ONGOING: SHOULD CONSERVATIVES VOTE FOR McCAIN

The daring rescue of hostages in Columbia illustrates the point

Jimmy Z

By now you’ve heard the amazing story of the rescue of hostages in Columbia. The hostages had been held by rebels for 5 or 6 years. Three Americans are back with their families now, thanks to a daring plan and, well, rebel stupidity.

The helicopter which landed in the rebel encampment was manned by Columbian military who were dressed as rebels. The rebels thought that this helicopter was going to take the hostages to a new location, which presumes that the rebels may have thought that their location was now known. It had been known for some time by Americans and Columbians who were planning to rescue the hostages.

Once on board the helicopter, the genuine rebels were taken captive, and the hostages were told, “You are free.”

You... are... free.

Hearing this story on the radio this morning (who listens to the radio anymore, right left leaning anti-American scum?), tears filled my eyes. Five plus years of being held captive, and finally, after thinking they were being taken to yet another location by rebels, they hear, “You are free.”

What a great moment for those held for so long.

And as I dressed for work, I got to thinking: We have two men running for President, and only these two have a chance to win. There will be other small-fry candidates, perhaps a candidate or two better suited for the job, but without any shot of winning.

One of these candidates, Barack Obama, is ready to tell the citizens of Iraq, “You are on your own.”

The other candidate, John McCain, seeks to tell the citizens of Iraq, “You are free.”

That’s quite enough bottom line for me to pull the lever for the imperfect John McCain. Period.