Why Is McCain Getting $58,000 Monthly In Disability Benefits?

FedUpAmerican · #1 (**permalink**) 07-14-2008, 05:59 PM

First off, I find it fascinating that John McCain, who didn't support for the GI Bill for American troops because "it's too generous," is himself getting $58,000 a year, tax-free, from the US government for his military service.

Had McCain been getting that amount every year since Vietnam, that would total $2,000,000 for the man who isn't into overgenerous government.

His staff responded with the classic "he was tortured for his country." Yeah, we get it. The torture card. It's to McCain what 9/11 was to Giuliani's candidacy - the never-ending name-drop. Though what McCain's staff actually said was downright, um, we're being nice to Clinton now, so I won't say Clintonian. Here's the quote:

McCain campaign strategist Mark Salter said last month that McCain was technically disabled. "Tortured for his country -- that is how he acquired his disability," Salter said.

Technically?

What does that mean?

Usually, it means that under the strict reading of the law, you're covered, but in fact it's kind of a nudge-nudge-wink-wink situation - that's what "technically" means.

It's called parsing, which is something you do to "technically" claim something is true, when on its face it really isn't. So is McCain "technically" disabled, and taking $58,000 a year tax free from the government, or is he actually disabled?

And does America need a "disabled" President? Either technically or actually?

We had a mentally disabled oaf in office for 7 1/2 years and look at the shit we're in.

freedomlover1 · #2 (**permalink**) 07-14-2008, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by FedUpAmerican

First off, I find it fascinating that John McCain, who didn't support for the GI Bill for American troops because "it's too generous," is himself getting $58,000 a year, tax-free, from the US government for his military service.

Had McCain been getting that amount every year since Vietnam, that would total $2,000,000 for the man who isn't into overgenerous government.

His staff responded with the classic "he was tortured for his country." Yeah, we get it. The torture card. It's to McCain what 9/11 was to Giuliani's candidacy - the never-ending name-drop. Though what McCain's staff actually said was downright, um, we're being nice to Clinton now, so I won't say Clintonian. Here's the quote:

McCain campaign strategist Mark Salter said last month that McCain was technically disabled. "Tortured for his country -- that is how he acquired his disability," Salter said.

Technically?

What does that mean?

Usually, it means that under the strict reading of the law, you're covered, but in fact it's kind of a nudge-nudge-wink-wink situation - that's what "technically" means.

It's called parsing, which is something you do to "technically" claim something is true, when on its face it really isn't. So is McCain "technically" disabled, and taking $58,000 a year tax free from the government, or is he actually disabled?

And does America need a "disabled" President? Either technically or actually?

We had a mentally disabled oaf in office for 7 1/2 years and look at the shit we're in.

I'm not sure what all of McCains problems are, but I do know that he can't raise his arms above his head. Where did you get the figure $58,000?

FDR was disabled, and it didn't keep him from performing his Presidential duties. Well...........he did have Elinor.

FedUpAmerican · #3 (**permalink**) 07-14-2008, 06:53 PM

Its a matter of public record disclosed in his financial statement and from the Social Securit Admin.

At least those are the sources from the story.

Trying to verify the amount.

The point is WHY would he get such an amount??? Surely he's not THAT deserving.

wow · #4 (**permalink**) 07-14-2008, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by FedUpAmerican

First off, I find it fascinating that John McCain, who didn't support for the GI Bill for American troops because "it's too generous," is himself getting $58,000 a year, tax-free, from the US government for his military service.

Had McCain been getting that amount every year since Vietnam, that would total $2,000,000 for the man who isn't into overgenerous government.

His staff responded with the classic "he was tortured for his country." Yeah, we get it. The torture card. It's to McCain what 9/11 was to Giuliani's candidacy - the never-ending name-drop. Though what McCain's staff actually said was downright, um, we're being nice to Clinton now, so I won't say Clintonian. Here's the quote:

McCain campaign strategist Mark Salter said last month that McCain was technically disabled. "Tortured for his country -- that is how he acquired his disability," Salter said.

Technically?

What does that mean?

Usually, it means that under the strict reading of the law, you're covered, but in fact it's kind of a nudge-nudge-wink-wink situation - that's what "technically" means.

It's called parsing, which is something you do to "technically" claim something is true, when on its face it really isn't. So is McCain "technically" disabled, and taking $58,000 a year tax free from the government, or is he actually disabled?

And does America need a "disabled" President? Either technically or actually?

We had a mentally disabled oaf in office for 7 1/2 years and look at the shit we're in.

You think disabled US soldiers that have been illegally tortured in violation of the Geneva Convention should be told "get screwed"?

You must be an Obama supporter.

The US should sue Vietnam, Cuba and Russia to pay these benefits.

Still Dizzy · #5 (**permalink**) 07-14-2008, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by FedUpAmerican

Its a matter of public record disclosed in his financial statement and from the Social Securit Admin.

At least those are the sources from the story.

Trying to verify the amount.

The point is WHY would he get such an amount??? Surely he's not THAT deserving.

I realize it is ridiculous to ask, but your source?.............Wait! You never have one do you. You just pull this shit out of your fat ass.

Celtic Raven · #6 (**permalink**) 07-14-2008, 07:43 PM

FuckedUpAmerican is a lipwristed whiney libtard, probably on the dole himself!

FedUpAmerican · #7 (**permalink**) 07-14-2008, 07:51 PM

LOLOLOL!!!!!!

What a bunch of fuck up loser bitches. Is THIS all you idiots can do?

Pathetic.

Of course you shit stains miss the point of the story.

No wonder your pussy party will be extinct in just over three months.

ROFLMFAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Badmutha · #8 (**permalink**) 07-14-2008, 07:55 PM

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Why Is McCain Getting $58,000 Monthly In Disability Benefits?

Why do you care Fed??....you claim you dont pay taxes...or contribute to society in any beneficial way.

A. Crowley · #9 (**permalink**) 07-14-2008, 08:08 PM

The Badbrain and Celtic Felcher sure cleared-up the issue of John McCain's disability Welfare nicely, no?

Isn't it illegal to collect disability while working as a Senator?

Who else in America receives $58K in disability on top of their exorbitant salary?