Give It Up, John
In what appears to be a press stunt to prove his claims about “walk[ing] freely” in Iraq, John McCain took a stroll through a Baghdad market this Sunday. He brought a couple of friends along. And by “a couple of friends” I, of course, mean 100 soldiers. And three helicopters. And two flying gunships. And a bulletproof vest.
This is kind of old news. The newer news is that “someone” tipped off Matt Drudge that Michael Ware, who as you’ll remember mocked McCain for his ludicrous statements last week, shouted things at John McCain and is a drunk.
Except no one, except for Drudge’s “unnamed official,” claims that the heckling happened, and the reference to Ware’s drinking habits are from a joke he made on Bill Maher’s show.
All in all, a fine piece of reporting. I’m sure John McCain will be calling Matt shortly to thank him for making the senator look more like a fool than when he was escorted through the market. Then again, the daily sniper fire at the market ceased the day McCain was there. Maybe he’s all the surge we need. Wouldn’t that be amazing if all we had to do to make Iraq better was put John McCain there?
Via ThinkProgress
Confidental to John McCain: I used to kind of like you (circa 2000), and now with the insanity. Only your signed bulletproof vest from the market (or a tasteful rug) can restore you to my favor.
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