What do you think of General Wesley Clark as a potential presidential candidate?

General Wesley K. Clark (U.S.A., Retired), former Supreme Allied Commander of Europe, retired as one of the nation's most highly decorated military officers since General Dwight D. Eisenhower.





His leadership experiences have taken him from Vietnam to Latin America and ultimately to the position of NATO's Supreme Allied Commander, where he led a unified force to victory in NATO's first major combat action. Clark commanded all NATO forces to success in the important Kosovo conflict, saving 1.5 million Albanians from ethnic cleansing without a single Allied casualty.





Among his many military decorations, Clark is a four-star general who has been awarded the Silver Star, five Defense Distinguished Service Medals, four Legion of Merit Awards, two Army Distinguished Service Medals, two Bronze Star Medals and the Purple Heart.





In addition to numerous civilian honors, General Clark has been received more than 20 major international awards including honorary Knighthoods from the British and Dutch governments and was made a Commander of the French Legion of Honor.

What do you think of General Wesley Clark as a potential presidential candidate?
Yeah, but what has he done LATELY? (Kidding)





Seriously this is a serious fella. I truly believe if Clark were in charge there, we would NOT be in Iraq and the Taliban in Afghanistan would be a dim memory at this point, Osama bin Laden would be rotting in a Miami jail cell next to Manuel Noriega and possibly the US would heading to a REAL end to this 8 year "economic downturn" we've been "enjoying" since Bush quadrupled the National Debt.





Can he fix EVERYTHING the Republicans have screwed up in the last 7 years? Doubtful, but I would be willing to let him try.
Reply:He'd be a fine president. Unfortunately, we're living in the era of TV where qualifications and experience take a back seat to charisma.
Reply:He's not my guy and couldn't get elected, IMO. Yes, he's an accomplished military man, but in terms of public policy, I don't see what he brings to the table that isn't already available in other candidates. I felt the same in 2004.





I really don't think "military" is the missing ingredient in presidential politics these days.
Reply:I think Bert hit the nail on the head. I believe it would take


Jesus Christ to fix the mess that Bush is going to leave behind. I just wonder how when the economy does tank


they are going to blame it on Clinton.
Reply:To this conservative crowd they wouldn't like him. But he is smart and he has some good ideas but I feel that he would not make it as a presidential candidate, they would hold his being a Rhodes Scholar from Arkansas against him, but maybe some place in an administration...that's where I see him.





See I told you. But How many of you have read his books "Waging Modern War " and "Winning Modern War" ?They aren't great but they give you insights into his thoughts on terrorism
Reply:He's a very brave, intelligent and honorable man. He's a proven, qualified leader. He's served his country all his life. His views seem rational and well within reason....... they'd never let him be president.
Reply:I liked Ike or I did when I read about him in history books. I was just born. With the right supporting cast I like him and might even vote for him
Reply:I liked him when he tried in 2000 or was it 2004, can't remember now. He's a steady man, he knows what's what militarily but in the Dem field he doesn't stand a chance. Maybe he'd make a good DOD minister.
Reply:I'm not too up on his politics, but he understood that the Iraq war was going to be a disaster - like many of his contemporaries did. I don't think he can win.
Reply:He's a political perfumed prince (Car Salesman) He failed last time, and wouldn't fare any better now.
Reply:I don't.
Reply:He is the most disingenuous, plain vanilla, hand puppet of a man I have ever seen in my life. wouldn't get my vote for any reason.
Reply:As Eisenhower proved, it is good to have a military man at the "helm'. I would definitely go for him!
Reply:oh puhleeeeeze. clark is a liberal joke even worse then mcgovern.
Reply:No way
Reply:Sorry I wouldn't vote for him. I served in Vietnam under him and no way do we need to promote him to commander in chief. Better he just stays retired.
Reply:No, One or two throughout history was enough. Example. Ike. A great General, a very poor do nothing Prez.