The Miracle Man:The Presidency of John McCain

[NyQuil]

OCTOBER 1st 2009
NYT .COM
BRITSH TROOPS HIT THE GROUND IN NEPAL

British troops Royal army and SAS have started their invasion of Nepal to help aid the Tibetan rebels in their right against the new authoritarian regime.

US and other NATO forces have not commented if they will join the UK in their invasion plan though it is rumored Japanese forces are getting ready to send in peacekeeping forces soon.

OCTOBER 3rd 2009
HEALTH RECORDS ACT PASSES SENATE IN BIPARTISAN SUPPORT
CNN .COM

The Health Records act has passed the senate with bipartisan act as President McCain now is expected to sign it into law in a few days.

The bill will make every Amercian’s health records public and easy to access too.

OCTOBER 4th 2009
PRIME MINSTER MILLBRAND APPORVAL RATING REACHES 50%
BBC NEWS .COM

New prime minister Ed Milbrand has reached approval of more than 50% of the British people now.

This is mostly due to the military action in Nepal which has been seen as a popular choice by the majority of Britain.

OCTOBER 6th 2009
PRESIDENT MCCAIN SIGNS HEALTH RECORD ACT INTO LAW
FOXNEWS .COM

OCTOBER 7th 2009
PRESIDENT MCCAIN SEES HIS APPROVAL WITH INDEPENDENTS ALMOST AS HIGH WITH REPUBLICANS
ABC NEWS. COM

 

[Mac Gregor]

Just started perusing this TL. Congrats on a fun take on an interesting concept. For clarification what is the actual POD that has Hilary get the nomination?

 

[NyQuil]

Just started perusing this TL. Congrats on a fun take on an interesting concept. For clarification what is the actual POD that has Hilary get the nomination?

Same day as Obama did OTL and thank you!

 

[Mac Gregor]

Same day as Obama did OTL and thank you!

I meant, what changed from our TL that led to Hilary winning?

 

[Sarthak]

as a half nepali, this TL is somewhat painful to read. None of it makes political or socio-economic sense in the context of nepal and Anglo-Nepalese and Indo-Nepalese and Sino-Nepalese relations.

 

[NyQuil]

I meant, what changed from our TL that led to Hilary winning?

Clinton having a big Super Tuesday and a few big endorsements changed

 

[Mac Gregor]

Clinton having a big Super Tuesday and a few big endorsements changed

Gotcha. Thanks

 

[NyQuil]

as a half nepali, this TL is somewhat painful to read. None of it makes political or socio-economic sense in the context of nepal and Anglo-Nepalese and Indo-Nepalese and Sino-Nepalese relations.

Well it’s a butterfly effect as the Iran protests of 2009 don’t happen ITTL.

 

[NyQuil]

OCTOBER 1st 2009
RECAPPING THE FIRST MONTH IN FOOTBALL
ESPN. COM

The first month in both the college and the NFL seasons are behind us and let’s take a note at some of the best most notable things that have happened.

The Favre era in Seattle has gotten off to a great start as they and the Ravens are the only undefeated teams left in the NFL. Favre at 40 years old is in good position to be the oldest NFL MVP and the fact that he was even retired for a moment is stunning.

The Ravens Matt Ryan is making the case along with Tom Brady as the best quarterback in the AFC right now as he has defied the sophomore slump in 2009.

As for the worst in the NFL? It’s still the Falcons as they still hold on with Kelly Holcomb at quarterback as the number 1 pick Tim Tebow still waits his turn as the signal caller however there doesn’t seem to be any signs that will happen soon.

In the world of college football Florida remains dominant with a new face calling signals Cam Newton. However USC and Texas has not taken a step backwards and Ohio State and Oklahoma are finally back to being legit title contenders along with the surprising Virgina Tech.

Alabama might finally have LSU’s number when it comes to the SEC West and Notre Dame might be back in BCS contention while Boise State tries to fight back against BYU for that title of BCS Buster.

As for the Heisman for now it’s looking like it for now it might be returning to Gainesville if Cam Newton is able to keep it out and set up a chance for a repeat for the Florida Gators in the national championship though this could finally be the year Oklahoma’s Sam Bradford finally lifts up that trilogy as he finally looks like the quarterback he was meant to be.


OCTOBER 2nd 2009
MICHAEL JACKSON RELEASES SURPRISE NEW ALBUM CALLED REVIVAL
EW .COM

The pop star has released his first full album of new material in album a decade in a surprised move announced on his social media.

The album titled Revival is a throwback to the days of his beginnings with tracks featuring Justin Timberlake,Britney Spears and his sister Janet Jackson.

Songs like “Believe Me” and “Hollywood Tonight” and “Take My Hand” capture that retro Jackson feel.

Jackson has also recently announced that his This is It tour will be coming to North America in summer of 2009.

OCTOBER 4th 2009
MLB PLAYOFF SERIES SET EXECPT FOR WILD CARD
MLB .COM

As the regular season comes to the end we all can’t wait for the excitement of October’s postseason. Here are the playoff series that we are waiting for

ALDS:Rays vs winner of Red Sox and Athletics wild card game
ALDS 2:Angels vs Twins

NLDS 1:Cubs vs winner of Marlins and Astros wild card game
NLDS 2:Mets vs Dodgers

OCTOBER 5th 2009
WOODSTOCK REBORN RELEASED TO THE PUBLIC
MTV .COM

A documentary about Woodstock 2009 has been released to high praise. The film that’s a deep look at behind the scenes of the festival and how it was built and the protection it had.

Critics have called a “Spiritual Sequel” to the original Woodstock documentary 40 years ago.

OCTOBER 6th 2009
BOBBY KNIGHT TO BECOME HEAD COACH OF OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER TEAM IN 2010
NBA .COM

After months of rumors Bobby Knight has finally decided to unretire as take the throne as the first head coach of the expansion Oklahoma City Thunder next season.

 

[Gillan1220]

So Michael Jackson does not die in this timeline? Butterflies at work.

 

[NyQuil]

So Michael Jackson does not die in this timeline? Butterflies at work.

Yeah he went to rehab and now is on his This is It world tour.

 

[NyQuil]

AUSTRALIAN MILITARY TO START OPERATION IN NEPAL
OCTOBER 8th 2009
BBC NEWS. COM

The Australian and New Zealand military is reported to launch combat operations in the Tibet Nepal to help out their British allies in what has been called “Operation Frosty.”

Prime Minster Kevin Rudd has announced a withdrawal of the majority of combat troops from Iraq and into the scene of Nepal and Tibet.

“Australia is willing to help one of our biggest allies in need in order to store democracy in Tibet.”- Prime Minster Rudd said in a statement to the nation.

OCTOBER 10th 2009
PRESIDENT MCCAIN SIGNS MORE HEALTHCARE EXECUTIVE ORDERS
CNN .COM

After the success of the Health Records act President McCain signed 2 executive orders aimed at healthcare one which would prevent doctors to give patients “surprise” medical bills and another one that will allow prescription benefits for veterans.

The President has said recently soon he wants to start on protecting and strengthening the program of the Veterans Affair.

OCTOBER 11th 2009
MIKE HUCKABEE: THIS PRESIDENT IS GOING TOO EASY WITH THE DEMOCRATS
FOX NEWS.COM

Mike Huckabee went on Fox & Friends and told how he felt about President McCain 10 months in.

“I support him most of the time and god bless him but one thing I don’t like about him is that he has been cozing it up to the Democrats too much. And I hope he stops this or we will no longer be a conservative party!”

The White House has yet to comment.


OCTOBER 14th 2009
MCCAIN REPRISES HIS PROMISES OF NO CUTS TO SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE
CNN .COM

OCTOBER 15th 2009
MCCAIN APPROVAL RATING REACHED 60% FOR THE FIRST TIME IN PRESIDENCY
ABC NEWS .COM


OCTOBER 17th 2009
MCCCAIN TO TALK TO DEMOCRAT LEADERS ABOUT CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM AND WALL STREET REFORM
CBS NEWS. COM

In the following weeks President McCain and Vice President Dole will met with Democrat House and Senate leaders on the issues of campaign finance reform and Wall Street reform two issues the President campaigned heavily on during his run to the White House


OCTOBER 18th 2009
MCCAIN ON TIBET NEPEAL ISSUE:ON HIGH ALERT BUT NO COMBAT PLANS FOR NOW
ABCNEWS .COM

President McCain in a White House press conference with new Japanese prime minister Yukio Hatoyama said that “The United States is waiting and hope on the SAS and the people to Tibet” in order for the United States to do something.

 

[Gillan1220]

Why would Australia send troops to Tibet? China would see that as an Act of War.

 

[NyQuil]

Why would Australia send troops to Tibet? China would see that as an Act of War.

More of a warning sign not to mess with them.

Also they gotta help out the UK and support the Tibet rebels

 

[NyQuil]

Update soon! But in the opening post I added a prologue opening.

 

[Seandineen]

India would also help, along with Indonesia, they both have strong Buddhist contingents, This could be a worldwide crusade.

 

[NyQuil]

OCTOBER 9th 2009
MLB PLAYOFFS FULLY SET UP
MLB .COM

With the wild card games over with the 2009 MLB Playoffs are set

Rays vs Red Sox in the first ALDS series

Cubs vs Marlins in the second NLDS series

The Rays are favorites to repeat as World Series champions but we shall see if that ends up really being the case.

OCTOBER 10th 2009
PHILLIES FIRE CHARLIE MANUEL
SI .COM

The Phillies have fired manager Charlie Manuel after 2 failed attempts at the playoffs.

A lot of experts believe that he was the main part in holding part the Phillies for a possible WS title run.

OCTOBER 11th 2009
IT HAPPENS AGAIN LSU TAKES DOWN NUMBER 1 FLORIDA!!
ESPN .COM

Andrew Hatch and the 4th ranked LSU Tigers have taken down the number 1 ranked Florida Gators for the 2nd year in a row this time at home in a 23-20 to win thanks to a last second field goal.

Hatch as definitely helped his status as a top college football quarterback with 2 touchdown passes and the case as a new Heisman dark horse however Oklahoma and Sam Bradford who is very likely to end up in that number 1 spot next week not just in college football but with Bradford in the Heisman trophy rankings.

OCTOBER 12th 2009
TEBOW FINALLY MAKES DEBUT FOR FALCONS LATE GAME
NFL .COM

In another winless Sunday for the only winless team in the NFL along with the Jets Tim Tebow the 2009 NFL Draft number 1 pick came into the game mid into 4th quarterback for a 50 yard and 1 rushing touchdown game in a 17-38 loss

It is unknown if Tebow will be the starter to come but this surely gives something in Atlanta to be excited over.

OCTOBER 14th 2009
ALCS AND NLCS SET!
MLB .COM

The 2009 MLB ALCS and NLCS have been finally been set.

It will be the be Tampa Bay Rays vs the Minnesota Twins in the ALCS while it will be the New York Mets vs the Florida Marlins in the NLCS.

The Rays hope that they can repeat the success of last while while the Marlins hope that they can continue this Cinderella underdog story for the 2nd time in this decade.

That all begins tonight.


OCTOBER 16th 2009
LED ZEPPELIN RELEASE SURPRISE NEW SINGLE MAKES INTERNET AIRWAVES
MTV .COM

For the first time in 30 years a new song has been released from the rock n roll legends Led Zeppelin. In also their first major activity since the end of their reunion tour the reunited band dropped a surprised new song called “Roaring On” a bluesy sound rock song that sounds like it’s from the good old days of Led Zeppelin I and II.



We don’t know if this will lead up to something but this is for now a nice surprise from one of the greats.

 

[NyQuil]

OCTOBER 20th 2009
MCCAIN UNDERGOES LEG SURGERY BUT NOTHING SERIOUS ACCORDING TO THE WHITE HOUSE
NBC NEWS. COM

The White House confirmed that President McCain has undergone surgery on his left leg but that the president is expected to be fine and recover soon.

McCain suffered a fall during a visit to Maryland however the injury is nothing major as he is expected to return to presidental duties.

OCTOBER 22nd 2009
VICE PRESIDENT DOLE VISITS SAN DIEGO MARINE CORPS BASE IN SUPPORT OF FEMALE VETERANS AND CIVIL SERIVE BILL
CNN. COM

Vice President Elizabeth Dole made a visit towards Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego to talk about a possible new issue the president is talking about a “National Service Act” and to strengthen the “Corporation for National and Community Service”.

A bill and proposal that would give every young US man and woman a choice to join the US Armed Forces active or reserve or the Department of Defense.

McCain who in his later years in the senate has grown as a advocate for a service like this and the administration hopes that they can find a form of bipartisan support on this.

OCTOBER 23rd 2009
MCCAIN PROPOSES NATIONAL SERVICE ACT SAYS IT WILL TEACH LEADERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY
FOX NEWS. COM

President McCain has proposed a plan for a non combat and reserve “National Service Act” in a speech in the White House East Room in which he answered questions and concerns about the proposal.

McCain says that every Amercian citizen 18 to 35 should be able to be in a reverse non active role in the Military and the DOD and that the proposal will give the option to work at military and veteran hospitals plus organizations like the Red Cross.

McCain said that he would give a 4,000 tuition credit.

The bill has support among both parties but will it get the votes is to remained to be seen.

OCTOBER 25th 2009
MCCAIN APPORVAL RATING REACHES 55% AMONG AMERICANS
ABC NEWS. COM
OCTOBER 27th 2009
UK GENERAL ELECTION IN FEBRUARY? ALL SIGNS POINT TO THAT
BBC .COM

OCTOBER 29th 2009
CIVIL SERVICE BILL DEBATE STARTS IN THE HOUSE
CNN .COM

OCTOBER 31st 2009
HILLARY CLINTON RULES OUT 2012 RUN FOR PRESIDENT AGAIN
CBS NEWS .COM

 

[Gillan1220]

So American will have a National Service just like South Korea, Singapore, Israel, and Taiwan?

 

[NyQuil]

So American will have a National Service just like South Korea, Singapore, Israel, and Taiwan?

We shall see