We learned yesterday that politics is a world of kindness and generosity of spirit. Mitt Romney and Sen. John McCain forgave and forgot all the crap they've slung at each other for months.

Here's how the Guardian, which obviously doesn't have a dog in the American fight, describes the ritual hatchet burial.

During the contest McCain complained about Romney's underhand tactics, but yesterday he described him as having fought "an honourable" campaign. McCain added that primaries were often tough, and he had emerged from the battle with Romney as a better candidate.

Romney's endorsement opens the way for him to join McCain later in the year as the vice-presidential candidate. The latter said he expected Romney to campaign alongside him later this year.

But the Guardian doesn't completely buy it, pointing out that the personal animosity between the two men "would make it awkward for them to run together." Indeed.

Closer to home, the conservative Look2theWest, which loathes McCain, offers eight reasons for a McCain-Romney ticket:

1. It implies that Romney, a man of honor, came to terms on Florida. If Romney’s OK with McCain, I’m OK with McCain.
2. Romney is tough on illegal immigration. Some GOP are wondering if the party has left them - sold them out for pro-illegal immigration business interests. Romney as Vice-President keeps conservatives home.
3. In the general election, Romney can energize the base while McCain campaigns hard for independents - it’s a winning combination.
4. Romney fills some gaps in McCain’s resume - especially on the economy.
5. Romney as V.P. will reduce anti-McCain vote that Huck’s getting
6. Romney has raised more money and has more money than anyone.
7. Romney can help McCain in swing states like MI, MN, MA and Colorado
8. McCain looks like he might kick soon – nice to have Romney next in line.

Is Mitt shaking hands or taking McCain's pulse in the photo above?