[marcinrochester]

Clarke was a registered Republican in 2000. He was actually an America-first foreign policy hawk, a Cold War warrior, involved in all sorts of covert and semi-legal actions in pursuit of American interests around the world.

Clarke is not so easy on Clinton either. I actually agree with Clarke and I think that ALL of the politicians Bush included have too much ignored terrorism. Now the ENTIRE administration is coming out trying to smear Clarke, and it sickens me because I think (I don't really know enough) that this guy is some kind of American hero.

[Socratic]

"some kind of American hero."

I may be harsh in my assessment, but I certainly don't agree with you. One thing I do know, is that there exists certain things which are not humanly possible. Accidents happen, evil prevails, FAILURE does not always mean CULPABILITY. My criticism is directed at ANYONE who would seek to score political points or reap financial gain from this tragedy. That is why you will not find me amongst the crowd that will say it was Clinton's fault, or Bush's fault. My grief over the profound evil inflicted upon the victims has not diminished over time. My BLAME lies with the PERPETRATORS and no one else. Rant over - Let us pray.

[Cboldt]

I actually agree with Clarke and I think that ALL of the politicians Bush included have too much ignored terrorism.

You have to be more specific when you say you agree with Clarke, because he is not entirely consistent in his assertions of what constitutes "fact."

I don't think GWB administration is ignoring terrorism, but you'll find quite a few people here who agree that other steps should be taken; e.g., profiling airline passengers, militarizing the borders, etc.

As between Bush and Clinton administrations, FWIW, there is a clear difference, and Bush is demonstrably more effective in the war against terrorism.

[Dstorm]

"Now the ENTIRE administration is coming out trying to smear Clarke"
How is this administration smearing Clarke? If you think it's by using his own words against him, you must be from DU