For the last time on the flag issue. Four trademarked flags were removed. Two on each side of the tail, two on each side of the fuselage. The current version has a flag next to the plane's identification number.

McCain has had some questionable associations, but they do not get the traction in the media like they do with Obama. Lets list them:

1. Todd Palin- Member of seccionist group Alaskan Independent Party;

2. Pastor John Hagee- full time pastor, part time bigot;
Despite McCain's statement in 2000 that "Neither party should be defined by pandering to the outer reaches of American politics and the agents of intolerance, whether they be Louis Farrakhan and Al Sharpton on the left, or Pat Robertson or Jerry Falwell on the right," McCain spent more than a year actively seeking Hagee's endorsement. In February 2008, McCain stated, "I'm very honored by Pastor John Hagee's endorsement today." Only after public outcry did McCain repudiate Hagee.

3. Jim Hensley- Convicted felon, associated with Al Capone, and purported mob boss;
Hensley was Cindy McCain's father, John McCain worked for Hensley as Vice President of Public Relations for Hensley & Co. when he and Cindy first married, and Hensley used his money and influence to launch John McCain's political career.

4. G. Gordon Liddy- Bigoted conservative talk show host, convicted felon, known terrorist and mastermind behind the Watergate break-in;
In 1998 Liddy hosted a campaign fundraiser for McCain and McCain has accepted campaign donations from Liddy over the last a decade, most recently in February 2008. McCain has appeared as a guest on Liddy's radio show multiple times, most recently in November 2007 during the presidential campign when Liddy greeted McCain as "an old friend." During the interview, Mccain stated he was "proud" of Liddy and praised Liddy for his "adherence to the principles and philosophies that keep our nation great."

5. Charles Keating- Convicted felon;
John McCain was a close personal friend of Charles Keating, McCain and his family vacationed at Keating's Bahamas mansion, Cindy McCain had investments with Keating

6. Raffaello Follieri- Convicted Felon;
McCain spent his 70th birthday aboard Follieri's yacht in August 2006.

7. Rick Renzi- Under Indictment for conspiracy, wire fraud, money laundering, concealment of money laundering, transactions with criminally derived funds, extortion, insurance fraud and criminal forfeiture;
Until February 2008, Renzi was co-chair of McCain's Arizona 2008 presidential campaign, member of McCain's 2008 National Leadership Team, and a personal friend. In October 2006, McCain stated, "Rick has represented the first district of Arizona with tenacity, honesty and integrity beyond reproach."

8. Rick Davis- Freddie Mac Lobbyist;
Davis is currently John McCain's presidential campaign director, and McCain told Newsweek in 2007 "Rick is a friend, and I trust him."

9. Charles Black- Lobbyist for Dictators;
Charles Black is McCain's current chief strategist and a senior advisor to his 2008 presidential campaign. Black said he is still being paid by his firm and does work for clients in his "spare time".

10. Richard Quinn- White Supremist;
The Washington Post this month described Quinn as the "longtime adviser [who] directed the senator to a crucial victory in the Palmetto State." Politico reported that McCain paid Quinn's firms $184,000. An article that was posted on McCain's website in 2008 — that is no longer available — described Quinn as "a senior political consultant to the McCain campaign."

11. Pastor Rod Parsley- Full time pastor part time bigot;
McCain actively sought Parsley's support to get evangelical votes. In February 2008, McCain stated, "I'm truly honored today to have one of one of the truly great leaders in America, a moral compass, a spiritual guide — Pastor Rod Parsley." Again, after public outrage over Parsley, McCain was forced to repudiate him.

12. Andrew McCain, Resigned Manager Failed Savings and Loan;

13. Board member of U.S. Counsel for World Freedom- Iran-Contra Affair

Don't throw stones when you live in a glass house.