Quid Pro Quo McCain
John McCain is a very, very ethical Senator. To consider otherwise would be "outrageous and disgusting."
For decades, McCain’s circle of close friends has been a testament to his integrity and unquestionable character.
For example, Charles Keating is one that everybody should remember, but unfortunately, the press has allowed him to fade from peoples’ memories. But the New York Times today focuses on one of John McCain’s contemporary close friends — Donald Diamond. Diamond understands McCain and what is important to McCain — campaign contributions.
Moreover, Diamond understands how Washington really works and McCain is the man to deliver.
"Mr. Diamond, for his part, said Mr. McCain had only done his job. ‘I think that is what Congress people are supposed to do for constituents,’ he said. ‘When you have a big, significant businessman like myself, why wouldn’t you want to help move things along? What else would they do? They waste so much time with legislation’.”
If other Senators did their job as well as John McCain, all their constituents could prosper just like Donald Diamond has:
Mr. Diamond finally bought the land [hundreds of undeveloped acres and two golf courses in the ocean-misted hills overlooking Monterey Bay] for $250,000 in 1999. He obtained an unusual guarantee from the Army that provided a generous water allowance outside the standard allocation process — a bonus that continues to rankle municipal officials on the dry Monterey Peninsula.
“Those guys got a sweetheart deal,” said Michael Keenan, whose family bought the housing complex from Mr. Diamond for nearly $30 million two years later. Mr. Diamond acknowledged turning a profit of $20 million.
There you have it. Another story for John McCain to tell the media that he has done nothing wrong, and they will politely nod their head in acknowledgment, never bringing it up again.
Update: Another thought. This is a perfect example of why it is important for Cindy McCain to release her tax records.
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