This entry was published at least two years ago (originally posted on July 22, 2004). Since that time the information may have become outdated or my beliefs may have changed (in general, assume a more open and liberal current viewpoint). A fuller disclaimer is available.
As far as me and the vice presidency is concerned … I spent a number of years in a North Vietnamese prison camp in the dark and (was) fed scraps, and I don’t know why I would want to do that all over again.
— Senator John McCain, addressing rumors he might replace Cheney as Bush’s running mate.
iTunes: “Only Time, The (Live)” by Nine Inch Nails from the album Familiar Sting (1994, 5:13).