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October 7, 2008 at 14:04:16

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McCain Considering Conceding Election Soon

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In highly secret discussions John McCain is seeking feedback on the bold, historically unique idea of conceding the presidential election BEFORE Election Day!

Here are the main discussion points framing the conversations with his closest, long-time supporters, including his wife, but not his current campaign staff.

First is the argument that taking this move would boldly prove McCain’s goal of always putting the nation first. This is the way for him to achieve a lasting legacy as a true American patriot. Why keep fighting and giving the media the horse race story when shortly it will be crystal clear to everyone that Barack Obama has taken an irreversible advantage and will surely win the necessary Electoral College votes?

Second, the money advantage of Obama simply puts him at an unbeatable advantage, and making his campaign go very, very negative against Obama personally is really making his stomach turn nasty. He admits he and his advisors have no solid new things to say about the economy meltdown that can advance his campaign.

Third, McCain has confided that his health is not the best and that he is facing increasing pressure to reveal his entire health history records to the media, which he has steadfastly refused to do. Once the truth is known that he faces much higher risks than he had previously admitted, his selection of Sarah Palin as his running mate that he first rationalized takes on new and disastrous qualities. He also feels physically and mentally exhausted from campaigning and knows that it has adversely impacted his day-to-day tactical decisions for the campaign.

Fourth, McCain feels strong anger towards the Republican Party that he believes has let him and the nation down. In particular, he is angry at Republican members of Congress that he feels screwed up his attempt to look like a hero in the recent initial decision on the $700 billion rescue legislation. He feels he was forced to support the final bill even though it contained pork spending that he has consistently wailed against, making him look like a hypocrite.

Fifth, this is the ultimate and final way for him to show the nation what a true maverick he really is and that his talk of bipartisanship has been totally honest. He will tell the nation that he stands ready to assist President Barack Obama in any way either as a part of his administration or as a senator. He would enjoy being Secretary of Defense.

You ask how I know about these secret discussions. They came to me in what I can only interpret to be divine intervention one day as I was taking my daily walk. At first I thought maybe it was a “what if” stream of consciousness. But then I realized I had somehow accessed the real thing in some inexplicable telepathic way. And I surely had a responsibility to share all this with you.

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Joel S. Hirschhorn is the author of Delusional Democracy - Fixing the Republic Without Overthrowing the Government (www.delusionaldemocracy.com). His current political writings have been greatly influenced by working as a senior staffer for the U.S. Congress and for the National Governors Association. He advocates a Second American Revolution, beginning with an Article V Convention to propose constitutional amendments. He is Chair of the Independent Party of Maryland.

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The author lives in a small village in central Europe and has been active in the local workers movement for nearly 3 decades.

Globalism knows no borders, why should we ?
Tony ForestThe author lives in a small village in central Europe and has been active in the local workers movement for nearly 3 decades.

Globalism knows no borders, why should we ?

of course he's considering

have ya ever run a mile ? If you answered yes then you know what McCain is now feeling. Of course he's considering conceding. His arse is whipped and he knows it. But here's why he won't concede, plain & simple so people with college degrees can unnerstand;

Palin

by Tony Forest (7 articles, 18 quicklinks, 166 diaries, 1429 comments) on Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at 2:21:36 PM

I've been an advocate of liberal values since I left high school and became aware of the gross inequities caused by selfishness and greed. I am a "liberal/progressive" for the same reasons I suspect the rest of you are--an unshakable belief in the inherent goodness of mankind and an unwavering determination to make the world a better place for everyone in it. And, an understanding that following the "Golden Rule" is the only way to realize my goal.
John Wood SrI've been an advocate of liberal values since I left high school and became aware of the gross inequities caused by selfishness and greed. I am a "liberal/progressive" for the same reasons I suspect the rest of you are--an unshakable belief in the inherent goodness of mankind and an unwavering determination to make the world a better place for everyone in it. And, an understanding that following the "Golden Rule" is the only way to realize my goal.

Thank, you, Joel

for sharing this information--It has certainly changed my opinion of John McCain. It is now clear to me that a man of such honor and integrity would make a wonderful president. You can be sure that I'll be voting for this great man on election day. Thanks again!

by John Wood Sr (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 7 diaries, 99 comments) on Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at 5:02:25 PM

A retired sales ad marketing trainer, escapee from the automobile business, who reads vorciously and writes whenever possible. The rest of the available time is spent doing woodworking or cooking. Lives in central TX, where the weather is great and politics are dubious. Usually logical and sensible but can be very cranky when assaulted by anybody leaning too far to the right and doesn't know it.
Ivan HentschelA retired sales ad marketing trainer, escapee from the automobile business, who reads vorciously and writes whenever possible. The rest of the available time is spent doing woodworking or cooking. Lives in central TX, where the weather is great and politics are dubious. Usually logical and sensible but can be very cranky when assaulted by anybody leaning too far to the right and doesn't know it.

Not yet

First of all, Joel, this isn't April fool, just yet. And secondly, this isn't funny and some damn fool is gonna believe you.

by Ivan Hentschel (8 articles, 0 quicklinks, 9 diaries, 280 comments) on Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at 6:11:50 PM

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pftAmerican Expat in Asia

Actually

I was thinking that McCain would withdraw, and let Palin run instead. The Republicans have a better shot with Palin rather than McCain, not that Palin could win.

The Republicans have been running to lose from the get go, even their base is lukewarm at best to McCain. A record number of Republican Congressman are retiring (29). But not having a Republican nominee to vote for, this would be party suicide, and hurt them in the House and Senate. But maybe thats what the elite want, a one party system, end the charade that there is any difference.

by pft (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 576 comments) on Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at 6:16:19 PM

Midwesterner, veteran of VietNam era naval service, I still feel an obligation to defend the Constitution against "all enemies, foreign and domestic."
John Sanchez Jr.Midwesterner, veteran of VietNam era naval service, I still feel an obligation to defend the Constitution against "all enemies, foreign and domestic."

Possibly from the desk of John S. McCain

All you naysayers see here, all this talk about concession is so much idle scuttlebutt. I have, over the course of a very, very , very long life, carefully cultivated a reputation for riding these wrecks right into the ground, and I see no reason to treat this one any different.

Watch me now!

The Ancient Mariner

by John Sanchez Jr. (6 articles, 0 quicklinks, 14 diaries, 1381 comments) on Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at 6:31:45 PM

Sandy Sand began her writing career while raising three children and doing public relations work for Women's American ORT (Organization for Rehabilitation through Training). That led to a job as a reporter for the San Fernando Valley Chronicle, a weekly publication in Canoga Park, California. In conjunction with the Chronicle, she broadcast a tri-weekly, 10-minute newscast for KGOE AM. Following the closure of the Chronicle, Sand became the editor of the Tolucan Times and Canyon Crier newspapers...

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Sandy SandSandy Sand began her writing career while raising three children and doing public relations work for Women's American ORT (Organization for Rehabilitation through Training). That led to a job as a reporter for the San Fernando Valley Chronicle, a weekly publication in Canoga Park, California. In conjunction with the Chronicle, she broadcast a tri-weekly, 10-minute newscast for KGOE AM. Following the closure of the Chronicle, Sand became the editor of the Tolucan Times and Canyon Crier newspapers...

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Heh! Heh! Heh!

When did you start writing satire?

Or what were you drinking before you began channeling?

Fun, imaginative read.

by Sandy Sand (198 articles, 0 quicklinks, 227 diaries, 1548 comments) on Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at 6:43:09 PM

A liberal American, PhD mathematician, bipedal Earthling.
W. Christopher Epler (Bill)A liberal American, PhD mathematician, bipedal Earthling.

Wow, and I thought the Armageddonites were nuts.

See a shrink.

Benefit of the doubt: a very ill timed joke that could negatively affect voting.

Contrast this to Biden's desperately needed professionalism. Please, no more bells and whistles and balloons.

In case you haven't noticed, we're fighting for the very life of our species.

by W. Christopher Epler (Bill) (262 articles, 53 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 643 comments) on Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at 7:18:45 PM

I'm sixty-seven and I live in Northern California. I graduated from college in 1963 and from law school in 1966. I retired in 2001, after working 23 years for the United States Forest Service. I have radical politics, and before going to work for the Forest Service in 1978 I spent ten years trying to contribute to the revolution.
GLloyd RowseyI'm sixty-seven and I live in Northern California. I graduated from college in 1963 and from law school in 1966. I retired in 2001, after working 23 years for the United States Forest Service. I have radical politics, and before going to work for the Forest Service in 1978 I spent ten years trying to contribute to the revolution.

:-)

I don't know Bill, some dab of humor among the Serious-ites comes as a relief to me anyway.

And as for adversely affecting the election's outcome, because posted in the Op-Ed column here....

What a big IMAGINATION you have, Mr. Wolf!

by GLloyd Rowsey (71 articles, 18 quicklinks, 44 diaries, 563 comments) on Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at 8:55:59 AM

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