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posted at 9:30 pm on April 18, 2009 by Allahpundit
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“There are those who think we can win the White House and Congress back by being ‘more’ conservative. Worse, there are those who think we can win by changing nothing at all about what our party has become. They just want to wait for the other side to be perceived as worse than us. I think we’re seeing a war brewing in the Republican party, but it is not between us and Democrats. It is not between us and liberals. It is between the future and the past. I believe most people are ready to move on to that future…
I am concerned about the environment. I love to wear black. I think government is best when it stays out of people’s lives and business as much as possible. I love punk rock. I believe in a strong national defense. I have a tattoo. I believe government should always be efficient and accountable. I have lots of gay friends. And yes, I am a Republican.”
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Meghan, seriously… Go join Pelosi. You will be happier.
wildcat84 on April 18, 2009 at 9:33 PM
I believe that was a central plank of John Kerry in 2004 /sarc
joey24007 on April 18, 2009 at 9:33 PM
Methinks it is just a question of right and wrong little missy.
bbz123 on April 18, 2009 at 9:33 PM
I am concerned about the environment. I love to wear black. I think government is best when it stays out of people’s lives and business as much as possible. I love punk rock. I believe in a strong national defense. I have a tattoo. I believe government should always be efficient and accountable. I have lots of gay friends. And yes, I am a Republican.”
It’s always about her.
youngO on April 18, 2009 at 9:34 PM
And, yes, young lady, you are totally irrelevant to America.
coldwarrior on April 18, 2009 at 9:34 PM
It’s only a matter of time. If whoever her daddy picks as his political heir apparent in 2012 gets shut out during the GOP primaries, she’ll be changing her registration back to Dem in no time flat.
Dukeboy01 on April 18, 2009 at 9:35 PM
Reposted from Twitter: “It’s unfortunate that so many on the right hate Meggie Mac. Agree with her or not, she seems like a sweet kid who means well.”
Allahpundit on April 18, 2009 at 9:36 PM
For the love of G-d, could you please cease recognizing the existence of this pimple of a nothing? WTF is it with Allahpundit and Megan McLameBrain? Got a hard on for her or what? She’s a zilch. Enough already.
Western_Civ on April 18, 2009 at 9:36 PM
I give up. AP has such a crush on Valley Girl Meagan McVain, and getting his hands on her fat arse and her inherited fortune, that it’s becoming downright embarrassing to even watch anymore.
MB4 on April 18, 2009 at 9:37 PM
What does punk rock, her tattoo and wearing black have to do with anything? How is that even relevant? Silly me, I thought the pressing issues of the day were high taxes, the bailout crap, the DHS report, Obama’s idiotic foreign policy, etc. What planet is she living on?
TheQuestion on April 18, 2009 at 9:37 PM
“I have a tattoo”
Uh-oh. If you thought Laura Ingraham attacked her before, now it’s just going to get mean…
AdrianG on April 18, 2009 at 9:37 PM
Paris McCain is absolutely desperate to be relevant. How childish of her to assume that, by taking on a particular label to describe herself, she is in any way qualified to speak for others of that label. She is a self-important, vapid twit.
CantCureStupid on April 18, 2009 at 9:38 PM
I liked her better when she wasn’t a Republican.
Her Dad isn’t a Republican, and neither is she. They do not speak for us.
Canerican on April 18, 2009 at 9:39 PM
I bet it’s gonna sting more when in like 10 years she switches to being a Democrat.
MarcusBrody on April 18, 2009 at 9:40 PM
Don’t hate her, but she’s clearly being used by the msm, just like her daddy was, to slam conservatives. If she doesn’t change her registration to a Democrat in the 2010 elections, or she doesn’t support Dems for some odd reason, the msm will slice her throat.
El_Terrible on April 18, 2009 at 9:40 PM
That last paragraph reads more like a dating profile then an actual statement about her politics . . .
Ingenue on April 18, 2009 at 9:40 PM
Another reason why I’m an Independent. There are too many RINOs.
Guardian on April 18, 2009 at 9:41 PM
Ghoul aid on April 18, 2009 at 9:40 PM
How do you really feel? Uh, you’re at HotAir, not DKos…
mimi1220 on April 18, 2009 at 9:43 PM
Ghoul aid on April 18, 2009 at 9:40 PM
TOTALLY uncalled for.
deidre on April 18, 2009 at 9:43 PM
Allah, you are just trying to cause trouble or get hits or whatever. Who cares what this woman thinks? I doubt if her own father cares what she thinks.
Terrye on April 18, 2009 at 9:45 PM
And yes, I have full head of hair!
Now just because I said those words doesn’t make it fact.
thomasaur on April 18, 2009 at 9:45 PM
She seems to be reinforcing stereotypes of conservatives in her attempts to rebrand or move Republicans toward her personal positions.
Omg, she loves punk rock?!? Republicans can’t love punk rock! She’s so precious!
But no one can mistake her for a conservative. “There are those who think we can win the White House and Congress back by being ‘more’ conservative. Worse….”
Worse? Yeah, that’s bad enough. God forbid we have a “conservative” political party.
Nessuno on April 18, 2009 at 9:45 PM
I don’t really like her either, but sheesh. Way out of line.
Fallen Sparrow on April 18, 2009 at 9:45 PM
Guradian:
If you are not a Republican, then what do you care? That is just ridiculous.
Terrye on April 18, 2009 at 9:46 PM
Okay, so am I getting this correctly? She believes that the whole “gay issue” thing will set the party back on its feet? Here is the deal. I have a feeling if they did that, they would loose more votes than gain.
deidre on April 18, 2009 at 9:46 PM
Ditto. I don’t like Big Mac much myself, but that was way, way over the line.
TheQuestion on April 18, 2009 at 9:46 PM
I mean there are a lot more Independents who consider themselves moderate or progressive than there are Republicans who consider themselves moderate.
Terrye on April 18, 2009 at 9:46 PM
Now we know why no McCain will ever sit in the White House…
d1carter on April 18, 2009 at 9:47 PM
The Meghan McCain’s Caine Mutiny Uninterrupted Tour!!
Punk Rock?
The environment?
I have a Tattoo?
canopfor on April 18, 2009 at 9:47 PM
what the heck dude?
joey24007 on April 18, 2009 at 9:47 PM
…that’s why I have started the Young Rockefellerians. WE ROCK!
What a blithering idiot. Go Twitter or something will ya?
Rocks on April 18, 2009 at 9:47 PM
HER FATHER, AND HER ASS BACKWARDS THINKING IS WHAT GOT US THIS FRAUD FOR A PRESIDENT. BUT YOU CAN ALL SIT THERE AND SWALLOW THIS BULLSH-T AND NOT GET ANGRY AND CHALLENGE IT AND THROW IT RIGHT BACK IN THEIR FACES LIKE THE SHEEP YOU ARE! I’M SURE YOU ENJOY THE SH-T THAT CRAWLS OUT OF JANEANE GARAFOLO’S MOUTH TOO, HUH?
Ghoul aid on April 18, 2009 at 9:49 PM
If Meghan McCain wants a voice in the GOP then she shouldn’t be going on MSNBC and criticizing conservatives. This is like Jane Fonda going to North Vietnam.
Mark1971 on April 18, 2009 at 9:49 PM
Somebody is begging for a Ban-Hammer AirStrike,like
a J-Dam 2000 Lb’er,me really thinks!!!!!!!!
canopfor on April 18, 2009 at 9:50 PM
d1carter:
A couple of things, I doubt if this woman has any intention or desire of sitting in the White House..and before people start talking about her dad and all that it might be worth remembering that Ronald Reagan’s son and namesake is a liberal. Dwight D. Eisenhower’s granddaughter voted for Obama. William Buckley’s son also voted for Obama. Believe it or not, political orientation is not like eye color or a cleft chin, it is not genetic.
Terrye on April 18, 2009 at 9:50 PM
What is your problem? You are so far over the line you can’t even see it anymore.
meltenn on April 18, 2009 at 9:51 PM
Make that an Air/Fuel device,it will cleanse it all in one shot!
canopfor on April 18, 2009 at 9:51 PM
Meghan,
Please do us conservatives a favor and go over to the dark side.
And take your liberal father with you.
-Dave
Dave R. on April 18, 2009 at 9:52 PM
This is a written composition of a freshman in high school. Spare me Meghan.
I am 26, and I can’t believe that Daily Beast is even paying this young woman for this.
She can have Perez Hilton and Russell Brand.
I’m fine with Sarah Palin, Mark Levin, Rush Limbaugh, and Laura Ingraham.
jencab on April 18, 2009 at 9:52 PM
This gal needs to get out more. I don’t think she’s ever met a Republican.
Y-not on April 18, 2009 at 9:53 PM
Let me guess…you’re a Ronulan?
PBoilermaker on April 18, 2009 at 9:53 PM
Why don’t Frum and Miss McCain start their own party? Seriously, or else take over the RNC. They can have the RNC and we’ll start a new party. I say ta, ta!
deidre on April 18, 2009 at 9:53 PM
A group that is hard to beat.
carbon_footprint on April 18, 2009 at 9:53 PM
When did this chick become a Republican?
She just found out about the party six months ago. And now she thinks she’s leading the parade?
Puh-leeze….
Funny thing is, she doesn’t seem to understand most Republicans didn’t much like the old man. What makes her think she’s going to get any traction by doing exactly the same thing he did, except with breasts?
12thMonkey on April 18, 2009 at 9:54 PM
Not true. This is from last year but still..
Looking at the crucial group of independent voters, some 57 percent of them want it to either become more conservative (35%) or stay the same (22%) while only 35 percent want it to become less conservative.
Guardian on April 18, 2009 at 9:54 PM
We win back congress by running on a message of economic discipline and responsibility, as well as a strong projection of American strength in foreign policy (because Prince O’ will screw things up in that area).
AP was forced to move on when I removed KP from his clutches.
blatantblue on April 18, 2009 at 9:54 PM
You know, I was thinking you’re completely insane, but your use of all caps and completely bold font,as well as any coherent thought and sense of restraint, have convinced me otherwise. Bravo.
TheQuestion on April 18, 2009 at 9:54 PM
cons are right.
Don’t change anything.
getalife on April 18, 2009 at 9:55 PM
Like, that’s totally way cool! *snaps gum*
Dude, I’m so convince that her worldview is the correct one. I mean with all the “outside-the-box” elements to her own life how could I not be persuaded. She said she was in favor of strong national defense, and I thought, “uh oh. Just another boring republican.” But then she said she likes to wear black, and then I thought, “Wow! Now here’s a girl with a fresh perspective!” And the tattoo! Screw my presuppositions; to heck with my outdated, suffocating, suburban, inhibitions, I’m now all in because Ms. McCain has gay friends. Now, I’m off to go listen to Green Day. I want to deconstruct myself right away!
Weight of Glory on April 18, 2009 at 9:56 PM
IDK. I WOULD SAY IT WAS MORE OF MCCAINS POOR CAMPAIGN ADVISORS, AND A WILLY NILLY CONSERVATIVE BASE THAT LET OBAMA GET ELECTED.
blatantblue on April 18, 2009 at 9:56 PM
I kind of agree with her….
But she’s still not very bright.
therightwinger on April 18, 2009 at 9:56 PM
that about sums up the Self Professed Conservative (SPC) view of the world. “Don’t care if we never win another election or not – just will be content in telling everyone I meet that they are not as conservative as I am because you know …. only I can decipher the conservative oracle displayed on Rush’s ring…and if you think for one minute that any disagreement on the right approach is acceptable just move your happy #$* over to the othe party”
Bradky on April 18, 2009 at 9:56 PM
This yenta is getting boring.
RobCon on April 18, 2009 at 9:58 PM
This is written composition of a freshman in high school.
jencab on April 18,2009 at 9:52PM.
jencab: Thats crystal clear clarity!:)
Being fine with SarahCuda,Ma-Ha Rushy,Levin
and Laura,
is on the right,and correct path!:)
canopfor on April 18, 2009 at 9:58 PM
Yeah, I know a bunch of them. Are you going to link their blogs 3 times a day? Their stuff is just as inane as MM’s.
Rocks on April 18, 2009 at 9:58 PM
I am really, really getting sick of the “RINO” term being thrown around.
C’mon now…
JetBoy on April 18, 2009 at 9:58 PM
Terrye on April 18, 2009 at 9:50 PM
I disagree, I think she is really just a chip off the old block…just younger and less guarded in her willingness to speak her mind. I have a lot of respect for her dad’s service to this country but I disagree with him almost as much as with his daughter. You do remember John’s younger days?
d1carter on April 18, 2009 at 9:59 PM
Face it. The GOP needs an overhaul. It’s happening right now, actually…With Steele, Cantor, Ryan, Jindal, etc…stepping forward to lead the party into the future.
therightwinger on April 18, 2009 at 9:59 PM
You are so far off the mark it is laughable. By your logic the criticism of the Tea Party movement is perfectly acceptable because after all free speech and the right to one’s opinion only applies if you are an SPC. Go Rachel Madow…
Seriously, Fonda hamming it up with the NVA versus McCain voicing an opinion is not even close to the same league. Considering her father is a former POW himself your insult is particularly over the top…
Bradky on April 18, 2009 at 10:00 PM
Good job, Meghan.
SnarkVader on April 18, 2009 at 10:00 PM
Some pretty vile comments here. wow.
scalleywag on April 18, 2009 at 10:01 PM
That’s the whole point of Ms. McCain’s premise. Admittedly not in reference to “Conservatism”, but certainly in terms of “doing” politics the “right” way, the “only” way, the “successful” way, the “decent” way, the “relevant” way. It’s just as off-putting as your “SPC” fellow, only from the opposite direction. The apostle of “moderate-ism” isn’t preferable to the SPC.
Weight of Glory on April 18, 2009 at 10:02 PM
That’s her problem. She’s met too many of ‘em. Conservatives, not so much.
Fletch54 on April 18, 2009 at 10:02 PM
And one would hope with an eye on expanding the party … not shrinking it by making it a member’s only club of SPCs.
Bradky on April 18, 2009 at 10:02 PM
If she is such a sweet kid who means well then maybe you should stop stalking her?
Joe Bloggs on April 18, 2009 at 10:03 PM
From one individual on one post. No need to paint the whole place with a broad brush.
Dead Hand Control on April 18, 2009 at 10:04 PM
Not surprising…given the level of “McCain-derangement” running rampant around here.
Be it The Mav or his daughter.
It’s sad, really.
JetBoy on April 18, 2009 at 10:04 PM
Ghoul:
The problem is that someone from Kos or Huff-Po will link to your post and the liberal blogosphere will all nod their heads and say, “See? Garofalo was right!”
Be angry. Be pissed as Hell. I know I am. I’ve lost friends over this election. But don’t give our enemies more grist for their mill…
CaptFlood on April 18, 2009 at 10:05 PM
You miss the point – by choosing to shun the very people you would want to join the party you condemn it to minority status. So what if her opinion seems naive — does that surprise you that a 20 something may be more idealistic than you? Give them the courtesy to express their own opinions and time to gain a little life experience to see how the more conservative themes have merit.
Bradky on April 18, 2009 at 10:05 PM
What do you find compelling about her statement? She makes generalizations about the clothing, musical tastes, and friendships of Republicans. Honestly, I don’t think this gal has ever met any rank and file Republicans. She seems to have formed her impression of us based on the fat cats she met at daddy’s mixers and fundraisers.
From past Hot Air threads, I know our group of posters is populated by a lot of folks who came of age in the 80’s so I’m guessing I’m not the only one who’s seen the Ramones, Talking Heads, and Clash in concert.
Yeah, Meghan, I wore tons of black TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO, you little twit. And, while unlike you I don’t keep my friends’ gender preferences in a scrapbook to prove how “with it” I am, some of my friends are gay. Geez Louise.
Give me a break. It’s like she’s going through a delayed teenage rebellion phase against her upper crust family. Political thought has nothing to do with it.
Y-not on April 18, 2009 at 10:05 PM
Yes. This. It seems like some people here would be content with a party of 15 people as long as everyone agreed on every single issue….Isn’t the idea to be appealing and attractive to people??
therightwinger on April 18, 2009 at 10:06 PM
Such as stop spending money we don’t have like they are Democrats?
Hog Wild on April 18, 2009 at 10:06 PM
I don’t like name-calling, and I’m not a Republican, but I must say, the arrogance of this child thinking she is some sort of Savior for the GOP rivals only that of her father.
DrMagnolias on April 18, 2009 at 10:06 PM
Great.
She’s 24, and your charmed by her innocence.
When she breaks your heart, you can come cry on my shoulder, but I’m gonna tell you straight up…”I told you so.”
Saltysam on April 18, 2009 at 10:07 PM
What’s funny is that she actually thinks any of this is relevant. Sorry, lady, none of this has anything to do with your unpopularity outside of the left wing media.
FloatingRock on April 18, 2009 at 10:07 PM
You wore black in the eighties and I wore blue suede stacks in the seventies. We both grew up eventually and so will Meghan.
Bradky on April 18, 2009 at 10:08 PM
Entitled.
artist on April 18, 2009 at 10:08 PM
The problem I have with Meghan is that she’s reinforcing the Lefts basic false memes about Republicans.
“I am concerned about the environment” . Yeah us neanderthals who don’t buy into global warming run around polluting all day instead.
“I have lots of gay friends.” I guess you’re not gonna make our next smear the queer family fun day?
p0s3r on April 18, 2009 at 10:08 PM
She’s exactly right … as a modern day Republican.
And that’s why I’m no longer a Republican.
I’ll take a Zell Miller Democrat over a modern day Republican anytime … if there are any left.
BowHuntingTexas on April 18, 2009 at 10:09 PM
Absolutely. If people would stop and consider that the large number of 20 somethings who voted for Obama will likely be struggling with family and work issues in 2012 and may be possible GOP switchovers… But if unforgiveness is the theme as a party we are sunk
Bradky on April 18, 2009 at 10:10 PM
I love that these two sentences are right next to each other.
It's Vintage, Duh on April 18, 2009 at 10:11 PM
Meghan who?
John the Libertarian on April 18, 2009 at 10:11 PM
Actually, she’s trying to dispel them.
JetBoy on April 18, 2009 at 10:11 PM
No, I know usually this is not the case, that’s why I was surprised to see it here. It is rare.
scalleywag on April 18, 2009 at 10:12 PM
I had a more sophisticated political outlook at aged 10 than this chick has at 24.
Y-not on April 18, 2009 at 10:12 PM
Huh? I thought you were over Meggie Mac, Allah, and had moved on the Lady Gaga (which I have no freakin idea why, but never mind that.) Eventually, we will stop falling for your comments ploy you know! /s
Emily M. on April 18, 2009 at 10:13 PM
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canopfor on April 18, 2009 at 10:13 PM
Look, I admit that she’s not the deepest thinker in the world, but you can’t ignore the problems the Republicans have right now. Gotta grow the party, not shrink it.
I think younger, better candidates will take care of most of it. But ppl need to be more open minded on some policies..
therightwinger on April 18, 2009 at 10:13 PM
Well, as long as her intentions are good I suppose it doesn’t matter that she’s advocating the path to certain tyranny even while attacking those that seek to prevent it. /sarc
FloatingRock on April 18, 2009 at 10:14 PM
So you believe. Betcha your relatives would see it differently.
You want to hate and make fun of people and shun them go ahead. I would submit you have forgotten much of the youthful mistakes you made – unless you are an SPC, which of course means from conception onward you understand the conservative oracle…
Bradky on April 18, 2009 at 10:14 PM
Agreed.
scalleywag on April 18, 2009 at 10:15 PM
Change absolutely nothing.
Run Palin.
getalife on April 18, 2009 at 10:15 PM
Is punk rock still around? I thought that died with Sid Vicious, or at least when the Clash called it quits.
ddrintn on April 18, 2009 at 10:15 PM
If only she would keep her mouth shut, it would make her even more attractive.
She doesn’t speak for me. I’m sure all the people that wear jeans agree with me.
Static on April 18, 2009 at 10:15 PM
It’s false to equate being against gay marriage with being against all gays.
It’s false to equate being against cap & trade with being against the environment.
That’s what she’s doing. That’s what doctrinaire liberals do.
p0s3r on April 18, 2009 at 10:16 PM
I think you’re giving her too much credit. I understood her to be directing the comments about clothing, music, tats, and gay friends at us “out of touch Republicans,” not at liberals.
And, btw, I disagree with the folks who compare this girl to her dad. I would never belittle the sacrifices he made for this country by comparing him to such a shallow, self-centered child.
Y-not on April 18, 2009 at 10:16 PM
Not worth any ink drop this one send her packing.
rsl775 on April 18, 2009 at 10:16 PM
Wow, that came out all kinds of wrong…*moved on to.
Emily M. on April 18, 2009 at 10:16 PM
Sweet kid? Would you want to pay for her? Listen to her constant moaning?
Yeah, AP, I think Paris Hilton is a sweet girl. I wish Sasha and Malia lived next door. They seem, sweet. I would totally be BFFs with Janeane Garofalo. And Anna Nicole was like super awesome…
Your definition of sweet is exactly what encourages women like MegMac to pursue their folly… She could be so much more, but Twitter her life away she will…
Upstater85 on April 18, 2009 at 10:17 PM
She is hot.
getalife on April 18, 2009 at 10:17 PM
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