Class of 2006, vote McCain in 2008
Though the fine graduating class of Jerry Falwell's Liberty University is blessed in so many other ways, at least they didn't get a monopoly on the inspiring oratorical gem that surely is a commencement address by Arizona Senator and Republican presidential nomination heir-prematurely apparent John McCain–the exact same commencement address, to be precise.
As reported by the New York Times, McCain's glorified stump speech Friday at New York's New School graduation, at the invitation of university president, former senator and war buddy Bob Kerrey, got him pilloried by perturbed students and faculty.
Too bad McCain didn't speak at UW-Madison–I might actually have gone to my own, non-mandatory commencement. But then again, if he had, the protest-poseurs here probably would have just been so excited to see a name they recognized listed as speaker, heckling would never have crossed their minds.
But of course, trooper that he is, McCain soldiered on and dismissed the batty liberal criticism with characteristic condescending finesse:
Hell, too bad you're not from Wisconsin–your friend and mine, fine state Sen. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Juneau, has introduced a bill (that Democratic Gov. Jim Doyle supports) that would give resident military veterans free tuition at any of the state's public universities or technical colleges, funded by tuition increases for the unpatriotic ingrates who don't choose to enlist and foolishly want to get an education instead.
Oh, and forget the GI Bill or signing bonuses intended to pay for college, this bill also carries no time limit–meaning instead of writing angry letters to his pandering, flag-waving representatives on the subject, my comfortably retired grandpa could go back and get a second degree just for fun, on the civilian students' tab. Which, as R.G. would no doubt impart to you at length if you were ever unfortunate enough to encounter him in a dark alley, is bullshit.
But I suppose, students of modest means at the state's public colleges are already racking up tens of thousands in loan debt–what's a bit more if it could conceivably help keep a few budding McCains out of elected office?
As reported by the New York Times, McCain's glorified stump speech Friday at New York's New School graduation, at the invitation of university president, former senator and war buddy Bob Kerrey, got him pilloried by perturbed students and faculty.
Too bad McCain didn't speak at UW-Madison–I might actually have gone to my own, non-mandatory commencement. But then again, if he had, the protest-poseurs here probably would have just been so excited to see a name they recognized listed as speaker, heckling would never have crossed their minds.
But of course, trooper that he is, McCain soldiered on and dismissed the batty liberal criticism with characteristic condescending finesse:
After yesterday's event, Mr. McCain told reporters he felt "fine" about his reception. "I feel sorry for people living in a dull world where they can't listen to the views of others," he said.Oh, screw you, McCain–you're transparently campaigning at a college commencement. Bravo to a crowd for having the collective balls to call you on your phony, patronizing, politician hypocrisy; and for not indulging you with the automatic deference you're used to just because you're Republican royalty and a veteran.
Hell, too bad you're not from Wisconsin–your friend and mine, fine state Sen. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Juneau, has introduced a bill (that Democratic Gov. Jim Doyle supports) that would give resident military veterans free tuition at any of the state's public universities or technical colleges, funded by tuition increases for the unpatriotic ingrates who don't choose to enlist and foolishly want to get an education instead.
Oh, and forget the GI Bill or signing bonuses intended to pay for college, this bill also carries no time limit–meaning instead of writing angry letters to his pandering, flag-waving representatives on the subject, my comfortably retired grandpa could go back and get a second degree just for fun, on the civilian students' tab. Which, as R.G. would no doubt impart to you at length if you were ever unfortunate enough to encounter him in a dark alley, is bullshit.
But I suppose, students of modest means at the state's public colleges are already racking up tens of thousands in loan debt–what's a bit more if it could conceivably help keep a few budding McCains out of elected office?
posted by Holly at 7:31 PM
<< Home