[Coach_Owens87]

John McCain told David Letterman that he had to fly to Washington to attend to serious business. Instead of doing what he said, McCain stayed in New York to do an interview with Katie Couric. Letterman went on to tear into Mccain the whole show.

Was Letterman out of line? Or was it ok seeing as how McCain lied to him.

http://features.csmonitor.com/politics/2...ps-mccain/

[ComfortEagle]

Letterman had every right to rip McCain. McCain lied to him and said "I've got to get to Washington to deal with this economic mess." Then Letterman finds out that McCain actually brushed him off for Katie Couric.

Letterman had every right to be mad because McCain basically ruined that night's show. Letterman had to drop jokes, rearrange the show, and find someone to fill in because he had been planning on Sen. McLame being there.

When McCain canceled on him, and Letterman found out, what else was he supposed to do? He didn't really have a show at that point so what else can he talk about other than why the show was messed up for the night.

[Coach_Owens87]

Letterman had every right to rip McCain. McCain lied to him and said "I've got to get to Washington to deal with this economic mess." Then Letterman finds out that McCain actually brushed him off for Katie Couric.

Letterman had every right to be mad because McCain basically ruined that night's show. Letterman had to drop jokes, rearrange the show, and find someone to fill in because he had been planning on Sen. McLame being there.

When McCain canceled on him, and Letterman found out, what else was he supposed to do? He didn't really have a show at that point so what else can he talk about other than why the show was messed up for the night.

Same way I feel. McCain lied to Letterman, couldn't he just have been honest enough to tell Letterman what his plans where? Did he not expect Letterman to find out?

This coupled with Palin awful interview with Couric could be big time trouble.

[ComfortEagle]

Same way I feel. McCain lied to Letterman, couldn't he just have been honest enough to tell Letterman what his plans where? Did he not expect Letterman to find out?

This coupled with Palin awful interview with Couric could be big time trouble.

I have yet to see Palin's interview...maybe that's why I haven't heard much...if she had done good Sean Hannity would practically be at my door telling me about it.


McCain has appeared on Letterman several times and Letterman himself has claimed great respect and awe at McCain's life and service to this country, but I think the lie really upset him.

Dumb move by McCain...Letterman and Couric are on the same network.

[Coach_Owens87]

Link to interview

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=4476649n


Palin has no idea what is going on with foreign affairs!

[Beetle01]

What time was the Couric interview? What time was he supposed to be on Letterman? Not the air times but the interview times. I can understand canceling on a late night talk show host for a major network news anchor interview.

As far as Palin's foreign experience. Even though she kinda fumbled along, she still likely has more or equal amount of foreign affairs experience as Obama. I think she is just suffering from all the schooling overload. Trying to get a grip on all the policies and not do what Biden has done to Obama so far.

[DevilsWin]

What time was the Couric interview? What time was he supposed to be on Letterman? Not the air times but the interview times. I can understand canceling on a late night talk show host for a major network news anchor interview.

As far as Palin's foreign experience. Even though she kinda fumbled along, she still likely has more or equal amount of foreign affairs experience as Obama. I think she is just suffering from all the schooling overload. Trying to get a grip on all the policies and not do what Biden has done to Obama so far.

There is a Ginormous learning curve here for Palin!

Biden on the other hand is the pacemaker here.

[Beetle01]

There is a Ginormous learning curve here for Palin!

Biden on the other hand is the pacemaker here.

There is a Ginormous learning curve for all the candidates except for McCain.
Biden is a moron who puts his foot in his mouth every time he opens it. I think over the next month you will see Palin start to settle in.

She really is a great VP when you think about it.
She has very little connection to the pressures of either party, so she can work with whoever from whichever side of the aisle. She has done so in Alaska. She has no connections to any lobbyists. She seems pretty firm in her beliefs, we just have to hope Washington doesn't corrupt her like it has just about everyone else.

I'm not huge on McCain or Obama's policies for the most part, they both have things I like and dislike. I just feel McCain/Palin will get more things done. They have no qualms of working with Dems, they are very moderate, Palin not as much on the social issues. Obama is to radical to the left and he changes policies based on public polls, yeah to a point you should listen to the public, but also you are elected to do what you think is best for the people, not just cozy up to voters. Sometimes the public may not know whats 100% best for them on some issues.

I would rather there be some changes under Mccain, whether I 100% agree with them or not, than just see everything getting filibustered and blocked while Obama is there. If Obama was more moderate this wouldn't be an issue but most of his policies are going to unite all the of the Repubs together to oppose those policies. So DC will just remain a quagmire of hypocricy.

[thecavemaster]

There is a Ginormous learning curve for all the candidates except for McCain.
Biden is a moron who puts his foot in his mouth every time he opens it. I think over the next month you will see Palin start to settle in.

She really is a great VP when you think about it.
She has very little connection to the pressures of either party, so she can work with whoever from whichever side of the aisle. She has done so in Alaska. She has no connections to any lobbyists. She seems pretty firm in her beliefs, we just have to hope Washington doesn't corrupt her like it has just about everyone else.

I'm not huge on McCain or Obama's policies for the most part, they both have things I like and dislike. I just feel McCain/Palin will get more things done. They have no qualms of working with Dems, they are very moderate, Palin not as much on the social issues. Obama is to radical to the left and he changes policies based on public polls, yeah to a point you should listen to the public, but also you are elected to do what you think is best for the people, not just cozy up to voters. Sometimes the public may not know whats 100% best for them on some issues.

I would rather there be some changes under Mccain, whether I 100% agree with them or not, than just see everything getting filibustered and blocked while Obama is there. If Obama was more moderate this wouldn't be an issue but most of his policies are going to unite all the of the Repubs together to oppose those policies. So DC will just remain a quagmire of hypocricy.

Do we really need another Administration that has a knee-jerk reaction to world situations based on a "Doctrine"? A "Doctrine" called up from Cold War mentalities? Quagmire of hypocrisy? Explain a "deep and abiding belief" in freedom with feeling out a librarian about book banning. Explain an oath to defend the Constitution against foes both foreign AND domestic in the same situation. Those who see themselves as moral crusader are dangerous to freedom.

[DevilsWin]

There is a Ginormous learning curve for all the candidates except for McCain.
Biden is a moron who puts his foot in his mouth every time he opens it. I think over the next month you will see Palin start to settle in.

She really is a great VP when you think about it.
She has very little connection to the pressures of either party, so she can work with whoever from whichever side of the aisle. She has done so in Alaska. She has no connections to any lobbyists. She seems pretty firm in her beliefs, we just have to hope Washington doesn't corrupt her like it has just about everyone else.

I'm not huge on McCain or Obama's policies for the most part, they both have things I like and dislike. I just feel McCain/Palin will get more things done. They have no qualms of working with Dems, they are very moderate, Palin not as much on the social issues. Obama is to radical to the left and he changes policies based on public polls, yeah to a point you should listen to the public, but also you are elected to do what you think is best for the people, not just cozy up to voters. Sometimes the public may not know whats 100% best for them on some issues.

I would rather there be some changes under Mccain, whether I 100% agree with them or not, than just see everything getting filibustered and blocked while Obama is there. If Obama was more moderate this wouldn't be an issue but most of his policies are going to unite all the of the Repubs together to oppose those policies. So DC will just remain a quagmire of hypocricy.

I've thought about it and no she's not.

What she is though is:

1) Pretty hot for a politician.
2) A bold faced Liar.
3) A Republican Mantle Piece.
4) Totally in the dark about world affairs.
5) Inexperienced.
6) A Nightmare for the Republican Party's chances.
7) Ducking the Press.
8) A horrible interview.
9) A Political Spin Doctor.
10) A Horrible VP Choice for McCain and The Country.

[Beetle01]

Do we really need another Administration that has a knee-jerk reaction to world situations based on a "Doctrine"? A "Doctrine" called up from Cold War mentalities? Quagmire of hypocrisy? Explain a "deep and abiding belief" in freedom with feeling out a librarian about book banning. Explain an oath to defend the Constitution against foes both foreign AND domestic in the same situation. Those who see themselves as moral crusader are dangerous to freedom.

We are in another cold war, one with China. It looks now that Russia wants to join back in.
So cold war mentalities may be what we need.

[jetpilot]

Letterman is an idiot. Watching his show will make your IQ drop.

[Coach_Owens87]

What time was the Couric interview? What time was he supposed to be on Letterman? Not the air times but the interview times. I can understand canceling on a late night talk show host for a major network news anchor interview.

As far as Palin's foreign experience. Even though she kinda fumbled along, she still likely has more or equal amount of foreign affairs experience as Obama. I think she is just suffering from all the schooling overload. Trying to get a grip on all the policies and not do what Biden has done to Obama so far.

The interview was going on at the exact time he was supposed to be on letterman. Letterman was showing a Live feed on his show! McCain was supposed to be on a plane to Washington, but he was in fact a few blocks down the road getting his make up on for an interview! McCain could have simply told the truth, but he lied. Did he not expect Letterman to find out? It's ok to want to go back to Washington in a time like this, but McCain had no seat on the debate table about the bill (He is actually part of the problem), and he didn't even go to Washington, he remained in New York.


As for Palin, she is receiving no schooling, unless she is learning so much from those 5 minute photo ops she is so good at. And if she is learning as you imply, why not take questions from the media? One example of why they don't want her to speak is the Couric interview, Palin is completely lost. Alaska being close to Canada and Russia is her only experience with Foreign affairs, and she very oddly tried to explain.

[thecavemaster]

We are in another cold war, one with China. It looks now that Russia wants to join back in.
So cold war mentalities may be what we need.

Hurricanes. Volcanoes. Tornadoes. Tsunamis. None of these natural phenomenon can do as much damage to human beings, to the environment as homo sapiens. We are the only species who, en masse, attack our own. China, if it were to conquer America, would conquer it through Walmart sales: "made in China." "Screw this country...give me cheaper clothes." The cold war mentality brought us to the brink of nuclear disaster. May we find another way.

[Beetle01]

I don't know for sure, but I imagine the Couric interview was probably set for later in the day. Then he decided he was going to head back to DC. SO he canceled Letterman and move up the Couric interview and then got to business whether on the phone or w/e with trying to get some legislation through. Leno is 10 times better anyways so who cares about Letterman

[ComfortEagle]

I don't know for sure, but I imagine the Couric interview was probably set for later in the day. Then he decided he was going to head back to DC. SO he canceled Letterman and move up the Couric interview and then got to business whether on the phone or w/e with trying to get some legislation through. Leno is 10 times better anyways so who cares about Letterman

More people than you. Letterman has consistently beaten Leno in the ratings.

[DevilsWin]

I don't know for sure, but I imagine the Couric interview was probably set for later in the day. Then he decided he was going to head back to DC. SO he canceled Letterman and move up the Couric interview and then got to business whether on the phone or w/e with trying to get some legislation through. Leno is 10 times better anyways so who cares about Letterman

He knew Dave was gonna put him up against the wall and not let him squirm and spin out of answering the questions, so he cancelled.

Bottom Line!

[ComfortEagle]

He knew Dave was gonna put him up against the wall and not let him squirm and spin out of answering the questions, so he cancelled.

Bottom Line!

Letterman has had McCain on the show several times and has been fair to him.

[DevilsWin]

Letterman has had McCain on the show several times and has been fair to him.

If you would have watched Dave the nights leading up to that show you would understand what I mean.

Dave is torked off and wants an explanation. Like the rest of America.

[ComfortEagle]

If you would have watched Dave the nights leading up to that show you would understand what I mean.

Dave is torked off and wants an explanation. Like the rest of America.

Well for what it's worth. I found out that McCain was also lying about saying that he had to go to DC.

McCain said he had to get on a plane and go to DC. Well we know that he blew of Letterman and went on Couric, but now it was found out that McCain didn't have to go to DC the that day or the next. He actually stayed in New York to visit the UN the next day. So it's not like he was rushed and had to choose one or the other before he left because he was never leaving the city at all.