Retired Army Gen. Wesley Clark, a former Democratic presidential contender, said some comments recently regarding McCain’s military record.
Pointing out that that McCain spent a considerable amount of time in a POW camp during the years of service isn’t the same as leading troops into combat, managing the war funding and being responsible for the lives of thousands of soldiers in war and peace time.
As a still bitter supporter of Hilary Clinton, I figured I would just watch the national race and work on the locals, but this is where I defend Wesley Clark.
We got to see his credentials twice, in two prior attempts at this race, and through poor management in both cases, he was eliminated early. However, with 38 years in the Army and significant experience through the ranks, Clark has the right to say McCains experience in the military doesn’t necessarily qualify him for Commander-in-Chief.
I like General Clark, had he been a choice and not Hilary, I would have campaigned for him. Obama may still pick him as VP, we don’t know. But I might get involved if Hilary or Wesley were on the ticket.
The Freeman has a similar take on this issue in Monday’s edition. They quoted Obama “Sen. McCain endured physical torment in service to our country and no one should ever devalue that service”
I agree with the editorial staff, that DEVALUE is a strong interpretation, but I suppose Barack had to attempt to squelch this potentially hazardous attack from the right. The instant reaction from McCain supporters, with the feigned shock and exaggerated dismay is fun to watch. Considering the military experience they touted with George AWOL Bush Jr. BACK IN 2000.
As a supporter of Obama for President, he was speaking about the qualifications of either candidate and where military experience plays a part.
Pointing out that that McCain spent a considerable amount of time in a POW camp during the years of service isn’t the same as leading troops into combat, managing the war funding and being responsible for the lives of thousands of soldiers in war and peace time.As a still bitter supporter of Hilary Clinton, I figured I would just watch the national race and work on the locals, but this is where I defend Wesley Clark.
We got to see his credentials twice, in two prior attempts at this race, and through poor management in both cases, he was eliminated early. However, with 38 years in the Army and significant experience through the ranks, Clark has the right to say McCains experience in the military doesn’t necessarily qualify him for Commander-in-Chief.
I like General Clark, had he been a choice and not Hilary, I would have campaigned for him. Obama may still pick him as VP, we don’t know. But I might get involved if Hilary or Wesley were on the ticket.
The Freeman has a similar take on this issue in Monday’s edition. They quoted Obama “Sen. McCain endured physical torment in service to our country and no one should ever devalue that service”
I agree with the editorial staff, that DEVALUE is a strong interpretation, but I suppose Barack had to attempt to squelch this potentially hazardous attack from the right. The instant reaction from McCain supporters, with the feigned shock and exaggerated dismay is fun to watch. Considering the military experience they touted with George AWOL Bush Jr. BACK IN 2000.
