A lot of pepole think that McCain is someone with the best of intentions for the country, and they couldn't be further from the truth. Anyone with a little bit of memory of his past military and political careers should remember many situations when it was shown he is out for McCain, but mouths platitudes with the best of them.

His Daddy was an Admiral and he wasn't showing all that much progress in the Navy, and probably wouldn't have been promoted beyond Lieutenant Commander, except he was shot down and captured for five years. They automatically promote you when you're a POW.

He wants to stifle the average person's ability to form a group of like-minded and put out support (or not) ads for those politicians they want to comment on (McCain-Feingold).

He is for amnesty and would be willing to see another 60 million people of one culture and language come to the US in the next 20 years, regardless of the effect on our country.

He is an old, tired man.

From another Old Guy.

John McCain wants America to have a clear military victory in a major conflict. If McCain becomes president we will very likely have a big confrontation with a major power that will make Iraq look like child's play.

McCain is the new Rambo in the politics... Im praying the good people of USA is more thoughtfull and endoreses someone more smart.

McCain is a demagogue. Very dangerous to this nation.

We've had "smart" presidents in the past. Read Robert Caro's biographies of Lyndon Johnson and I think you'll agree he had very strong intellectual capabilities. In addition, he knew well how to work the mechanics of the Congress to ensure that his legislation passed. However, he met his political demise partially as a result of the single-minded intellect you speak of.
By allowing thte Vietnam War to consume his thoughts he became an ineffective president. And what is an ineffective president? One who is incapable of leading the congress and, moreover, the electorate.
By contrast, one could argue that Ronald Reagan was not considered to be extraordinarily bright; i.e., he has been viewed as an intellectual lightweight. However, he knew how to build an organization around him which would, among other things, aid him in identifying the key issues where his political capital would not be squandered and he could achieve the most leverage both domestically as well as in the foreign policy arenas.
I am not asserting that John McCain is a Ronal Reagan. But I am saying we need, especially given the domestic and foreign policy challenges this country has faced and will face at an accelerated pace in the coming years, someone in the White House with the abiliy to identify key issusess, accurately assess political power both at home and abroad, and execute through our Congress to obtain th best possible outcomes for the US in the coming years. So far, I think McCain has demonstrated some of these abilties and I, for one, would like to hear more from him rather than dismissing him solely on the grounds he may not appear to be sufficiently "smart".

McCain is no Ronald Reagan, thank goodness. Reagan was a bum who took credit for the demise of the Soviet Union when in fact they self destructed. Reagan got union members to vote for the Republicans while he did everything in his power to harm the American labor movement. Any working man or woman that does not know the working man was better off before Reagan is either too young or senile. At least McCain fights fair, which is probably why he is anathema to the neocons of the Republican Party.

McCain seems to be held to a higher standard than the other candidates. He gets slammed for not being perfect when, in fact, he is the closest of any. McCain doesn't tout a lot of the facts that show what a man of integrity he really is (like the fact that he has two sons in the military - one serving IN IRAQ right now, and a daughter adopted from Mother Teresa's orphanage in Bangladesh, or the fact that his campaign is completely financed by donations & not himself (ala Romney). He is a true American Hero - someone we can be proud of! He has more courage & honor in his little finger than all the other candidates combined! Furthermore, all of the issues people have with him are just because he's put his own political aspirations aside long enough to try to actually get something done to benefit this country. Also, people don't realize that his immigration bill actually tried to address border security! And don't forget he was correct on the strategy for Iraq from the beginning!
If everyone can't see that McCain really is the best candidate for the job of POTUS (most knowledge, most experience, etc.), then we really are in trouble!
Consider this election as a job interview - who has the best resume?

I too bought into the stoic image of McCain as the straight-talking, sharp-shooting patriot who knows his way around a battlefield as well as Washington. His was the voice of reason in a sea of political nonsense and doublespeak. But about a year ago he suddenly pulled a 180 and became yet another numbskull supporter of this administration's disastrous foreign policies, and seemingly ignorant of their disastrous consequences for our economy, our soliders, and our global reputation. Remember how Pelosi pledged to immediately seek impeachment once she became Speaker of the House? A few weeks of media spin later, and it's "off the table". Same thing with McCain. I don't know how they managed to get to him, but the fact is he's compromised, and no longer to be trusted.

McCain broke the debate rules when he attacted Ron Paul and then claimed the troops want to stay in Iraq until they win. He lies. Ron Paul nailed him when he stated he receives more donations from the troops then anyone else. If McCain wins we be in Iraq for decades, like Korea, will continue the spying on US citizens. He is warmonger. Vote for liberty, freedom and restore the Republic, vote for Ron Paul.

McCain's day has come and gone..He needs to go back to Phoenix, sit on his front porch, shut up, and smoke his pipe..And invite his buddy Bush over for a burbon and water..His days are done and over with and the sooner he is OFF the Washington stage the better for American and the world. And then he can drive his wife to cheer leader practice every afternoon..