McCainibal
Now, Hollywood has a long history of pretty much hating all things Republican. They usually don’t know why, and they usually get their facts screwed up, or in some cases, just make stuff up. However, they come to their conclusion isn’t important. If in Hollywood, or the media in most cases, you HAVE to hate Republicans. So, what’s the latest incarnation of this bizarre Republican-phobia? Check this out:
I kid you not. They even have a clip. It’s not on youtube that I am aware of, Now, what do you think the chances are that the people at NBC didn’t realize there actually IS a Senator from Arizona who is a Vietnam Vet? I find it almost impossible to believe they didn’t. It’s not like the guy’s running for President of the United States or anything. But, I may be biased because I think NBC is. So, I’ll let you all decide:
That folks, is a flat out unapologetic attack on McCain. It’s really a shame nothing will be done about it. I guess it would mean more if anyone ever watched the show and probably is why they would resort to such slander to boost what ratings they might have. I had never heard of the show before, obviously. But, it’s guaranteed I’ll never watch it now.
One thing, however. I think (sometimes I do that), that the character in the Medium show was a state senator, not the federal senator from Arizona. This may be only a “small and fine” point of difference, since you’re right that the parallels are obvious.