Wes Clark nails Bill'O'Lielly on Iraq, Soros

[jefferson_dem]

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[The Count]

1. THANKS SO MUCH FOR THIS! Here's Wes, victory smile, looking at the quivering mass

he made of O'really

[Swamp Rat]

2. What utter gall! ... "put yourself in their shoes."

Wes Clark WORE THE SHOES because he SERVED in COMBAT, and led successful military campaigns.

"put yourself in their shoes" ... indeed. What the fuck did Bill O'Reilly ever do? :eyes:

[Fermezlabush]

4. Chickenhawks lecturing war heroes - a true mark of the times! K&R

Clark put the crybaby down in style!

[Adelante]

22. They're starting to squirm in their seats

O'Reilly sez Clark will be known by the company he keeps (Soros).

Wes: "But I'm here with you!"

With that million watt smile.

Oh, my, oh, my.

[Swamp Rat]

37. That was AWESOME!

:D

[mudesi]

29. Seriously. Hey Mr. O'Reilly, he has already BEEN in their shoes

Unlike you, you coward.

[tsuki]

3. Let's use a little of BO's logic here. BO works for Fox Noise.

Fox Noise major stock holders are Rupert Murdock and Saudi Prince Al Walid bin Tahal. Fourteen of the identified 9/11 terrorist were Saudis. Terrorist money has been traced to the Saudis. Rudy Giuliani told Saudi Prince Al Walid bin Tahal to keep his money. But, BO takes Fox Noise's millions each year.

Personal attacks on George Soros can backfire when the same idiot logic applies to the attacker.

[yellerpup]

11. Good point

Well made.

[merh]

12. Oh, I didn't realize that connection

can you give me a link, there is another board with the George Soros is a comski socialist/communists and funds MoveOn and therefore MoveOn is a communist/socialist front - I so want to provide them with this cross argument.

[tsuki]

17. Here's some

Callin' old Rupert

http://thinkprogress.org/2005/12/12/saudi-prince-calls-murdoch/

http://www.riehlworldview.com/carnivorous_conservative/2005/09/prince_alwaleed.html

Rudy says stuff it

http://archives.cnn.com/2001/US/10/11/rec.giuliani.prince/

And the talking point is---Soros funds himself; Fox Noise is funded by the Saudis. At least, that is my point. Without the Saudi Prince, vulgar ol' Rupert would be News Corp(se) History.

[merh]

18. I so appreciate the links

thanks

[Catch22Dem]

5. Why does O'Liely have such a beef with Soros?

The most radical person in the country? Uhhhhh, I think there's plenty of McVeigh's left out there who could take that title first, ya fuckin' knob!

[unpossibles]

10. because every one of them seem to

don't you know, it's ok for the right to have wealthy backers but if there is one on the left he must be eating babies or something.

Every rightie I know attacks Soros, but few can actually say why he's so bad - I assume it's because O'Rushannitucker tells them to.

This just in: Irony is not dead.

[Crunchy Frog]

19. Because only people like Richard Mellon Scaife

are supposed to use their money to promote political agendas.

[DURHAM D]

31. Have you ever noticed that the righties all know and

yap about Soros but none of them have ever heard of Scaife.

On the other had, many lefties have never heard of Soros or Scaife.

[Adelante]

23. George W. Bush is the most radical person in the country

As Wes Clark pointed out in the 2004 primaries.

[Crunchy Frog]

27. Not even close.

He's just an empty vessel for the real radicals who most people outside of DU have never even heard of. (Hate to contradict either you or Wes. Hope you can forgive me.)

[eallen]

32. O'Reilly hates us for our freedoms. Soros favors liberty.

Notice the issues that really got O'Reilly's goat are all ones of personal liberty, where he's against it: assisted suicide, drug prohibition, etc.

[progressoid]

33. Sexual disfunction

[Catch22Dem]

6. What was the Kirk Cameron segment afterwards? Talk about a fuckin' NUT

Kirk takes the cake.

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

7. I think I heard O'Lielly agreeing with Clark at the end

that the troops had had bad leadership at the end--I think he was just agreeing because he wanted Clark OFF. :)

And when did O'Lielly condemn the swiftboaters? Don't recall that happening.

We've found out one thing--Bill is a bit shy at condemning generals who have been there, done that. Could it be that he's afraid even the dimwits with their yellow bumper sticker patriotism will realize that that isn't "supporting the troops"?

[BleedingHeartPatriot]

8. I burst out laughing at the "I've been a critic of the Swiftboaters..." blather from BO. Gen Clark

was superb, keeping calm while pushing O'Liely's buttons.

Nice. :toast: MKJ

[Evergreen Emerald]

9. I think he demeans himself when the goes on that show.

He is lowering himself to defend lies created for the purpose of propaganda. I think it demeans him and gives legitimacy to the propaganda.

[dogman]

13. I think it shows real leadership.

He is not afraid to confront the enemy. He is getting the message out to more people than most other spokesmen. He doesn't just preach a partisan message to a partisan crowd. The viewers are there and need a counter to the propaganda.

[pokercat999]

41. I think it would be just fantastic if he had said

bill, you're a fucking loser and liar....one more word outta you and I'll show you some of the hand to hand combat techniques I learned in the Army.

[Adelante]

21. Outside the Dem echo chamber

Is where this battle should be fought. I am proud somebody has the stamina to defend Democrats, wherever he goes, especially on Fox propaganda channel.

[Wesin04]

44. He's strong enough to go on shows like BO

It takes a confident man to sit head to head with the likes of BO or Hannity. He's making sure that the audience gets both sides of the story--you know, fair and balanced--not just the RW spittle of the usual Fox guests. Are the rest of the Dems willing to take them on and call them on their crap?

[Bucky]

47. He fights Fox News over there, in their studios, so we don't have to fight them back here at DU

[kiteinthewind]

48. Touche! LOL

:rofl: :rofl:

[colorado_ufo]

57. Oh, GOOD one!

[Jai4WKC08]

62. Sure...

Kerry was right not to confront the swiftboaters, and Gore to ignore the stories that he's a serial liar. Standing up to the GOP would have just "legitimized the propaganda."

:sarcasm:

[Evergreen Emerald]

64. this is different than the election

The swiftboaters were election-time attacks that need to be answered. The people who watch O'Riely (sp) are the "backwash" who are applauding Bill for stickin it to the General. They are not listening to determine truth (or they would not be watching), but rather nodding their heads in lemming-like fashion at every cheap-shot and lie he tells.

I would appreciate discussion rather than smart-ass "sarcasm."

[eallen]

14. Excellent. I am glad Clark pointed out what Soros is really about.

[eallen]

15. But what role is Clark going to play in the '08 campaign?

He seems too far behind the ball, now, to jump in as a candidate.

[Crunchy Frog]

20. I'm hoping and expecting

that he will work his ass off to help get Democrats elected, and to defend the Democratic perspective wherever he goes and whomever he talks to.

Maybe he's decided that he can do more good that way, then by getting into the mud wrestling pit that is the Democratic primaries.

I'm very glad that he's on our side though, and glad that he's making sure that FAUX viewers at least get a little exposure to alternative views.

[Alcibiades]

49. Secretary of State

In whoever the nominee will be's administration. Or Defense.

[Faygo Kid]

16. O'Reilly is off the deep end. Thanks for posting.

Good for Wes Clark. O'Reilly is just about the nastiest bully this side of Rush Limbaugh. Fox had better keep him in a bubble - it's just a matter of time before he explodes.

[JanLip]

24. Bill O'Lielly

Bill O'Lielly is a small petty vile little man who has nothing going for himself except he works for Fox News and says the things he does because someone is yanking his string and paying him big bucks. If someone said BOO BILL he would run like the coward he is right into a corner and cry. Wes Clark should just stay clear of Bill. Wes doesn't have to defend himself or George Soros to Billy boy. He's a joke...now I feel relieved. My tension is gone until the next time I happen to see loofah boy in a clip (cause I sure don't watch Fox News).

[Adelante]

25. Here's a bonus, if you've never seen it

The way to kick Fox's ass

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awXaGp-KLNI

Clark scares even me in this one :scared:

[Faygo Kid]

26. FReepers are responding. Uh-oh: Profound ignorance at work.

Apparently, they are listening again to Rush, the most profoundly ignorant and undereducated man in the USA: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1831351/posts?q=1&;page=151

[NobleCynic]

56. Everytime I follow a link to that site I am taken aghast

My god. We're past the days of dial-up. The least they could do is update their format, but it remains as primitive as their line of thinking.

[mudesi]

28. Bill O'Reilly, telling a GENERAL how to keep troop morale up

This man has an ego the size of the milky way galaxy. Maybe bigger.

[Amonester]

36. bill o'Lielay is not a man...

as far as the obvious truth can show up in full color like this: he's a coward.

Nothing But A Coward.

Thank You General For Making That Fact Show Up In Full Color.

[mudesi]

30. Clark: 'I'm associating with you, Bill'

:rofl:

[leftwingnut]

34. God...I just can't stand O'Lielly (I like that!)

does he EVER shut his fucking mouth!

[smoogatz]

35. Wes missed an opportunity to bring up Ruper Murdoch--

the guy who signs O'Reilly's check. Does O'Reilly support or agree with everything Murdoch says or does? Is there a point at which Murdoch's opinions end and O'Reilly's begin? Does O'Reilly think it's right to take money from one of the largest purveyors of ppv porn in the world, for instance?

[progressoid]

38. Sorry, all I saw was a shout fest with Bill microphone turned up louder than Clarks.

95% of Bill's audience will see this as a victory for Bill.

[Tekla West]

39. Threre is something to be said

for not picking a fight with someone who is too stupid to know when they have lost.

[Faygo Kid]

43. Screw him, and his acolytes. Wes won this one, and Bill is out of control.

I can't imagine who would go on with that six-foot-five bully. Good for Wes, but Bill really wants a piece of Keith Olbermann. Except that he is scared of him. O'Lielly is close to popping. Should be a hell of an event when he finally explodes.

[calteacherguy]

40. What remarkable self-control and fortitude in the face of relentless questioning.

I'm impressed with Clark's ablity to remain calm in the face of such nonsense, and stay on message. He has incredible intellect and self-discipline.

[Toucano]

42. I can't express how much I love that Clark!

Damn, he's good!

[NastyDiaper]

45. BO has demonized soros. I enjoyed the exchange.

Worst cheap shot was OR stating 'paid'.

[Jack Rabbit]

46. Somebody should gently point out to Mr. O'Reilly . . . .

. . . that in addition to taking money from George Soros (which gives O'Reilly reason to "pick a bone" with the General), Clark is also taking money from Rupert Murdoch in exchange for his services to FoxNews.

Are we to assume that General Clark is as bought and sold by Rupert Murdoch as Mr. O'Reilly would have us assume he is bought and sold by George Soros?

[pkspiegel]

50. Thanks Wes Clark!

Putting Bill O'R in his place is a horrid job, but somebidy has to do it--and you did it so well, General Clark.

Actually, you can put anything in its proper place. how about an announcement for a Prseidential run? :yourock:

[The Wizard]

51. Win With Wesley

Billo's viewers know Clark's record. Wes probably converted some with this. He's going into enemy territory and bringing back some voters. Billo thought he could bulldoze Clark like he does everyone else. O'Reilly was in over his head, and Clark wouldn't concede.

[knight_of_the_star]

52. HAIL WES CLARK!!!

He is a REAL American patriot, O'Lielly isn't fit to be within a mile of the guy who polishes his boots that honorless disgusting miserable excuse for a human being!

[Prana69]

53. OMG - what a hero!

I had never seen General Wesley Clark before this interview. But what a performance and what a hero. He was so calm in withstanding BO's incessant rant, and even when BO was talking over the top of him Major Clark still heard what was being said and responded with intelligence and reason.

Amazing.

Freakin handsome too! And I'm a bloke!

"No, I'm not turning, Mrs R. He's just...well, look at him!"

DR

[elleng]

55. Clark and O'L

Prana, I'm surprised that you had never seen General Clark before this interview! Tell your friends and family to keep their eyes open!

(And if you're interested in what he's doing, set a google alert with his name.)

[colorado_ufo]

58. Gen. Clark is fantastic!

You must see some of his other stuff - he is always, unfailingly, eloquently, super-intelligently - right-on!

Check his background, as well, beginning with graduating No. 1 in his class at West Point. This man is a fearsome intellect wrapped in a package of courage and honor and integrity, ideals and patriotism, as well as darn good looks, too. What a president he would be, one that we could all be so proud of, that our children could look up to.

[Wesin04]

61. Never saw him in action before?

Just do a YouTube search or check the videos on his website (www.securingamerica.com) He's got some gems out there that show just what the man is made of. He's torn Hannity a new one at least a couple of times, but then has very serious and thoughful speeches, too. Worth looking for. And I agree, he's easy to look at.

[jenmarie]

54. Hahahaha!!!

Love that smile Wes gave when billo said:

Bill O'Reilly: General, you are a patriot. Y- it's who you associate with that people are going to judge you by.

GENERAL WESLEY CLARK: Well, I'm associating with you.


:rofl:

[krkaufman]

59. HA! Wes got O'Reilly to admit it was "character assassination"

[Norrin Radd]

60. What a knot of emotions this video causes in me.

Much love and admiration for General Clark, and utter revulsion toward swill o'liely.

[Deep13]

63. Does Fux always make sure BO is louder than the guest?

"I wouldn't have done it."

Of course not, BO, you would first have to volunteer for hazardous combat duty and build a distinguished military career and then have the balls to resign in order to take on Bush.