For sh*ts and giggles, I'd like to restate the blindingly obvious mistake Subman has made regarding TIME's man of the year.
It's about influence, not honour.
Also, the current edition of TIME carries this interview with John McCain. make up your own mind.
http://www.time.com/time/politics/ar...836909,00.html
EDIT - Oh lordy, misspelling the word "mistake".