I couldn’t pass up sharing this with you all. I’m sure you remember not so long ago when Czechoslovakia separated into two countries? Apparently McCain doesn’t seem able to retain that information.
So how to explain today’s comment to reporters: “I was concerned about a couple of steps that the Russian government took in the last several days. One was reducing the energy supplies to Czechoslovakia.”
Sure, the guy had a senior moment. Except he’s been doing this for quite some time. In April 2008, he told Don Imus that in order to ensure the success of the European Missile Defense System, he would “work closely with Czechoslovakia and Poland and other countries.” In October 2007, he suggested in a Republican debate that he would show Putin a little tough love. “The first thing I would do is make sure that we have a missile defense system in place in Czechoslovakia and Poland, and I don’t care what his objections are to it.”
And here is a little “cheat sheet” on McCain flips, flops and other blunders Here are a couple as teasers:
* McCain adviser Phil Gramm remark: Americans who worry about the economy are “whiners” and there’s no problem with the economy, just a “mental recession.” McCain response: Gramm doesn’t speak for me. But, um, that day Gramm was speaking for McCain, explaining McCain’s economic policies to the Wall Street Journal editorial board.
* Called the fundamental funding mechanism of Social Security a “disgrace,” essentially attacking the whole program.
* Released list of 300 economists who supposedly support his economic plan. Guess what? Not all of them do.
* Became visibly uncomfortable when asked whether health plans that cover Viagara should also cover birth control for women (after McCain surrogate/adviser Carly Fiorina raised this issue).
* Joked about killing Iranians with cigarette imports.
Enjoy
