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Clark calls for a new American patriotism (BARF ALERT)
NY Slimes ^ | Sept. 22, 2003 | Eric Schmidt

Posted on 09/22/2003 9:16:54 PM PDT by Sparta

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To: DoughtyOne
Actually, if it is true then he is somewhat better off than if it isn't. A man can warn his country not to jump off a cliff out of genuine concern for it, if that is what he thinks is happening.

But if he makes up out of whole cloth imaginary misdeeds to ascribe to his own country and its present leadership, inviting in the process hostility or weapons development or concerted alliance by dangerous enemy states, purely further his own political ambitions, then not only is he a pathological liar but he puts his personal power over the good of his country.

61 posted on 09/23/2003 10:28:11 AM PDT by JasonC
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To: JasonC
When a person who is privy to classified information, reveals that information for political gain, he's seriously screwed up. Imagine what would happen if every member of our intelligence agencies were free to declare as a presidential candidate then reveal anything they knew. Clark's actions are inexcusable and he should be be taken to task for what he has done, providing it's true. If it isn't, he's still a slimeball, just a different kind of a slimeball.
63 posted on 09/23/2003 10:38:08 AM PDT by DoughtyOne
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To: Matthew Paul; snippy_about_it
"I'm running for president because I could not stand by and watch everything that we fought for, everything our nation had accomplished and become, unravel before our eyes," General Clark said.

It's because of people like Clark and his butt buddies, the Clintons that our country is unraveling.

Thanks for the ping Matthew Paul.

65 posted on 09/23/2003 11:32:34 AM PDT by SAMWolf (This tagline has been cruelly tested on cute little furry animals.)
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To: SAMWolf; Matthew Paul
...embrace international organizations like the United Nations.

Clark statement here is just ONE reason he is a loser!

66 posted on 09/23/2003 11:35:27 AM PDT by snippy_about_it (Fall in --> The FReeper Foxhole. America's History. America's Soul.)
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To: Taiwan Bocks
Thank God he isn't running as a Republican for governor in some state!

LOL. That's funny.

67 posted on 09/23/2003 11:39:05 AM PDT by Huck
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To: Sparta
This just received from a good old friend...

BEHIND THE HEADLINES Latest contender for president
comes from long line of rabbis by Ron Kampeas

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 (JTA) — Raised a Southern Baptist who later converted to Roman Catholicism, Gen. Wesley Clark knew just what
to say when he strode into a Brooklyn yeshiva in 1999, ostensibly to discuss his leadership of NATO´s victory in Yugoslavia. "I feel a
tremendous amount in common with you," the uniformed four-star general told the stunned roomful of students. "I am the oldest son, of
the oldest son, of the oldest son — at least five generations, and they were all rabbis." The incident could be a signal of how Clark, who
became the 10th contender in the Democratic run for the presidency on Wednesday, relates to the Jews and the issues dear to them.

Apparently Clark, 58, revels in his Jewish roots. He told The Jewish Week in New York, which first reported the yeshiva comment in
1999, that his ancestors were not just Jews, but members of the priestly caste of Kohens. Clark´s Jewish father, Benjamin Kanne, died
when he was 4, but he has kept in touch with his father´s family since his
20s, when he rediscovered his Jewish roots. He is close to a first cousin, Barry Kanne, who heads a pager company in Georgia.

Clark
shares more than sentimental memories with Jews. He couples liberal domestic views that appeal to much of the Jewish electorate with
a soldier´s sympathy for Israel´s struggle against terror. Appearing in June on "Meet the Press" on CBS, Clarke said he agreed with
President Bush´s assessment that Israel should show more restraint, a reference to the policy of targeting terrorist leaders for
assassination. "But the problem is," Clark continued, "when you have hard intelligence that you´re about to be struck, it´s the
responsibility of a government to take action against that intelligence and prevent the loss of lives. It´s what any society would expect
of its leadership. So there´s a limit to how much restraint can be shown."

Speaking to the New Democrat Network this year, Clark said
that dismantling Palestinian Authority President Yasser Arafat´s Ramallah headquarters was "a legitimate military objective from their
perspective. "For the Israelis, this is a struggle really for the existence of Israel," Clark said in remarks quoted on a support group´s
Web site. Clark is also tough on neighboring Arab states, expecting more from them in nudging the Palestinians toward peace.

He has
said he would like to see Jordan, Egypt and Saudi Arabia in a "contact group" similar to the alliance that Serb-friendly Russia joined to
force the Serbs to back down in Kosovo. He blames Saudi Arabia for allowing extremist strains of Islam to spread. The former NATO
leader also opposes any active international role in policing the West Bank until the political situation is settled, a view that Israelis —
nervous at relinquishing control to foreign troops on their borders — would appreciate. Domestically, Clark favors many of the liberal
views popular with many Jews. He is pro-choice, and is strongly in favor of separating church from state. "In order to have freedom of
religion, you´ve got to protect the state from the church," he is quoted saying on his supporters´ Web site.

One of the leaders of the
Draft Clark campaign said Clark´s strength on foreign policy would neutralize an advantage President Bush now has with Jews, and
would bring the debate back to domestic issues, where the Bush administration is weaker with Jews. "It makes him credible and allows
him to focus on domestic policy," Brent Blackaby said in a telephone interview from Clark´s campaign headquarters in Little Rock, Ark.

Two of Clark´s top advisers are Jews who had prominent roles in the Clinton and Gore campaigns. Eli Segal was a top adviser to
President Clinton in his first term; Ron Klain helped run Vice President Al Gore´s
2000 campaign.


Enjoy your day


68 posted on 09/23/2003 11:41:30 AM PDT by joesnuffy (Moderate Islam Is For Dilettantes)
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To: Sparta
I'm sure the Clintons are pushing him into the race because he will further fractionalize the (now) 10-man field, draw a few more %age points from Dean,et. al, further weaking their overall chances, and hence make it even more "urgent" that Hillary step forth as the only candidate who "can win".
69 posted on 09/23/2003 11:42:16 AM PDT by willyboyishere (i)
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To: Rain-maker
Actually, that's Clark wearing Serbian cap with Gen, Radko Mladic, Serb Army.
70 posted on 09/23/2003 11:42:39 AM PDT by swarthyguy
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To: Matthew Paul
Unfortunately, being a General doesn't necessarily make you a good candidiate for President. General Clark's politics are definately on the Liberal, One World Order side.
72 posted on 09/23/2003 12:07:28 PM PDT by SAMWolf (This tagline has been cruelly tested on cute little furry animals.)
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To: Matthew Paul
You got that right. Under Clinton everyone knew they could get away with attacking us and not get a real response, only tough talk.

74 posted on 09/23/2003 12:38:24 PM PDT by SAMWolf (This tagline has been cruelly tested on cute little furry animals.)
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To: Matthew Paul
I never did understand why france, who surrendered to the Germans, was ever given permanent status on the UN. It's not even a debating socoety anymore, it's a "bash the US forum" and "see how much money we can get from them" mob.
76 posted on 09/23/2003 1:24:29 PM PDT by SAMWolf (This tagline has been cruelly tested on cute little furry animals.)
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To: Matthew Paul
You are correct. I really wish we would get out of the UN and then kick them out of the US!
77 posted on 09/23/2003 1:32:08 PM PDT by snippy_about_it (Fall in --> The FReeper Foxhole. America's History. America's Soul.)
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To: Sparta
The "New Patriot", the United States of the UN.

The "Old Patriot", the United States of America.
78 posted on 09/23/2003 1:34:17 PM PDT by roses of sharon
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To: Matthew Paul
French Peace Treaty
Signed this __________ day of _________ in the year _____.

We, the Government of France do hereby surrender, unconditionally, to the Army(ies) of ________________, _______________, _______________, (additional space available on back if necessary).

We do not wish hostilities to continue with aforementioned Army (ies) as it may lead to pain and suffering of our proud army. We will allow aforementioned Army (ies) to occupy our country, drink our wine, violate our women (children left to us), and to have unfettered access to anything else they should desire, for as long a time period as they wish.

Please do not hurt us, we are a peaceful country that has no real army to defend ourselves (America…PLEASE HELP).

X______________________________

President, Jacques 'Le Worm' Chirac
80 posted on 09/23/2003 1:54:29 PM PDT by SAMWolf (This tagline has been cruelly tested on cute little furry animals.)
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