My Friends

I’m really tired of hearing John McCain say “my friends.” It really bothers me for some reason.

This bit of information from MF'er by Paul Collins may help explain my negative reaction:

Perhaps that's why this Foghorn Leghorn-ish turn of phrase also finds popularity among conservative populists. Since its last major outing in 1989, the phrase's most notable public users have been Rush Limbaugh and Pat Buchanan…

The thought of McCain, Limbaugh, and Buchanan as friends of mine makes me shudder. What a nightmarish scenario.