Gen Clark's legacy in this capture... - Democratic Underground

robbedvoter

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Sun Dec-14-03 05:18 PM
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Gen Clark's legacy in this capture...

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A savvy blogger wrote earlier that the General once commanded the 4th ID, which captured Saddam.
I cross-checked the CNN report and the General's resume. CNN says the 3rd Brigade (belonging to the 4th ID, it seems) out of Colorado was involved in the capture.
The General commanded the 3rd Brigade!
As you shop about town, you may say (loudly) that while Bush and/or D had one approach to military service, General Clark's own hands are evident in Operation Red Dawn.
Correct me if I'm wrong - many bloggers know our military inside & out. I don't, and could be erring here...

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KittyWampus

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Sun Dec-14-03 05:33 PM
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1. Brilliant!

I had no idea... would like to hear Clark mention it but he probably wouldn't.... and of course no mediawhore will say it.,

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Crewleader

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Sun Dec-14-03 05:49 PM
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2. Thanks robbedvoter!

:dem:

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5thGenDemocrat

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Sun Dec-14-03 05:50 PM
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3. I heard it was the First Brigade, 4th Infantry Division

Either way, it was pretty cool.
John
And, certainly, Clark knows the higher-echelon officers involved in the operation -- the Army is a pretty small place for those who spend careers in it.

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cally

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Sun Dec-14-03 05:55 PM
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4. I was impressed that he thanked some of the troops

by name. He just impresses me more each day.

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Donna Zen

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Sun Dec-14-03 06:38 PM
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6. I've been out all day

Could you fill me in on "he thanked some of the troops."

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cally

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Sun Dec-14-03 06:46 PM
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7. He just said it again on CSPAN

He thanked the armed forces and thanked a few by name. One of his first statements this morning named the Colonels, I think, and a few others. I have no knowledge who he actually thanked and why.

Sorry, I don't have a link. I'll try to look for one.

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HuskerDem

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Sun Dec-14-03 06:13 PM
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5. veddy cool

He is the only one now. It MUST be clark.

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arewethereyet

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Sun Dec-14-03 07:07 PM
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8. and how long ago did the general serve this unit ?

if it was more than three years, you're wrong.

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