McCain sticks "Mission Accomplished" up Junior's backside...

[Human Torch]

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Republican Sen. John McCain (news, bio, voting record), a staunch defender of the
Iraq war, on Tuesday faulted the Bush administration for misleading Americans into believing the conflict would be "some kind of day at the beach."

The potential 2008 presidential candidate, who a day earlier had rejected calls for withdrawing U.S. forces, said the administration had failed to make clear the challenges facing the military.

"I think one of the biggest mistakes we made was underestimating the size of the task and the sacrifices that would be required," McCain said. "Stuff happens, mission accomplished, last throes, a few dead-enders. I'm just more familiar with those statements than anyone else because it grieves me so much that we had not told the American people how tough and difficult this task would be." Those phrases are closely associated with top members of the Bush administration, including the president.

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Bush stood below a banner proclaiming "Mission Accomplished" on May 1, 2003 after the collapse of Saddam Hussein's regime. The war has continued since then, with the death of more than 2,600 members of the U.S. military. Vice President Dick Cheney said last year that the Iraqi insurgency was "in its final throes."

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060822/ap_on_go_co/mccain_iraq

[Radical Activist]

1. This is the only way Republicans can win in '08

By distancing themselves from the war. Of course, the result of another Republican President will be more of the same. We have to make sure the public isn't fooled.

[Dr Fate]

2. McCain is a liar. He was ALL FOR IT until now. Very poor leadership.

I hope that the Democrat running against him is not too frightened to point out this fact.

[rodeodance]

3. He was for it before he wasn't for it!

[durrrty libby]

4. Talk about a flip-flopper

Dems better call these weasels on their mealy-mouth lies.

[democrank]

5. Just wait a few hours....

and McCain will be chattering about Bush`s strong leadership or glorious vision.

[karynnj]

6. McCain stabbong Bush in the back when he no longer needs him

is predictable. He was willing to turn on Kerry who had been a good friend and decent person in his dealings with him. It has to be easier with Bush.