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madaboutharry (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 01:57 PM Original message |
I am now very angry at Obama |
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Buzz Clik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 01:58 PM Response to Original message |
1. Obama made it clear from the outset that McCain's war record was off limits. No exceptions. |
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Schema Thing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:00 PM Response to Reply #1 |
3. McCain's "war record" was not criticized |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:09 PM Response to Reply #3 |
18. Dismissing his service as "getting shot down" |
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aint_no_life_nowhere (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:16 PM Response to Reply #18 |
34. Absolutely wrong - there was no dismissal - in fact, there was an acknowledgement |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:18 PM Response to Reply #34 |
38. Because it's not as if that's ALL that happened |
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aint_no_life_nowhere (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:23 PM Response to Reply #38 |
44. I think buying into media fabricated stories is just sick |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:27 PM Response to Reply #44 |
51. He didn't need to use those particular words |
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aint_no_life_nowhere (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:32 PM Response to Reply #51 |
61. He dismissed nothing - read the full quote |
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JuniperLea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:42 PM Response to Reply #51 |
83. Clark has a ton of degrees and a lot more experience in other areas |
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Clark2008 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 03:07 PM Response to Reply #51 |
114. Because he didn't make a mistake. PERIOD |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 03:09 PM Response to Reply #114 |
117. His military service consisted of much more than "getting shot down" |
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JuniperLea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 03:57 PM Response to Reply #117 |
150. You really need to read what Clark said... |
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Clark2008 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 05:54 PM Response to Reply #117 |
177. And he said much more than "getting shot down" of McCain's record. |
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Liberal_Stalwart71 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:38 PM Response to Reply #44 |
70. We're logical people and we know exactly what Clark meant. |
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JuniperLea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:41 PM Response to Reply #70 |
76. Obama could have said a lot without being dishonest... |
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Liberal_Stalwart71 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:32 PM Response to Reply #34 |
58. Here's the problem: if Obama refused to distance himself from Clark, |
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JuniperLea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:35 PM Response to Reply #58 |
63. Bull |
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Liberal_Stalwart71 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:40 PM Response to Reply #63 |
75. You're missing the point. Even if Obama did come out and agree with Clark |
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JuniperLea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:45 PM Response to Reply #75 |
88. No, you are missing the point |
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Liberal_Stalwart71 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:50 PM Response to Reply #88 |
95. I understand what you're saying; however, let's assume that Obama |
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JuniperLea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 03:49 PM Response to Reply #95 |
146. One should honor honesty without worrying what the liars on the other side are going to do... |
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butterfly77 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:41 PM Response to Reply #58 |
80. Exactly! |
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Adelante (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:19 PM Response to Reply #18 |
39. He did not do that - Absolutely unfucking true |
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JuniperLea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:32 PM Response to Reply #39 |
59. Good on you for putting the TRUTH out there! |
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Buzz Clik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:41 PM Response to Reply #39 |
77. This is the first I've seen of Clark's comments. They are pretty harmless, particularly ... |
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JuniperLea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:49 PM Response to Reply #77 |
94. Please do yourself a favor and read up on Clark while you are at it... |
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Buzz Clik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:52 PM Response to Reply #94 |
98. I have no problem with Clark. |
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JuniperLea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 03:53 PM Response to Reply #98 |
149. Where did I say you thought Schieffer is a RW pundit? |
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Buzz Clik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 05:49 PM Response to Reply #149 |
175. Please. It's not like I made it up: |
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JuniperLea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-01-08 01:16 PM Response to Reply #175 |
184. Bullshit! That could NOT be further from the truth!!! |
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JuniperLea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:27 PM Response to Reply #18 |
52. That's all you got from what Clark said? |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:30 PM Response to Reply #52 |
57. All you'll get from me |
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JuniperLea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:37 PM Response to Reply #57 |
66. Ignorance is bliss I guess... suit yourself... eom |
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Coexist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:39 PM Response to Reply #18 |
71. no its not. |
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krkaufman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-01-08 07:57 AM Response to Reply #18 |
181. It's my understanding that that comment was a direct response to Bob Schieffer ... |
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JuniperLea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:01 PM Response to Reply #1 |
6. He should have reiterated that instead of |
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Liberal_Stalwart71 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:44 PM Response to Reply #6 |
86. I agree that you're right. Obama should have done so, but if he did, |
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JuniperLea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:50 PM Response to Reply #86 |
96. He didn't have to defend Clark... |
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Buzz Clik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:53 PM Response to Reply #96 |
101. Obama lied about this? When? Quote please... |
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JuniperLea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 03:46 PM Response to Reply #101 |
145. You have to read what Clark said... and this... |
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Buzz Clik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 04:16 PM Response to Reply #145 |
155. Yeah. Your biases are showing -- deeply! |
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JuniperLea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 04:35 PM Response to Reply #155 |
164. I am biased in favor of Obama... |
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vi5 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:02 PM Response to Reply #1 |
8. And nobody, including Clark questioned McCain's record.. |
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JuniperLea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:06 PM Response to Reply #8 |
15. Exactly!! |
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Liberal_Stalwart71 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:59 PM Response to Reply #8 |
108. A Rock and a Hard Place. Repukes are never held to the same standards |
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sui generis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:04 PM Response to Reply #1 |
11. absolutism for everyone! no exceptions! |
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aint_no_life_nowhere (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:04 PM Response to Reply #1 |
13. Where did Clark criticize McCain's war record? |
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redstate_democrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:11 PM Response to Reply #1 |
23. What about McCain's "war record" was criticized? |
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KingFlorez (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:12 PM Response to Reply #1 |
24. Where was his war record attacked? |
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hisownpetard (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:00 PM Response to Original message |
2. I've been away and must've missed it: what did Obama say/do in reaction to Clark's |
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CBGLuthier (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:01 PM Response to Original message |
4. Do you want him to be president? |
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JuniperLea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:03 PM Response to Reply #4 |
10. I for one would rather he was honest... |
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FrenchieCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:01 PM Response to Original message |
5. If you make this about Clark vs. Obama, then |
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guruoo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:32 PM Response to Reply #5 |
60. Exactly. |
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Liberal_Stalwart71 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 08:36 PM Response to Reply #5 |
180. More faux outrage. Imagine if Obama had immediately come out to defend Clark? |
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butterfly77 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:02 PM Response to Original message |
7. So if Obama said the same .. |
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info being (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:22 PM Response to Reply #7 |
43. They'd be echoing an effective statement about his opponent... |
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Tunkamerica (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:02 PM Response to Original message |
9. faux outrage? |
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madaboutharry (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:10 PM Response to Reply #9 |
20. No, it feels very real to me. |
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cbc5g (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:04 PM Response to Original message |
12. No, this was a political move to place the seed of doubt in peoples minds |
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FrenchieCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:06 PM Response to Reply #12 |
14. It appears that even the media is debating what Wes Clark actually meant. |
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aint_no_life_nowhere (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:11 PM Original message |
Contessa Brewer is so far the only one |
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Liberal_Stalwart71 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 03:05 PM Response to Original message |
112. And that, my friends, is exactly why Obama HAD TO do what he did!!! |
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cbc5g (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:11 PM Response to Reply #14 |
22. It brings McCains belief he'd be a good foreign policy prez into question |
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butterfly77 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:45 PM Response to Reply #14 |
87. Good. I wish I could have seen it.. |
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grantcart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:06 PM Response to Original message |
16. Right Obama is setting up a week of patriotic addresses including |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:08 PM Response to Original message |
17. Never Attack War Records n/t |
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GarbagemanLB (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:10 PM Response to Reply #17 |
19. Exactly. Just look at 2004. |
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aint_no_life_nowhere (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:13 PM Response to Reply #17 |
27. Sorry, you're flat wrong - Clark didn't attack McCain's record |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:16 PM Response to Reply #27 |
33. I read precisely what the man said, and that's all |
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aint_no_life_nowhere (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:25 PM Response to Reply #33 |
48. Okay, you explain it then |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:30 PM Response to Reply #48 |
56. I don't give a shit about presidential qualifications |
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aint_no_life_nowhere (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:36 PM Response to Reply #56 |
65. Continuing to repeat the word "dimissive" doesn't make Clark's words dimissive |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:41 PM Response to Reply #65 |
78. I have, you just ignore it |
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aint_no_life_nowhere (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:53 PM Response to Reply #78 |
100. Does it require more comment? Does a detailed analysis of McCain's |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 03:07 PM Response to Reply #100 |
115. Yes, his war service and military service ARE experience |
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aint_no_life_nowhere (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 03:24 PM Response to Reply #115 |
130. Calling McCain a hero isn't dismissing McCain's qualifications |
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Clark2008 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 03:12 PM Response to Reply #78 |
120. Um... he was shot down. |
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Breeze54 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:42 PM Response to Reply #33 |
82. You may have read it but you didn't comprehend it. |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:58 PM Response to Reply #82 |
107. His war record doesn't consist of "getting shot down" |
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aint_no_life_nowhere (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 03:20 PM Response to Reply #107 |
129. Clark didn't say there was nothing more to McCain's war record |
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JuniperLea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 04:03 PM Response to Reply #107 |
152. What was there? |
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QueenOfCalifornia (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:17 PM Response to Reply #17 |
36. He did not |
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Sparkly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:44 PM Response to Reply #17 |
85. He DIDN'T. |
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malik flavors (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:11 PM Response to Original message |
21. You didn't seriously expect Obama to say he agreed with Clark, did you? |
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madaboutharry (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:13 PM Response to Reply #21 |
28. He could have taken the opportunity to clarify it. |
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Donna Zen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:16 PM Response to Reply #21 |
35. Since when is it negative to tell the truth |
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Sparkly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:41 PM Response to Reply #21 |
81. Yes! Clark had a strong, sound argument and I was hoping it was something Obama's campaign wanted! |
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Tom Rinaldo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:12 PM Response to Original message |
25. Let's turn this into something constructive |
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jenmito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:15 PM Response to Reply #25 |
30. Good! Did you know that on CNN last night Rick Sanchez questioned if CLARK swiftboated MCCAIN? |
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butterfly77 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:48 PM Response to Reply #30 |
93. Rick Sanchez is an asshole... |
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jenmito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 05:27 PM Response to Reply #93 |
171. I agree. n/t |
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David Zephyr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 05:39 PM Response to Reply #25 |
173. I am with Tom Rinaldo. |
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jenmito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:12 PM Response to Original message |
26. A.B. Stoddard just disagreed with Contessa Brewer on MSNBC who DEFENDED Wes Clark, |
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Clark2008 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 03:20 PM Response to Reply #26 |
127. Oh - and Stoddard knows which squadron does what, I suppose. |
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jenmito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 05:29 PM Response to Reply #127 |
172. I doubt it. But it didn't stop her from claiming Clark "belittled" McCain's service... |
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Occam Bandage (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:14 PM Response to Original message |
29. Clark walked into a bad-cop trap. Maybe he meant to. Maybe it was a mistake. Either way, |
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JuniperLea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:16 PM Response to Reply #29 |
32. You can play good cop and still be honest... |
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Occam Bandage (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:21 PM Response to Reply #32 |
41. Clark did, even if it was a trap. Yes, he was only repeating what the moderator said. But still, |
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JuniperLea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:26 PM Response to Reply #41 |
50. It's not a devaluation if it's the truth |
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Occam Bandage (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:29 PM Response to Reply #50 |
55. I would disagree. For instance, suppose I play Beethoven's 9th. |
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Tom Rinaldo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:36 PM Response to Reply #41 |
64. Don't repeat that bullshit spin |
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JuniperLea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:40 PM Response to Reply #64 |
74. Very well said! |
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Catherina (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 03:27 PM Response to Reply #64 |
135. Well said Tom! n/t |
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Occam Bandage (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 04:20 PM Response to Reply #64 |
156. Yes. Clark indeed walked into a trap. It was either stupid or ballsy of him. |
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JVS (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:16 PM Response to Original message |
31. May I suggest getting out of your system by punching a pillow. |
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info being (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:24 PM Response to Reply #31 |
47. Completely wrong |
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JVS (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:27 PM Response to Reply #47 |
53. So Obama is allowed no opinion of his own on how to campaign without running it by DU first? |
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info being (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:57 PM Response to Reply #53 |
105. He can say whatever the fuck he wants and so can we in response |
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backscatter712 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:18 PM Response to Original message |
37. This is why we lose elections. |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:29 PM Response to Reply #37 |
54. Deleted message |
backscatter712 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:40 PM Response to Reply #54 |
73. Whatever... |
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Breeze54 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:46 PM Response to Reply #37 |
89. You're language was disgusting and thanks for editing your post! |
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backscatter712 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 03:00 PM Response to Reply #89 |
110. Alright, I edited my post. n/t |
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Breeze54 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 03:39 PM Response to Reply #110 |
141. Thank You and I edited mine , as well. |
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butterfly77 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:58 PM Response to Reply #37 |
106. I am so glad Clark said it.. |
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info being (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:20 PM Response to Original message |
40. He's gonna have a hard time raising money from "the people" |
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shireen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:22 PM Response to Original message |
42. i feel the same |
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smoogatz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:23 PM Response to Original message |
45. Your reading of this bit of theater is naive in the extreme. |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:38 PM Response to Reply #45 |
68. Yep. Exactly. n/t |
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Sparkly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:46 PM Response to Reply #45 |
90. I disagree. |
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smoogatz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 03:03 PM Response to Reply #90 |
111. That would amount to an endorsement of Clark's attack on McCain. |
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Sparkly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 03:14 PM Response to Reply #111 |
121. What "attack?!?" He PRAISED McCain's service. |
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smoogatz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 03:16 PM Response to Reply #121 |
124. It doesn't matter what he said. |
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Sparkly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 03:20 PM Response to Reply #124 |
128. No, they've helped to erect the cloak of protection against attacking McCain's claims. |
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smoogatz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 03:26 PM Response to Reply #128 |
132. Obama has NO military record. |
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Sparkly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 03:29 PM Response to Reply #132 |
137. And Clark has been out there speaking to that!! |
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smoogatz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 03:39 PM Response to Reply #137 |
142. Do your errand. |
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Sparkly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 04:24 PM Response to Reply #142 |
158. I'm back. |
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smoogatz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 04:37 PM Response to Reply #158 |
165. Doesn't matter. |
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Sparkly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 04:43 PM Response to Reply #165 |
168. It DOES matter -- truth matters. And "distance" is one thing -- this is something else. |
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smoogatz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 04:52 PM Response to Reply #168 |
170. We disagree. |
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madaboutharry (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 03:00 PM Response to Reply #45 |
109. I am not naive. |
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smoogatz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 03:06 PM Response to Reply #109 |
113. I'm beginning to see a pattern. |
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madaboutharry (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 03:09 PM Response to Reply #113 |
116. You said my reading of "this theater" was naive, |
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smoogatz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 03:14 PM Response to Reply #116 |
122. Whatever. |
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Tatiana (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:24 PM Response to Original message |
46. This is good cop/bad cop. Wes is taking the heat and we need to stand up and DEFEND HIM! n/t |
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Adelante (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 03:10 PM Response to Reply #46 |
118. It's as it ever was |
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Tatiana (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 03:16 PM Response to Reply #118 |
123. I agree. He has done so much for this party, helping to get true PROGRESSIVES elected. |
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Teaser (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:25 PM Response to Original message |
49. I just don't care |
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Triana (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:34 PM Response to Original message |
62. Arggghhh! NO ONE is picking on McCain's damn "war record"!! |
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Sparkly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:37 PM Response to Original message |
67. I just read that Obama "rejects yesterday's statement by Gen. Clark" and am disappointed. |
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Buzz Clik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:48 PM Response to Reply #67 |
92. From the same link you gave, here's McCain playing the victim: |
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Sparkly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:52 PM Response to Reply #92 |
97. I see it completely differently. |
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Buzz Clik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:56 PM Response to Reply #97 |
103. Obama has outlined time and again that he will not engage McCain's record at any level. |
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Sparkly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 03:17 PM Response to Reply #103 |
125. Obama's camp surely knew what Clark had been saying. |
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Buzz Clik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 03:25 PM Response to Reply #125 |
131. No, it is not a necessary point. It's true, but not necessary. |
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Sparkly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 03:27 PM Response to Reply #131 |
133. Are you saying Obama's campaign is that undisciplined?? |
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Buzz Clik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 03:28 PM Response to Reply #133 |
136. So, you're all hung up simply over the word "reject"? |
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Sparkly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 04:27 PM Response to Reply #136 |
159. The entire statement, of course. |
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Buzz Clik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:38 PM Response to Original message |
69. Would someone mind providing both Clark's comments and Obama's response? |
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Tom Rinaldo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 04:34 PM Response to Reply #69 |
163. Here is a full transcript of Clark's remarks: |
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Tom Rinaldo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:40 PM Response to Original message |
72. Forget hurting ourselves by attacking Obama. Help ourselves by defending Clark |
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Hoof Hearted (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:41 PM Response to Original message |
79. The Right is trying to neutralize Clark - Not backing up Clark on this matter is a mistake |
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Sparkly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:43 PM Response to Reply #79 |
84. Totally agree, and in the process they want to take down his argument |
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Catherina (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 03:29 PM Response to Reply #79 |
139. How clearly you see through the bullshit. Well said n/t |
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johnlal (974 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:47 PM Response to Original message |
91. This was Obama's call to make |
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Sparkly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:53 PM Response to Reply #91 |
99. You think Obama's camp didn't know what Clark was saying?? |
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sui generis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 03:19 PM Response to Reply #91 |
126. yes, well he also has to keep us continuing to believe in him |
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GoldieAZ49 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:55 PM Response to Original message |
102. Well that takes Wes Clark off the VP list nt |
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newmajority (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 02:56 PM Response to Original message |
104. Well, color me shocked |
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Buzz Clik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 03:27 PM Response to Reply #104 |
134. I suppose you're trying to implicate someone as having a rightwing agenda. |
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newmajority (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 04:42 PM Response to Reply #134 |
167. Exactly what are you accusing me of? |
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Buzz Clik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 05:51 PM Response to Reply #167 |
176. Sorry for that. These days I simply cannot tell where people are coming from. |
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ObamaKerryDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 03:11 PM Response to Original message |
119. I understand your frustration... |
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Thrill (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 03:29 PM Response to Original message |
138. You want to win this election? If so. Obama gave the right response |
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Forkboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 03:39 PM Response to Original message |
140. After your subject line you should have just posted this. |
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JVS (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 03:53 PM Response to Reply #140 |
148. bwahahahahahaha |
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blues90 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 03:42 PM Response to Original message |
143. Let everyone know if you get a response |
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Hamlette (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 03:45 PM Response to Original message |
144. Another read |
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Clark2008 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 04:02 PM Response to Reply #144 |
151. I should write Andrew and tell him what a dreadful "reporter" he is. |
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mrreowwr_kittty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 03:52 PM Response to Original message |
147. I completely agree with Clark, but he could have been a skosh more tactful |
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AZBlue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 04:08 PM Response to Original message |
153. Criticizing McCain's war record is stupid and will only come back to bite us in the ass. |
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kwenu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 04:10 PM Response to Original message |
154. Tact is required as a President. That's a part of handling situations like the one |
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totodeinhere (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 04:21 PM Response to Original message |
157. I support Senator Obama's response. |
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Carrieyazel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 04:30 PM Response to Original message |
160. Obama runs away from a supporter's statements yet again. |
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crankychatter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 04:33 PM Response to Original message |
161. you whiners should check for duplicates before you post |
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zulchzulu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 04:33 PM Response to Original message |
162. Perhaps you are new at politics... |
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Carrieyazel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 04:48 PM Response to Reply #162 |
169. He's sure being forced into making a lot of these kinds of responses |
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madaboutharry (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 05:44 PM Response to Reply #162 |
174. No, I am not "new" at politics. He sold himself |
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npincus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 04:39 PM Response to Original message |
166. we're in it to WIN, not to feel good about ourselves. |
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Faygo Kid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 07:08 PM Response to Reply #166 |
178. I understand the OP's feelings. But as we gear up to attack Iran, let's keep our eyes on the prize. |
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Danger Mouse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-30-08 07:10 PM Response to Original message |
179. Fuck that. He did the right thing. |
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TexasObserver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-01-08 08:00 AM Response to Original message |
182. It'sthe role of OTHER Democrats to take the pots shots, and Obama's role to "distance himself" |
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rg302200 (495 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-01-08 12:43 PM Response to Reply #182 |
183. EXACTLY |
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TexasObserver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-01-08 01:19 PM Response to Reply #183 |
186. It's the way to keep the negative aspects of attacks on McCain from soiling Obama. |
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Virginia Dare (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-01-08 01:18 PM Response to Reply #182 |
185. Yup, they're beating the GOOP with their own ugly stick.. |
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