Comments on: Clark Vs. McCain

By: Danny Vice

Danny Vice — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 08:11:54 +0000

Wesley Clark trips all over himself every time he says anything.

Last go around, Clark crowed endlessly about Kerry%u2019s service, and how horrible it was that anyone would doubt Kerry%u2019s integrity. He held Kerry up as a hero and ABSOLUTELY advertised his service as a reason why Kerry was fit to be commander in chief.

Now he flip flops right on his face – as he usually does.

Conservatives flip flop from time to time, but they don%u2019t throw any vet under the bus unless that vet is out there denigrating our troops – like Kerry did.

They are two peas in a pod.

Clark is a disgrace to the uniform and it%u2019s a tragedy our soldiers and vets had to listen to his blather.

On the other hand,does military experience give you an advantage when dealing with military commanders – something the next President will have to do often? That’s quite obviously a yes.

Danny Vice
http://www.theweeklyvice.com

By: CJ

CJ — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:48:22 +0000

And on that point, we both agree!

By: Apache 6

Apache 6 — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:46:35 +0000

CJ,
Roger got it. Neither you nor I were there so we will never know. However, if he was the platoon commander/leader his job was to direct and lead his men against the enemy. In reading his citation it seems that is exactly what he did. Silver Stars are rarely handed out to leaders who cower in the face of the enemy. Again, I agree Clark was off base in what he said and how he said it. I do beleive however, that those on the ground pulling triggers in Vietnam learned very different lessons then Navy Fighter pilots did.

By: CJ

CJ — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:42:55 +0000

Apache 6,

This may or may not support your assumption that I’m out of touch, but getting shot is NOT courageous. It’s what you do AFTER you get shot that indicates courage. Anyone can get shot. I think those Soldiers that actually protected him and defeated the enemy were a bit more entitled to a Silver Star than he was at that point.

China Spook out!

By: Apache 6

Apache 6 — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:59:34 +0000

I am not picking sides but geesh, somehow whoever writes this BLOG has decided that getting shot 4 times by the NVA during a firefight and still leading his platoon is not courageous. Nice one.
While I agree that Clark was little out of line, it is without dispute that those on the ground fighting have a totally different perspective on war then those who fly above it.
Apache 6 out
11B/0302

By: Isaac

Isaac — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:57:17 +0000

CF and Steve,
Well, I suppose the two of you somehow enjoy getting whacked up by commies in a prison camp? McCain did what he did so MY country would be free. Why do you two keep missing that? (Hmm… is Morton here?)

By: CJ

CJ — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 14:39:40 +0000

Pauly, none of your comments were removed. Because this is your first time commenting, they were sent into moderation. This happens to everyone who posts for the first time. There’s no irony involved, I can assure you.

By: Pauly

Pauly — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:16:18 +0000

Correction.
My previous post was obviously meant for CF.

By: Pauly

Pauly — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:14:43 +0000

Your right Steve.
At least you admit what many conservatives have been maintaining and libs denying for years.
Colleges are indeed liberal bastions, intolerant to any opposing ideas.
Your comment regarding W never again being ‘allowed’ on Yale campus almost sounds like your gloating as if thats a good thing.
Another example of liberals definition of the 1st amendment in action.

By: Critical Facts

Critical Facts — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 06:16:07 +0000

Moreover, Steve, it is doubtful that W will ever be allowed on the Yale campus again.