Media gives McCain a pass on his Iraq gaffe


	Media gives McCain a pass on his Iraq gaffe

BobbyRutan

3-24-2008 12:02 AM

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will we see mccain stand on stage alone ever again

BobbyRutan says:

McCain seems to have forgotten that there are two Islamic sects in a civil war in Iraq. Can't keep it straight which one is which and were their strength and allies are located.

Believes Sunnis go to Iran for training.

Has to be saved by Grima Wormtongue (a.k.a. Joe Lieberman)

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