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Wednesday, August 13, 2008 12:00 AM

John McCain, Internet dunce

Why the Arizona senator, who can barely Google, is not the chief that an increasingly technological world requires.

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  • Wednesday, August 13, 2008 06:39 AM

    Wow....

    ....Um... in this day and age.. we are fast approaching a point when computer / internet use is required for almost all non-physical labor... and a contender for the presidency is just learning about "the Google" !?!?!?

    Those of you arguing that McCain should get a pass on this because he's not spending all day on ebay (as if that's what most people do on the internet / computer) are pathetic. Computers and the internet are not just some passing fads for the "kidz", they are fast becoming the foundation of global communication and commerce. In the past, leaders were lauded for their intellectual prowess and their understanding of the world around them - including new and emerging technologies... now, it's a plus if John McCain is a technological moron?

    Oh how low we have sunken as a country. Really scary.

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