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    The young McCain has often been described as undisciplined and fearless -- a characterization McCain himself fostered in his autobiography. "In his military career, he was a risk-taker and a daredevil" said John Karaagac, a lecturer at Johns Hopkins' School of Advanced International Studies and the author of a book on McCain. Full Article at Los Angeles Times
    In his military career, he was a risk-taker and a daredevil
    SOURCE: Los Angeles Times 14 months ago
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Mishaps mark John McCain's record as naval aviator
  1. After the third accident, you would say: Is there a trend here in terms of his flying skills and his judgment?
    SOURCE: Los Angeles Times 14 months ago
  2. Three mishaps are unusual
    SOURCE: Los Angeles Times 14 months ago
  3. What was interesting was that he got into accidents, and it didn't rattle his nerves. He takes hits and still stands.
    John McCain – John McCain SOURCE: Los Angeles Times 14 months ago
  4. There are some naval aviators who are on the cautious side. They don't get out on the edges, but the edges are where you get the maximum out of yourself and out of your plane. That's where John operated. And when you are out there, you take risks.
    SOURCE: Los Angeles Times 14 months ago
  5. That's a lot. You don't want any. Maybe he was just unlucky.
    SOURCE: Los Angeles Times 14 months ago
  6. John was what you called a push-the-envelope guy
    SOURCE: Los Angeles Times 14 months ago

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