Reply #153: Why aren't you "sorely disappointed" [View All]

[Jai4WKC08]

That Gore has apparently said nothing at all? I mean, if you are really "appalled at the death and destruction," it seems to me the failure to say anything is at least as bad as saying something you don't agree with it. At least with the latter, there is room for dialogue and dissent. With the former, you're only operating on faith.

And fwiw, I don't think anyone here has used "pretzel logic" to portray Clark's position as "palatable." I think we're trying to demonstrate that what you posted does not fully or adequately protray his position. We also question why you pick out that one particular news report, one that was obviously truncated? There are so many more complete interviews available.

Here's what I know. You can take if for what you will. Clark's opinions are informed by first-hand dialogue with Lebanese leaders and no doubt others in the region. He has proven beyond a shadow of a doubt that he is not anti-Muslim or anti-Arab, but strongly respects and has great compassion for all the peoples involved. He understands warfare and what's required on a battlefield, as well as at the negotiating table, and in building the peace after warfare ends. He has as far as I know never ever voiced any opinion solely because it's what someone wanted to hear. He's been right time and again on every aspect of what was going down with Iraq, Afghanistan and Iran. As far as I'm concerned, a little more trust in his judgment is warranted this time around too.