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- 1973: Gulag Archipelago published
- Solzhenitsyn died on August 3, 2008
- McCain claims Vietnamese guard traced cross in dirt at ChristmasThe Raw Story: Did McCain Ad Lift Cross...
- McCain claims incident occurred while he was prisoner of war in VietnamThe Raw Story: Did McCain Ad Lift Cross...
- McCain held captive between 1967 and 1973US News and World Report: John McCain, POW: A First-Person Account (May 14, 1973)
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On the campaign trail, Republican presidential candidate John McCain has often told a story about a Vietnamese prison guard drawing a cross in the dirt in order to describe his faith. After a McCain telling of the story at the Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, California several blogs allege that the story bears a striking similarity to one described by deceased Russian author Alexander Solzhenitsyn in Gulag Archipelago.The Raw Story: Did McCain Ad Lift Cross...
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McCain's Story
- "One night, after being mistreated as a POW, a guard loosened the ropes binding me, easing my pain. On Christmas, that same guard approached me, and without saying a word, he drew a cross in the sand. We stood, wordlessly, looking at the cross, remembering the true light of Christmas. I'll never forget that no matter where you are, no matter how difficult the circumstances, there will always be someone who will pick you up."The Raw Story: Did McCain Ad Lift Cross...
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Excerpt from Gulag Archipelago
- "Slowly he looked up and saw a skinny old prisoner squat down beside him. The man said nothing. Instead, he used a stick to trace in the dirt the sign of the Cross. The man then got back up and returned to his work."The Raw Story: Did McCain Ad Lift Cross...
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McCain Cross in the Dirt Questions
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Do you trust John McCain to make important decisions about the future of the Internet? 8 AnswersNo, he's not someone who lives and dreams for the future of Internet. He isn't someone who uses the Internet and is one of those people who might believe AOL o... read more -
Has fmr Arizona Rep. J.D. Hayworth given any indication (on his talk show, etc) that he is planning on challenging Sen. John McCain 1 AnswerThere has been no official word, but the New Times says: "The word is that he's comfortable being the tribune of the far-right locally." I'm doubtful it will h... read more -
Why do plants need to grow in dirt? 2 AnswersThat's a good question. It's a fallacy that all plants need to grow in dirt or soil, but it certainly helps nurture the plant better. You can plant a bean see... read more
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