[Leroy S. Mort]

Boy, the AP sure buried that MoveOn.org Hitler ad story in the middle of this little Wes Clark souffle, didn't they?

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[JennysCool]

``Politics is easy, but humor is tough,''

You have to have a brain for the latter, Wes.

[HarleyD]

If elected, Clark promised a Cabinet that includes ``well-qualified women of every race, creed and color.''

What Clark met to add is "...that the liberal media won't smear."

[hellinahandcart]

``Politics is easy, but humor is tough,'' Clark said.

Don't be so modest, No-Neck. Unintentional humor comes naturally to you.

[Viking2002]

Mary Frances Berry - is that pig STILL on that snivel rights board? I thought she was hown the door a long time ago........

[antaresequity]

``Politics is easy, but humor is tough,'' Clark said

Just be yourself Wes...your a rich source of amusement and humor.

[faithincowboys]

It looks like the Liberal cabal is backing Clark to the hilt now. I think Clark getting the nod is better than 50-50 now.

The Left is sick!

[KC Burke]

I think that Wesley saw his VP nomination chances going down the ski slope with the Drama Queen and decided he had to recant an otherwise fine accessment.

[Fizzie]

If elected, Clark promised a Cabinet that includes ``well-qualified women of every race, creed and color.''

I don't think that the Cabinet is large enough to accommodate that, so it's doubtful that's a campaign promise Clark will keep. However, let's just hope he wouldn't appoint a Muslim Iraqi woman as Secretary of Defense. Clark is a tad off, isn't he?

[explodingspleen]

`Politics is easy, but humor is tough,'' Clark said.

Well, I certainly thought Clark's joke was funny.

Granted, I am a sadistic conservative. . .

[NeonKnight]

Rep. Dick Gephardt was an officer in the Missouri Air National Guard 1965-71.

Thats draft dodging. Ask anyone over at DU.

[Cicero]

``I didn't have as much practice skiing as the governor did. He was out there skiing when I was recovering from my wounds in Vietnam,'' Clark said.

Wow! Funnnyyyy! Obviously a joke! ROTFL!

Not.

[muleskinner]

He was just stating facts. No reason for Wes to back-track his comment. Unless he has turned into our first metrosexual general.

[anglian]

It's Hardball! "Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to Hardball! Our first guest tonight is former NATO commander and Democratic Presidential hopeful, retired General Wëslëy Clärk."

"Guten abend, Chris."

"General, let's lay it all on the line. Canadians invade New York, what do you do?"

"Well Chris, I would first consult with our allies to achieve a consensus and plan of action to solve the problem."

"General, the Canadians have secured the American portion of Niagra Falls and instituted free healthcare for all. They're moving down the Hudson. How long do you consult with our allies before you take action?"

"Chris, employing force is not a decision to be made lightly or alone. Our allies must be involved in the process and we can't just decide to go it alone because our allies are taking too long to make a decision. Only through negotiation and thoughtful discussion can we meet the threat. Also, I'm in favor of instituting a national healthcare plan for all Americans."

"General, the Canadians have taken Syracuse and instituted Canadian Football League rules at the University. The Orangemen are protesting the extra ten yards on the field and have taken to the hills in armed resistance. Can you stop the Canadian horde before they reach New York City?"

"Well Chris, I want to say right now that any partisans or irregulars will be caught and tried before an International Criminal Tribunal and recieve harsh sentences of up to five years, which can be reduced to two for good behavior. The only way we can do that, though, is if we give our allies and the U.N. a stake in the process from the beginning. It's that sense of shared responsibility that will enhance our image abroad and stengthen international bonds of friendship."

"Okay, General. You've gone through the U.N. and NATO. You've asked the Security Council to authorize the use of force against the Canadians, but France votes against it, along with North Korea, who's holding the rotating seat. What do you do then? Do you go against the Canadians and liberate New York?"

"Chris, it's not that simple. You see, among those Canadian Forces will undoubtedly be men from Quebec and I'd understand any French hesitancy involving force against them. What I would do in that instance is talk to the French and our other allies about alternatives to force."

"And those alternatives would be what?"

"A Peacekeeping Force, for one, followed by a Stabilization Force. We could send an international force to New York, but only after the Canadians have promised to stop. You see, Chris, we can't view this through an 'us vs. them' paradigm. It's not the U.S. against the world. We are a part of the world and the international institutions that exist to promote peace and stability. We can't act unilaterally against a foe, no matter how dire the need may appear at the time."

"General, can you take a piss without U.N. approval?"

"Chris, there are always important questions to consider. What if the two end urinals are taken, leaving only the middle urinal open? Do I use the urinal or the toilet? What if the only open toilet stall is the handicapped one? These questions can only be answered through consultation with our allies, along with disabled Americans. You see, Chris, my Administration will be one of inclusion, not exclusion. Only by involving everyone in the decision-making process, can a consensus be reached and an appropriate course of action taken."

"I'll take that as a 'no.' Thank you, General, and good luck."

"Danke, Chris."

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[CommandoFrank]

Is it just me or do others also think Clark's demeaner reminds one of Ross Peroit?

His talking style, his whinning style and his arrogance seems to be a clone of Ross... Maybe it's Ross in disguise, hahahha.

[luvbach1]

Attempt at humor? Nah. Attempt to contrast his military sacrifice/service with the pursuit of leisure by Dean at the same time? Yep. Wasn't that easy?

[billhilly]

"``I've dealt with presidents all the way back to Tricky Dick,'' said panel chairwoman Mary Frances Berry, referring to former President Nixon."

So have I Mary Francis, so have I. Most of my dealings with presidents began with President Nixon, but then Mary Francis, I really got embroiled with "Dicky Trix" aka William Jefferson Clinton. You'll remember him, won't you?

[upchuck]

``I've dealt with presidents all the way back to Tricky Dick,'' said panel chairwoman Mary Frances Berry, referring to former President Nixon.

The racist snake slithers out from underneath her rock and hisses at everyone.

Hey Mary, I guess you're proud you managed to insult a former POTUS in the national media?

And isn't it just sick that the "media" thinks we need to be told who she's referring to.