Reply #8: Clark's Allure? Besides war time experience? [View All]

[StephNW4Clark]

Last time I checked, we were in the middle of not one - but 2 wars. And out of the current crop of candidates, I chose the one with the background of not only WINNING a war but one who firmly believes in international cooperation and support and the strength of the United Nations.

And as for his resume? What does it signify? It is all about succeeding at any task that has been thrown at him or that he has chosen to undertake. Why is that in some way even more important than policies? Because rarely are election agendas carried over into the first year of the White House. Unless we win back Congress in a big way, no election agenda will survive in its original form. So while policies are important, I am far more interested and convinced by the beliefs and principles held by the candidates. I am more inclined to support someone with a solid decision-making process. General Clark has learned how to deal with unexpected attacks, and highly intense situations. His entire career at NATO dealt with bringing reluctant allies together and coordinating the first major post-Cold War success for Europe and America.
General Clark combines military success and international diplomatic skill, girded with liberal beliefs.

So fine - call me thin-skinned because I clearly laid out what I feel to most important to me. I am not voting for General Clark because I am afraid of Bush, or because I belittle any of the other candidates - I support him because of the character of his leadership.