A Letter from Madonna

Clark'04 | Madonna

[BigWaveBetty]

A Letter from Madonna
(As appeared on Madonna's web site.)

I've never done this before. But life is about taking risks is it not?

I know that people seem to pay attention to everything I do. Big or Small. Ridiculous or Sublime. So I am hoping they pay attention to this:

I am supporting General Wesley Clark for President.

Not only as a "celebrity" but as an American citizen and as a mother. I want my children to grow up with the same opportunities that I had - to know and understand what's going on in the world and to travel that world safely and with pride.

Now I'm asking you to join me.

I am writing to you because the future I wish for my children is at risk.

Our greatest risk is not terrorism and it's not Iraq or the "Axis of Evil." Our greatest risk is a lack of leadership, a lack of honesty and a complete lack of consciousness. Unfortunately our current government cannot see the big picture. They think too small. They suffer from the "what's in it for me?" syndrome. The simple truth is that the current administration has squandered incredible opportunities to bring the world together, to promote peace in regions that have only known war, to encourage health in places that are ravaged with disease, to make us more secure by living up to our principles at home and abroad. The simple truth is that the policies of our current administration do not reflect what is great about America.

Thankfully, there is now a candidate running for President who is committed to ensuring that our country lives up to its promise and its people. He is a decorated soldier and a respected diplomatic leader, who has already given 34 years to his country. He is smart and he is good. He has worked hard to get where he is and he is a national hero.

A perfect example of the American Dream.

I've never aligned myself with a presidential candidate during the primary season. But this time, the stakes are too high, we have too much to lose and there is so much work to be done.

I'm supporting General Wesley Clark in 2004 and have committed to do all that I can to help his campaign in the coming months. I ask you to visit his website today to learn about his candidacy, his vision for our nation and the many ways you can get involved.

I've looked at all the Democratic candidates. I respect them all for their dedication and patriotism. But I'm supporting Wes Clark because in him I see the qualifications, character and vision that we so desperately need.

We are a country with incredible promise. As Americans we enjoy opportunities like no other. Unfortunately we take these opportunities for granted. You may not agree with everything I say or do, but whether you're rich or poor, young or old, black or white, gay or straight, I know you share my concern and recognize the need for change.

Even if you've never been involved with politics before, please consider joining with me. If you can give, give generously. If you can volunteer time, get involved now. And if you can vote, this time... make sure you do.

Wesley Clark has asked for my support and now I'm asking for yours

Madonna

PS: Please spread this message to everyone you know.

[Benrand]

is this something from that English broad? LOL

[Pan_Yans Wife]

I believe Congress reduced it to $2 billion.

[Burkeman1]

Seriously- Clark's numbers going up against Dean is not good. We want Dean as the Dem nominee. Frankly- I believe Clark is mentally unstable and would truly fear for this country if he were President- even more than I would if Dean or (choke) Hillary became Pres.

[PBRSTREETGANG]

A Letter from Madonna

For some reason, I was expecting a scarlet "A".

[LisaMalia]

I rather walk up to the tackiest hooker on Bourbon Street and ask her opinion, rather than hear Madonna's.
However, Madonna has tons of money and some influential friends. I've been saying for weeks that Clark worries me. I hope I'm wrong.

[cubreporter]

that's a simple but excellent word to describe her. She can keep her endoresement of clarkie. Better him than us. Let's see now...she gyrated on stage, wore silver pointy bras, grabbed herself, dressed as outrageously as she possibly could and God knows what else and then ended up in a disgusting kissing scene with another female. Oh yeah...madonna is credible for sure. If I were clarkie I'd be worried that I had her endorsement. It'll bring lots of chuckles. OK everyone...watch out now...madonna endorsed clarkie...that really means something now. NOT!!!

[kabar]

Exactly. I think she spends most of her time in London.

[Taliesan]

Madonna has taken a pause from curing us of our sexual inhibitions, writing children's books, kissing other women on TV -- a pause, to instruct us on what is good for America. She sees "the big picture" and we don't.

Some people you just know will go to their graves in their delusions.

[beaversmom]

Well, that's it folks--I'm voting for Weasley unless, of course, Babs comes out and gives an endorsement for someone else. What will I do then?

[cubreporter]

Clarkie would fold in the debate. He'd lose his temper and his responses to quesitons posed would be like: "I heard, I thought, it was mentioned or it was there or it was here or whatever. He'd get flustered so...him or dean would be fine.

[JustPlainJoe]

"Our greatest risk is a lack of leadership, a lack of honesty and a complete lack of consciousness. Unfortunately our current government cannot see the big picture. They think too small. They suffer from the "what's in it for me?" syndrome."

Where was SHE during the Clinton Administration???

[Burkeman1]

Yeah- but people are stupid. He was a "general" so that must mean he is a "moderate." That is certainly how the press will paint him. And he doesn't have the ideological lodestone around his neck like Dean does.

[bullseye1911]

You mean like lower taxes, less regulations and with schools still celebrating Christmas?

Ummmm, no, sorry, she grew up in Bay City, Mich. A UAW town, Regards

[PaulaB]

I agree.....Clark is the water tester for Hillary..if the water becomes warm...she's going to step in and take it leaving him for VP..if it grows cold she'll stay in the shadows and claim Clark gave it a good ole Arkansas try.....

[TheBigB]

I'm sorry, have I been dreaming? People are paying attention to Madonna? Is it still 1985 and nobody told me?

[BigWaveBetty]

Sorry Burkeman1, I have to diagree with you, Dean is the one who worries me, albeit a slight worry.

Cubreporter is right imo, because Clark doesn't like to be challenged, he's a GENERAL dammit! The man is an egomaniac and he's ready to blow any time now. Additionally Clark has a bad habit of spreading lies and innuendo to prop himself up. Whether to make himself look like he's on the inside or important or the uber prop up; the presidency.

Personally, I have my fingers crossed for a Dean/Clark ticket. :-)

[MEGoody]

Madonna is supporting Clark for Pres? Good reason for anyone else NOT to support him.

[luckymom]

"Not only as a "celebrity" but as an American citizen and as a mother. I want my children to grow up with the same opportunities that I had - to know and understand what's going on in the world and to travel that world safely and with pride."
He doesn't even want it safe for a child to travel down the birth canal! Who do these people think they are?!?!

[kennedy]

Although Madonna's recommendation is certainly important in deciding how to vote, I don't think we should decide until we hear from Barbra Streisand and Alec Baldwin. [/sarchasm]

[Hillary's Lovely Legs]

I reserve judgement on who to vote for until I hear the endorsement of Mickey Dolenz.