Incidentally, if you want more than the excerpt gives you, try the link to Time. There’s a longer version, along with an ear-breakingly poor recording from the McCain Plane. It’s not really out of context.

You can hear the full interview via a link on the Times website. To my ears, he doesn’t sound particular angry but does seem to be dreadfully miserable.

Ben

Frankly, if this is the best that you can do then McCain must be a pretty decent bloke.

Admittedly, a man that screams “fuck you” at John Coryn may just be blessed with the ability to call a spade a spade, but one should note that McCain’s been advised by Henry Kissinger. Besides, I’m told that it isn’t most prudent of diplomatic tactics.

Ben

I’m not offended by the latter claim – politicians offend us more than we offend them – but if they’re going to splash it around they could at least give evidence without reference to ‘doctor friends’ or that ever-reliable source, Ali Campbell.

Incidentally, McCain’s new “congrats” video may look classy to some, but it’s actually quite clever. Any sniping in Obama’s speech will now look a shade snide, despite the previous – at least one absolutely dishonest – attack videos.

Ben