McCain More Respected as a Known Liberal

A few years ago John McCain was known to be an pricinciple driven maverick that spoke his mind, unfazed by the political norms of either party. Today, he triangulates more than an Egyptian pharoah. Even though I've never been a big fan of his policies, I've always respected McCain for his willingness to stand up for what he believed in, however unpopular his position. In the past I disliked John McCain, but I respected him tremendously. Now, he's just another politician with his finger in the wind.

Here comes another change of heart, this time on amnesty for the Telcos under scrutiny for cooperating with illegal wiretaps. Before it his position on the tax cuts, then it was his position on the use of waterboarding, the ministers, etc.

Stand up for what you believe in McCain. Don't just tell me what you think I want to hear.