Open Letter to Sen. John McCain from Lyle J. Rapacki, Ph.D.
John McCain has been a RINO (Republican In Name Only) since his first campaign 20+ years ago for the Congressional seat in District #1 here in Arizona. Barry Goldwater never liked or trusted him…more like, put up with him. McCain, sounding all of a sudden conservative (he does this each election cycle), is playing to the conservative base in Arizona because he is up for re-election, his unfavorables are HIGH, and the primary race between J.D. Hayworth and McCain has tightened. The McCain camp began attacking Hayworth months ago, and party leadership sent a couple of messages across the bow of Hayworth suggesting that this race is not in the best interest of Arizona or the party.
John McCain is no conservative leader. For years, he courted, the eastern elitist establishment and press. He refused to “lead” during the presidential campaign, and the only reason he brought in as many votes as he did was because Sarah Palin connected with the old “silent majority” and Reagan Conservatives--which is something that is impossible for McCain to do. During the run-up to the 2008 presidential election, Palin actually became a bigger draw than McCain, but his senior advisors did what they could to hobble her.
Why do you think McCain asked Palin to stand by his side during McCain's hotly contested primary race for re-election? McCain knows he's in trouble within Arizona, his own state, and he needs Palin to appear credible.
So…McCain is the Republican leader? Maybe he can shed some light and thereby “lead” by answering these questions:
- Sen. McCain, why are you pushing for open borders when the majority of your constituents, as well as conservative Americans across the country don’t want open borders, and the dissolving of our national sovereignty?
- Sen. McCain, what did you say (and agree to) in your private meeting with the Rothschilds prior to the last election for the United States Presidency?
- Sen. McCain, why have you not come out to lead the fight to ascertain Obama’s legitimate Birth Certificate? Obama and the Democrats made you produce yours. The issue became a major discussion on the floor of the United States Senate where some claimed you were born outside the U.S. and, therefore, ineligible for the office of the presidency. The Democrats were grossly wrong on this, as was proven; so why, Sen. McCain, have you not demanded the same proof of eligibility from Obama? Where is your leadership regarding this important issue?
- Other than leaving the campaign trail for 24-hours during your presidential bid, where was been your outcry, your public stand, your leadership regarding the budget Ponzi scheme which some of your Senate colleagues were participating in? Why have you not used your platform, at least as a United States Senator, to expose the real story behind the recently passed Health Care Reform Bill, Cap and Trade, and other radical, Marxist programs which are being shoved down the throats of Americans? You may not have garnered enough votes to change the eventual outcome regarding some of this legislation, but at least WE THE PEOPLE would have felt like we had a leader who cared, who was watching out for us, just like the proverbial “wing man” who covered your back when flying missions over Viet Nam. Do you remember that concept?
- Where is your leadership and voice regarding support of the Tea Party grassroots movement? How many Tea Party events have you attended--which consists of “everyday folks” who care deeply about their country. Many of these patriots are scared as hell, looking for leadership regarding our government's adherence to the U.S. Constitution. Tea Partiers are looking for legislators who represent their values. To the contrary, during one of your recent “Town Hall Meetings,” you were belligerent and condescending. Is that an example of the type of leadership you learned at the Naval Academy, or perhaps you have forgotten what it means to be an officer and a gentleman and, more important, a statesman--whose primary purpose is to be a representative of the people.
Sen. McCain, your service to our nation, especially the time spent captive as a prisoner of war and tortured is a debt WE THE PEOPLE can not repay – nor have you asked for payment. Americans will always be appreciative of your sacrifice.
But, Sen. McCain, I don’t view you as a leader. Someone who knows his way around Washington and all the centers of power, yes; someone who has been granted tremendous privilege and position, yes; someone who has done good things, yes; but I think you have become so comfortable, so complacent, so used to being a member of the U.S. Senate, the “Most Exclusive Club in the World” that being responsive to the American people is not as important to you as "fitting in."
Sen. McCain, you’re not really a maverick except when YOU want something. But the term is a nice campaign image and slogan, and it has worked for you…at least for a time. But WE THE PEOPLE need something more; we need a leader who is more concerned with serving, than being served. Sen. McCain, it's time for you, Mr. Maverick, to frolic out in pasture. You need to retire or be retired. There is no more time for RINO's. We need Constitutionally-based men and women IN CONGRESS who are not afraid to lead for the right motives and with the right intentions. We need leaders who will fight to restore our Republic and preserve our National Sovereignty. I do not believe you are the man for this job at a time when our country needs the type of leadership I described above most.
From one of your Arizona Constituents,
Lyle J. Rapacki, Ph.D.
