Clark to respond on troop redepleyment CNN IP now

[Jai4WKC08]

Scheduled to appear on Inside Politics at/about 1530 EDT.

Yeah, I know... boycott and all. Not gonna miss the General. Then it's off again.

Clark has fired out a statement to the media this morning already. As the former NATO Supreme Allied Commander, he has a personal interest, not to mention first-hand knowledge of the implications.

"This ill-conceived move and its timing seem politically motivated rather than designed to strengthen our national security," said retired Gen. Wesley Clark. "As we face a global war on terror with al Qaeda active in more than 60 countries, now is not the time to pull back our forces," Clark asserted.

http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=politicsNews&storyID=5988412

[PROGRESSIVE1]

1. ..

[LittleApple81]

2. Oh my God! Balloon Crowley and Bahn (a younger Woodruff?) on then Bush*!

I hope Wes Clark shows pretty soon.... pretty please....

[Auntie Bush]

3. Damn, did I miss him? Just saw this thread.

[LittleApple81]

4. On now 2:45 pm CT!!!!

[senseandsensibility]

5. No, he's on

NOW!!

[VolcanoJen]

6. Clark insists this realignment cripples our international alliances.

Clark says we should be negotiating and working on our leverage with our allies as the most crucial part of the War on Terror... he mentions that pulling troops from the Korean Peninsula cripples this negotiation.

[VolcanoJen]

7. "Alliances are built on America's un-bending commitment to BE THERE."

Excellent, General Clark!!

[Julien Sorel]

12. In other words, this is another example of George Bush's

"go it alone" approach to the world. He would rather try to pull in a few military votes than honor our commitments and strengthen our diplomatic hand around the world. And people wonder why we've had so many problems getting the U.N. to go along with us?


This spin thing is kind of addictive...

[VolcanoJen]

24. That's exactly right, Billy.

And, by the way, it's good to see you posting again! Haven't heard from you in awhile. :D :D :D

Bush will gleefully trade away our national security in order to gain a few votes through a clever "I'm doing this for the military spouses" ruse.

[VolcanoJen]

8. In terms of the geostrategy of alliances, we are weakening our leverage.

Clark nails it. Insists we have to have troops in these countries, especially Korea, in order to gain a diplomatic stronghold.

[MoonRiver]

9. Really funny watching ton of lard Candy Creepycrawlie

trying to tell the Supreme Commander of NATO Forces how to deploy troops!! Of course she disagrees with the DEMOCRAT, regardless of how experienced and knowledgeable he is! The fact is that fatso couldn't even pass an army physical! But she thinks she knows military strategy better than General Clark :puke:

[Gloria]

10. And her "researchers" apparently thought his words on temporary

deployments to Hungary and the Balkans (SE Europe) years ago is the exact same thing as pulling troops out of Germany!

Ace reporting and analysis, Candy!!! He was kind to her......

[MoonRiver]

15. General Clark is an officer and a gentleman.

Otherwise that loser's face would have been red as a beet.

[oasis]

18. CNN actually does "research"? Oh, that's right, only to refute Dem guests.

[Eurobabe]

14. ...

Candy =

[borat sagdiyev]

11. Clark needs to shut up

there is no reason for any American troops to be in Europe.
none.

[Julien Sorel]

13. Clark needs to keep talking.

Because the more American troops there are in Europe, the better everyone is. Everyone.

[librechik]

16. and you base your superior judgement to the former head of NATO on...

what?

Just an idea you have?

[oasis]

17. Chimpy wants to station troops in Turkey. Do you approve?

[borat sagdiyev]

21. no

but everytime Clark opens his pie hole, I thank GOD that Kerry is going to be commander in chief.

[democracyindanger]

26. It must suck for you

knowing that Kerry picked Clark as an advisor, huh?

[Jai4WKC08]

27. Well, it doesn't surprise me

that your opinion about Clark is as informed as your opinion about force mobilization and deployment.

We're all very lucky to have Clark speaking for Kerry on these issues. Not many other surrogates with the requisite credibility and expertise.

[Sparkly]

29. Clark is helping him become commander in chief

in case you hadn't noticed. I don't think the Kerry campaign wants him quiet. :eyes:

[Texas_Dem]

19. There are plenty of reasons

to have troops in Europe and other places over the world, not just Europe. Don't equate troops with fighting wars exclusively.

[Kadie]

28. Can you expand on that please?

I would think that Clark probably has a little bit of knowledge on the subject. Why and how do you come to your opinion?

[iwantmycountryback]

32. Right

borat sagdiyev, I think the Supreme Commander of NATO Forces might be a little more qualified than you to state where U.S. troops should be deployed.

[Tim_in_HK]

36. Borat!

How's Kazakhistan?

Your thoughts on this are about as advanced as Ali G's . . . funny, but not very enlightening.

[progressivebydesign]

20. I really don't understand why Bush would do this...

.. I read today that he said he is bring them back to the U.S. to fight the war on terror. But... wouldn't it be more fair and prudent to transfer some of those troops to Iraq and Afghanistan and let the Reservists, who have been exploited at great costs, return to the U.S. where they belong, instead? With North korea ready to pop, WHY are we moving troops out of Asia??? He's trying to get the military vote? But seems to me that lots of these troops in Europe and Asia would rather be there.. Because you KNOW they won't be staying in the U.S. too long. Who is advising Bush on this stuff?

[chiburb]

22. Maybe the 1st step to downsizing or outsourcing?

Maybe Halliburton has a private army of 150,000 ready to go?

[Buck Rabbit]

23. They actually only have 1,500

but they will bill for 150,000

[Julien Sorel]

25. ROFL

:thumbsup:

[wabeewoman]

33. I just hope

they aren't coming back to be sent to Iran. One thing is for sure--the truth is NOT the story bush is telling.

[Leilani]

30. Damn, I missed him!!!

And I have been having Clark withdrawl & needed a fix!!

Go Wes!!!


He has been a rock for Kerry, & I hope it is appreciated.

[Jai4WKC08]

31. Also on Hardball tonight

Don't know what time it airs in your timezone, but good for a quick fix. ;)

I heard he also appeared on all three of the broadcast evening news shows today. Maybe we should watch for the morning news as well?

[iwantmycountryback]

34. Clark no doubt getting a Cabinet job

He's doing such an amazing job for Kerry and obviously is fairly qualified to discuss military and foreign affairs, I'd be shocked if he doesn't become Secretary of State or Defense. He is really doing a great job for Kerry. And isn't it great some fatass conservative is trying to question the General on military matters? Too f'n funny.

[FrenchieCat]

35. Actually, it's sad.....

That these reporters have gotten uppity enough to think they know anything....cause I have news for them

THEY DON'T KNOW A DOGGONE THING!