October 06, 2008
McCain's judment and veracity as an aviator
The LA Times reports Navy conclusions that McCain demonstrated poor judgment in his three peacetime crashes.
What the Times does not highlight is that McCain almost certainly lied about the causes of two of the accidents. In each case, McCain blamed engine failure. Conclusive evidence shows the engine operated normally in one; in the other there was no technical evidence to suggest engine problems.
A fair conclusion is that McCain's propensity for the self-serving untruth, on display in the current campaign, has deep roots in his personal history.
Moreover, for the Palinistas who oppose elites who are supposedly handed things on silver platters, the Times does not focus on the likelihood that this flying performance would have grounded any pilot not protected by McCain's status as the scion of Admirals.
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