I'm with you there, Bitt.

Well, if you give credence to the arrogant opinion of Senator McCain, a President of the US (or even one of his high level sycophants) is so incredibly important, is such an overwhelming role model, that anybody he even lays his eyes on, much less deigns to actually speak with, will gain such instant credence worldwide that everybody will suddenly realize that his opinions are not only valid, but have the unmistakable ring of truth to them because they have been vouchsafed by [insert hushed tones of abject reverence here] THE PRESIDENT.

After the last four disgraceful years of George W, I find it difficult to believe that anybody could believe that that man or even his office could influence opinion at all.

tanstaafl.