Clark says he can keep U.S. safe from attacks (It was Bush's fault)

Concord Monitor ^ | 01/09/2003 | ANNMARIE TIMMINS

[My2Cents]

"I think the two greatest lies that have been told in the last three years are: You couldn't have prevented 9/11 and there's another one that's bound to happen."

He forgot the lie about how the airwar against Serbia was a monumental, conclusive success in the vital interest of the United States.

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[INSENSITIVE GUY]

I can't believe this numbskull was a general!

[billorites]

"If I'm president of the United States, I'm going to take care of the American people...We are not going to have one of these incidents."

Such megalomaniacal arrogance cannot go unpunished.

[Adrastus]

Ah, yes. Weasley will lead us into the promised land. Does anyone know if he's been fitted for his flowing robe and (rather shortened) staff? I feel so much better now that I know he'll be there......do you think he'll provide a cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night?

Imbicile! No wonder Hugh Shelton wasn't willing to express an opinion about him.

[been_lurking]

"...there is nothing that can hurt us if we stay united and move together and have a vision for moving to the future the right way"

Oops! Now he's just given away his entire strategy for defending the US and defeating terrorists.

[mystery-ak]

...neither could the troops.

[ken5050]

Guess this means that Clinton could have prevented, the FIRST WT attack, and the Khobar Towers, and the two embassies, and the Cole, right?

[D Rider]

Time for that Daydream Believer to be on the last train to Clarksville.

[areafiftyone]

There's no need to fear - Underdog is here!!

[My2Cents]

Excellent point!...one that Clark, nor the media I'll bet, will figure out.

[cyncooper]

I posted on the NewsMax thread discussing his remarks exactly what you observed: That he is blaming Bush for 9/11 by his comments. NewsMax did not include some of these additional quotes. I see for example:

"I think it can be prevented again if we have the right leadership.

It is very strongly hinted that this current administration did in fact prevent another attack, possibly on the scale of 9/11, from happening just over the holidays.

Let's all remember when Clark speaks whose message he is carrying. Clinton is as vile as they come and this is HIS theme. Clark's willingness to play puppet marks him right down there, too.

[ShandaLear]

I'm sorry, but my brain cannot take much more of this. It's on overlaid with the Dean crap already.

[Nick Danger]

"If I'm president of the United States, I'm going to take care of the American people... We are not going to have one of these incidents."

If Clark wins the nomination and then gets the vote of everyone who believes that, Bush will win all 50 states and even the District.

[Starboard]

Clark, a retired Army general, envisioned a future in which Americans "have more confidence in ourselves as a people." He continued: "Nothing is going to hurt this country - not bioweapons, not a nuclear weapon, not a terrorist strike - there is nothing that can hurt us if we stay united and move together and have a vision for moving to the future the right way."

This is a strange comment coming from a retired general. Why did he bother to make the Army a career if all it takes is unity to prevent attacks? Under his theory, an Army is not necessary.

[Pharmer]

I don't know which is worse, Dr Mouthfoamer Dean or Generalissimo Ashley Clark. Both sould like they are off their meds

[cyncooper]

No wonder Hugh Shelton wasn't willing to express an opinion about him.

Oh, he expressed an opinion all right. He flatly said that Clark had been dismissed due to ethical concerns and then Shelton outright said he would never vote for Wesley Clark.

[elbucko]

"If I'm president of the United States, I'm going to take care of the American people," Clark said....

Such megalomaniacal arrogance cannot go unpunished

When a man starts to say things like that, it's time to grab your wallet, gun and dig a hole. Just in case.

[tbpiper]

I can't believe this numbskull was a general!

You probably just quoted 90% of his command.