My buddy says Wes Clark has gotten an appointment to the admin.

[CTyankee]

But I hadn't heard about it.

Anybody know if she's right?

[saltpoint]

1. Haven't heard but hope it is true.

Who better to serve others than the most qualified souls?

Wes Clark is a damned smart cookie and we can sure use as many of those as can be summoned.

[hlthe2b]

2. Does your friend have an inside track? I don't think anything has

been announced nor seen any rumors yet... I hope it is true.

[CTyankee]

33. No, she doesn't have an inside track at all. I really think she mis-heard.

She's a good Democrat and extremely intelligent but I think she's a bit stressed right now (she's a Senior VP at Citi and it's gotta be a rough time).

[blue_onyx]

3. I hope it's true

He would be a great addition to the Obama administration.

[liberalmuse]

4. I'd like to see him head the Joint Chiefs.

Or be a part of it.

[Tuesday Afternoon]

8. +1

:thumbsup:

[TransitJohn]

13. He's not active duty...

I guess he could ask for his commission back though. :eyes:

[AllentownJake]

17. It wouldn't be as much asking

as being asked.

[grantcart]

26. He is retired and no longer eligible for JC

More likely that he would take over from Gates after Gates leaves.

[Mz Pip]

5. I haven't heard it

I still belong to a national group of Wes supporters and haven't heard a thing. I hope it's true.

I was hoping to see him as SOS or NSA but those seem to be taken. Well, we shall see.

[Lex]

6. If she's right, it hasn't been officially announced.

nt

[Lena inRI]

7. HA! Give up hope on that happening!

Where the hell will Wes Clark be appointed if NSA, SOS, and SOD (impossible for him until 2010) are all taken?

You mean to say, as a former Clarkie 2004, I was fooled to think this man would be part of the new leadership?

Well, DAMN. I guess I was fooled, wasn't I? Especially by you, General!

No more passion OR money for candidates for me. EVER!

It's all theater and trickery.

And while I'm at it, is Samantha Power part of the Obama team again?

Or have Bill and Hillary already called all the shots for foreign policy?

I voted for Obama's foreign policy platform, not the Clintonians.' Clark opposed IWR, unlike Hillary, so don't argue he is a Clintonian on foreign policy.

:rant: :rant: :rant: :rant: :rant:

[janx]

10. What is going on?

How do you feel you were fooled? :shrug:

[Lena inRI]

18. Both Clark and Power are experts in NSA, foreign policy. . .

. . .not to mention Susan E. Rice, are all wasted talent if not appointed at all or to ENERGY???

Are you aware of their education/experience in foreign policy?

If not then, Google 'em.

I'm to believe all three don't want appointments and would much rather do all the brainy planning as low-level staff behind-the-scenes to hand over to Hillary as SOS or General Jones as NSA chief?

Oh, well. .so much for fresh, new leadership on the Obama Team!

:smoke: :smoke: :smoke: :smoke: :smoke:

[davsand]

19. Oh for fucks sake. Get a grip.

Obama has not been sworn in yet and already the circular firing squad begins to form.


:puke:

[Lex]

20. Fun with big letters too.

:wtf:

[Kalyke]

32. Well, I agree with her post, only in small letters.

I'm really tired of seeing recycled senators and the Clintons.

[janx]

21. I still don't understand the first post.

She was fooled by General Clark?

??

[Adelante]

23. Wes would be a great Energy Secretary

He would bring strategic and organizational brilliance to a position at the head of what is now one of the top four issues. He is an expert in the field which he has been working in for years now. He is not all about military and foreign affairs, despite his deep experience in both. Energy is a critical national security matter and he has said so. I have no idea if this is coming, but I think you are very wrong in your assessment of both the wide-ranging talents and abilities he offers the new government and in the significance of that particular office if it ends up to be his.

[cali]

25. whaa. my fav didn't get the position I wanted him/her to get.

grow up.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

31. what happened ?

you used to be so nice

[Adelante]

9. Wow, I hope it's true

The only list I saw him on fairly recently was one by Reuters for Energy.

Obama's supposed to be releasing his national security team Monday, though, so maybe we'll get lucky and have Wes out there for us again.

[Adelante]

30. The more I think about Energy

The more it looks like a good fit for Wes Clark.

I was just reading Obama's radio address from this morning:

Here is text and video

http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2008/11/22/105213/85/22/665098

I have already directed my economic team to come up with an Economic Recovery Plan that will mean 2.5 million more jobs by January of 2011 – a plan big enough to meet the challenges we face that I intend to sign soon after taking office. We’ll be working out the details in the weeks ahead, but it will be a two-year, nationwide effort to jumpstart job creation in America and lay the foundation for a strong and growing economy. We’ll put people back to work rebuilding our crumbling roads and bridges, modernizing schools that are failing our children, and building wind farms and solar panels; fuel-efficient cars and the alternative energy technologies that can free us from our dependence on foreign oil and keep our economy competitive in the years ahead.

These aren’t just steps to pull ourselves out of this immediate crisis; these are the long-term investments in our economic future that have been ignored for far too long. And they represent an early down payment on the type of reform my Administration will bring to Washington – a government that spends wisely, focuses on what works, and puts the public interest ahead of the same special interests that have come to dominate our politics.

It occurs to me that the new factory Clark opened in Arkansas to build parts for wind energy technology fits in with Obama's overall direction and immediate jump-start for economic recovery through alternative energy jobs and energy independence.

We'll see.

[Thrill]

11. Deputy Sec of State?

[quidam56]

22. Deputy Sec of State is PERFECT !

http://www.wisecountyissues.com

[CTyankee]

35. 'scuse my ignorance, but does Obama or Hillary appt. the Deputy SOS?

Wes and Hillary would be a great team.

[Thrill]

12. Doesn't his son post on Kos? Is he the source?

[CTyankee]

36. My friend doesn't read Kos. She works for Citi and we all know what's going on there.

But even in better times she has a client load to tend to. Right now, she's probably just trying to keep clients from jumping out of windows...

[DFW]

14. I've heard nothing, but I'd be happy if I did!

Obama has been appointing a lot of candlepower so far, and Wes Clark, and
Howard Dean, are the two big names I am still waiting to see named for
spots deserving of their talents and commitment.

[Honeycombe8]

15. Has he now been out of military long enuf to be Sec of Defense?

I expect not, but that would be a good appointment for him.

[AllentownJake]

16. I don't believe it but if he does get something

Its most likely a return to active duty and an important military role.

Generals can be reactivated if necessary.

[janx]

24. I'd love to see that and hope that it's true! n/t

[grantcart]

27. Ambassador to the UN?

[Liberal Progressive]

28. My co-worker told me that the freemasons' supersoldiers live under Antarctica.

So, yeah.

[Sebastian Doyle]

34. You trolls really need to try harder.

Extra cheese?

[Liberal Progressive]

41. How am I trolling?

My coworker has the same knowledge of such matters as the OP's buddy.

[AlCzervik]

29. my bil went to war college with him.

"Smartest guy in the room"

[rvablue]

37. He is big pals with Hillary.....can anyone say Deputy Secretary of State? n/t

[Waiting For Everyman]

38. I would've put him at Homeland Security, if I was doing it.

There's lots of military crossover there now. I like him a lot too, he's a good man.

[Adelante]

39. Yeah, that was my thought, too

Not just because of military and national security, but because of his experience in disaster prevention and recovery.

[AtomicKitten]

40. Haven't heard anything but I think Wes Clark would serve Obama well.

[Doctor_J]

42. God, I hope so. We need his constituency