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- portermason, on 10/01/2008, -1/+28Yikes.
- SonsOfTheCloth, on 10/01/2008, -1/+23Holy Hell.... The article gives him the benefit of the doubt and presumes that he was trying to be funny. I don't know. In most other footage I've seen, when McCain tries to be humorous, he usually flashes that crazy (creepy?) smile of his, or chuckles, or something. Watching the video, he seemed to say that he has always aspired to be a dictator the way one might say they aspire to be in good shape, or aspire to quit smoking. Is that just me?
- inactive, on 10/01/2008, -2/+17Yet another sterling reason to call him McSame. A madman with dreams of dictator-ship . . .
- tigerduck, on 10/01/2008, -1/+13HELP!!!!
- inactive, on 10/01/2008, -1/+13He aspires to be a dictator. Hold the tators.
- fluoro, on 10/01/2008, -2/+13If he wins the election, then we get to see every video about him for the next 4-8 years (or until he dies) have this attached to the end of it, just like all those stupid ones where they attach the "If this were a dictatorship it'd be a hell of a lot easier" clip of Bush.
I really hate those ***** add-ons to Youtube videos. Fortunately, McCain can't win so we probably won't be subjected to that again. - damndj, on 10/01/2008, -1/+11Wow.
- XXXevilgrinXXX, on 10/01/2008, -1/+11On top of all the other "gaffes" this really takes the cake. It's not funny, it's not humor. It's terrifying.
- nuorigin, on 10/01/2008, -1/+11He's not joking and he said it matter-of-factly.
He's not McSame, he's McWorse. - Echota, on 01/05/2009, -1/+11Well I don't happen to think it's funny!
Because I think He really wants to be one! - inactive, on 10/01/2008, -0/+9Oooh boy. You can't say things like that. McCain's senility is getting to him: http://tinyurl.com/5zr47h
- DeskFlyer, on 10/01/2008, -1/+10Even if he was being facetious, that is clearly not something you joke around about when applying for President of the United States.
- ALiberalMind, on 10/01/2008, -1/+10Wait until he says, "We'd all be safer if we implemented martial law."
The scary thing is that he doesn't seem to be joking. - amy31415, on 10/01/2008, -2/+10I had to watch it twice just to make sure he said it. Then I watched it again to see if there was any evidence that he was being funny. I found no such evidence.
I guess the McSame title fits, doesn't it? Except that GWB was (sort of) kidding when he said it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aD3xfT0c99g&feature ... and here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A09Ha5M82us&feature ... - marcabminion, on 10/01/2008, -0/+7Soon needed: Marshal Plan Reversed.
- immortilized, on 10/01/2008, -2/+7Sounds familiar, "this will be a lot easier if I were dictator" President Bush.
And where has that put this country? Lets see if this makes the mainstream corporate news. Hell if Obama's reverend can ... - algaeturd, on 10/02/2008, -1/+5Holy *****...they don't even try to hide it anymore. Just straight out in the open.
I weep for this country. I really do. People are buying into his ***** and lies and the lowest common denominator are creeping out from under the rocks to support the *****. So sad. - inactive, on 10/01/2008, -1/+4Seemed pretty deadpan for humor.
- GordonFree, on 10/02/2008, -0/+2"Such a patriot and Maverick! He's so honest and true to himself!
Obama that lying sack of #(^#@)(%, he never even acknowledges dictatorship as a viable government. What a hypocrite. "
(possible republican finding a way to still back McCain on this one) - Talphin, on 10/01/2008, -0/+2In my opinion, his senility is taking over and his brain is forgetting to remind him that he is talking out loud...
- bananasluggy, on 10/02/2008, -1/+3You do know he'll probably claim this is yet another example of "gotcha" journalism, right?
Also known as, "any quote, comment, video file, or recording, that highlights aspects of my personality and views I don't want people to notice until after I've been elected."
(Btw, I'm waiting for the pic of Palin with a sash ala-Mrs. America with, "Vice President" on it...) - iseen, on 10/01/2008, -0/+2Says what he thinks... not always a good thing!
- Doctype, on 10/02/2008, -0/+2I do not want to be dictator and I am not lying.
- AndyCam72, on 10/01/2008, -0/+1It has been said that democracy is the worst form of government except all the others that have been tried.
Winston Churchill - Jareth86, on 10/02/2008, -0/+1Wow, this need to make the front page.
- muralibala, on 10/01/2008, -1/+2I think he was serious about it.
- amy31415, on 10/02/2008, -1/+2I listened to it several times (again) and it's possible you're right. I still loathe the guy, but you might be right.
Either way, it's still an odd choice of wording over "author" or "writer." - sovietninja, on 10/02/2008, -2/+3I will be dugg down. Here goes nothing:
John McCain probably confused dictator (as in one who dictates) with Speaker (as in one who speaks). Either way he is still senile. His following comments about additions to the bill, seem to support that this is what he was trying to say. However, as far as I know, the Speaker of the House was not the only person who wrote the bill. So he is still wrong.
But yes he is getting senile. What a moron. - Dndlion, on 10/02/2008, -1/+2It's good to be king. Ask W.
- zediker, on 10/02/2008, -4/+5You do realize he meant 'dictator' as in 'dictation' right?
- FrozenPie, on 10/02/2008, -1/+1http://digg.com/2008_us_elections/John_McCain_s_Ne ...
- thegrantman, on 10/02/2008, -2/+1A dictator and his trusty sidekick V.P........dictatwhore.
- guitarh3ro, on 10/02/2008, -5/+1When I first saw this I was like "HOLY *****!" but then I realized I think he was actually referring to dictating what the bill said. No, I'm not pro-McSame. But I'm just saying, let's not blow this out of proportion.
However, if he DID mean it in that way, then I will show this to every McCain supporter I know. - inactive, on 10/02/2008, -5/+1he said it for the lulz
- whorelock, on 10/02/2008, -6/+2McCain aspires to be a penis/potato combo? penis+potato=dictator. stupid I know.
- jotate, on 10/02/2008, -6/+1I think he probably meant some kind of legislator who dictates (as in writes) the bill.
Third definition on dictionary.com of "dictator":
3. a person who authoritatively prescribes conduct, usage, etc.
A poor choice of words, no doubt, but not a "Holy *****, we're all gonna die" moment. He's not a good choice for president, but he's certainly not an idiot. - jdh24, on 10/02/2008, -7/+1Blind partisanship blocks the sarcasm detector. Buried.
- Hetman, on 10/01/2008, -9/+1Anyone who says they do not want to be a dictator is a liar. I am not voting for McCain. I am just saying humans have a natural inclination to want to control things.
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