John McCain's Association with G. Gordon Liddy

John McCain has made a big deal out of Barack Obama's "association" with former '60s radical William Ayers and thus the media has picked up on the story as if it actually is a big deal (it's not.) One must remember that when Obama met William Ayers in the 1990s it was many years after his criminal activity in the 1960s. When Obama met Ayers he was a well respected professor who was well known in Chicago among those interested in education. Among Ayers other associations are many Republicans. The idea that people who knew Ayers in the '90s were "palling around with a terrorist" is absolute hogwash.

What makes McCain's disgusting "guilt by association" attacks on Obama even more awful is that McCain has an association with a radical of his own: G. Gordon Liddy.

How close is McCain to Liddy? In 1998 McCain held a fundraiser in Liddy's home. Liddy has made contributions of at least $5,000 to McCain over the years. And when McCain went on Liddy's radio show last November, Liddy called him an "old friend." McCain said "It's always a pleasure for me to come on your program, Gordon, and congratulations on your continued success and adherence to the principles and philosophies that keep our nation great."

G. Gordon Liddy spent four years in jail in the 1970s for his role in planning the Watergate break-in. But really the part he played in Watergate is nothing compared to some of the disturbing things he has said over the years.

Murder plans:

Probably most disturbing is that in his 1980 autiobiography Liddy said he made plans (which he didn't follow through with) to kill journalist Jack Anderson.

Liddy's advice to the Branch Dividians:

"They've got a big target on there, ATF. Don't shoot at that, because they've got a vest on underneath that. Head shots, head shots.... Kill the sons of bitches."

"If the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms insists upon a firefight, give them a firefight. Just remember, they're wearing flak jackets and you're better off shooting for the head."

Liddy on listening to Hitler on the radio:

"It made me feel a strength inside I had never known before, Hitler's sheer animal confidence and power of will [entranced me]. He sent an electric current through my body."