McCain and his "Military" WHY is this important now, but not when Bush ran for Office?

Question

When Bush and Kerry were running, Kerry's Vietnam record was "destroyed" and lied about by the Right Wing Vietnam Vets.

BUT IT WAS "OK" if Bush chicken out and kept the Viet Cong abay in Texas!

NOW the Republicans are crying the war story again.

McCain-"I have scars-Obama doesn't.

What gives with their "once again" being the biggest Party of Hypocrites??

Every American feels for McCain's POW horrible experience, but how long can he run on being a Prisoner of War Platform.

Sad as it is, How does being captured by the enemy qualify you to run the Country?

Enough already please!!!!!!

Answer 1

The way it works is that if you're a Republican running against a Democrat, then your military record counts.  If you're a Republican running against another Republican in the primaries, then it doesn't count.  If you're a Democrat running against a Republican, then your military record doesn't count and can also be used against you.  

Answer 2

His POW experience made him what he is. Changed him from a young invincible hotshot into a man with a deep appreciation for and desire to serve his country. That is why he is telling us about it. It is the reason he is who he is and does what he does. It was his turning point.