McCain On Obama - "I Think It's A Pretty Good Timetable"

[upplsuckimcool16]

You are wrong about one thing cenk. Most normal viewers don't catch little rediculousies likes these. (Like my made up word?)

[tetsuyaryuji]

First of all, you're misinterpreting his words, as most do.. He's not the best speaker in the world, we know that..and we don't really need a great speaker to lead this country.. A timetable is a stupid idea, why let the enemy know when you're backing out? Since -when- was that a good idea? If there was a timetable, the public shouldn't know about it, it should be between their government and ours, so the press just needs to back the hell off of the idea of a timetable being released, idiots

[asust3k]

Ok, first I want to say that I agree that saying "by date 'y' we will all be gone, meaning that by date 'x' we'll be weak as shit", you're essentially giving away a bit too much information to the people who you'd really not want to have.

But then I have to say you're wrong about needing a good 'speaker'. I'm not even going to go in to the whole intelligence thing because I think that would take the conversation down a route best not taken, instead, I will pose the following:

[asust3k]

Imagine, if you will, that America's relations with N. Korea were on the verge of total collapse, and ground and air forces were being mobilised and put on high alert. America's alert level was raised to the highest level possible, and (God forbid) war looked imminent.

There's fear and panicking in the nation, every intelligence agency is receiving intel suggesting an attack...

The phone rings...

It's Kim Jong-il.

Would you REALLY want McCain to take that call?

[tetsuyaryuji]

Yeah, I would. Would you want Obama taking that call? Someone with absolutely no experience, and no knowledge of how to handle a situation like that? The only probable choice for that option we have is McCain. I'm not a big fan of McCain, but I fear he is the only option we have. Obama will lead this country down a worse path than we are already on. With the country in the shape it is, we NEED to have experience in the White House.

[asust3k]

I think Obama is more intelligent, I think he has a higher level of integrity, and a better understanding of every issue covered in the debates (which I've watched in full). The President of the United States is the US' representative to the entire world. I can't believe Bush was voted in, and I can't see how McCain will be voted in - they're both idiots. And I'm not being childish, I really truly believe they're mentally inept.

[tetsuyaryuji]

Obama may be intelligent, but only on a single view of things. His plans, if they were to pass congress, would devastate this country. Failure to see that, shows a lack of intelligence on whoever that might be. He has a FEW plans that might do some good for the country, but the cons far outweigh the pros. McCain is our only option, Obama would be a mistake to put in control. He does not have a better understanding, he preps for the debate, and yes, he's a better speaker than McCain, hands down

[tetsuyaryuji]

But we do not need a 'good speaker' to be in control of this country. We need someone who shows a sign of strength, with no fear to succumb to what other nations want. We have to have someone that knows we are the dominant country in the world, and isn't afraid to stand for it. If we had no worries about war now or in the future, Obama might be a good choice, and only after he gets a few more years experience. He has none now, voting for Obama is like voting for me, I'm a nobody, with no exp.

[asust3k]

Ok just for the record, the only thing that's being called in to question about Obama's 'experience' is in the foreign relations department, and that's hardly a point one can argue.

Leading economists and even members of the Replublic party have come out and publicly stated that Obama's plan to deal with the current economic crisis is the more sound option.

And one episode of the West Wing (lol) will show you that Obama will have all the support he needs in terms of international relations!

[tetsuyaryuji]

His foreign relations department, is pathetic. And that is the most important issue for this presidential election. His 'plan' to solve the economic crisis won't work. Neither one of them is smart enough to think up a plan to fix it. It's not the presidents job. His advisers will make a plan when they go over everything (which they aren't, yet), and put it in place. The economy can fix itself, if you want it fixed, shun the media out of it, and everything will be fine, don't tell us

[tetsuyaryuji]

when the economy is in bad shape, when we hear about it, we quit spending. That only makes it worse, if it wasn't in the news, the economy would be fine. That's my plan- and I'm only a fool so who knows.

Obama is just a shady character, no experience, in anything, not just foreign relations. He's a democrat, democrats control congress, blame them for the current crisis. They are the ones controlling the country, not Bush. A president is just a face, but it needs to be a strong one, not Obama.

[asust3k]

Ok mate I'll continue this later, but there's nothing "strong" looking about McCain.

[JOHNYOCHO]

@asust3k wow man u shooled testsuyar.... watever his name is

[jahana01]

He has been where? where? Hanging with VietCon and providing them all the secrets and where about of US bases and planes and remember he was released after 5 monthes after his capture.

By the way, your language is amazingly backward.

[moogly81]

come on, McCain !! you're better than this. How can you just agree with Obama's point of view ! I'm disappointed.

[timbosforporn]

You apparently didn't read the entire comment that Maliki made that was posted on Fox news. That particular sentence was one of many that was taken out of context where Maliki said that conditions are improving in such a way that troops can leave within a 16 months. Which is what the republicans are pushing for. Not a timetable that would mandate a withdraw after 16 months but an horizon where when conditions would be good enough that they can leave.

[shalimaar444]

guys!! can anyone tells me please, where i can get this (MALIKI REMOTE CONTROL) seems like MCCAIN already bought all the stock hahahaha!!!

[shalimaar444]

he won't! no he won't.

how do you know?

he won't!! he won't because i know him VERY! VERY!! VERY!!! WERY!!!! WELL !!!!!!!

what if you mistaking?

THE I'M FUCKED, ALL YOU WITH ME! hahahaha!!

WHO CARES!

[jrmthie]

He's right, I can't believe Wolf Blitzer schooled someone, even if it was McCain.

[azelaer]

... weak, sauce lol

[Kieru11]

lol. Time Horizons.

[GretchenDawntreader]

Bush/Cheney/McCain are absolutely terrified, they been justifying the Iraq war by saying they are there at the request of the Iraqi government, now the Iraqi government has said 16 months and out, and the administration's all like "oh, he's been mistranslated, he didn't actually mean what he seemed like he was saying" and someone else in the Iraqi government said "yes, that's what he said" and McCain's like "oh he wouldn't ask us to leave, I know him, we're buds!"

Pathetic. OUT OF IRAQ NOW.

[DezzyRaY]

As bad as that was he could still be 10 times better than Bush is currently. But hey, who cares, his family is worth billions. Couldn't get it to trillions in his 7 year tenure, damn you Middle Easterners.

[graze47]

McCain is an incredible intellectual.

[grahamkeithtodd]

yes unlike Bush he has read more then one book!ok almost one book!(janet and john book 1)

i have seen retarded goldfish with a greater attention span then McCain..

last week Obama was traverling the world trying to make friends for america and mostly susceeding and what was McCain doing? staying at home and moaning about how the nasty press was ignoring him! then complaining when they DID show him on the news looking like a stupid person(which he is)

[graze47]

How did you know the goldfish was retarded?

[grahamkeithtodd]

read my PhD theises on "retarded goldfish and how to spot them" lol

narrrr most goldfish have an attention span of betwine 1/2 to almost 1 second... that is why goldfish tend to swim around and round in sprials... every turn is a new adventure to them... hummmmm bit like McCain when you stop to think of it!

[graze47]

McCain in 08. War is fun and profitable. Can't you people understand?

[Bain6969]

McCain is a MORON! Obama 08!!!!

[sobaysean]

"weak sauce" Nice! I think that's a YTY original...

[vizcarra]

Wait, now he says that's a pretty good timetable? He uttered the "t" word he has condemned many times when Obama has said it?

[jonnyalpha]

And then in a later interview, McCain denied ever using the word timetable. This guy is losing his marbles, or possibly just straight up lying, who knows...

[panterfootball93]

he cant help it he's to old XD

[Omer698]

I never knew E was the new Y

[Zile77]

Obama wants to be ruler of the world, as his stunt in Germany proved. He's not a real Christian, denying Christ for other religions and saying there are many paths to heaven.

He's in big trouble, and so are those who follow him. Jesus is the ONLY way, "No one goes to the father but by me."

Obama has overstepped his bounds, making him antichrist. He will bring total destruction on the world. Get ready folks, the man of sin is just getting warmed up. Billions will follow him blindly, to Hell.

[darwinx0101]

Zile77,

Obama already is the ruler of the world, you just don't know it, yet.

He is your Messiah, your Alpha, your Omega, your God for all eternity.

Now bow down and kiss his feet.

[Zile77]

darwin, quite obviously I do know it. And he is not my messiah and never will be.

The fools are already following him blindly as they have no knowledge of the warnings we've been seeing for the past few years because they don't read their Bible.

BTW, Darwin was wrong all along.

[darwinx0101]

Zile77,

The bible speaks of Jebus coming back and he has, in the form of a presidential candidate. Now worship him, damn you!

[cindyfromfalls]

Zile77....separation of church and state.

[xposito]

Zile, Ill have to agree with Cindy.For fucks sake, realize there's a difference between church and state. Him not being a "real" christian is TOTALLY irrelevant to american domestic and foreign politics. Only very delusional people (not in a religious but in a mental sense)have a candidates personal religious belief as a requirement to get ones vote. He could be some shaman in a forgotten tribe for all I care, that's him.His political views and means to change his country, THATS whats important.

[lebaneseameer]

WEAK SAUCE INDEED!!

[malickfan]

McCain is the worst.

[molierelover]

Republicans like the word "horizon" instead of "timetable" because "horizons" have a way of disappearing as you approach them. It's a goal line that they can keep pushing off into infinity.

[evilblades]

..... i wanna hear cenk growl! :O

[GookMcCain]

he won't!! i know him. i'm john mccain dammit and i know what everyone else is doing and they are all doing what i say and how i say for them to do it.

if you don't like it, you can all go to H-E-double hockeysticks because despite all my medical problems, my memory issues, my loose temper, my inability to keep my story straight, etc, i do know what they are thinking. now pass me that applesauce. i'm starving

[sensuelz]

is mcain,s age affecting his memory?

[nevous8]

He isn't alive.

[sensuelz]

best answer ever..u made my day..ha ha ha

[tojew]

uhm . . . let's see. . .

tall youthful articulate president

or

small meek old "dr. evil" like smiling president.

i can't decide???

[bummarketingx]

are you drunk?

[bluemangos]

a pretty good time table.. then why are all the republicans bashing him about it??

[onlyloveendures]

What a pathetic little man McCain has turned out to be, beyond his small statute, he's small-minded, petty, spiteful, hateful. He started out with the statement, coming from his wife, Cindy, that it would be a clean campaign and it has been anything BUT! Double talk, flip-flopping liar. Obama needs to fight back with the truth that comes from McCain's dirty tricks.

[osiris33]

Yeah, Blitzer's been getting pretty tough for real.

[MojoJuana]

doubletalking mcbush mini-me thinks he knows what maliki and the iraqi people want better than maliki and the iraqi people. either mcfipflop is a super genius or he's just plain full of shit!

[Oli3TB76]

29-30 secs- love it!!! haha

[ILoveGoodFellas]

God I cant wait for the debates, Obama is about to tear him apart !!

[RUKiddinMeHuh]

nailed him. Good one.

[MONEYISMYGOD]

WEAK SAUCE LOL

[booshkah14]

If we elect him into office, it will be like re-electing Bush. I haven't made my mind up about Obama yet

Maybe Hilary really was the best way to go lol

[Wendy62]

Well if you don't want McSame in the White House, you have made up your mind about Obama. None of the other candidates have a chance.

[booshkah14]

that's true, i just HOPE Obama turns out to be the better option :)

[Wendy62]

I believe he is the SLIGHTLY better option. Studies have shown that Democrats lard pork for their constituents and kiss up to corporations SLIGHTLY LESS than Republicans.

We need to get involved in a third party NOW, you know that. We need to get somebody viable in the race for next time, who isn't just the lesser of two evils.

[Boobalopbop]

"He won't".... he repeated that as if he knew for a fact that there is no chance in hell Al Maliki would say that. Sounds to me as if a deal was made. Some sort of promise to the Bush administration or something. Hmmm..

[VenezuelanBoss88]

hahahaha wow.

1. Its AMAZING Wolf Blitzer schooled somebody.

2. McCains terrible at these interviews.

3. McCain admited Obamas exactly right but backpedled back to the right!

[snipzor]

I was about as surprised as you that Wolf Blitzer actually did something useful. You've got to be pretty bad if you get your ass handed to you by Blitzer.

[danallyr]

McCain is bombastic and pompous!

[unluvable]

Flip to the Flop

That's John McCainy

He Smells like Talc

And Old Man's Pee

When you Vote in Novemeber

Remember to Be

On Audacity's Side

Of History

And Not with McCain's Old Balls

And His Corporate Cronies

[darealdjnutz]

McCain reminds me of an old man wearing a diaper walking around the nursing home all confused.

[Rahab111222]

LOL!! That's because McLame IS an old man wearing a diaper walking around the nursing home all confused!

[135135135135135]

By election day, even McCain will be voting for Obama.

This guy is priceless, the up side to having him as president would be the hilarious videos flooding youtube poking fun at his poor speaking skills.

[Wendy62]

"By election day, even McCain will be voting for Obama."

That is beautifully said. Nice, very nice.

[johnvsf]

He's in denial.

[DameDiabolique]

McCain: If you believe that McCain is going to pull the troops out of Iraq in ANYONES timetable then you need to be schooled. This is from the man that said "50-100 more years in Iraq." I am sorry, McCain but we don't want to wait 50-100 years for "conditions on the ground" to be right!!!!

[kleinnat346]

"Weak sauce." hahahaha

[LordXmen2k]

MCLAME FLIP FLOP ALERT!

MCLAME FLIP FLOP ALERT!

MCLAME FLIP FLOP ALERT!

MCLAME FLIP FLOP ALERT!

Give him another week and he will also FLIP FLOP on talking to Iran. The old man has lost his bearings.

OBAMA 08

[whyargue01]

omg....he is so full of crap. Maliki already wants a time table....Mccain will be the death of us if he gets in the white house.

[FeelFreeToArgue]

Maliki said he liked our timetable, then he got some calls from some US diplomats in Iraq expressing "concern" with his remarks, & then he retreated from them. When McCain talks about being sure that Maliki will not cross him, he is talking about the same kind of strong-arm crap.

Props to our puppet though, who's refusing, despite every kind of pressure Bush can bring to bear, to cave & give Bush the SOFA agreements he wants. Like Iran, he's gritting his teeth & trying to wait out this admin.

[theotormon]

Cenk, you forgot to mention that McCain said that it was a good plan "based on conditions on the ground" but then in the next sentence seemed to be implying that it wasn't "bsed on conditions on the ground." Ha ha. I almost cringe thinking about how painful it is going to be watching McCain get destroyed in the debates.

[tomdamho]

man he gets destroyed by every interview.

[OmarAlQaseer]

How frustrated does John McCain get after these interviews?

[jekyllmcgee]

Blitzer must have felt so sorry for him that he didn't prod any further. Haha, Mccain's a loser.

[osmarsus]

I don't know how McCain can complain that he doesn't get enough time in the media. If he got as much as Obama does he would end up killing himself politically with this kind of interviews. I think he is lucky that he does not get scrutinized as much as Obama does.

[jtartsy]

LMAO...I was actually thinking does he really know what he is asking for. McCain should be careful he might just get his wish

[bib777]

WOLFIEEEEEE BUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

[blueguise23]

The media gives John McCain a free pass to be stupid and senile! The never jump when he makes obvious gaffes that prove HE IS TOO OLD FOR OFFICE!

If being a POW (being dumb enough to get caught by enemy soldiers) is such a big deal, let's make sure he gets A MEDAL to go with that Navy hat he is always wearing.

We don't have to make him president just because he was a POW 100 years ago! This qualifies him for NOTHING.

It is obvious McCain knows nothing about anything but WAR!

[Saimerro]

QED

[brawnymike]

"Horizon" -- that point in the distance which, no matter how long or how far you travel, you can never reach ...

"Time Horizon" -- a point in time which is similarly unreachable

[annya127]

McCain has THE MOST ungenuine smile I have ever seen. Each time the portion of the interview comes up where he thinks he should seem friendly and approachable, his face contorts into a mask. You're a republican politician, at least practice in front of the mirror.

[swaggajee]

I've been saying that same thing. It's like McCain has been bodysnatched by an alien and doesn't understand how to properly express emotions through body language.

It creeps me the fuck out!! It gives me chills because it's unhuman. Shit, at least Dick Cheney can pull off an evil smirk.

Makes me wonder if McCain isn't actually THE Manchurian Candidate. Seriously, that's the smile of someone who has been brainwashed to smile.

[annya127]

Now that you mention it, he also reminds me of that alien from Men in Black I (or was it II?). The one wearing an "Edgar suit" who liked sugar water...

[swaggajee]

lol yeah, he does kinda behave like that character. I think I'm gonna use that analogy instead of bodysnatched.

But seriously, how is this guy a legitimate candidate? Anyone remember the stink about his medical records? How the press had like 30 minutes to go over 2000 pages the friday before Memorial Day.

C'mon, if he's too scared to prove to us that he's not gonna fall over and die 200 days into his Presidency then how can he be a serious candidate?

[tomdamho]

im interested to know his VP...what scam the neo-cons got cooking lately.

[DrakeMagnum]

A creature like that cannot stand to look in a mirror. It's painful.

John Weaksauce McCain

[jekyllmcgee]

If Mcsame keeps going like this, he's going to crash his rolfcopter of a campaign.

[Wendy62]

George HW Bush did that smarmy fake-smile thing too. It's what you get, I think, when moderates spend too much of their time kissing up to the rightwing.

[ngarey]

bah, Blitzer was still holding back, we need someone like Paxman from the BBC to really grill these swine and get the truth out.

[grahamkeithtodd]

sadly ngarey mate the us would never allow some bugger like old paxman on there shows as he goes for the throat and hangs on until he gets an awnser..(remembers the day he took on the prince of darkness mike howard and asked him the same question 15 times before howard replied)

[HotLeper]

The war was supposed to be a strong point for McCain but he stepped on his own foot. All that's left is the oil scene now and he does have the better standing on that issue because Obama stepped on his own foot on that one.

[movieguystarraisin]

Mccain has no brain. he lost it on Bush's lap...

[ericblr]

McCains a lapdog alright, but you identified the wrong person.

[l0gically]

Or, maybe he doesn't have the sense to realize that there's no oxygen where the sun doesn't shine!

[HomerSimpsonIsTheMa]

wow, im first