Should we make this guy President?
He is expected to announce within the next couple of days whether he will run or not. He appears to be a near fucking perfect human being. Even the "draft wesley clark" movement is near perfect as far as a democratic process is concerned. I mean, I cannot think of a time when the people actually put someone in office as opposed to the two parties telling us who we should vote for.
The background on this guy is impeccable. I do not see how anyone will be able to stand a chance running against him. I honestly think that he is going to blow Bush out of the water.
Some good things about General Clark:
- extremely intelligent
- articulate
- Graduated first in his class at West Point
- Rhodes Scholar at Oxford
- Masters degree in philosophy, politics, and economics
- Speaks four languages, including Russian
- In an ambush with the Viet Cong, he received four gunshot wounds to his leg and hand, but still managed to direct a counterattack and lead his platoon to safety, earning a Silver Star and Purple Heart. Through a year of intense physical therapy, Clark taught himself to walk again, although a quarter of his calf muscle was gone. He also mastered a firm handshake, despite the missing muscle around his right thumb.
- four star general
- led NATO in defeating Milosovic in Kosovo without a single allied loss of life
- Very involved in research and scientific development.
- Thoughts on the Patriot Act:
"The Patriot Act ought to be pulled out and given a full sunshine review? You?re not going to win the war on terrorism if you destroy who we are as Americans and take away our rights and liberties."
- is not a career politician
some bad things about General Clark:
- has no political experience
- was Commander at Ft. Hood during the Waco incident. Ft. Hood is where they got the military equipement from to storm the Waco compound.
- the "I am not going to start WWIII for you" statement by a subordinate during the NATO conflict in Kosovo. This statement was made when General Clark ordered British troops to resecure an airfield occupied by Russian troops.
I am sure there is more to both lists but it is early...
Come on, someon tell me why this guy should not be President.
He is expected to announce within the next couple of days whether he will run or not. He appears to be a near fucking perfect human being. Even the "draft wesley clark" movement is near perfect as far as a democratic process is concerned. I mean, I cannot think of a time when the people actually put someone in office as opposed to the two parties telling us who we should vote for.
The background on this guy is impeccable. I do not see how anyone will be able to stand a chance running against him. I honestly think that he is going to blow Bush out of the water.
Some good things about General Clark:
- extremely intelligent
- articulate
- Graduated first in his class at West Point
- Rhodes Scholar at Oxford
- Masters degree in philosophy, politics, and economics
- Speaks four languages, including Russian
- In an ambush with the Viet Cong, he received four gunshot wounds to his leg and hand, but still managed to direct a counterattack and lead his platoon to safety, earning a Silver Star and Purple Heart. Through a year of intense physical therapy, Clark taught himself to walk again, although a quarter of his calf muscle was gone. He also mastered a firm handshake, despite the missing muscle around his right thumb.
- four star general
- led NATO in defeating Milosovic in Kosovo without a single allied loss of life
- Very involved in research and scientific development.
- Thoughts on the Patriot Act:
"The Patriot Act ought to be pulled out and given a full sunshine review? You?re not going to win the war on terrorism if you destroy who we are as Americans and take away our rights and liberties."
- is not a career politician
some bad things about General Clark:
- has no political experience
- was Commander at Ft. Hood during the Waco incident. Ft. Hood is where they got the military equipement from to storm the Waco compound.
- the "I am not going to start WWIII for you" statement by a subordinate during the NATO conflict in Kosovo. This statement was made when General Clark ordered British troops to resecure an airfield occupied by Russian troops.
I am sure there is more to both lists but it is early...
Come on, someon tell me why this guy should not be President.
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