DUPE, sorry: Did anyone watch Face the Nation with Gen. Clark and Sen. Liebertraitor?

[Adelante]

It's not on here yet, but how did Wes do? Was it a joint appearance?

[Adelante]

1. Clark one of Obama's "chief foreign policy advisors"

Nice.

[Donna Zen]

2. Not a joint appearance

The best line was when Gen. Clark reminded everyone that getting shot down in a fighter jet was not a requirement for CiC. Instead, judgement and ability to communicate and persuade remain the core essentials for success at the job. (I gotta real chuckle from the "shot down" line.) Wes was really spot on this morning and if I may make a shallow remark, looked great too.

This surrogate business for Obama seems to bring out the best in the General.

[Me.]

10. How Many Planes Did McSame Crash?

The number is out there, and is more than 2, more like six. That says to me that he wasn't even that good of a pilot.

Edited to add: Vietnam Vets Against McSame says it was 5

http://www.vietnamveteransagainstjohnmccain.com/cin_mccain_lost_five_u.htm

[Thrill]

3. Wes told the Schiefer

that just because McCain was shot down and was a POW doesn't make him qualified to be President. In which Schiefer pissed his pants

[itsrobert]

5. Bob S was visually shaken my that comment

looks like he couldn't understand that crashing your plane does not equal to qualification for President.

[miles 2 go]

23. It's probably because their last president was always crashing

too. Maybe not in a plane, but I'm sure * crashed a lot after nights of partying.

[mrreowwr_kittty]

15. Bob was all "Really??" about that

I was screaming REALLY BOB at the TV when Wes said that. Thank you Wes! And the great thing is, no one will give him shit for saying that because he's General Clark.

[MarjorieG]

22. Schieffer is the Bush family friend who moderated soft ball 3rd 2004 debate, letting W off the hook

[phillysuse]

4. Wes is the best surrogate out there for Obama -

he followed Lieberman and basically destroyed all his points.

We has learned from Karl Rove to take McCain on his supposed strength - national security - pointing out that being shot down in a plane is not a criterion for commander in chief and that MCCain really doesn't have the experience of making foreign policy decisions or even military command decisions.

And when Schlieffer pointed out that Obama doesn't either, Wes noted that Obama isn't running on national security - he is running on his judgment, his communication skills and his ability to bring people together.

Now in my opinion, if Obama were to run with someone who had make military command decisions and had negotiated with foreign governments - i.e. Wesley Clark, it would be an unbeatable ticket.

Obama/Clark 2008

[anniebelle]

6. Clark wiped that silly grin off Schieffer's face right quick.

Schieffer was almost laughing incredulously as to why getting shot down in Vietnam didn't qualify McGoo to be president. I'm sorry he wasn't on at the same time with that low life LIEberman so he could show some real contrast.

[Adelante]

8. I love how Wes remains the gentleman

while delivering the smackdown.

[nc4bo]

7. I'm loving Wes Clark more and more everyday. He is a ferocious defender....

and is not afraid to tell it like it is. "They" can't discredit him or "they" are too afraid to even try to. His expertise and knowledge are untouchable.

Go Wes!!

I missed Face the Nation - I'm hoping that it'll be online somewhere so I can see it.

Edit for freudian slip. LOL

[eleny]

9. It's not on You Tube or the FTN site yet - hopefully it will be soon

Welcome to DU! :hi:

[Clark2008]

11. I hope someone posts a link when it's up. n/t

[eleny]

12. It's in the Video forum now

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=385x152600

[nc4bo]

13. ok,

just viewed the vid and I'm beyond impressed! WC is so smooth and deadly wow!

Thanks for the heads-up and the welcome eleny!!

[FrenchieCat]

14. Just watched it.

Wes was flawless in his surrogacy for Barack. It showed that Wes really does believe that Obama has the right idea on what to do on foreign relations, as he should....as Obama's views mirror Wes' own.

[Adelante]

17. They sure are alike in many ways

That's how I first got interested in Barack. I kept noticing the similarities in world view.

[FrenchieCat]

18. The only two that would say that they would "talk" to Iran

and both opposed Iraq.

So yes, I would say, they are more closely aligned than most folks realize.

I find that Wes is much more relaxed talking about Obama's foreign policy, then when he was talking about Hillary's. But maybe that's my imagination? :shrug:

[Adelante]

19. I have noticed a refreshed Wes

:)

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

16. I sure hope Clark is on Obama's VP short list.

He never lets the talking heads get the better of him.

[Donna Zen]

20. I sure hope you voted for him

CQ Poll

Biden may be a good guy but he is also a senator that carries some baggage.

Clark is a southern general who never voted for the war and is perfectly qualified to take on McCain.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

21. Of course. Clark was my guy in '04.

If he doesn't get the VP spot I hope there's another place for him in Obama's administration.