McCain Takes Credit For GI Bill He Opposed

[grumpyunderworl]

What great episode this week. Missed it on tv but caught it online at lastnightstvshows (.) com

[gfxjedi]

Please link the vote count of the bill which shows McCain voting yes on the package that passed and Obama voted no. If it isn't HR 2642 which was the only GI Bill that I could find in the records, maybe you know of something the rest of the world doesn't? References please?

[hgary2003]

Why do you say that's a Lie? YOU ARE SO FULL OF SHIT!!! John McCain shot down the first GI bill that was brought before him for the very reason it was shit!!! He fought like Hell for this one, the Democrats didn't support it, but it was a damn good proposal for the Troops, that is why McCain fought for it, well that and of course the fact that he has two of his own son's serving in the Military right now, but then who wouldn't want the best for their children?

[weezywee9891]

it wasn't shit, you dont know anything your talking about. jim webb, a DEMOCRAT introduced this bill and the dems supported it, and john mccian and his twin bush opposed it, but it still passed. your really really really stupid

[hgary2003]

I'm stupid? You better check yourself there buddy. You just proved your own ignorance right there in that comment.

McCain / Palin - 2008

~ CHANGE AMERICA CAN REALLY BELIEVE IN! ~

[counterhit121]

weezywee was right. webb introduced the bill, and mccain campaigned against it. as an active duty marine at the time, i was flabbergasted that mccain would campaign against it. the main argument that i recall mccain employ was that better GI bill bennies would "hurt retention rates." like i said. flabber. gasted.

[gfxjedi]

Ha! What is he talking about? He didn't even show up for the vote! "Iraq and Afghanistan War Funding, Unemployment Benefits Extension, and GI Bill" HR 2642 -- it shows John Sidney McCain was "NV" which means "Not Voting, Excused, Absent, or Present". Obama voted "YES"

[hgary2003]

Obama voted yes to the one that McCain opposed, Obama voted NO on the one that passed. That is the one McCain is talking about in this video.

The first GI Bill that went before the Senate wasn't much more than the one that was being used 20 years ago, that's why McCain opposed it, and of course the Democrats like Obama didn't see a problem with it. McCain has two of his own in the Military right now.

[deanrdd]

So you know:

McCain placed more than 100 American troops in Iraq into deadly danger as he used them for human body sheilds as he strolled around a Baghdad market. If any had died, it would have been his fault.

McCain has publicly stated the reason he is against benefits for our troops is because they won't stay in the military.

McCain received a grade of D from the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America

McCain recieved a 20 percent vote rating from the Disabled Veterans of America

[bluesrunnerdog]

I don't trust McCain!

[DG214]

McCain is a joke!!!I'm moving to a different country if McCain becomes President and I hope you all do the same.

[dwj91]

As President, I will do everything in my power to ensure that those who serve today and those who have served in the past have access to the highest quality health, mental health and rehabilitative care in the world. The disgrace of Walter Reed must not be forgotten. ... Whatever our commitments to veterans cost, we will keep them, as you have kept every commitment to us. The honor of a great nation is at stake.

You sir have no honor. SELLOUT!!!!!!! I'm a vet by the way.

[dwj91]

3/2004: McCain voted AGAINST increasing Vet-medical care by $1.8 billion.

10/2003: McCain voted to TABLE an amendment for $322,000,000 for safety equipment for USforces. "Table"= vote never hits floor.

10/2003: McCain voted to TABLE a vote for $1 Billion for National Guard and Reserve Equipment in Iraq dueto:shortage of helmets, tents, bullet-proof inserts, & tactical vests.

[dwj91]

5/2008: McCain voted AGAINST the Webb GI Bill. He actually didn't vote against it though because he never even showed up to vote.

9/2007: McCain voted AGAINST bill to minimize periods of time between deployment of units sent to Iraq.

5/2006: McCain voted AGAINST $20 Million to VA for health care facilities.

4/2006: McCain voted AGAINST $430,000,000 to VA for Medical Services.

3/2006: McCain voted AGAINST increasing Vet-medical services $1.5 billion in FY2007.

[Rocflex]

He's a fool. Him and his queen of the damned!

[lakenormanusa]

Obama and Jim Webb will spank McCain's 7 years past retirement age be-hiney!! McCain's wife blew $700,000 in 1 month. John McCain doesn't even know the cost of a gallon of gas. John and Cindy are so high in their Ivory Tower, maybe they will throw us some cake. In the meantime, maybe they will criminalize abortion, setting women's rights back 30 years. Let's go back to coat hangers in back alleys.

[davetileguy]

@lakenormanusa sooo john kerry is poor?

[sineaddeburca]

What a weasle. He fought against and didn't want to sign the bill, but when it was obviously well supported by a huge, bipartisan majority... he had no choice or it would have been a political nightmare for him if he hadn't signed. THEN Bush, who was also against it and had threatened to veto the bill... signs it, takes credit for it with fanfare and then THANKS McCain who did nothing to get it passed!

[ddtpfri]

MCCAIN-GIULIANI 2008!!!!

[lixy9]

ebay is funding mccains campaign check that video

[timmyblaze]

Will John McCain get America shot down and held hostage?

Or did Bush Jr. already do that?

These people make me sick......

Not only does the president throw Johnny Mac's name in there really quick while thanking the bill creators, Johnny Mac himself tries to take credit!?!? For a thing he vote against HOW MANY TIMES!?

WTF

Why doesn't Bill Orally tell all the Neo-Sheep what's really happening?

[deanrdd]

Timmyblaze:

Bill? The culture warrior? I prefer he tell us about his sex scandal. That girl was so funny. When asked how much money did she get, she said, "Well, I can't say, but I don't have to work anymore and I can put all my nephews and nieces through college."

Doesn't that show his morals? Why would he be honest about McCain?

[ZapDuff]

Is this man teleporting his voice and image from a parallel universe, perhaps an alternate dimension? Does he think America will forget his opposition to the EXACT same terms as just approved? Does he think no one will notice he DID NOT EVEN VOTE on the bill just passed? Doesn't his State of Delusion scare the hell out of you? Sure does me!

[UGOTDAJACK]

This is the thing that I hate about the Media...where were they on this? How can they allow this man to take credit for a bill that he opposed and didn't even vote for? How could they allow the president to thank him in his speech when he passed the bill yet he said nothing of Obama who actually supported the bill and voted for it to make shore it passed? If McCain wins america better shut the fuck up for the next 4 years. I don't want to hear any complaining about how the economy is fucked up!

[kevinnutz]

Exactly. It's easy for people to joke about how bad Bush is, but they voted him into office. TWICE! And then when they have to live with their retarded vote, they act pissed like the rest of us who didn't vote for that moron. They're gonna do the same damn thing with McCain. It's fucking ridiculous how backwards our country is.

[hardddisk]

this guy is simply lost.... he needs some guidance

[lanidarwin]

I remember him strongly opposing this bill, and saying it's too generous... that military wouldn't sign up. Americans will see how loved Obama is when he travels to Europe and abroad. I constantly get emails from foreigners saying I hope you Americans make the right choice this time. Come on people think with your brain! I already know that Obama will win in a landslide, unless people fall for (R) dirty tricks!

[princesorrow1]

Incentivizing??? whats that? Is it anything like the English word incenting, to give motive for an action?

He is so stupid he has to make pretend he is using big words to feel better about himself. All he does is embarrass himself. I bet he isnt well orientated with much besides war.

That was a purposeful misspelling of a more commonly misspoken word. The correct word is oriented. But people confuse it with orientation thinking it needs something more like McCant did with incenting. Bravo

[jrubin22]

"we"? does he think he's fooling anyone other than the 25% that still support W?

[2rate2]

This video should be in the top 4 of the most viewed of news and politics. It should have been based on the number of views since 4pm yesterday. interesting.

[hesh2]

I often c ur comments patsagainstrats on the videos that I view. U need to take the "fleshy shaft of Jeremiah Wright's penis" that you so eloquently wrote about & stick in ur mouth/ STFU!!!

[vocalbrush]

he just affirmed what i already think of him

[daytonscott]

I can't believe the majorr media outlest haven't picked up on this????

I, too, am former military and used the GI Bill and was FLOORED when I learned McSameShit was oppossing the bill. HE comes from a line of great military leaders. Then again, from my understanding the Naval Academy (where McSameShit went to school) still uses books that instills as sense of disdain for "enlisted" people. That is probably why he has such a disliking for "common" people. BEWARE... McCain is an elitist snob.

[IDCL3]

My friends, this lying, senile bastard will destroy what is left of this country.

[wilfredsnipple]

McCain invented the G.I. bill and the model A Ford, gun powder, baseball and a couple of other things that are classified.

[Spectre11B]

As a vet who is using the GI BILL and has been watching the new GI Bill since its inception, McCain is a douche bag and deserves to be kicked in the nuts.

[iTellYouNoLie]

i dare you to do it, you would get more t.v. time than Ron Paul did, and the vid would be #1 top rated of all time.

[smoose8]

hes not smart

[1lawgrad]

mcsameshit

[kevlarthehorribleone]

McSame old shit.

[OurOrigin]

GOOGLE "The Obama/Hagel Provision"

[booley]

So where's that "Liberal" media we keep being told about?

This si not the first time McCain has just flat out lied.

Maybe I'm knieve but doesn't lying mean one is NOT a straight talker?

[DillonX]

He opposed the bill.

LIES, LIES, AND MORE LIES -- HAVENT WE HAD ENUF OF THAT OVER THE LAST 7 YEARS!

[skids7682]

He more than just opposed the bill. He spoke out against the very same aspect of the bill which he is talking up here.

Shameless.

[godlesspatriot]

McLIAR!!!

[79jake]

Lol, nice comments... I believe that this guy is going to win just because of his amount of experience and his race... Obama is black and there are a lot of racist people plus the people who are scared of a black president. I believe in Obama though. Not this guy.

[WashMitt]

McBush

[ManTigerBMW]

The Average IQ of Democrats.. is 17 pts lower than that or Republicans.. that is a FACT !

[EntropyGuardian]

Citation

[ClunkityClunk4Truth]

Good luck with that, EG.

[tnichols321]

that may be but heres another fact. Neocons aren't republicans

[LavanPath]

Yet the Republicans yielded one of the worst President in history, that is a FACT too.

[vbarnes48]

Where did you get your facts, from the "intelligent" book of BUSH's and other Republican's sayings? I rest my case!!!!

[MojoJuana]

yeah, according to mcbush's brand of orwellian logic...just another stop on the straighttalk express, right?

whoever is voting for this ancient assclown is gotta be a total fuckin' retard!

[patsagainstrats]

When Obama was a young thug is Hawaii, he used to sniff coke and take malt liquor pisses off the USS Arizona memorial.

[vbarnes48]

McCain chose to abandon his wife injured and disfigured in a car accident for the new, rich blonde and now wants to talk to us about honor and values. This is the man you choose to respect. No doubt you too marginalize women, regularly!

[patsagainstrats]

"I used to aim at the oil globules that bubbled up from from the old girl's tanks," chuckled Barack, as cut himself another fat line of flake on the fleshy shaft of Jeremiah Wright's penis.

[wtfoof]

If all you can do is spew hate and give no positive alternatives then no one will listen to you! If you are pro McCain then tell us what he will do to make this country better. If you have a candidate then you have a voice. If you just want to piss people off then you are a sorry human being!

[vbarnes48]

Your use of language describes you to a tee.

[yt5454]

Of course he's lying. He's a republican.

[blair227]

Next time the fucking liar comes face to face with Senator Webb,I hope Webb crushes the lying bastards spleen.

[iamafractal]

wow... now put the video of him speaking against this for the last 2 months right with him "supporting" it, then you have a perfect video.

[pongman]

McCain lies like George! Is it because they are republicans? lol

[misfit422]

Nice flip flop you senile fuck.

[vbarnes48]

The Gall of this non-man! Does he have no SHAME? This is the very bill McShame opposed because he said it was too lucrative and would encourage our soldiers to leave military service too quickly.

I guess a man who embraces the people who defamed his wife and adopted child in 2000 so he run in 2008 can do anything!

No matter what the spin, McShame is on record (video tape) opposing this GI bill which McShame is now lauding in this video.

[WickedMofo]

McCain never opposed this. He simply wanted better benefits for soldiers who served in combat, WHICH THEY SHOULD GET. That's why he opposed the bill to begin with, he didn't want everyone to have the same rights.

DO FACT CHECKS PEOPLE

[vbarnes48]

You should fact check. McShame only opposed this bill, because he thought it too lucrative (i.e.that it would allow soldiers to leave the military faster than McShame wanted them to as he supports his war in Iraq. He is on video record with this position, and I am sure Sen Webb will help remind everyone of Sen McShame's despicable position.

[WickedMofo]

And he is on WRITTEN record for what I said, your FACTS are a one second tidbit of a 20 min response to this problem.

[vbarnes48]

Show me the WRITTEN record of McCain's support for the WEBB bill. He has always opposed the version of the bill that was passed. What's more he didn't he vote on it!

That's a fact.

[kastolp]

Wow... that was the exact opposite of what he said before.

[hardddisk]

I can simply say vote Democrat, You will not get my vote this year.

[iTellYouNoLie]

third party, obama panders too.

[iTellYouNoLie]

dems are just as bad, vote third party.

[Dalexa26]

Fucking lying piece of shit! I hope you uneducated republicans aren't that silly to be fooled by this.

"There's an old saying in Tennessee — I know it's in Texas, probably in Tennessee — that says, fool me once, shame on — shame on you. Fool me — you can't get fooled again."

[CavemanSynthesizer]

liar. he declared his opposition to this bill and didn't even show up to vote on it.

[kenjihussein]

peabrains don't care - they follow him off a cliff - lies are no big deal - faux christianity.

[ls1z28chris]

It is becoming increasingly clear to me that this man must be senile. What other explination could there possibly be for a man who has been in Washington this long going around and lying so often about so many issues?

Sure, some self deception must be taking place as he tries to move to his "base," but this is embarassing.

[iTellYouNoLie]

Washington IS lies, most people there are bought out. The democrepublicrats are usually in that big club that doesn't care about people anymore, just corporate profit, and power. both sides lie, but they usually don't get called out on the big ones because the station owners, journalists, and editors are in that club too.

[lewisbell]

Someone is lying through their false teeth.

[LordXmen2k]

Hmmm, someone should "remind" John McCain he opposed the Jim Webb GI Bill that did just that and never showed up to even vote on it.

John McLiar needs o get out of his "Bullshit Express" and really tell it like it is, I mean does he still believe you can lie like this and not get caught?

Unbelievable

[SoINeedAName48]

What do you mean "We", sparky?!

And HE'S supposed to be the straight talking maverick?

*sigh*

Even if he had actually shown up to do his job by actually voting - he didn't - it still wouldn't let him say "WE".

Both McSame AND Bush were against the GI Bill - a bill that was actually "Supporting Our Troops"

Time to get some new leadership that shows better judgement than McSame/Bush.

[rakrobn]

John McCain, you area a SHAMEFUL piece of SHIT. You OPPOSED this bill from the start saying it would decrease recruitment, and had your own ridiculous version. You didn't even VOTE on this bill as you were whoring yourself at a fundraiser in CA. The "Straight Talk Express" wheels have fallen off. Democrats, report this for goodness sakes in your ads! The MSM that is kissing his ass definitely won't report this or this other flip-flops.

[shakedeez]

he did not vote on the GI bill and his stance was that he was not in support of the BILL

[IDCL3]

Bad Grampa! No prunes for you!

[whitymale]

this lunatic is a shame,if you look at the times he flip floped he shouldn`t be attacking Barack on public finance

[integral]

You're supposed to lie during a presidential campaign. It comes with the territory. But, for chrissakes, don't make your lie so farking obvious.

And this is the best the Repugs can do? Jeebus!

[wntoply6]

integral, this is the best the "christian"republicans can do, cause they ain't got anyone of ingeligence, hornor, ability or with a sense of fairness.

it's typical of the party of hate, ignorance, intolerance, bigotry and disdain for the american people!

[MonsterSound]

and he missed this vote too. WTF?

[PyroTibbs]

How in the world does McCain think he can get away with this? It makes me wonder if he's really referring to the same bill, and not some other one that he actually voted for.

[jerell4jesus]

but YOUTUBE won't give him a past here

[mikep793]

Wow... unbelievable isn't this same John McCain that said the GI bill would encourage people to leave the military early, by giving them college benefits, recently?

[adnmoh1]

WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!! HE rejected this bill, every body knew it. the news covered it even FOX covered, hillrod and barack backed the bill, and the news covered them as well. he voted present on the bill!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!!!!!!!!!!!! What the literal FUCK just happened here!!!!

[ClunkityClunk4Truth]

Where does he take credit for the GI Bill that was passed? I hate McCain, but I don't see him attempting to bolster himself as if he alone got Webb's bill through the Senate.

[PatriotDreamer]

What a pathetic, doddering old fool!

[mmm413]

I cannot stand this man.

[johnosahon]

what a lying bastard.

[LordXmen2k]

McCain has voted against verteans issues over. He wants US soldiers to stay in Iraq for the next 100 years but wont allow them to get more money for their families, more disability pay and the ability to go to college.

McBush needs to hit the road

[qi4all]

John McCain has no honor left. He will screw our vets out of their benefits while cashing his VA disability and Senate salary checks. All while enjoying the perks of wealth like use of private jets, four vacation homes, etc. courtesy of his wife's estimated $100 million trust fund.

[french4clouds]

"incentivizing"??? Is that even a word? McCain is closer to Bush than previously suspected. Making up words... glory be!

[mychaleg]

i try to take an independent stance and filter out the mudslinging/bs, weighing the candidates based on issues. however, as an Iraq veteran it's been difficult to see past McCain's utter disdain for soldiers. there's a simple saying, "it's not what you say, it's what you do." this is a prime example of SAYING one thing while DOING another. err maybe i should say NOT doing something in this instance, since John would rather go to a townhall instead of support us with a vote.

[willysnowman]

Next Week: He will take credit for stopping offshore drilling.

[PootNTate]

Wow... I mean... Wow.

The guy is either very very stupid, or so senile he's lost it.

[mrsnet]

Senile.

[altpapapi]

This assclown didn't even vote on the bill. He was absent last night when the Senate voted! And HE OPPOSED IT!!! What and overall brainless fuck!!!

[cosmlayla]

This guy is unbelievable!

McFlip McFlop!

[ann1983iv]

He is for it after he was against it. What a flipflopping old senile fart!

[JoHustle]

Grab your popcorn and get all comfy like... Waiting for Webb's response. Cause he's totally gonna give it to him on this UNFORGIVABLE flip flop.

[sgilman]

What a douche bag.

[blair227]

Hey,McBush is trying to revise history again.He voted against the Webb bill saying it would decrease his cannon fodder for his 100 years war.This old bastard is a liar and a hypocrite.

[ngarey]

Media will probably give him a pass on this too >: (