Rachel Maddow on McCain - oops!

Rachel Maddow recently said Senator John McCain was for repealing Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy regarding gays serving in the military, but was he really?

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McCain uses the phrase "...consider seriously..." in his statement. This does not mean he's either for it or against it, but such a turn of phrase is commonly used because it can so easily be misinterpreted.

Seriously considering something is the same as "thinking about it."

Unfortunately, Rachel Maddow and perhaps others who targeted McCain on this point have been spreading false propaganda by implying that Senator McCain is inconsistent on this position and perhaps others.

Oh, well, if you're going to chose dangerous phrases that can be misinterpreted, you should be held responsible, and deserve such treatments as those dolled out by the likes of Rachel Maddow.