John, your military service record is admirable. Your political record – not so much.
I liked you much better when you were a true maverick, battling it out with Bush 2 for the presidential bid. But then you towed the party line for the next eight years, another shot at the brass ring promised for your loyalty.  You tried to resurrect your “maverick” persona that had been MIA for eight years during your 2008 run but the American electorate didn’t buy it. And now you are reduced to theatrical speeches and actions that amount to little.
You’ve had a good run, sailor. But it’s time to drop anchor in Sedona and call it a career.