Arizona has a bigger problem than the flack caused by it's infamous immigration law. It has a problem of integrity. It's biggest problem is the fucking hypocrite known as Senator John McCain. There was a time when McCain was know as a level headed consensus maker. A guy who could reach across the aisle and compromise when it was in the best interests of his country. That was before he ran for his party's presidential nomination. Then he became what every person despises, a hypocrite.
During the presidential campaign, he quickly turned into someone who would do or say anything to meet his political goals. He became an opportunist and showed that when the prize was the biggest he was willing to sacrifice his convictions and let the ugly side of his character shine through.
Today, he showed exactly who is. Shortly after the Times Square bomber was arrested, McCain stated that it would be wrong to Mirandize the suspect. If you're not aware the suspect, Faisal Shahzad is an American citizen. McCain is advocating that an American citizen be denied his constitutional rights against self incrimination and be denied the protection of the law. He wants the suspect to be turned over to the intelligence community for "questioning". Let's be clear, if this guy committed this crime, I want him to rot in jail until his last breath. But as an American citizen, I want his rights protected just as much as I want mine protected.
McCain is currently in the political fight of his life trying to win a primary election in Arizona where he is no longer considered conservative enough for republicans in that state. I suppose denying an American of Pakistani descent, his rights is considered right wing conservative in Arizona. Personally, it scares the hell out of me.
So, there it is, McCain is a filthy, hypocritical, fascist. Good luck, Arizona, you're going to need it.
He never thought of himself as a maverick either. lol
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It's a common misconception among non law enforcement that a suspect is required his Miranda rights every time an arrest is made. That being said, If they are going to question this particular suspect about that specific crime, he is absolutely required to be mirandized. It's kinda funny being the current law requiring the Miranda came from Miranda vs Arizona.
ReplyDeleteAll these shades of gray in prosecuting terrorists presents opportunity in abuse of power... once again, thank-you GW! I'm with you Shayne - give the guy all his rights - just make sure the trial is done right and lock him up for a good long time - the good old fashioned way.
ReplyDeleteI am suprised that you are suprised that Mr. McCain is a politician. lol Have you ever heard of Bill Clinton or numerous others on both sides of the proverbial isle?
ReplyDeleteI do not support Mr. McCain on this one, by the way.
Most politicians sway with the wind but this is absurd. Currently McCain is kissing the feet of the far right who on any other day confess to be the true protectors of the constitution. It's clear that they only like parts of the constitution. The hypocrisy is disgusting.
ReplyDeleteIt's much like preachers or politicians who preach about family values then get caught with a male prostitute bought of off of rentboy.com.