Grrrrr - That is certainly not what he meant - that's a big stretch.

Right...but the video I linked to starts with Gayle Quinnell's Arab statement, then cuts away to an in-depth interview with her. Here's a transcript of the interview.

I know both sides have their kooks, but Jesus...this shit has been refuted to death already.

To me, it doesn't matter what a random person in the crowd said or did not say - candidate McCain (whether of his own volition or at the urging of his handlers) tried to defuse and refute the charge. I used the "Contact Us" link at his web site and thanked him for doing so and encouraged him to follow that path. It's not much and may be nothing at all, but it felt like a positive (re)action. He has not won my vote because I have big problems with Palin, but he did a good thing there.

I thought this article was an interesting look at what's going on in the McCain campaign.

I especially liked the last 1/2 of it - I think he very accurately described my position. I think most people have pretty much decided who they are voting for, but the issues both candidates need to address are laid out very nicely. Thanks dar.

Sweetwater, I agree...what McCain did was awesome, and I totally respect him for that. That old hag just really rubbed me the wrong way...she might as well have said, "I'm not voting for Obama because he's a n****r." I've heard people here in St. Louis say as much.

yeah, that's exactly what i meant. the intent behind the usage of the words is what matters. they are simply words that in another context are simply words. when used as an insult, then yes "jew" and "arab" are disgusting.