As Long As We're Talking About Michelle Obama, Did You Know Cindy McCain Was A Drug Addict?

It's a psychedelic experience this week, watching Cindy McCain out on the campaign trail, attacking the opponent's wife. In rally after rally she says, "I've always been proud of my country," a not so subtle jab at Michelle Obama's gaffe earlier about really being proud of America for the first time.

But Cindy McCain has one hell of a scandal in her past. In the mid-nineties she was addicted to prescription pain killers. Worse, she was stealing the drugs from the American Voluntary Medical Team, a third world relief organization she founded. Like most ridiculously rich people, she didn't have to go to jail for her crimes and was allowed to enter a rehab program rather than face criminal charges. The charity was shut down.

So when Cindy McCain says, "All I know is that I've always been proud of my country," take it with a grain of salt. She spent at least three years stoned out of her mind. It's impossible to know what she thought during that time. Was she really proud, or was she just hallucinating?

Cindy's addiction has been virtually ignored this election season. As a thought experiment, try to imagine what the reaction would be if Michelle Obama had a history with drug addiction? If Michelle Obama had stolen drugs meant for third world countries to support her own addiction?

Of course, we want to leave spouses out of politics. But if Cindy is out attacking Michelle people are going to start throwing rocks back at her glass house. She'd have to be high to think otherwise.

-Stephen Elliott

Some stories about Cindy's drug addiction:
Salon.com
The London Telegraph

Comments

[DangerWillRobinson]

More proof corporate media is part of the Republican party propaganda machine.

And why shouldn't she attack Michelle Obama? So far, Lil CindyLou- Who has been given a pass on anything she's wanted. it only makes since she believes she did nothing wrong or scandalous or illegal, since she's never been held accountable.

[patriotic008]

What a hippocryte - you would think she knows better than to attack another woman given her rap sheet and how nasty the Repubs were to her and her child when Johnny was running for Prez the first time around.
I have no sympathy for her and if she is willing to be catty and call attention nonsensical misstatements by Michelle then she should be able to take the scrutiny of her CRIMINAL history. That includes her drug addictions, her stealing drugs from a charity (doesn't get much worse than that folks!!) the fact that she practically stole another woman's husband... oh and by the way she plans to never release her tax returns - EVEN if she is first lady.
The double standard of the Repubs and the media is sickening and if she is willing to hurl verbal punches at another woman then anything she did and DOES is fair game as well

What did I hear about the pot calling the kettle black?

[KarenZipdrive]

Please note that Cindy and John McCain have conveniently kept their adopted daughter Bridgett totally under wraps. I guess the sight of a short, portly, dark girl is not in keeping with their white bread image. If Cindy McCain plans to advocate for Third World children, are we to assume that she plans to adopt them all and hide them out like she does her own daughter?

[john85msy]

Yes they have.

[brwnizofmine]

I just read the London Telegraph's article and noted that at the very end, Cindy McCain said the following: Aides say that, as First Lady, Cindy would campaign on third world children's issues, but would adopt a more traditional role than activist spouses such as Hillary Clinton. Recently she said: "I think the American people truly still want a traditional family in the White House."

I was a little stunned by that last statement. It didn't stun me that this is what she thinks, but in this day and age to actually let it come out of her mouth, was beyond belief. What the devil did she mean by "traditional?"

[DangerWillRobinson]

She meant, drugged out, totally dysfunctional family. Ya know, in that traditional sense.

[SkelDaddy]

Well, given that Barack and Michelle Obama have been married for somewhere around 2 decades - and for all of that time to each/only to each other - I have to question whose family is the more 'traditional.'

[Veratruth]

Cindy wants to adopt a more "traditional" roll in the White House because she thinks that is what the American people want. Sorry, but this American wants HONESTY in the White House. She should have prepared herself for what she thought Americans would want in the White House long before now. She is just trying to redeem herself after her infamous comment. I would like to hear her definition of "traditional." Who or what traditions? It's too bad, but she has already set the agenda for the role she might get to play in the White House.

[txbyrd]

So, if you are angry about the smear tactics used against Mrs. Obama, then it is appropriate to smear Mrs. McCain?
Just because the competition is taking cheap shots and promoting irrelevant character assassination is no justification to do the same.

[SkelDaddy]

So the truth about an illegal activity - stealing narcotics is a federal offense - is no longer ok to discuss?

Wasn't like that when BJ Clinton fibbed about a hum job.

The right needs to get its story straight on this crap.

[Veratruth]

....Wonder if she lied under oath. Well, I guess it depends what one lies about.

[OptimisticMF]

The point "my friend" is that Cindy McCain's drug abuse is a "fact", whereas, interpretation of Michelle Obama's remark about being really proud of her country is "opinion".

[Drjimmy72296]

I heard she has a black baby too.

[Vetiver]

Everyone who is curious about John and Cindy's "charities" should consider this:

http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2008/6/14/101651/121

this was the diarist's conclusion:

"This "charitable" foundation looks like it is really a legal way of generating big tax deductions for Cindy while also keeping John safe from legal judgments, like the kind you get hit with from former wives who got kicked to the curb after you decided to trade up."

[ordinaryguy]

some might not consider what mccain did "trading up". would cindy mccain have waited for john whie he was a pow without the security of prescription narcotics?

[DavidWilson]

Now common; are we picking on people that pick on people? That hardly seems fair! Does this mean that Cindy will be able to fund a center, like Betty Ford, with Beer money?

What is actually appalling is that what she did was punishable offense. Obtaining prescrioptions fraudulently, and fraud in the misuse of that foundation. For most AVERAGE Americans, we would ahve served prison time, and not received a "deferment" of the prosecution.

Cindy McCain needs to stay out of the character debate - she is out of her league and unarmed.

Signed,
Adult white male from a red state

[SkelDaddy]

"For most AVERAGE Americans, we would have served prison time, and not received a "deferment" of the prosecution"

Like Rush?

[dlscio]

Is this the First Lady for America? Between John and Cindy, enough is enough. America need change.

[Tequilatarian]

Perhaps Michelle Obama can become involved with or bring attention to programs*
that help people get off drugs and return to society. And comment on the horrible system where addicts are jailed rather than treated...unless they are well connected and/or wealthy?

The press would do the rest of the dot connecting.

*This does not include Narconon, which is a $cientology front group and not related to Narcotics Anonymous in any way.

[GiggidyGeshmoygen]

the republican attack machine has not missed a single opportunity to go after michelle obama while barack obama has said from day one that he will not engage in personal attacks --- his innate decency and his behaviour during the long primary battle with the clintons have clearly demostrated this

the republicans threw out the political rulebook regarding decency long ago and have repeatedly proven their willingness to say anything and do anything necessary to retain their death grip on america

the neocon pugs in d.c. play by "kill or be killed" rules while the dems just keep rolling over, capitulating and cowering in the corner at every confrontation --- THAT is the primary reason why we are where we are today in this (once great) nation that now stands on the verge of economic collapse while rich bushco cronies just keep getting richer

when bullies keep slugging away at everybody who gets in their way, there is only one response that will pierce their delusions of power and supremacy, and that is to let them know that you are more than willing and able to slug back and inflict damage if necessary

there comes a point in time when self-preservation and the survival instinct MUST kick in and that time is NOW

[Madhyamika]

Why can't people be more charitable and show some compassion?

Mean-spirited politics is a cancer in this society. Nobody comes out untainted by wallowing in hurtful thoughts, speech and action. The Golden Rule should be plastered on large billboards around the country. Do not do to others what you may find hurtful if it is done to you!

If all candidates make a public vow to immediately denounce their own camp for any attacks that inflict collateral damage, perhaps there will be a restoration of civility and reduce voter's cynicism.

[DavidWilson]

The GOP is already using scare tactics and smear campaigning. And the good Mrs. Mccain(2) dove in even during the Democratic Primary. So much for glass houses and throwing stones.

[MemphisBuffalo]

Giving her the compassion she gives to others.

[rationalthought1]

When I first saw Cindy McCain running with the slamming of Michelle, insinuating she wasn't patriotic - I immediately thought of C.'s drug and theivery problems (not to mention the sliming she got from Rove in 2000). I think this stuff is discusting and both Cindy and Michelle need to stay above it (like Laura Bush). Having said that, I also feel that is Mrs. McCain is going to play low ball then she needs to get it back. We should then hear about her charges and McCain's ditching of his handicapped first wife for her. If she stays out of the personal attacks, like our current first lady, then we should too.

[goldnchyl]

I agree wholeheartedly. It's unfortunate since every single human being, the famous and not so much, want only the basic things in life. Comfort, some joy, security and prosperity for our families. Underneath all the slander, these are the things that really matter. The world that is-- good, bad, and ugly-- is of our collective making, as difficult as that may be to see. We, each, have a responsibility to our own personal conduct, in intentions and actions. This moment, myself... the only real power I have.

[quintus]

Svatantrika-Madhyamika or Prasangika-Madhymika?

[muadibe]

Several people here have commented on the need to pretty much leave the spouses out of the race. And most I believe agree with those sentiments.

That said, the McCains and the Repugs obviously don't agree. Not only that, but they use lies and innuendo to attack Michelle Obama. For that reason, ALL FACTS, again FACTS about Cindy McCain should be used. The idea of course is to have them treat their opponents as they would like to be treated.

Senator Obama should continue to stay above the fray and speak out against it. That is his wish and the role he should play. The rest of us should ensure the truth is told. The stakes are too high to give the Repugs any room at all. Considering how easily people are made to believe lies - particularly easier it seems when it's a black candidate - the truth must be told.

[Redrover666]

I agree one hundred percent. All the facts ought to be brought out about the candidates and their wives. The fact that Michelle spent twenty years worshiping with someone who outspokenly hates white people, the fact that after graduating with a low C average from high school, she miraculously was accepted at Princeton and that she only decided to be proud of her country just lately.
It's interesting that after graduating she got a job at little over $100K but received a 300% raise after her husband won public office.
I hope she keeps clomping up onto to stages and saying dumb crap. A lot more digging needs to be done. It might piss you off, but outside of you far-left loons most people actually are proud of their country and don't equate lack of pride with a prescription addiction.
If It grates on your nerves just wait till this election really gets going. Just like with these blogs, McCain can stay above the fray while us "bitter, bible thumping, gun toting, xenephobes, make sure we get the word out on billboards, talk radio and television. It's going to be fun. And Bigfoot isn't excused.

[DavidWilson]

Careful about transcripts Sparky. John McCain was nearly thrown out of the naval academy, and grandauted near the bottom of his academy class. This, you will note, was at a time when he did not really love America, because as he said it, I really didn't love America until I was deprived of her company."

And I, for one, can't wait until the campaign gets going, and in particular, the debats. I don't think John McCain can metnally stand the rigors of the general campaign and the lights. Just wait until the nation gets to watch his temper and true nature. He can barely, as it is, remember what he said three days earlier (remember the comment about tearing down the ninth ward, and three days later, saying he never said that.

Let the good times begin!

[luvobama]

Very compassionate post. Are you a Christian?

[BlazeKING]

Please stop hating America. I love America. Don't you love America? I know Cindy does, she was born into a fortune from America's legal drug dealers. It's a shame McCain doesn't support treatment instead of prison for average americans yet his wife can get it. What elitism.

[uheardme]

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Many of the nuggets cited above have been thoroughly debunked. Be warned.

By the way, the troll calls Mrs. Obama "bigfoot". If I said Cindy McCain was "pulled a little tight", he/she would cry foul.

[kfdan]

Unfortunately, McCain and his rich wife are cut from the same cloth ~ deception weaving a chain of thorns.