McCain

Maybe St. John should actually read or have his people research in what context his opponent is making those statements he finds so funny. In this case it was a hypothetical question, asked by Timmeh, about Iraq, where the scenario could have easily been based on the fact that we had 'won' (whatever that means) and withdrawn or had just withdrawn without all the ticker-tape and macho crotch grabbing. Either way the question assumed that we were already out of Iraq whatever the scenario.

As for Al Qaeda in Iraq, they are hardly capable of taking over a street corner, never mind a fricking Shi-ite state in close proximity to Iran, Syria, Turkey and Jordan. I doubt those countries have any vested interest in seeing Sunni fundamentalists or as Juan Cole calls them '"Excommunicating Holy Warriors" (Takfiri Jihadis)' gaining control of their neighbor. The entire notion is preposterous.

McCain is coming across as less well informed and advised than his supposed inexperienced opponent, not good for a candidate who only has the Iraq war as his strong suit.