Wesley Clark rocks.

[amerikat]

A man with Ideas, I think the Dem's should just rebroadcast his speech from today as a rebuttal to shitheads SOTU address.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

1. He definitely rocks.

An excellent, brilliant speech. This, not some drivel from some Vichy Democrat from the DLC, should be the response to the Chimperor's bullshit.

[amerikat]

2. He has a deep understanding of the problems we face.

and a clue as to how to move forward and correct the mistakes bush has made.

[NCarolinawoman]

3. He doesn't use a teleprompter, notes, and never uses the phrase

"YOU KNOW". Don't most speakers put in "YOU KNOW" when they speak? Sort of a way of stalling to get their thoughts together.

Of course "W" says "uh uh uh uh".

No way will I be able to watch "W"'s speech tomorrow. Not after watching Wesley Clark's speech. Not after hearing about "green technology for energy independence, and producing a form of energy that won't harm our fragile earth."

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

4. He said right at the beginning that he was using a teleprompter.

But even so, he speaks so clearly and fluently it seemed like he wasn't. The comparison with president Dumbass -- well, you can't compare them. It's like comparing Mozart with Milli Vanilli.

You couldn't make me watch the SOTU. It's just too depressing, knowing that pinhead is squattiing in our White House.

[FrenchieCat]

5. and don't forget the Single Payer insurance program!

....Damn! and we had to have Chimp face as a President talking tomorrow instead of a progressive, calm and intelligent man like Wes Clark.

How utterly depressing!

The United States ain't worth "shit" anymore! November 2006 can't come soon enough for me.....that's for sho'!

[amerikat]

7. He actually believes what he is saying.

What a refreshing change.

[Carla in Ca]

16. That is how I felt as well

He knows where he has been, he knows where he is going. I am really starting to take another look at Clark. Someone called in to the Ed Schultz show today. He said after Kennedy, parents stopped raising their children to become presidents. The ones that stand out are Rhodes Scholars like Bill Clinton and Wesley Clark. I can't recall the rest but he was very adamant that Clark is the way to go.

[amerikat]

17. He's not a politician and that will work against him.

Unless we demand that he at least be considered for the job.

[Crunchy Frog]

6. Alot better than what they're planning for the "rebuttal".

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x2419471

[amerikat]

9. I think i'll dig up a bush and throw it in the street.

as my personal response to the SOTU.

[democrank]

8. Just listened to Clark`s speech.

I sat alone in my living room....applauding.

[FrenchieCat]

10. Well....I'll be the first to tell you.....

You weren't alone, honey Chil'!

[amerikat]

12. There is hope.

I'm so used to speeches that are luke warm and boring. Clark could ignite a spark under the average guys ass.

[mikehiggins]

11. Its nice to hear the grownups talk once in a while

Clark would be a great president.

[FrenchieCat]

14. You mean.....

WILL BE? Non?

My motto, when I'm depressed as hell....."What the mind can conceive....can and shall be achieved!"

Wes Clark gives me just a little bit more hope that by the end of 2006, the nightmare will begin to fade away, starting with an independent counsel to investigate all of the administration shenadigans to date.

Wouldn't that be something! :patriot:

[amerikat]

15. Yeah. give me the pragmatic get the job done guy anytime

screw the politicians. They're so useless.

[Tinksrival]

13. Two words...

VISION
LEADERSHIP


The Future Depends On It




"Just when the world is being dragged into the death spiral of an unending cycle of violence by a vision-less, coldblooded collection of think-tank warriors goose-stepping their way into the new millennium with a stunning lack of respect for human rights, the environment, or international law, along comes a man with the proven credentials of intelligence, integrity, and courage singularly equipped by his spirit and experience to lead us out of this mess. Don't listen to what the lying liars say about him; listen to what he says. Wesley Clark is a prayer answered."
Kris Kristofferson

[gee double you bee]

18. Is there a link

where I can listen? Thanks! :)

[Crunchy Frog]

22. Here's a link to the transcript.

http://securingamerica.com/node/560

I would keep checking back there to see when the put up an audio or video link. Hopefully there will also be a C-Span link up at some point. It will certainly be posted on this forum http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topics&forum=235 when it becomes available.

[gee double you bee]

24. thanks

:)

[CarolNYC]

26. CSpan has it archived

here:
http://www.c-span.org/videoarchives.asp?CatCodePairs=,&ArchiveDays=100

Gen Clark is about 3 hours and 20 minutes into the New America Foundation on State of Foreign Policy video.

Enjoy!

[pa28]

19. I know. I know.

I almost can't watch him anymore. It's a painful reminder of how mixed up this country is when somebody as virtuous as Clark is torpedoed without mercy and a complete fool gets a free ride to the White House.

[FrenchieCat]

20. The saddest part of it all is that Bush's ride ain't free at all!

You, me and our kids and their kids will be paying for many years to come....in so many ways, it hurts to count them all!

[JI7]

21. lets compare it to Kaine's tomorrow

i would bet Clark's is going to be a lot better than whatever Kaine gives. but i am willing to give Kaine a chance and i do hope i'm wrong. i wont watch the Chimp but i will watch Kaine.

Clark was my choice to give the SOTU Dem response.

[Crunchy Frog]

23. From what I've read about what is planned for Kaines speech

I do not have high hopes. http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x2419471

Maybe it will be better than it sounds, but I'm not holding my breath. I won't watch the Chimp either.:puke:

[Totally Committed]

25. He really is just awesome!

I know, I know... I am a big Wes Clark fan, I admit it. But, that speech was just so unbelieveably amazing, it knocked my socks off. If only more Americans could get to "know" him, and know what he thinks and how he feels about ALL SORTS OF ISSUES, there would just be no doubt in anyone's mind about his ability to turn this country around 180 degrees on a dime.

So, yes, Wes Clark rocks! But, more than that he tells the truth. And he does it with strength and gravitas and passion... something Gore gets a lot of kudos for around here.

Gotta love Wes. He's a oner!

TC