Where Is McCain’s Flag Pin?
Posted by Ted Hopton on April 19, 2008
I thought it was bad enough that Obama got pinned down in the recent debate by the sniper fire of that idiotic woman’s videotaped question that suggested he was not patriotic because he doesn’t wear a flag pin, but it’s even worse to realize that neither Hillary Clinton nor John McCain wear flag pins, either! So, why pick on Obama and suggest he is unelectable in the fall because of this?
Mark Nickolas does a nice job of tracking down the evidence on McCain, complete with photo fact-checking. This photo is from April 17. Too bad McCain doesn’t realize he could be throwing away the presidency by not pinning a flag on his lapel!
The most egregious hypocrisy concerning this manufactured non-issue is the fact that John McCain (R) does not wear one either.
nonblondqt said
Questioning Obama’s patriotism is certainly valid, judging by the company he keeps.
No one is questioning John McCain’s patriotism. It would be quite laughable if one were to suggest that a man who spent five years as prisoner of war being beaten daily is not a true patriot and a great American. Just a thought though…
Ted Hopton said
Then let’s be open and upfront in the questioning: “How patriotic are you? How do you demonstrate your love for your country?” If those are the questions that people want to ask, ask them.
But this idiotic obsession with flag pins is insulting not only to the candidates, but to the intelligence of all voters.
You’re exactly right that no one is questioning McCain’s patriotism. No one is judging his patriotism by whether he wears a flag pin.
The flag pin flap surrounding Obama sounds suspiciously similar to the rumors about him being Muslim or educated in a madrassa. All are attempts to smear him.