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Milt Long, Conyers GA — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 12:35:46 GMT

Like many senior citizens, my memory sometimes fails me. Wasn't the plot of "The Manchurian Candidate" about an American President who was brainwashed by an Asian nation?

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nana — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 12:36:54 GMT

Like most armies, it's important to demonize your opponent, for the average man who is consigned to fight, not born for it. These men need to hate their enemies in order to fight. We have to beleive that only foreigners can torture and beat prisoners. We do it too. I had to keep taliban on their feet for three days, shifts of course, for me not them. If you have never been sleep deprived, not a long work day, but days of fatigue, then you don't know, but it is torture. Your spine is racked with pain, screaming at you to lay down. You hallucinate and begin to repeat what you hear. McCain didn't get it any worse then our pows are getting it from us. reality is that the enemy is human. They have better things to do and understand that doing horrible things stays with you. It's unlikely that the torture that hollywood glamorized is true on a wide spread scale. McCains injuries came from the crash and the mob, and you know, if some foreigner was dropping bombs near my house, i'd beat em too.

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Albert, Phila, PA — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 12:40:00 GMT

McCain, yes you are a "Model Soldier." We need you very much at this moment when the World's peace is threatened and America is at war with our enimies. God Bless You! GO McCAIN.

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wayne dieckhaus owensville mo. — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 12:49:29 GMT

If actions determine the man then I would say John McCain being endorsed by his previous captures demonstrates his ability to put aside differences and work for the good of all.

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t.hansen,cleve.,ohio — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:10:42 GMT

I feel that Mr. Williams report shows McCain is not only a hero in wartime but also a man who knows the value of workng for peaceful relations. McCain has overcome what would have destroyed most of us, and he is a better leader because of it. He really gets it how strength and peace can work as one effort in achieving global tolerance.

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George Cesal, Tucson, AZ — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:41:17 GMT

It appears the mcbush is the REAL manchurian candidate. POW is an east asian country, now the people of that country want him elected. What do you make of that?

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Irony Embodied — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:41:30 GMT

McCain was friends with a Viet Cong Prison commandante? Doesn't that lead you to question his character and judgment? (Note: built to mirror the ridiculousness of the William Ayers accusations)

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Ray, Seattle, Washington — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:47:06 GMT

Those people in Vietnam that know and endorse Mcclame were the one's that Mcclame were patronizing with cause they were getting his Red Cross goodies. I bet if they were still being bombed by him they would quickly denounce him as a terrorist. Dumb NVC still love to spread propaganda. I say let Mcclame be there president not ours. Go Obama 2008-2016

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Frank Heintz — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:51:11 GMT

Fortunately, the Vietnamese don't get to vote on November 4th.

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Nancy — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:53:40 GMT

I thought McCain said he was in solitary confinement. I thought McCain said it was terrible. It sure does not sound that was from the people who knew him there.

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Richard A. Nguyen, Houston, Texas — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:54:13 GMT

Just imagine what the Vietnamese-Americans are hoping for if even the Vietnamese back in Asia supports McCain.

He is a TRUE hero who loves his country so dearly that he would endure almost six years of torture. The Vietnamese people are born with a sense of indebtedness. For every year that McCain spent in the Hanoi Hilton, we hope to repay him with a year in the White House. We will award him with our ballots.

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Tim L. Mission Viejo CA — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:59:57 GMT

Ray's a moron that can't spell and has no idea. I'll bit he's a coward that has never served in any war. I hope he has a goodnite sleep from the safe harbor that Vet's provide for him and his family.

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Moving Forward, Augusta, GA — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:05:39 GMT

I think McCain has been honored enough for his actions during the war. He has lived a comfortable life after his war ordeal. Also, he brings his service and war actions up enough to get the American people to wave the American flag in his honor(Read bet the lines). There are other men and women that sacrificed alot for this country also. I think it is good that the Vietnamese people(older) haven't forgotten what they did to Sen. McCain and others, BUT this is NOW and this is America. The US is in trouble with many issues: Iraq War, Economy, Healthcare, Education and so on... We can't live off the past. We can not live off of Reagan's actions or policies or Theodore Roosevelt's actions and others. The world has changed just from 10 to 15 years ago. The world's people have changed, so the United States has to change or face the consequences of not changing. We (US) need to move forward to meet the world head-on with new ideals, new technologies, and to spread peace and common-sense policies. The world is tired of wars and dumb, extreme policies. The youth of the world don't know or don't want to know about past. They are looking toward the future. That's just the way it is now, whether you agree or not.

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Ouch — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:06:17 GMT

Vietnamese loves to vote for McCain to be US President and they can't vote their President for themselves. What's a crook?

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David Allwine, Portland, Maine — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:08:30 GMT

I too was a POW in Vietnam. Like John I hold no grudge against the Vietnamese with the exception of those who beat me and did other things to me that could be considered to be torture while being held in Cambodia. I still hold ill will for the commander and six others that force marched a group of 32 POWs up to North Vietnam but only arrived with 22 of us as they watched with indifferance those that died along the way.
Some day I might visit Vietnam (if I can ever afford the trip) to visit the Plantation Gardens and the Hanoi Hilton. I am sure those places no longer harbor the people that treated the POWs with ill will.

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Ray, Seattle, Washington — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:09:23 GMT

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Joe, Toledo, Ohio — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:09:46 GMT

Ray from Seattle: You apparently don't speak english even as well as those "dumb NVC" McCain had the courage to connect with. You didn't even get "McLame" right. You look awful stupid mociking someone who is obviously a bigger man than you. People like you, the mindless black/white party first thinkers are wrecking this country. Why do you have to drag down McCain and the Vietnamese on the heels of a great story like this? Maybe your loyalties can be bought by "Red Cross goodies." But your support of Obama can only work against him. I know - I myself an Obama supporter.

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Oliver, Apopka, FL — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:10:40 GMT

To receive the endorsement of one's former enemy says quite a lot about the man and his character. Obama and his associations on the other hand, make "Slick Willie" look like an altar boy. If Obama gets elected then nothing will get done for the people since he'll have to spend all his time paying back the many favors he's had to garner. How else can an empty suit full of useless rhetoric rise so fast to the top. Think about it you Obama Cult worhshippers? Get a clue people.

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suspicious, la crosse, wi — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:10:55 GMT

of course the Vietnamese back McCain. he spent years at their hands being brainwashed and bent to their will. not trying to escape for fear of punishment is one thing. choosing to extend his stay at the Hanoi Hilton is another thing entirely. and the Republicans want to paint Obama as a sleeper? one must wonder...

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Jane Diplomat, Washington, DC — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:13:40 GMT

Having recently returned from Hanoi after working in the US Embassy I must say that reading this does not surprise me. One must understand the culture of Vietnam and take these quotes in context of the war legacy issues that permeate our (US) relationship to Vietnam. I would look no further at this nor assume that this is a glowing endorsement of John McCain.

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Bryan Parsley, Everton, Indiana — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:14:22 GMT

John McCain is DRAWN not DRIVEN. You can't DRIVE J McCain. The fact is - he is DRAWN - drawn to serve his country out of love for his country and its people - not DRIVEN by a horrible past that seeks revenge. - Vietnamese approval of J McCain will not add a vote in his column.(other than swaying opinions of voting decendants of vietnamese people - here in the states) - But his heart - for those people... we need a man who will extend a hand, rather than a fist... and yet a man who can and will use that hand to choke the life out of you... when it comes to defending FREEDOM.

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Wayne Clem — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:15:11 GMT

Well John McCain has paid a price that the Bomber Whoops, Obama would never pay as he's on the other side of the fence. I wouldn't trust Obama with anything, as anyone that associates with the crowd he hung around should be tried for treason!

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Terence Conklin, Boulder City, NV — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:15:27 GMT

That says it all. We know McCain but who the hell is Obama? Why doesn't Tony Resko do an ad spot endorsing him?

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missouri — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:17:35 GMT

What is the deal here?? Most people would say that if they held and tortured them for five years--absolutely would I NOT want to be your friend and I would NOT want you for a friend.

This does not pass the smell test!!

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Wanda Murline C., Lufkin, Texas — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:17:37 GMT

I have said this over and over, if you have not put your a$$ on the line for the country, then you have not earned the right to run your mouth. The youth of our country right now are know it alls, rebellious spoiled brats who want instant gratification, and do not have a clue what war really is. The exception is our young men and women in the military. You probably have never been spanked much less tortured day after day. The North Vietnamese were not nice to their POW's. My husband was there and in Desert Storm, so what have you and Barack Hussein Obama put on the line for your country?

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SEJones Cincinnati Ohio — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:21:45 GMT

Well, they don't vote, here or there. So there! And your point of this article is?

This is about as relevant as me saying I like their leaders NOW... Who cares? They don't know the issues; they know the story of the captured sailor. So as all human nature, we speak on what we THINK we know.

They don't even really know America or issues. Well that is a full generalization if there was one. Let's just say, the Vietnam point of view is completely not relevant in this case. But Thanks Vietnam; we're ok with you all too, I suppose. It's all good. But your vote can't be cast. And some of us appreciate that.

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fed up — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:23:34 GMT

Oh, so you guys know what its like to be a POW? Some of you may have missed a few subtle facts:
1. McCain did NOT choose to be shot down and made a POW
2. Making friends with the commandant would very likely have been part of his survival strategy- if you're a POW, just try being antagonistic towards your captor and see what happens!!
3. Obama had the choice of NOT associating with Bill Ayers
4. Bill Ayers bombed his own country, that makes him a TRAITOR, which is worse than the Vietnamese commandant
5. By the way, Vietnam is no longer our enemy.
6. Your smooth talking Obama has hatched another shady associate to add to his list, Rashid Khalidi of the PLO. Last time I checked, those guys still hate us.

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L prevost — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:24:22 GMT

FYI George Cesal, POW stands for prisoner of war (LOL), the scary part of that is people like you vote.

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missouri — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:24:39 GMT

To Richard Nguyen--NO we will not reward him with years in the White House. I fully agree McCain he is a war hero--but there are thousands of war heroes. Many that do not live to tell about it! We have rewarded McCain the same as any other war hero.

That does not make them good Presidents. McCain has become so erratic It makes me wonder of his time as POW is still affecting him.

I will not reward him for being a hero any more than I will reward Obama because his race was once held as slaves.

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Roger Cross Wilmington NC — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:27:29 GMT

I only wish there were more true Americans like John McCain. If you decide to elect a person who denounces America rather then love it I'm affraid you will be in for a real change, and not for the better. True Americans will vote McCain!!!!!!!

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Cille Sharp ,Flint MI — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:27:41 GMT

Good Luck and God Bless You McCain !

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Mary, Oregon — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:27:52 GMT

Well of course the Vietnamese love him, didn't anyone read John Mccain's book that he wrote, "Faith of My Father's"? John Mccain himself wrote that he traded Military information for special treatment. In his own words he acknowledged that he broke the Code of Conduct under Military law. If you ask me, John Mccain should have been put on trial when he came back for aiding the enemy. In my view he helped them win that war. Some hero. He was their model POW. He makes me sick. This probably won't get blogged because it points out who John Mccain really is, a traitor. I understand with the war going on now that nobody wants to question his POW past, but he wants to drag out uglies from Obama's past that aren't even as serious as this issue. My husband is an American Soldier and I don't want to see John Mccain as his Commander in Chief.

Vote Obama/Biden

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JL, portland, oregon — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:28:29 GMT

Read all about McSame in the new Rolling Stones mag. There is an interview with another detainee who actually received 2 silver cross medals for his time spent as a prisoner of war, he was there the same time as McSame. The truth is out there.

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Alan, Eau Claire, WI — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:28:41 GMT

Yeah, dismiss McCain's brutal experience because his captor says they had a good time together, as though the captor would intentionally demonize himself in an interview with an international news agency. Claiming that the captor's endorsement and assertion that they got along well makes McCain's experience anything less than brutal and harrowing is some of the least intelligent bit of critical thinking I've encountered in some time.

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James Epley — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:29:19 GMT

Hey Tim, ever hear the one about "those who live in glass houses should never throw rocks". You call Ray a "moron" that can't spell.... well look at your second sentence!!! "I'll BIT.... (try bet!!!) Your candidate for vice-president should also learn from this. She accuses Obama of "pal-in" around with terrorist. How about her sleeping with a man who belonged to a political party for seven years that called for Alaska to secede from the U.S., whose founder said, "the fires of hell are frozen gaciers compared to my hatred for the American government' and "I'm not an American. I've got no use for America or her damned institutions". How come we never hear about this issue on "FIXED NEWS"???? Let Hannity try to lie about this!!!!

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Calvin R. — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:30:47 GMT

Well spoken, Tim L. There is a big difference between a true war hero that goes on to work for peace amongst former diplomatic enemies, as opposed to a "community organizer" that has no experience and has not suffered for this country. We need both - Peace, but a strong mindset to deal with enemies of the United States.

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Flacon — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:31:40 GMT

Senator McCain will always be my hero. The people who wrote these negative comments about McCain have no respect for a soldier. Their hero is a man who never registers for Selective Service, who can't even be qualified for a security clearance. The reason he didn't register for Selective Service is another story that people should google and find out why. Now I see where this country is heading. How many of you personally know the Viet Cong to make any comments above? I can tell you by personal experience that you should not believe anything they say because I am a Vietnamese-American. Most of them are two-faced and lie and lie and lie. They are Communists. Just draw a conclusion by looking at Putin and Chavez's behavior.
They do not vote in this election so what they say is of no value, I don't understand why the reporter would was the space to write this article. Reading their mind I can tell you that they like McCain to win only for one reason, McCain has a connection with Vietnam and that would benefit them. They know that Obama would not waste one minute of his time for a country that is of no use for America, that would stab America in back any chance they get. I am speaking from the heart so please believe me.

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BTL, Philadelphia, PA — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:33:32 GMT

The comments of the Vietnamese in regard to Senator McCain remind me of another politician and am Asian coutry. "Only Nixon could go to China."

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Rick, San Antonio, Texas — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:34:11 GMT

Hey George Cesal and Irony Embodied, I see it as that neither one of you have ever been to Viet Nam or even fought in a war and you two are already brain washed. Try looking up the facts on what has been said, and not twisting them to fit your blind idealogy. If you don't like Senator McCain just have the nuts to say so don't twist a blog just to see your name and 3 seconds of fame! If you want to talk the talk, then you had better learn to walk the walk first! A proud US vet!

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Randy - St. Louis, MO — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:35:37 GMT

Let's see - we have a guy with experience and a guy with absolutely no experience. The guy with no experience spends 20 years sitting in the pews of a church which he now denounces (I don't think the message the preacher preached has changed much) and he engaged in associations with Ayers. He believes that no young lady should be "punished" with a baby and wants to tax your employers to the hilt. (You know - those are the folks who pay you!) And how come every time I ask a Democrat about Obama - all they can say is that we need change in Washington. They cannot speak to any of the real issues and to Obama's solutions (for which there will be no money).

I applaud the Vietnamese who support John McCain. John McCain may not be perfect - but our nation will be better off with him than with a community organizer who is nothing more than well spoken and charismatic.

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Don Dukeman — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:36:21 GMT

If the Vietnamese love him so much....elect him as President of Vietnam. What happened to the five and one half years he spent in "Solitary Confinement?" I spent 2 tours in Vietnam and I don't consider McBush any kind of a hero for getting shot down. The individuals that have their names on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial War in Washington, D.C. are the true heroes. If McBush if elected watch the benefits for the American Vet go out the window.

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Kate, Issaquah, WA — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:36:54 GMT

McKKKain. We won't be fooled again. Sorry I've seen some of the shouts coming out of your rallies. They are flat out racist! No wonder you live in AZ. Read the "New Republic" much.
Yeah the Vietnamese "love you long time". But I don't. GO BAM BAM

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Tom Houston, TX — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:39:07 GMT

"Those people in Vietnam that know and endorse Mcclame were the one's that Mcclame were patronizing with cause they were getting his Red Cross goodies. I bet if they were still being bombed by him they would quickly denounce him as a terrorist. Dumb NVC still love to spread propaganda. I say let Mcclame be there president not ours. Go Obama 2008-2016".

With comment like the above, I strongly believe some people should not be allowed to vote.

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Michael L. Tucker — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:42:58 GMT

I must say that I dis like the politics of both parties. That said, I will how ever vote for McCain and Palin because the democrat party is the road to socialism and communism.
Obama, some call the Messiah, he is not a messiah! There is only one,and Jesus Christ is it. Obama is the
golden calf of the drive by media and the democrat party.Nothing bad about obama, proven or other wise is believed by the socialist left. You folk can bow to Obama if you want to, but I never will.John is not perfect, but aleast he doen't think he is a greek God.

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Larry, Cleveand,Ohio — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:43:24 GMT

John McCain should go back there and run for President. He has been in congress in the states for what 26 years. Look were this country is. Maybe instead of him joining his buddies in the savings and loan failings of the eighties and early nineties he should have been paying more attention to the U.S. economy. This country needs change and it needs it now. We can no longer afford the same leadership we have had over the past. John McCain should get over the fact he was in a war. There are millions of people who have been in wars. You would think McCain would have learned his lesions. It is clear he didn't. Each time you see McCain he talks as though there is a winner in war. Think about it for a moment, no one wins at war. So let McCain go back to Vietnam and lead those people with all the money he and his buddies scammed out of the failed savings and loan companies he helped to fail. We in America are where we are at now because of people like John McCain and his deregulation of the banking industry. Ask your self before you vote. Is This What We Need In America another four years of the same? I urge you to vote for true chacnge and this would not be John McCain.

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Atlanta, Georgia — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:47:02 GMT

I would like to see and view your journalistic reports on the countries that support Obama! I am sure there are many. Please report on the countries that supports Obama and not be bias!

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David McDaniel, Greenville, NC — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:47:56 GMT

Mr. Cesal....hate to burst your bubble but POW is not a country...he was a POW (Prisoner of War) in Vietnam...the rest of you should be ashamed for trying to portray McCain as some sort of traitor...."McCain was friends with a Viet Cong Prison commandante?" What a stupid thing to say. That is how the commandant might have felt but I'm sure McCain didn't spend long nights with him talking about life. I can guarantee you he would have preferred to be back home. Also, I'm guessing you are a young person...18-21, because if you had been alive during Vietnam you'd have know that the prison in Hanoi would have been run by the NVA (North Vietnamese Army) regulars...the VC were in the south.

Ray....To say that McCain was patronizing them because they were getting his Red Cross goodies? Your stupidity is showing. Two problems with that....first your are assuming Red Cross packages were given to the prisoners..something I've never heard happen in Vietnam and second if by some miracle they were you're dumb enough to think if the Vietnamese wanted them, they wouldn't just take them and not give them out.

Donald...how ironic that your mind is as small as it is...good thing breathing does not require any effort on your part...First, I have never heard him call the Vietnamese gooks...I'm sure as a Navy Officer at war and a prisoner of the "gooks" he did use the term regularly...however to say he has used it all his adult life is simply ignorance on your part as to the 1960's and 70's. Has anyone heard him use the term since he has returned to the US? Not saying he hasn't but you seem to makeing a difinitive statement...you really have no idea what your even saying much less understanding anything about the period...again I'll bet your a young person not born before or during the war.

I suggest that all of you study the Vietnam War before you make anymore stupid remarks and show us how stupid you really are.

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BTL, Philadelphia, PA — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:48:19 GMT

Hey Dukeman, thank you for your service during your two tours in Vietnam. I disagree with you that all the "real" heroes are on the Wall. If volunteering to fly a plane off of an aircraft carrier, into enemy territory, running the risk of being killed or captured every time you do doesn't give someone heroic qualities, what does? Does that mean that someone who I know, who was shot down and gravely wounded while flying a ground support mission is not a hero? Isn't he a hero to the men on the ground who may have survived because of his actions? I'd like to know what your pre-requisits for hero status are, other than dying in battle. Do you afford hero status to everyone who dies in combat? Of course the Vietnamese are going to speak out on McCain's behalf. Why? Its because the SOB you know is better than the SOB you don't.

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levi cro — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:50:54 GMT

why wouldnt they like them... McCain gave them everything they wanted as a prisoner....

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Paul, Bulrington, NJ — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:50:56 GMT

hmmm not sure i'd want an endorsement of a nation that (de facto) doesn't recognize the UN Declaration of Human Rights or engages in nazi-style child indoctrination or imprisons and tortures people for choosing to attend a church & have a faith or deprives it's citizens of food for political "reeducation".

yep, an endorsement from the north viets is akin to an endorsement from ayers, acorn or wright. hold your nose.

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wildweasel66, andrews afb, md — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:53:32 GMT

don, I don't recall ever hearing mccain refer to himself as a hero. that's a tag others have foisted on him.

and, having spoken with him many times over the years, i know for certain he'd agree with you that the names on the wall are the heroes.

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oakey joe — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:54:13 GMT

i hope americans will not vote a party that will soil their image around the world. i am saying it, it may the end of american empire as said by ahmadinejad.how can we vote someone that all he is saying, they wrote it for him?the whole world is watching.i am afraid what will happen if republican handle america with this situation, in the next 4yrs.i am telling everybody to leave imagination of race behind and lets shine our eyes for reality.lets vote some that rebuild american confidence around the world.i am not talking to favor Obama, but i am happy for him that even oldest living woman of af america supported him.Macain who claimed experience but chooses an illiterate in politics, national and int'l as running mate, this is a very big sign of what is going to come.we shall not vote for the end of america, but for the future america.

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David McDaniel, Greenville, NC — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:55:14 GMT

Kate,

I was an Air Force forward air controller in Vietnam. Where were you stationed? I was wounded calling in air drops at Khe Sanh in '68. Given the name I'm assuming you were a nurse.

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james, greenville, sc — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:57:05 GMT

mcbush...graduated #894 out of 899, crashed 3 jets before the last one and he got caught by viet-con spend 5 years in a rat hole. when he finally got home saw his wife cripple from an accident decided to become an adulterer with young bimbo cindy cuz she has lots of money. ahhh the keating scandle, voted against women's rights, gi bill, still support torture, supported 90% with bush's policies! should i keep going? sarah palin, she's dangerous neo-con like bush and cheney...nope, no mccain no palin. i'm white voting for "that one" and i approve this message!

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Yates, Houston, Texas — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:58:15 GMT

You ever notice the hate that spews from the left unchecked in the media. They are mean, ugly people that you can see in some of the comments after this article. Our country will only get wore with Pelosi, Reed and Obama at the helm. Vote for the patriot, McCain.

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Chantel Clark — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:59:20 GMT

Why do all of you people seem to think that someone needs to suffer for his country in order to serve as President? Does that mean that somehow the millions of veterans out there should automatically be given a pass to be President just because they went and got shot at? My grandpa is a WWII vet with a Bronze star and a Purple Heart, and I love him more than anything but he shouldn't be President just because he served in the war.

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Stuard Gill , van, bc — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:59:52 GMT

McCAIN is a HERO. Country first, he is a good PATRIOT sample for all. He deserve to be THE PRESIDENT OF USA

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D'Angelo Austin, Tx — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:01:07 GMT

I think when McCain loses his bid to be the next president of the United States next month he should seriously consider running for President of Vietnam and naming Sarah Palin his Prime Minister. The way the polls are tabulating now I'm gonna go out on a limb a proclaim a landslide victory in his favor!

Knew you could do it all along John...if there's anyone who could turn a POW stint into a presidential platform it was you! One thing that puzzles me though...how did he manage to teach English and debate war during while in solitary confinement?? ? Must of had education and discussion breaks in between the torture sessions.

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Robert Stinnett, Boonville, MO — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:01:24 GMT

I believe nothing the racist, hate-mongering McCain camp says nowadays. After last week they have lost any goodwill from me for good. I won't stand for racism in 21st Century America. McCain needs to really step back and look at what he has done to race relations in this country in less than a week.

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Vanita Menapace, Bakersfield, CA — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:01:41 GMT

John McCain is as American as it gets. He is for his own country right of wrong. That is the way it should be. America has made mistakes, but the worst mistake it will or can make is to elect Obama, he will sell America down the river. Where does Obama get his backing, money etc. Has anyone dug into the means he has to do what he has done? The extreme Muslims have stated that they will finanically break America, are they pumping money into the Obama coffers? They want this country, so they can ruin it like they have ruin many others.

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Jay, Albany, NY — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:02:56 GMT

Of course it's easy for the Vietnamese to support McCain. Whatever decisions McCain makes doesn't effect them.

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GWP, Franklin, NJ — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:03:50 GMT

Like I really do not see what does this have anything to do with the election. Given the older generations of Vietamese knows about McCain, it's obvious they will side with him no matter what. They're connected through the war, nothing more.

Patriotism should not ever be the sole deciding factor in making a voting decision, and it is not in mine. Patriotism will not put food on the table, help the economy, create jobs, etc. My decision is base on the important issues, not on patriotism.

So this story is a 'good feel' story, nothing more. It does not have anything to do with the election at all.

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KURY GUZMAN MIAMI, FL. — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:03:57 GMT

GOD BLESS MCCAIN WEATHER HE WINS THIS ELECTION OR NOT. I DON'T SEE WHAT SACRIFICE MR. OBAMA HAS DONE. IT SOUNDS TO ME THAT HE HAS BEEN DENOUNCING OUR COUNTRY FOR A LONG TIME. NOW THAT IS HAS A CHANCE TO BE PRESIDENT THE SONG AND DANCE CHANGES. GOD BLESS AMERICA OUR PEOPLE, OUR SOLDIERS AND EVERYTHING SHE STANDS FOR.

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stu shafer, churubusco, In. — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:05:12 GMT

Well waaaayyynnnee Cleeemmm, I see you just see what you want to see and hear what you want to hear McCain Is NO angel like you think he is. Just because he was a pow doesn't mean he can run this country. I thank him for what he has done, but thats as far as it goes. this country desperately needs a change with fresh new ideas instead of more than the same.

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Pat Doe, Cleveland, OH — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:05:22 GMT

I wonder where Obama got his money?? He was supposedly from a middle to lower middle class family. Yet, he was able to travel to Kenya, Indonesia etc. while in college. When he got back he decided Barry was no longer his name. He was then able to go to two ivy league schools. Upon graduation he should have been eyeball deep in student loans but he was able to take a job in Chicago (why not NYC? cause his $$ was from the "bad guys" with ties in Chicago)as community organizer for $12,000 a year. Yet he was able to buy a $2,000,000 home? Does this sound ethical or possible to anyone? It makes me wonder where he got his money! I do not think it was from anybody that wishes our country the best. I think he is supported by many unscrupulous and dare I say possible terrorist organizations. He IS an eloquent speaker...it seems like he has been groomed for this his whole adult life. I am not remotely religious but; he may well be the wolf in the sheep's clothing that the bible speaks of that will be the downfall of the world as we know it.

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Gary, bedford, PA — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:07:28 GMT

Kate from Issaquah, WA..... It sounds to me as though you and a lot of others have already been fooled again. Just take a look at the racism in the church that Osama Obama attended for 20 years, and all of his shady associates. And you want this young greenhorn to run our country when he has done nothing but show disrespect for it?? God help us all...... change is what he preaches and I have no doubt change it would be. You better get ready to learn a new language if he is elected.

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Ray, Seattle, Washington — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:07:58 GMT

Okay, so lets say Mcclame does get the office. Is his strategy to Bomb Bomb Bomb, Bomb Bomb Iran, and perhaps N. Korea>>> and here we go with WWWIII? I would rather talk first then if all fails whip out a can of kick-butt on my enemies than to just rile up the whole World in a new World War. But lets face it Mcclame spent most of his tour in Vietnam, about 90% of it locked down. Thats not a Hero, I got many friends that never made it back and they bled there life away in that war. We don't need some Old Crazed Maniac who doesn't have many more years in this life and could care less if HE were to take us to the next level (WWIII). Read this article about your hero. http://www.truthout.org/article/mccain-and-pow-cover-up It is written by renowned 1976 Pulizer Prize winner and Vietnam War correspondent from the New York Times of that era Sydney H. Schanberg he can be found on Wikipedia.

Go Obama 2008-2016

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KURY GUZMAN MIAMI, FL. — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:08:25 GMT

LONG LIVE OUR SOLDIERS AND FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO DOWN PLAY MCCAIN'S SACRIFICE SHAME ON YOU. WHAT HAVE YOU DONE FOR YOUR COUNTRY ? ASK NOT WHAT YOUR COUNTRY CAN DO FOR YOU ASK WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR YOUR COUNTRY? SHAME ON ALL OF YOU. BELIVE WHAT EVER YOU WANT TO BELIEVE BUT DON'T TRY TO DOWN PLAY WHAT HE DID. SOUNDS TO ME LIKE WE NEED MORE MEN WHO ARE WILLING TO SACRIFICE FOR FREEDOM AND NOT SIT AND DO NOTHING.

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Wilson, Wilmington, NC — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:08:53 GMT

It makes me wonder that a Senator who was supposedly tortured as a POW would endorse torture by the CIA against enemy combatants...there's got to be a special place in hell for such a person. McCain will do anything and say anything to get elected, just like he endorsed torture against others to find favor with his bloodthirsty base followers.

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H Stowell — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:16:12 GMT

Some of you people have no brains at all. McCain was not a friend of the enemy during the war and there are many other former POWs that attest to that. McCain did put aside his differences and the past after the war and became one of the people who normalized relations with Vietnam instead or remaining bitter and angry. This shows McCain's leadership and is another accomplishment. Obama on the other hand has accomplished nothing except to falsley aggrandize himself.

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Irwin, Thousand Oaks, CA — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:03:37 GMT

This is mostly a testimony to the Vietnamese on putting that heinous criminal war behind them. I disagree with them completely on their choice for president, but it's understandable based on a narrow understanding. For me McCain supported this second criminal enterprise to make up for the failure on the first one. It's just too bad that Americans don't learn lessons very easily. They keep getting hoodwinked by the 'experts' in government and business.

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Sorry for you — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:05:39 GMT

Ray, from Seattle your a lucky individual to be able to say what you say, even though your as lame as you are.

I would like to see how many of you out there could do what John McCain did. I know I couldn't and the rest of you dim witted people be thankful for what you have. How dare you.....

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Brad, Lusby, Maryland — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:12:50 GMT

S. Vietnam a country the U.S. was helping to prevent the spread of "COMMUNISM," yes John McCain flew combat missions against the norths infrastructure and he was shot down. He spent 5 1/2 years in their torture chambers becuase he wouldn't accept early release because of his father. Americans need to look back and see that former enemies (American and Vietnamies) embracing each other, holding nothing against each other. They have forgiven past transgressions. Senator McCain has looked past party politics to bring peace to former enemies, to the democrats who denounce Senator McCain, what has your candidate done to promote world peace??? "NOTHING" The only thing I see on this blog is hate, denouncing a "PATRIOT" a "DEFENDER of OUR FREEDOMS," but you want change, if Senator Obama is elected you will see change, Americans giving up more freedoms and slowly becoming a socialist state. America look back and notice something, the radicals of the 60's and 70's are now the high power lawyers, politians, and university professors working behind the sceens to change America's way of thinking. Thjis country needs a Patriot like Jofn McCain leading us in this time of conflict. Just remeber America, if we forget the past or turn a blind eye to it we are dooming ourselves to repeat history over and over again. I thought we were suppose to learn from the past se we don't make the same mistakes our fore fathers learned.

Brad

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Peter, Oyste Bay, NY — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:16:17 GMT

If people would read: about the Vietnam POW experience they will.

1: All the POWs had breaking points, due to the
torture, and eventually broke down and "confessed"
Don't confuse forced compliance with cooperation
2: "Innocent victims of McCains bombings"-In all wars innocent people are killed. Do you think that no innocents were killed in the bombings of Berlin, Tokyo Rome.
3: Actually the POW experience was never Hollywoodized. It has been very well documented.

Folks,
Please broaden your horizons, read what's out there and apply. Don't just read what you agree with

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Mark Kodack, Beckley, WV — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:16:27 GMT

Yes, it's wonderful that McCain is all for normalizing relations with a communist country that we lost 58,000 lives in. Yet, he supports Bush on not normalizing relations with another communist country 90 miles from our shores where we didn't loose 58,000 lives. Why? Because the Republicans need the votes of all those old time Castro haters.

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anthony N. — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:18:08 GMT

The skin color of both candidates play a role in the way Vietnamese (especially older people in Vietnam) think and not look at each candidate's record and policies. If you travel to Vietnam, you see alot more of Caucasian than African American tourists and they are exposed to that. Vietnamese in America are more tolerant and are more open. So I think is really bias and racially motivated.

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Erroll, San Francisco CA — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:21:47 GMT

Sen. John Mccain was not the only P.O.W.,lets not forget all the others who served and died for this Country we all love. I Come from a family of men who served in the Armed forces, I too served in the U.S.Army, that's why it's important that we vote for Change,Barrack Obama. Proud to American.To Judge a person by Name and not the content of ones Character, is backwards,racist thinking,America can ill afford,that kind of behavior and call itself a World leader.

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Joseph, Scranton,PA — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:22:21 GMT

People,People,People, who are you going to vote for, get a reality check.This election has become a simple one to vote for now.The Democrats have made the decision for us.They decided they wanted Obama and not Clinton.That just means the american voters are so screwed up in this country. That they want a person to lead our country with very little political experience over a women who has many more years of experience. Again, woman get put in third place in our country. They must be crazy the Democrats to think that the smart american people would vote for a person that has little political experience in this time of economic crisis. Clinton has many,many years of experience but the Democrats made there choice. Why would you want to put somebody in as President in these terible times that has very little experience.If you think it's bad now, if Obama gets in the white house with his years of experience watch out. Remember once our country had a depression look out america.This wouldn't be Obama's fault as the Democrats would say.Lets stop with the blame and fix the future and the future belongs with experience.I say we should and need somebody with years of experience the white house in these economic bad times. If the Democrated voters made Clinton there lead person it might be a different story.Now there is only one way to vote with experience in these economic bad times that we are in. I don't want somebody with little experience as my leader in this crisis,this is a no-brainer for your choice as president. People let's vote smart, not who is promoted.If it isn't Clinton then it has to be McCain this is a no-brainer for future hope.

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not a sheep, Kent, Wa — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:23:10 GMT

For all the "red" blooded Americans who know the truth, please don't think that everybody in Washington state are sheep. Remember, Puget Sound holds a lot of Kool-Aid but thank God when I moved up here I was warned "Don't drink the water"
This would be a red state if not for king county.

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Max Connors — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:23:23 GMT

Ray...wake up. McCain gives Obama a lot of respect. This is an election and neither is playing to lose. Are they going to play hard and fast? Heck yes. But- McCain and Obama have kept a certain amount of respect for boundaries visible in this campaign and for that I applaud both. Try and show some of the character that both of these opponents have shown. At the end of the day, if McCain loses...at least I know he will work with Obama withour reservation to the benefit of this Nation.

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mike h. — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:24:54 GMT

VOTE for McCain! He is the better candidate for president....unless you want a communist for a president? NObama!

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Mike - Dallas — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:26:58 GMT

First of all, who cares? Second, when Europeans voiced their support of Obama, it was deemed "elitist" and adding to Obama's "celebrity".

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john doe seattle wash — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:30:17 GMT

I'll let you in on a little secret...losing (3)planes mark you as a military failure. Few men get to the highest ranks after losing an aircraft. The idea is to make the enemy lose resources, anything less is mission failure.

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mmccabe,kingston,ny — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:30:33 GMT

To those that seem that this a good meaningful thing... are you the same ones who say "Who cares what the Germans think about Obama?"

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TWS — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:31:46 GMT

Wow, so much idiocy here and so little time...

Mary in Oregon and levi cro: get a clue. you clearly have no idea what it's like to be a POW, nor have probably suffered any significant hardship in your life... besides the time the drive thru was closed and you couldn't get your fat burger. If you spent 1 single day in the Hanoi Hilton you would have spilled your guts.

Don Dukeman: if you actually are a vet, then I thank you for your service... but your post seems illogical. Sounds like you are blaming McCain for not getting killed. Well, here's news: a soldier doesn't have to die to be a hero. John McCain volunteered to transfer to that carrier and flew additional combat missions that he did not have to.

I do not feel that McCain is going to be a perfect president, but I feel he would be far, far better than Senator Obama.

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bobb — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:32:01 GMT

Noticed the two pictures are of elderly Vietnamese. OF COURSE THEY SUPPORT McCain, he's of their ERA. U.S. elderly leaned toward McCain too until last week when they found out their retirement account was halved. NOW they start thinking perhaps pocketbook more important than old romanticism.

Why don't they survey young Vietnamese? U know, the ones who listen to hip-hop.

What a non-issue article.

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Jim; Tampa, Florida — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:32:11 GMT

This was my first time reading the comments section. I found the ignorance and spitefulness disturbing.

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Wilberta Berry Pittsburgh, PA. — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:36:17 GMT

If this is suppose to be impressive...forget about it

McCain is desperate....and the FEW Vietnam folks

voting for him is probably...SENILE

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Patricia Paulson — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:39:55 GMT

Ok, let's start with MILT, in GA:
THe Manchurian Candidate was brainwashed by Russian/Chineese COMMUNIST at the instruction of his Americian COMMUNIST mother. So, you see it wasn't so mcuh WHERE he was brainwashed that mattered but that it was done by COMMUNIST.

Now for Little Levi, also in GA, who doesn't want to hear about the past but who wants a NEW WORLD ORDER. First Levi, an expression from the past you would do well to remember "THAT WHICH WE FAIL TO REMEMBER WE ARE DOOMED TO REPEAT". Since Milt brought up movies, here's a movie you both should really watch, the original TIME MACHINE. The young people in it were a great deal like you and most of your generation, STUPID, LAZY AND SELF CENTERED and they become food...

It crackes me up that all you bleeding heart liberal Democrats only bleed for people who are Communist. When these same Vietnamese we're fighting for Uncle HO, you all supported them, went to visit them, sat on the very guns that they used to shoot our men out of the sky with,and cried crocidile tears when we bombed them. Now, your pissed because they recognize that John McCain was doing is duty? Because they understand that when you go to war with someone, and the war ends, you RECONCILATE, as John McCain has done and you try to make things better for both sides so you never have a reason to fight again.

FOR DON who served 2 tours in Vietnam, thank you for your service Don, you are sir are my hero, but John McCain is my hero, too. You don't have to be dead to be a hero. You don't have to get captured to be a hero. YOU JUST HAVE TO SERVE YOUR COUNTRY and not degrade it by REFUSING TO SALUTE ITS FLAG or by ALLOWING YOUR WIFE TO SAY SHE CAN'T BE PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN IF WE DON'T LET HER HUSBAND BE PRESIDENT.

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Sam, Tampa FL — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:39:56 GMT

The only thing I respect John McCain for was the fact that he not only served his country but that he was a POW, but so were many others...my opinion of the man is that he is bitter..he has stooped very low in his bid for the white house, it was only after the shout of "kill him" did he stop with the lies about Obama..sorry Sen. McCain, but you hopefully will never have the chance of being our next president.

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AH, Phoenix, AZ — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:43:31 GMT

I married into a Vietnamese family. Their general concensus is that they support McCain because they believe that the Chinese communists have paid off Obama to succeed in obtaining the presidency and working toward Chinese goals.

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Anna, San Diego, CA — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:44:07 GMT

Change???? Change what? Change to Worst or Better? Has Obama ever mentioned how he will change. It is easy to say, but hard to do. I think Obama is a good speaker, and usually good speakers don't do as good as they speak. Becareful! Obama is throwing out a big HOPE. Most of the time HOPE doesn't happen the way people hope.

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bob wells — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:44:38 GMT

Mc and Pal are two of the worst to team;they both are pulling the GOP off the narrow road that they are traveling. This party will be damaged for years because they have not seen the right.

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CC, Biloxi, MS — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:46:00 GMT

Some of the comments here are uncalled for and not appropriate. Some comments are racist, rude, and poor taste. Grow up!

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John, Kansas City, MO — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:47:03 GMT

Since when do we let world leaders dictate who we vote for in an election. There is only one candidate that has a calm hand and isn't a old "Nut Case" with a female Cheney. I'm a Vietnam Vet and I'm supporting Barack Obama. Republicans have screwed us for eight years and don't deservice to be put back in charge.

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Panther1, Morristown, NJ — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:48:22 GMT

This is the type of thing that made me a McCain supporter back in 2000. There is a side to McCain that is honorable and worthy of our respect and appreciation. After he lost the primary in 2000, however, he essentially sold out. Rather than doing what he knew was right, he bought into Bush-Cheney politics and policies so that he could be next in line for a run at the White House. I am so disappointed in his campaign's do anything/say anything approach to this election. He has allowed an ignoramus in a skirt and assorted henchmen to spew lies about and incite hatred toward his oponent based on those very same lies. It's disgraceful and it tarnishes McCain's legacy.

"That One" 2008

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Erimer, Dallas Texas — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:48:22 GMT

I have to sit here and chuckle after reading some of the drivel some people are spitting out on their keyboards. Where some people get that Obama is “secretly” trying to take over the world, as some gullibly believe, is beyond me. I mean we will be “speaking another language” if he is elected president? Based on what? What your pastor told you in church on Sunday? Do some honestly believe that he will be the end of the world? He studied at a Muslim school in Indonesia for a few years and that now makes him a terrorist? Wow, people will believe anything the media cranks out. Don’t get me wrong, I am not trying to favor Obama and I have nothing “too terrible” to say about McCain but some of the information I have heard people base their opinions off of is just pure comedy. And that goes for both sides.

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John MacDonald, Cedar Rapids, Iowa — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:49:24 GMT

Being a Vietnam veteren with multiple tours, I am trying to undestand why so many people find it hard to believe that people have moved on with their lives since the 70's, and can have opinions and support candidates.

I believe that we need to take the time to look at the experience that both candidates have to bring into the office of President, and make your choice in November.

The election is about which candidate will be able to lead the country into a future that will enable all americans Republican, Democratic, or Independent to continue to reap the benefits of Democracy.

As americans we shoud take pride in the fact that our election is being watched buy other nations, many of which do not have the freedom to vote.

Our Constitution gives you the freedom to speak out and say what you feel is right, I support this, and like many of you I am excercising that right.

God Bless America, Please take the time to show your respect and support to both candidates, and VOTE your choice.

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Jack — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:50:12 GMT

Roger Cross in Wilmington, NC says "True Americans will vote McCain!!!!!!!

Ummm, no, Roger. True Americans will vote their consciences. Americans who have forgotten what it is to be true Americans say "Only true Americans think as I do."

McCain's war experiences have nothing at all to do with his viability as a U.S. President. His wavering track record, his troubles with anger management, and the immense lapse of judgment in choosing Sarah Palin after accusing Obama of inexperience say everything about his ability to lead. Lots of true Americans are listening intently to what it says.

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The Nguyen, Houston TX — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:51:50 GMT

How did McCain become a jet pilot anyway? Didn't the Naval academy only pick the brightest and best physicaly for those prime position? I guess you get a easy ride if your dad just happen to be the admiral for the navy. I rather vote for someone who had achieve something thru his own hard work than some someone who ride his parent tail coat and influences. The communist had no fear of John McCain because they all know that out in public he all bravado but alone and in the dark he bend like a wet noodle.

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Lenore M , Warwick, NY — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:54:40 GMT

Interesting article... I guess McCain didn't have it so bad after all... his only platform.
Lenore

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Raymond, USA — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:54:45 GMT

Does it concern even one person out there that Obama (while campaigning to be elected to the Senate) promised and promised time after time to cut taxes for the people of Illinois and others???? Yes, they elected him, and he introduced exactly zero bills to cut taxes AND he voted exactly zero times to cut taxes for the people.. Is this what you call HOLLOW promises!! To say one thing and get elected and do EXACTLY the opposite!!! This should make everyone of us think and re-think what's important. I just want to know if I am the only one concerned? Raymond

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John, Palm Beach — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:56:31 GMT

It sounds like he was on their side. How many electoral votes do communists get? If he wants to keep on fighting in our country, what would he do to theirs? Really I think this is great I wonder if they will take Palin too? It could be a great plan "B"

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MEL CORTES — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:57:05 GMT

VIETNAM CAN HAVE MCCAIN AS THEIR PRESIDENT. WOULD THEY REALLY WANT HIM?

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Lenore, M. Warwick, NY — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:58:40 GMT

Yates,
Are you kidding me? "The hate spewed from the left?" Have you listened to your candidate Sarah Palin? She is the most guilty of hate mongering of anyone in this campaign! The hate that she and McCain have caused the last few days against Obama is unforgivable!

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Merle, Las Vegas NV — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:03:29 GMT

I do not remember when the Congress declared War on Viet Nam. So this War hero stuff is a crock of baloney. Yes, he got shot down and he was held captive. There are many who were in the same boat. And do nor give me the baloney they were fighting for our freedom. They were fighting to get control of a part of the Far East just as they are fighting now to control part of the Middle East. Let us not forget our Government has lied to us many times in the past. If McCain deserves to be president because of his incarceration then there are many more who also deserve to be President. This is NOT a prerequisite to the White House.

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Sue OKC. OK — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:06:54 GMT

I am saddened by many of the comments I read about McCain. Even if you disagree with him politically, it is a shame that you cannot recognize that he is a hero as are many others. It is wrong to be so blinded that you cannot recognize patriotism and love for country. He deserves our thanks for his service.

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J Vu, Irvine, CA — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:07:52 GMT

Most young Vietnamese-Americans don't support McCain, and Vietnamese people in Vietnam don't know much about American politics, so I don't know how credible this endorsement is. It's no surprise that an older generation that can remember the war supports John McCain. New times calls for new ways of thinking. John McCain is a relic of the old days. The collective minority groups will be the new majority, it's about time our political system reflects that sensibility.

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t. certuche winthrop,mn — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:15:43 GMT

I just want to thank senator Mc Cain for his time in the service, the nation is grateful for all american soldiers. With that being said, the people of this country can't nomiate a man just because he served in the service and doesn't let anyone forget it,it's as if he is saying we owe him and he wants to collect with the presidential seat. I don't believe he has any real knowledge about the economy or how to fix it. Let's face it, when your in the service the government takes care of that not the soldiers. He has a bad temper and until now i never realized how much of a liar he really is. I have no respect for any man who sends the women in front to do all and most of his fighting even if it is with words he's still a whimp and i don't think he is the one to run this country.

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Ray O, Charlotte, NC — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:16:49 GMT

Yates in Houston ought to consider the vituperation the far "right" (as in wrong) heaps on the left and moderates before making such uninformed comments about the media. Watch Fox News much?

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Fear Check — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:20:23 GMT

For me, the posted comments have been much more interesting than the article that spurred them on. What's interesting is how similar war and politics are in some respects. For both, it seems some people have a need to demonize the opponent (enemy or political) in order to further one's own agenda.

This is truly sad when it comes to politics and what some people think of their candidate's opponent. Many people would want you to believe that the political opponent is literally the devil incarnate.

Although McCain and Obama have differences of opinion on how our country should be run, both candidates have done great things with their lives and both are admirable men in their own right.

Keep your fears in check and avoid demonizing others who do not feel as you do.

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Hiep, Kansas City MO — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:22:18 GMT

Not only in Vietnam, but the American Vietnamese community in the United States in California, Houston, Dallas and around the country will support McCain. He is my Hero, a man with Character and Leadership: refuse to take early release from Hanoi Hilton unless all of his comrades before him go home.That is Character, that is dignity, that is leadership.I doubt that Obama would submitted himself to such tortures and beating for his country, neither GW and Clinton both Draft Evaders would be willing to sacrifice for his country. Yet, both men are elected to be Commander in Chief.It is so sick to see that people have money would become President without serving their country. Obama will be another rich college idealist who takes advantage of the system and never serve a day in the arm forces or this country.What have him (Obama) done laterly!!??
Well, for McCain, he helped former SouthVN soldier resettled in this country through the ODP program, help and support VN to become "glasnov+petroyska" government and eventually free government.On the other hand O'bama running mate vote to prevent vietnamese refugees to settle in this country. Many have died at sea...Biden have a "Cold" Heart as a Catholic!Not Me.

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Joshua Cantor, San Diego, CA — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:23:30 GMT

Amazing. I can't imagine enduring captivity and torture for 5 years.

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Joe Blogue — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:23:35 GMT

The ignorance here is pretty blinding. People, the Vietnam war was a civil war. Vietnamese were our enemy and our allies. It makes sense that after the war when the country became very "Americanized" they would identify with the young American pilot. It seems to me that the heroic thing that McCain did was to go back and try to help heal the country. Our soldiers are like kemotherapy, they wipe out the cancer but also destroy a lot of healthy tissue. That's a soldiers job. Everything heroic that McCain did in the war was the duty of a soldier. Many other people, bad and good, did the same thing. There's a difference between serving honorably and serving heriocly. McCain served honorably.
His young opponent also served honorably in the inner city of Chicago. That is also a challenging way to serve.

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Ray O, Charlotte, NC — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:23:38 GMT

I'm "fed up" with idiots like Fed up, who sing the Palin song about Bill Ayers. He's not Obama's "pal"; they served on committees together. I'm sure Palin's "pals" in the AIP are much better Americans...

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Jim Star - Waverly, Kansas — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:28:15 GMT

Lets see, John McCain is no hero, but, Barrac O. is a messiah, is that right?
I know where John got his credentials as a hero, but just where did B.O. get his as a messiah?
A heads up for all those who are blaming the mess in Washington on McCain, and the republicans.
You are right the republicans messed up for their time as leaders in Congress, but that was because they were immitating the Democrates they inherited the Congress from.
Now for the last two years the Democrates have held all the power slots in Washinton as the heads of both houses of Congress, and I ask you; How does it feel having the real Democrats in charge?
I ask you to ask yourself if you are were better off two yrers ago than you have been since the Democrates took over?
Heck; Are you better of than you were two weeks ago when you found out Franks, Dobbs, and B.O. were taking handouts from Freddy Mack, and Fanny Mae when Franks, and Dobbs were suppose to overseeing their fraud of the American taxpayers pension funds, and 401K retirement funds, and instead were funding their political campaigns, along with B.O.s
John McCain new what they were up to and tried to warn the public, but the Democrates were in charge and weren't about to let him upset their personal cash cow, and to heck with the American taxpayers.
So now I ask again, how does it feel to have the real democrate in charge for the last two years, and during the train wreck of our economy for the last two weeks.
About Barrock; He hasw learned the Democratic way of patting you on the back with one han, while picking your pocket with the other.
One thing about it; when the Democrates get through with this little train wreck of our stock markets their main idea of class warfar will be out the window, because they won't have enough wealthy people to robb to give to the poor, (except the wealthy Democatic lawyers like, Al Gore, Barrock, the Clintons, the Hunts fortune, Michael Moore, and his Hollywood cronies, and oh yes the Kennedys.
I am sure they are just dying to give the poor in America a hand-out from their littl ol bank accounts.
Heck maybe Barrock can even give back to the poor all the money he has ripped out of their hands for his campaign.
Naw!! Ain't happening you think?
John McCain is just a common ordinary serviceman, not even an lawyer or anythin' like B.O. and we all know how well lawers protect our interests, DON'T WE???

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Jonathan, Ann Arbor, Michigan — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:30:39 GMT

Why people are questioning how the Vietnamese have come to peace with John McCain and the war he symbolically represents is beyond me.

My Grandfather's bomber unit fire bombed German cities in WW2 killing thousands while being nearly killed himself on several occasions by AA and the Luftwaffe. He visited Germany several times in the 60 years since the war and has had nothing but mutual respect and admiration for the people who he used to fight.

Believe it or not, there are people in this world that aren't as petty and begrudging as you people. I know that may be very hard to believe for the average selfish member of the post-war generation.

For the record, cute nicknames like "McLame" and "McKKKain" don't exactly speak volumes for your intelligence. If you truly had logical disagreements with the man, you wouldn't need to resort to ad hominem attacks.

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Chris, F.H MI — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:37:10 GMT

They don't have a voice because their vote don't count

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H. Haase, San Diego, CA — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:42:09 GMT

I think J.Mac stayed in Nam for the Pho Soup and Vietnamese Sandwiches. They've got amazing food in Nam.

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Paul, Baltimore, Maryland — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:45:22 GMT

Please visit: www.vietnamvote.org
Vietnamese American also support McCain for US President. Thanks!

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Gregory Mundy, Penn Valley, PA — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:50:13 GMT

I concur with Frank Heitz "Fortunately, the Vietnamese don't get to vote on November 4th."

I don't see any of the world's superpowers backing "The Manchurian Candidate."

The MSM actually took the time to ask people in Vietnam which candidate they like? did they ask them what their favorite movie was as well? it is just as relevant.

How about asking the GOP about Mike Connell, GOP It expert, who is being subpoenaed to testify regarding voter fraud in 2000 and 2004? I guess how the Vietnamese feel about the presidential candidates is more newsworthy.

Wake up guys!!!!

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Mike, Lehigh Valley Pennsylvania — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:51:14 GMT

Just goes to show that with McCain as president we can even count on past enemies to join us as friends. I bet McCAin will do wonders with Iran as long as obama does go behind his back to make secret deals.

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Gordon Leach — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:53:18 GMT

I was a member of the honor guard when McClain came back from Viet Nam. I saw how the man walked with a limp and the pallor of his skin as if he had not seen sunshine for many weeks. To the idiots that question his patriotism or his heroism in any fashion only shows the shallowness of their own moral system. I will vote for McCain not only because of this but because he is the only one that is telling any type of truth in his campaign. Gordo, MO

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Mike, Lehigh Valley Pennsylvania — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:54:58 GMT

This whole story is disgusting and would only be shown by NBC. I'm sure his captors are telling the truth about how they behaved. You think that guy wants to stand trial for human rights violations? yea it was all the mob...

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Mike, Lehigh Valley Pennsylvania — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:56:40 GMT

All i know is that John McCain has more integrity than anyone. More than any president democrat or Republican.

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Don, Las Vegas, NV — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:57:27 GMT

To all those knuckleheads who say that if you have not been in the military you can't talk about John McCain, that's crap. Being in the military has nothing to do with politics. I am a thirty-year Navy veteran who was on the carriers along with John McCain, and he is not my hero. In his 26 years or whatever in the Senate, he has done NOTHING for veterans. And, after calling the rightwing Christain evangelicals "agents of intolerance" when they opposed him in 2000, he bent down to kiss their collective a$$%# to get their support in this primary. He even gave a Commencement speech at Fallwells University. BAD judgement on his part. It shows he has sold his soul for a chance to be President.

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Pat Brice, Winston-Salem, NC — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:58:52 GMT

I'm with you, Milt Long! I wonder why most people do not make this connection. John McCain, having been held captive and tortured, and beat why the North Viet Namese should never have gotten into the race for President of the United States.

What if "erratic" is more than that; what if, his prior captors are "testing" to see how much of their "brainwashing" remains?

I do not even understand how he got ahead of Romney and Juliani?

If there is a Manchurian Candidate in this race, it's definitely John Sidney McCain!

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Rick, New Orleans, La — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:59:31 GMT

I think it's time all the Obama supporters followed the lead of the man they are wish to elect. Obama respects the sacrafice John McCain and others in the military have made. Enough of the hate speech. If you hate this country or those who defend it please leave. Maybe there is a Hanoi Hilton somewhere with a room available for you.

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SCA, Huntersville, NC — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:08:50 GMT

I must say that I am appalled by what I am reading (with regard to John McCain) Clearly, some people are so out of of touch with what it means to be personally involved in a real war, much have any frame of reference as to what being a resident of a POW camp would be like, that you have no qualms about hopping online and spewing ugly, negative rantings and insinuations about what this man was or was not subjected to or did or did not do, while he was imprisoned in Vietnam. If you do not like his politics, fine. If you do not like his platform, fine. If you don't think that he's the right choice for President, fine. Don't vote for him. However, the man is a war HERO by any definition of the word and the most important thing that he did while he was there was to SERVE his country with HONOR and come BACK HOME ALIVE. Those who have the audacity to say anything other than that about a man who spent FIVE AND A HALF YEARS in a POW camp should talk to a few people who've been in a POW camp and/or look through a few historical photographs of a POW camp(s) before you open your mouths and pass any kind of judgment on this man for whatever happened there; most of us would probably not have survived what he did. His loyalty or love of THIS country have never been questioned - before, during of after his stay in Vietnam. The man has spent his ENTIRE life DOING for this country - he has a record that is open, honest and available for review and critique - mistakes and all. Barack Obama, on the other hand, is a virtual unknown - with no experience holding an executive office and no real political track record of any length, breadth or depth. What he has actually voted on ("present doesn't count!") during his time in the US Senate has been right in line with the most liberal of agendas. Because, he's been too busy campaigning to become President from the moment he got elected to the Senate, to be bothered with much of anything else. Beyond that, Sen. Obama has had the freedom to choose all of his associations. And in so doing, he had NO problem being an active member of a church for MANY years, where the minister - his spiritual advisor, with whom he had a close relatioship - spewed anti-American messages in his sermons (and then remained unrepentant about it when confronted with it!) And, it was not until it became politically "disadvantageous" to remain tied to said minister that Sen. Obama severed ties and denounced him. This, in and of itself, may not be such a "big deal" - I don't know, as was never expanded upon. However, in addition to that there's now Bill Ayers, a known domestic terrorist who he has some sort of relationship with, as well as Tony Rezko, who has just been convicted on several counts of fraud and bribery and ACORN, who has made the news by trying to to fraudulently register voters (fraudulent because the voters DIDNT EXIST!) So, while Sen. Obama isn't guilty of anything just because he associates with people who are, one has to wonder if, when you add it all up, perhaps what you have is a gifted speaker who is very intelligent and highly motivated to achive a goal (become President) - who is also largely unqualified and who has a history of associating with some very "questionable" people - capitalizing on fear about the ECONOMY to detract from this and to promote himself and his agenda.

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Adam — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:09:15 GMT

When did being a POW make someone the best candidate for President? I have two suriving WWII POW's in my family and they detest McCain.

As much as people find this story heart warming, I would guess that all that are praising McCain for thsi story also hated Kerry and would never have voted for him.

Stop with the blindside politics and note that regardless of this story the GOP will vote GOP and the Dem.'s will vote for the Dem. No Brainer...this story is just fluff for a losing cause.

The Ayers BS is just that too...if not, then why is it ok for McCain to accept monies from Annenburgs as they had closer ties to Ayers and lets not forget that McCain has ties to Paul Schenck who was meeting privately with Senator McCain. In fact, he received a VIP pass to the event in which McCain named Palin as his running mate and he met privately with each of them as well. Schneck has been arrested several times as well as advocates assaignations and bombings of clinics that comit abortion "Legally under our Law". That to me is a homegrown terrorist and still is one today! Nice job McShame. I bet Palin has a poster of Schneck in a speedo up on her wall idolizing him!

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Julie — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:13:06 GMT

Sorry if this posts more than once...it didn't look like it was doing anything.

Sure I have a lot of respect for McCain for surviving a harrowing experience. But I won't vote for him. I'm an independent, and was having a real tough time choosing between Obama and McCain. I was undecided up until the point that he picked that wacko, scary, moose-hunting, wolf slaughtering, unqualified, lying, and apparently racist woman as VP. I don't care who what country supports him at this point, I don't care if he was a war hero - the choice Palin proved to me that he lacks good judgment.

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DaveWashDC — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:15:06 GMT

That Obama supporters honestly think the Vietnamese have carried out a secret plot for 40 years to control the free world reflects badly upon their candidate.

What is wrong with you people?

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Steve M — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:21:13 GMT

By all means, we should honor the endorsement of McCain by the Vietnamese who once imprisoned him. Can a McCain endorsement from the Iranians, North Koreans and Russians be far behind? After all, these "friends" realize that with four more years of Bush/McCain economic policies and international diplomacy, the US will have declined further towards third world status. That's one way to determine who ultimately won the conflict....

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bob washington dc — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:22:54 GMT

everyone that served this country/ Real police not the pigs/fire fighters/and military are all hero's u dont have 2 be captured 2 b a hero and u dont have 2 b killed.Im a hero Im serving now we dont make but a lil bit of money my first check was 400 dollars thats 2 weeks of work puttin my life on the line) when someone can run fast or hit a ball far make millions 1 game crazy huh but thats probably your hero! everything is backwards military should be the highest paying job/along with doctors.not getting paid like a burger king worker with medical benefits! so all military are basicly puttin they life on the line for this country because they love this country not for money!We dont make any

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Terry Heintz, Maple Grove, MN — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:25:55 GMT

To Jim Star

That says it all.

Couldn't agree more. This is what McCain needs to bring to the attention of the people on Wednesday night. Most only remember the 9th inning when the other eight were good.

For all the people that say no more Bush. Bush isn't running for office. We need someone in the middle to help all people. O is only one way far left.

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Steve, Nampa, ID — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:30:28 GMT

There is so much disinformation from both sides of this:
Just the facts please:
Personal history goes to McCain; clearly, can anyone argue this- fighter pilot, POW etc. just the life and death nature of the experience by comparison...
Education goes to Obama; Havard Law vs McCain's low graduate ranking from the Naval Acadmeny...
Professional experience goes to McCain, military career, multiple terms as a US Senator vs. several years as a social activist and a short stint as State Senator and a partial term as a US Senator.
True Change Candidate: Both are tied here: Obama's rise through the political process cannot have come without some high level influence and money-Chicago politics are not known for their transparency, remember follow the money. That being said, I believe Obama does want to change our nation to be a socialist dream, that is change. If successful, our economic model will look more like Russia's with command economy decisions. Unfortunately, McCain doesn't appear to know what economic model to prescribe to: much like Bush he bounces between free market and socialistic concepts. However, on foreign policy McCain seems like a pretty safe bet relative to Obama's lack of experience.
Socialists vote for Obama.
Capitalists vote for McCain and pray.
Isolationists vote for Obama.
Interventionists vote for McCain.
Social progressives, pro abortion, gay rights etc vote for Obama.
Social Conservatives, status quo on social issues, vote for McCain.
Good Luck America,

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JM — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:40:24 GMT

Thank God they are in Vietnam and not here to vote.

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b mcinnis, Brooklyn, NY — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:42:56 GMT

McCain graduated at the bottom of his class. Obama graduated at the top of his class. Is there a real choice ?