re: #239 Olsonist
Obama was the elite candidate but certainly not the elitist candidate. McCain was a substandard student and substandard pilot. He was however an above average POW.
You can try to denigrate Mccain all you want
“Military decorations include the Silver Star, Bronze Star with Valor Device , Legion of Merit, Purple Heart and Distinguished Flying Cross. “
I don’t care what his ranking was at the Academy.
The proof of the man is in those decorations and the fact that he could not only survive 5 years as a POW but come back to have the career he has had.