McCain "I think it's always been a trait and a characteristic of the American citizen."

At one time, maybe, but no more. Talk to a Conservative about raising taxes to pay for wars, and they want debt and a tax cut. We want war, real bad, but let someone else pay for it.

Talk to a Conservative about maybe cutting greenhouse gas emissions, and they can't afford it.

Ask a Conservative about the Great Nation of the United States, at one time the richest country in the world, providing health insurance to all it's citizens. "Who's going to pay for it? Not me, I can't afford it."

Talk to a Conservative about mining and drilling for oil with a minimal amount of damage to the environment and it costs too much.

Mention increasing the gas mileage on cars and trucks while cutting their emissions. It's a good idea, wonderful idea, but we can't afford it.

Supply Africa nations with $1billion in loans for AIDs drugs. But make it contingent upon their buying these drugs at full price from American companies and paying the loans back.

Nope. Truly, my impression of the United States is that under Conservative influences it has become so selfish it's an embarrassment. I'm sure there are instances where the US has acted altruistically, but certainly not in any major way.

No wonder Coulter will campaign for Hillary - McCain is completely out of touch with the Conservative dogma.

Arf