Who else though Clark was friggin' awesome on MTP???

[phillybri]

His best statement had to be "This President likes to take credit, but he doesn't like taking responsibility..."

I really thought he knocked it out of the park...

http://www.msnbc.com/news/994273.asp


On edit: Added transcript link.

[1songbird]

1. He rocked!

I think he's going to also be on 60 minutes II Wednesday

[glarius]

2. I agree!!

He actually ANSWERS the questions asked of him in a straightforward fashion....He is so obviously in touch with the rest of the world...I've heard him on several occasions say how important it is for America to mend the broken relationships with your former allies...What's not to like??....:)

[kstewart33]

10. I agree--he actually answers questions

He gives thoughtful, deliberate answers which are interesting to hear. I actually sat through the entire interview because of that.

[CWebster]

3. What else

Can't expect a Clark devoteee to do anything other than gush.

I didn't see it but I scanned previous adulation threads of the faithful, with an occasional negative note thrown in by the hapless intruder who was shouted down promptly by the mob.

Testimonials from Clark's troops aren't exactly a balanced perspective.

[wndycty]

5. "Testimonials from Clark's troops aren't exactly a balanced perspective"

Sort of like Dean's supporters. Sometimes I forget there is a double standard.

I think Clark did a great job but he did not blow me away.

[CWebster]

13. Nope

Dean supporters generally are characterized by having a sober assessment of Dean. They know he isn't a progressive, and even when they disagree with him, they still can support his candidacy with enthusiasm - without being blind to his faults.

[wndycty]

16. Pardon me while I laugh. . .

. . .I do seem to remember how many Dean supporters downplayed the offensiveness of the Confederate flag, even implying that those of us who saw it as a racist symbol were not enlightened enough to understand it is also a symbol of southern heritage.

[CWebster]

18. The only mileage you can muster

is based on a twisted misconception or charges that he is "too angry". Other campaigns had to dig to create an issue and were so desperate they resorted to using Republican tactics.

The flag is a symbol used to keep poor Southern whites voting against their own best economic interests by promoting cultural division.

The more desperate you become, the more you resort to lies and misconceptions.

[phillybri]

6. Thanks for adding to the dialogue, Webster....

:eyes:

[La_Serpiente]

8. With an mentality like that Webster

DJ Cairo has every right to post his comments about Dean.

[Kahuna]

12. If you were being honest, you'd admit that a lot of Deanies..

also said he did a good job.

[CWebster]

15. Is there one here?

Didn't think so.
And this is EXACTLY as I described it--one who doesn't keep with the program is pounced on by the mob. What a joke.

[Spazito]

4. He did a superb job, Timmy looked like a whiny turd next to him

I was glad Timmy asked him the questions he did, though, because it gives a good indicator of what the Repubs are going to try and attack Clark on and Clark can obviously neutralize them.

[La_Serpiente]

7. I think everyone has their strengths and weaknesses

But I think Clark's strengths really shone through on Russert. He was confident in what he said and knew where he wanted to go. He is a man of vision and I find that respectable and worth of praise.

[Ninga]

11. For the first 15 minutes

or so Gen. Clark was very direct, thoughtful, and decisive. Then Russert asked him about the speaches he made at GOP events in 2001 & 2002. Before he answered, Clark brushed his right hand across his jaw and mouth. It made me feel nervous. His answers seemed contrived.

After saying that, there is something about Clark I like, my guess is that he is on the circut to develop his political chops and getting as much debate and TV exposure as he can, preparing for VP.

[dennis4868]

9. Timmy Boy....

during the interview said that Clark said on his show a few months back that people from the White House called him on 911 and told him to link 911 to Sadaam. Tim knows better that he never actually said that but still asked it in a way where it looked like Clark said that. Timmy Boy works for the repubs and he gets paid well for it.

[Kahuna]

14. Exactly. Tim does know that Clark didn't say that and tried...

to phrase it in a way to blame it on others. Notice he didn't post any quotes from that show? :puke:

[ScreamingMeemie]

17. Dupe

Please continue here:

http://democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=104&topic_id=721109&mesg_id=721109

Thanks,
MrsGrumpy
DU Moderator

[GR]

19. I Lean Toward Dean But Thought Clark Was Great...One Exception...

I think that turning Iraq back over to the Iraqis, whatever that means, right now, as Clark suggested, will result in Saddam Hussein retaking control or at least the Sunnis taking control. That may be the only alternative though.

I am very pessimistic that there can ever be a unified Iraq of Shiites, Sunnis and Kurds. Of course, I thought this BEFORE we invaded.

I like this analysis from MaxSpeaks:

http://maxspeak.org/gm/archives/00001590.html

I think Clark is probably right as to what we should do, but there is no doubt it will end in failure or supposedly stated goals.