McCain displays his true Republican colours

Most people (myself included) would prefer to genuinely like McCain as a person. He fought in the Vietman War, was tortured, and refused to be released unless his fellow soldiers were freed. I won't deny it, that's heroism.

But then he starts pulling crap like this.

Barack Obama enjoys a jog at Hawaii's Kailua Beach, keeping focused on his workout even as his fans try to snap photos. Meanwhile John McCain is campaigning in Pennsylvania, has twice spoken with the President of Georgia, and is working to prevent a close American ally from collapsing under the weight of a Russian invasion.

That's the great thing about being a Republican; no guilt, no shame. You can use a war in which over 1,600 civilians have died as a cheap shot at your opponent, and no-one will think any less of you, because you've got your 'war-hero' persona and (of course) the "pro-life", "traditional family values" and "tough of crime/terror" sound-bites to keep your flock of sheep voting base asleep loyal.