views on a number of key issues a number of times, usually taking whichever stand the political winds blow him (interesting for a supposed man of principle). In essence, John McCain is the ultimate flip-flopper.
Do yourself a favor and read these articles, learn who John McCain really is. Then do your friends and family a favor and pass the articles on to them.
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