McCain is OVER playing his P.O.W. Status - his service to the country carries no more weight than that of any other POW.

[Taylorcofan]

When John McCain revealed that he didn't know how many houses he and
his wife currently own (they have at least eight properties), the
Obama campaign pounced. They accused him of being elitist and
disconnected and launched an ad within hours. The McCain campaign--
realizing this was trouble--retorted the only way they knew how: With
a truly stupefying response from McCain spokesman Brian Rogers:

"This is a guy who lived in one house for five and a half years -- in
prison," referring to the prisoner of war camp that McCain was in
during the Vietnam War.
Yes, you read that right. McCain justified not knowing how many houses
he has by saying he was a POW in Vietnam, four decades ago. I have
some things to say about this:

1. Being a POW is not an excuse for everything.

The bottom line is that we're sick of hearing about this as a
justification for everything John McCain does or doesn't do. This
instance is only the latest example, as others have noted.

While he served his country that does not give him a right to the
office of President. His fellow prisioners of war are sure all not in
his corner.

[Monica]

TCF, Pick up the phone, It's Jimmy Carter calling!
McCain has done a masterful job of remaining humble about his Viet Nam
experience. In fact, before the press began to use it as their "lead
story"
McCain was hesitant to speak of it.
With regard to his houses, many people purchase properties as
investments, that they don't actually live in.
The question, how many do you own, would have to be explained further
and whether or not to include the rentals in that count. "I'm not
sure" leads to a conversation with those political advisers as to
which are residents and which are investments. McCain has 4 that they
use. One in DC (condo), one in Arizona, one in Calif (condo) and one
more. Most politicians have a residence in DC and a vacation home in
addition to the one in their home state...and don't for a second
forget the Kennedy compound or the John Kerry mini city of dwellings.

[Taylorcofan]

Monica your point?

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[Monica]

As valid as yours

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[Taylorcofan]

That's exactly what I thought you don't have one.

[Jazzy-J]

Monica...you are now a part of my daily life...every night I go to bed and I
see you tv, now even in the mornings I wake up and there you are :) Girl you
are in heavy rotation in our household :) hahaha You celebrity you!

- Jazzy=J

[cheshirecatldy]

Monica, I think forgetting you have a couple of brothers, living in
huts, living in poverty is more serious than not knowing what is in
your portfolio. My opinion.
Maybe Obama should get his long lost and forgotten relatives into
houses and spread his wealth to them? Just a suggestion.
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[cheshirecatldy]

are you saying since Monica said her point was as valid as yours that
you didnt have a point either?
just curious

[cheshirecatldy]

Jazz, she is everywhere!!
Hmmmmmm maybe there is candidate for something in our midst???!!!!!!
lots and lots of exposure!!!!!!!!!
mayor monica?????????????????????/

[Taylorcofan]

No cat that's not what I said and not what I meant..

[lebanonfan]

The Democrats are praising McCain for his military service/POW status
as much as anyone...

[cheshirecatldy]

sounded like it
you asked her her point
she said as valid as yours
you said exactly {sic} she didnt have one

[Taylorcofan]

What's your point cat?

[cheshirecatldy]

I stated my point.
it sounds like you are saying that neither you nor Monica had a point.

you asked her her point
she said as valid as yours
you said exactly {sic} she didnt have one

It sounds like you are saying you didnt have a point, as well as, you
thinking Monica didnt have a point!