Sadly I am forming the opinion that McCain is intent on reclaiming the 'honour' that he feels we surrendered in the Viet-Nam war.  Given his biography this is not such a wild idea, and if his current rhetoric is seen through the lens of this experience it seems to have a certain resonance.  If this is the case than God help us all.

One of the worst weaknesses of an old 'war horse' is this unwillingness to relinquish past slights, in this case it seems particularly alarming.