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John McCain is now crying because Gen Ret Clark said just because you served your country in the military and was a POW doesn't necessarily mean you're qualified to be commander-in-chief–and he's right!

John McCain has been throwing this at us too much. I retired from the military and I respect his service to his country, but he has over played that hand. Let's be honest about it. If you take away the 5+ years of being a POW, he was just an average officer who only got as far as he did because of the POW time and his father.

Furthermore, officers careers have been ended in the last 10 or so years for the same type of behavior he displayed towards the end of his career.

John please give me another reason for believing you are highly qualified to be CINC.

This whole epsiode puzzles me...I don't understand what is "sad" (as McCain charactized them) about General Clarks statement.

He only stated being a POW doens't in itself qualify you to be commander -in-chief. If McCain had ANYTHING else going for him...he would humbly concede that very point.

I don't see what Clark has to apologize for, why Obama would feel the need to distance himself from those remarks, and certainly don't understand why McCain thinks Obama needs to "cut Clark loose." For what...stating the obvious?!?!

It is time to recognize that if soldiers like John McCain, had not risked their lives, you idiots sitting behind your computers, would be speaking
German or Japanese, without your cell phones, Ipods, plasma tv's, Play Stations, high speed internet etc. You are a generation of spoiled brat kids that need to be taken to the woodshed by your Grandparents that have sacrificed for you to enjoy the freedoms, you take as entitlement.
Go to your nearest recuiting office, get off your butt, carry 70 pounds of armament in the sand in Iraq, then come and tell me why your lazy, useless Omama idol , and your non-patriotic mantra is something I should vote for!!! McCain for Prez!!

McCain needs to think about one ot the things that make this country great, it is called the 1st Amendment. Gen. Wesley Clark is an honorable man who has served his country as McCain did, but does not agree with McCain's sales pitch of himself. As a veteran myself, I feel McCain is the last thing this country needs as a commander-in-chief. Just because violence in Iraq is down doesn't mean anything. He and the neo-cons, as well as everyone who authorized this war, should have done their homework and checked their egos at the door. They should of realized that these people have been killing each other for hundreds of years and the only thing they hate more than each other is someone getting in the way of them killing each other! I am sick of hearing the republicans rant and rave when people do not agree with them and calling anyone who doesn't agree with this war "UNAMERICAN". Remember we tried nation building before in a little country called Vietman and we all know how that turned out. Those who do not learn from history are fools–enter George Bush and "THEY TRIED TO KILL MY DADDY!"

It's interesting and amusing to see that Republicans are already displaying evidence of desperation by manufacturing meaningless distractions out of nothing.

Gen. Clark did not disparage McCain's military record, he simply questioned whether it alone qualifies him to be commander in chief, particularly in light of McCain's bad judgment and lack of vision with respect to employing the military. This is a perfectly legitimate issue to raise and the fact that McCain and the Republicans are attempting to make it a controversy indicates nothing more than their failure to connect with voters by providing meaningful solutions to the very real problems facing this country. Only an intellectually bankrupt campaign and candidate resorts to using distractions rather than addressing the issues.

But manufacturing meaningless distractions out of nothing has been the Republican strategy for many, many years...

I hope Barack is not buying into McCain's ploys. McCain needs to close his trap and stop attampting to interfere with how the Democrat nominee conducts his business. The gall of that man is starting to wane on relentlessness. I can't believe a couple of years ago I actually admired him.

barack needs needs to lay off this matter and not respond anymore. McCain seems to want to try to reel him in on this for political gain (a further attempt to splinter the party into barack vs. hillary supporters). The fact that he is already claiming to have "plenty of people to respond" is a tell-tale sign sign. Barack, don't fall for this poor attempt of a trap! McCain, mind your own businees- you've got plenty more work to do bridging together your own party!

McCain is particularly touchy about this because he knows that Gen. Clark, himself a military man, KNOWS that military / POW experience is not enough to make a person a good commander-in-chief. In stating what should be but hasn't been obvious, Clark threatens to undermine McCain's main claim to legitimacy.

Furthermore, IMHO, Sen. Obama should not be dissing Clark for stating the simple truth.

PLEASE! Cut him loose?! Obama should be thanking Gen Clark for his honesty and guts in standing up to a media machine that refuses to examine hard questions. What's the matter McCain? Has Clark hit a soft spot? Are you afraid people might just start actually examining your judgement rather than letting you hide behind your POW status? That might not be good, huh?

If Obama caves in to McCain's whining he is going to start looking weak. Nothing wrong with what Gen'l Clark said – if you listen, it is really the truth. No one is disparaging his military service, but how does being a POW prepare you to be president? How dare they take exception to this when they gleefully let the swiftboat people tear into John Kerry's record.

The spinning is making me dizzy.
What NO ONE is mentioning, is that Bob Seiffert had asked Gen.Clark a question about whether McCain's being a POW, or a fighter pilot qualified him to be president. The answer Gen.Clark gave is all we've heard.(didn't McCain himself admit that it didn't take much talent to get shot down?)

Clark did NOT question whether McCain's military status qualified him to be president, as this article would have you believe. However, whether it did, was the very question Gen.Clark had been asked.

Don't be misled into believing that Gen. Clark just came out of nowhere and attacked McCain's military service. Clark did NOT attack McCain, nor his military record, but he DID speak the truth about his military status being of no consequence to being president.

What I want to know now, is WHY McCain's campaign has their panties in such a twist over this? IS McCain hiding something we should know about? I was always told, that where there is smoke, there is fire.

Obama did NOT apologize, because there was NO need to apologize either TO McCain, or FOR Gen.Clark.

The MSM, on the other hand, has once again, got their headlines, haven't they? How long will they milk it? What's going on, in our world right now, that we are NOT hearing about, because they are busy promoting this non issue?

So,everyone who is man enough to speak about his stupidity should not be on tv?
Did McShame fires Charlie Black? Did he makes Sen. Liberman shut his face up? Did he calls to close down Fox Noise???

Are you kidding me? This was nothing. If McCain cannot handle it, he should drop out.

McCain, can you say NAFTA CAFTA? You are in Columbia and Mexico touting your stance on free trade yet most Americans don't support your views. The Columbians nor the Mexicans can vote for you so why are you wasting valuable time that you need to be spending with US citizens. You are so out of touch it is scary.

Since McCain is taking large donations from the same group of slime that swiftboated Kerry in 2004, he is one to talk. Clark didn't say anything that isn't true, what exactly about McCain's miliary record makes him more qualified to be president?

I watched the show sunday moring and was very impressed with Gen. Clark. I thought "finally somebody said it". I dont think that he said anything wrong and Obama sould have stood up for him. I was disapointed that Obama discounted what Gen. Clark said. I can't even belive that McCain is whinning about his. He need to shut his mouth.

How dare Clark a retarded general remotely impune Sen. John McCain's qualifications or his judgement. If people would do there home work they would see Obama for who and what he is a nothing. He will use whoever and say whatever he needs to accomplish his unknown agenda, in this case Clark. He has done whatever he could to undermine our troops in harms way. from day one of him being in the Senate.

Obama is not qualified to be President of the United States. He lacks moral convictions, judgement in an individuals character, Jeremiah Wright and known terrorist as well as swindlers. He cannot make intelligent statements when asked questions regarding the economy or foreign policy, if he doesn't have a teleprompter, and he supports gay marriage and abortion.

The only thing he can do is be a Democrat and promise everything to everybody at tax payer expense. He is a silver tongue devil, he knows the correct answers to give. I am one of those that does not want to pay for all his free give away programs.

I saw a sign the other day "make history vote for obama". What do you think that means? It means vote for Obama because he is black not because you agree with him.

perhaps if McCain had a position on the many issues that face America he would not have to resort to deceptive tactics...if he were as divisive in VietCong may be he would not have been a prisoner of war

Old man, old flip flapper. Why don't you cut Black loose? You are such a double tongue liar. Obama you better keep somebody who can cut that old man in half. He is such a smuck. He forgets at 71, so how can he run this country? He is not worthy to be commander and chief. Wesley Clark is right just because you were shot out of an airplane does not give you credentials to be commander and chief. Obama, get tought. Hillary Clinton would have eaten this old wrinkley man up by now. He has made alot of missteps. She would have pounced on everyone of them. GET TOUGH OBAMA

Evidently McCain wants anyone who speaks in opposition of him to be repudiated. Nice try buddy.

Oh by the way, you cant take credit for a GI bill that you spoke in opposition of and didnt cast a vote either for or against.

Clark was a loser, is a loser, and always will be a loser. Matter of fact, NObama seems to attract losers of all kinds. Birds of a feather.....

Cut Black Loose

Thou doth protest too much, Sen. McCain. Sounds like Gen. Clark has struck a nerve in you, and a note of truth in the public discourse.

Obama toMcCain: "Go straight talk to HELL!"

get over it moron!

I think Barack is making a mistake. Clark could have helped him. He should not have said anything against Clark.

John McSame has a nerve, he didn't cut Black loose. Let him dictate who gets cut in his own camp, not Barack's.

Not McCain!!!

John McCain should be ashamed of himself. He brings out a Swift Boat liar and another military type to denigrate Gen. Wesley Clark's service to this country.

Republicans are up in arms about Clark's comments, which did NOT, in any way, criticize John McCain's service. Where were these Republicans four years ago when the Swift Boat liars were denigrating the service of a decorated military veteran? Where were they when idiot delegates to the Republican convention were wearing "purple heart" Band-AIds?

No, Sen. McCain. Your party is getting what it deserves. And if you had any decency in you, you'd stop whining and shut up.

This is getting rediculous.

What in the comments was so bad? I still don't get it. I hope McCain knows he is making himself look like a fool.

McCain has showed very bad judgment and poor character in not coming out against comments made by Lieberman. He has not released his military records as of yet…i think that action might have been more prudent than just attacking Mr. Clark. if McCains only form of response to critics is attack then i hope America does choose Obama…McDIRTY .........AMERICA is WATCHING YOU ...........OLD political GAMES..........NOT this time.......We remember what happen to Kerry .......OLD HOG JAW!!!!

Whiner whiner whiner.

1. Clark was 100$ right and McCain knows that.

2. Even if he had been wrong Clark is Clark and Obama is Obama and one is not responsible for the actions of the other. But McCain apparently does not believe in personal responsibility.

Incredible!!!!!!!!!!!. If that is what John McBush want, he should start setting the example himself and cut loose Black and Lieberman for their comments. Those fear mongering comments were way worse than Clark's. Also Sen. Mcsame should cut loose his whole republican party for the stupid comments they make about Michelle Obama.

General Clark said what everyone was thinking. It needed to be said.

Barack don't dump General Clark, you need him.

Oh, no, here's the Straight Republican Express again. Bringing domestic politics to foreign arenas is a disgrace to the USA. How about cutting loose Mr. Black for saying that a terrorist attack would help McShady win the election.

He should cut him lose. McCain is too weak to fight the fight he started...

Obama '08

Oh come on! This is AMERICA, isn't it? Ever heard of "Freedom of Speech"? Can't we all "agree to disagree"?

Nevermind the fact that Clark is also a war hero and NOT on Obama's payroll, but whatever...

Somebody as sensitive and easily offended as McCain doesn't deserve to be in a position of power.

And Sir McBush. Is this going to help the country in some way? Is it going to help people who can't buy gas, who don't have a job, who have lost their home? What pray tell me is Obama "doing as you command him to do" going to do for the country?

It looks like since you can't run on solutions, you can only act like a schoolyard bully. And Sir McBush, we're tired of that in this country. You, your party and the President have given us our fill of this.

And I'm so sorry I voted for Bush in 2000! Was that ever a mistake!

How in the heck can John McCain tell Obama to cut Clark loose. I the
General I think he spoke the truth. He has been on the front lines and the questions he raised was very good, not taking anything away from
McCain's service to the this country but it does not or will not make him
a good president based upon this along. That was over 30 years ago give it a rest.

When is the NEWS Media , gonna break the full story on OBAMA, not being a citizen of the USA . Therefore he can not be President.

Buy his way in ???? REZKO got the cash.

Can you believe this hypocrite???????

John McCain is crazy... He wants Obama to dismiss Clark, and yet he continues to allow his surrogates to run a campaign of fear. Obviously, Senator McCain does not feel his own record can withstand the scrutiny.

This is getting pretty stupid. Get real McCain or get out of the campaign.

I SEE NO REASON WHY OBAMA SHOULD CUT GEN CLARK LOSE FOR TELLING THE TRUTH, GET OVER YOURSELF MCCAIN. NO ONE IS TRYING TO DEMINISH YOUR MILITARY SERVICE, BUT YOU ARE RUNNING AS A CANDIDATE THAT CAN HANDLE IRAQ AND TERROR BASED ON YOUR MILITARY SERVICE, BEING IN THE MILTARY DOESN'T MEAN THAT YOU ARE ANY MORE READY TO BE COMMANDER AND CHEIF OF THIS COUNTRY.

Why would McCain dump on Clark when all Clark did was tell the truth.

In business and politics... when someone is "RIGHT" about you, you eliminate them to avoid more support getting behind them.

The truth hurts – and McShame can't handle it OR address it directly OR move along and just call it a weak attack. It obviously has merit.

What a weak "leader" McSame is...

wait. did i miss something? did clark come out and say something else after sunday? because all he said sunday was that being a pow doesn't make you qualified to be commander in chief. he didn't call out mccain's patriotism. in fact he even complimented him on serving and the manner in which he served.
but clark was saying that that alone does not make one person qualified to be commander in chief.
this is really pathetic. maybe someone needs to read clark's comments to mccain so he fully understands the context.

Seriously, the guy above me can say McShame and gets posted, but me...someone who didn't deingrate anyone can't get posted? How slightly messed up is THAT!?

McDumb is out of his mind ..Gen.Clark knows alot more about the military the McDumb ever will.

Has anyone gotten around to discussing the negatives of John McCain's Vietnam experience regarding his foreign policy position, especially regarding the Iraq war? I recall reading an article in a recent Sunday New York Times discussing McCain's report to the military after his release from captivity. He plainly states that he believed the Vietnam War failed largely because the military and the administrations at the time did not properly convey its importance to the rest of the country.

It occurred to me that John McCain suffered permanent disability and harm in a war that the country effectively "chose" to "lose" and that he may see Iraq as a way to compensate for that loss. Or, at least, he may be determined not to allow the US to repeat the mistake of Vietnam – giving up before the job is "done." However, such a narrow focus inevitably leads to tunnel vision. I think McCain is so focused on Iraq and "winning" there that he's to a degree ignoring other aspects of US foreign policy – including completing the defeat of the Taliban and Al Quaeda in Afghanistan.

Excuse you!!! Did you cut loose Charlie Black or Karl Rove?
Did you repudiate FOX5 and hannity?
Is MC Crazy?

You want him to cut Clark loose???? HUH??? well, in that case, I want YOU, SENATOR JOHN MCCAIN, to cut Charlie Black AND Joe Lieberman loose for once again spreading the politics of fear. GET A LIFE!!!!

Clark was absolutely correct in his statements. They may not have been "politically correct" but they were true. Getting shot down means you got caught. What kind of heroic treatment did you buddies who avoided being shot down get? They actually performed their missions.

Weasley Clark–the cry baby General...

McCain is not in jail yet for supporting invasion to Iraq? Well, what do I know, even Bush the son is still free and has a government job...

I would rather hear Obama acknowledge the validity of Clark's words and scold McCain's campaign for scandal-mongering. Bringing up McCain's military service as a neutral factor in his qualifications to be Commander In Chief is not even remotely insulting. Regardless of how much respect you want to give McCain for his decades-past service, his recent foreign policy positions pretty clearly show that it would be dangerous to allow this hawkish business-tician any sort of control over the military. Seeing how strongly the McCain campaign is relying on his service as a selling point, it's ridiculous to complain every time someone on the other side of the aisle brings it up.

How ironic... "Swift Boat Veterans For Truth" [sic] spread lies about Kerry's true military record in the last presidential election campaign, and McCain was mute. A real general with an honorable record and genuine patriotism makes a valid observation, and McCain goes apoplectic. What brazen, naked hypocrisy on the part of a man who claims "Straight Talk" as a slogan, but does very little of it.

I THINK MCSHAME NEEDS TO CUT OFF BLACK. I THINK MCSHAME I NEED TO VISIT HIS OWN CAMPAING. BUT I THINK MCSHAME IS TRING TO DISTRACT VOTERS BECOUSE HE DOSN'T HAVE NOTHING TO OFFER THE AMERICAN PPL. & PPL ALLREADY KNOW IT IS THE BUCH'S POLICY.

GO OBAMA

I want McCain to start talking his positives and what he brings to the table rather than what Obama does not.

Same Ole GOP crap. No wonder they will get beat again.

McCain used to be great now he is a stooge.

Now this is just ridiculous! Barack Obama shouldn't even had to have censured Wesley Clark, let alone sever ties. He had a valid point, that being that this alone does not constitute experience as McCain would tout it does.

Why don't McCain cut every one of his supporter loose that say anything negative about Obama.

I think Obama should say no more about this. McCain should take this up with Clark.

What amazing arrogance. It's too bad the press would never call him out on such a ridiculous statement.

I realize that we are in a national mindset where it's not acceptable to criticize people in the military, but McCain claiming that he is beyond reproach is ridiculous.

whine whine whine...my friends...whine whine whine....blah blah blah...my friends...

shut the hell up McCain. This whole "uproar" is complete BS. The media is giving this guy a free ride with all his flip flops and stuff.

They should check out youtube and see a video someone put together of his "straight-talk" express derailed with all his flip flops and all his senior moments.

ENOUGH ALREADY!

McCain is now whining about Senator Webb joining in the effort against him. Clark pointed out the obvious – being in the military, and specifically in the tactical area, does not necessarily qualify you as a president. The executive responsibilities of the presidency require sound judgment. How can McCain say that Clark is attacking his military service when Clark said that McCain is not only a "personal hero," but a "hero to millions?" McCain's reaction shows me that Clark and Webb's comments are hitting him where he's vulnerable, and McCain knows it.

Yes, Barack, tell Clark to quit it - if you really meant what you said about not disparaging others' patriotism and service to country.

We got your back Sir.

What a HYPOCRITE! The McCain camp came out today disparaging Clarks military service at full throttle on a official campaign call. Clark said his statement on his own schedule on an interview which he was asked a direct question and answered it directly. Clark's comments were not even close to as controversial as the McCain camps comments today and above all McCain hired the worst of the "Swift Boat" hitmen who McCain said himself was dishonorable for the horrible disparaging of John Kerry's military service. Now McCain hires this guy and then says Obama should cut General Clark loose? Again, what a HYPOCRITE!

McCAIN..........I think it's up to Senator Obama now to not only repudiate him but cut him loose."YOU CUT Mr Black loose............
Clark, a former supporter of Hillary Clinton, does not hold an official role within the Obama campaign. GEN Clark is a Honorable MAN......
WE need SOLUTIONS not DISTRACTIONS!!!!

CNN You ONLY have 3 POST COMMENTS .......HOPEFULLY Tomorrow you find Something New !!! this is the 3RD DAY

Gen. Clark spoke the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.

I love how he can actually say these two things one after the other:

"I think it's up to Senator Obama now to not only repudiate him but cut him loose."

“That's up to others to decide," he said. "I'm not going to worry about comments that General Clark made. I have plenty of people who will respond to that kind of thing.”

So...are the comments so meaningless that there not even worth a response, or are they so egregious as to demand a complete break?

Clark TERRIFIES McCain because he's infinite times the military leader AND presidential candidate, AND he'd be a huge threat as a VP on the ticket. The McCain camp can only hope they will find a way to get rid of Clark.

Spineless.

McCain should piss off. Barack wasnt calling for Black to be fired after his stupid but true comments, why the hell is calling for the general to be cut loose for his stupid but TRUE comments?

Somebody needs to explain to me why a soldier that gets shot down, injured, or caught is a hero, and the other guy that successfully completes a mission and doesn't get shot is just a regular soldier? The last time I played paintball, the goal was to shoot the other guy, and the winner was the guy that came back clean.

What service did Clark ever give. A desk job at NATO? All real combat vets should be insulted by this empty suit.

GO McCain!

How asinine to suggest that Obama cut Clark loose. Clark is exactly right when he says being shot down over Vietnam 40 years ago does NOT qualify McCain be president. How could it? Using this logic, someone getting run over by a city bus would qualify them to be mayor. This is the same old political distortion tactic we have seen from Republicans for decades. It is amazing that there is anyone on the planet dumb enough to fall for it.

On more that one occasion Sen. McCain has claimed that what is said from or about one military person to another is a privileged form of communication. (Example: His "Bomb-Iran song.). General Clark 's words were indelicate to the civilian ear, but brought up the truth that service in the military, however arduous and sacrificial, does not by itself qualify a person to be President of the United States or Commander in Chief of the U.S. military.

My question is, how can Sen. McCain be so quick to eject a fellow military leader? This seems inconsistent with what he is saying he is unhappy about. Doesn't he respect the service of Sen. Clark, even if they disagree politically? How ironic that Sen. McCain is publicly itrying to discredit Gen. Clark, a career military member who achieved the high rank of general.

In the south we call Sen McCains reaction to all this trifling. There are far more important issues out here thats effecting us then whether or not one candidate can out patriotize the other, Both of them are United States Senators. That in itself is proof enough of there loyalty to this great country of ours. Please get on with discussing the issues that are effecting us.

McCain is not qualify to be commander of chief. I think his action has proved it many times. It is funny to see he forget what he was talking about sometimes and mixed up with something else.
It is not clear how he will run this country.

McCain needs to dump several of his people too, oh wait I guess it's ok to act like a typical Republican and bring the scare tactic back into the mix by telling the American people another terrorist attack is likely in 2009. I'm sad to admit I had some respect for this man, not anymore. I still wish Hillary got the nomination, however I'll vote for Obama because I'm tired of McCain now acting like a typical Republican.

I'm no expert, but I believe General Wesley Clark outranks Captain John McCain. The very same military that McCain claims to have given him the experience to be President didn't think that McCain was fit to be promoted to Admiral. To me, that speaks volumes about McCain's leadership abilities...

What, like McCain cut his suffering disabled with loose for good ole' Cindy? It's the old folks home for you John McSenile.

Stings, don't it Johnny Boy? Remember that when YOUR buddies start their nonsense in a couple of months.

Be sure to be just as quick to "cut loose" those knot-heads that sling pies in Obama's direction.

We'll be watching.........with stop watches.

This is crazy. McCain has got to be really losing his bearings – a hit dog sure will holler. He is grasping for straws here. General Clark spoke the truth – frankly I'm a little disappointed in Obama for distancing himself from the comments. He can't let them swiftboat him like this. My husband served in the military but that doesn't mean he has experience to lead our troops. General Clark has as much right to comment as anybody else. Good for him. McCain please go take a nap – you are really tired. You little old warmonger!!!!

Clark, a former supporter of Hillary Clinton, does not hold an official role within the Obama campaign.McShame you are using this non issue to avoid talking about the ECONOMY..........It's OK for you to CALL President Carter a Lousy President .......It will not work americans are not STUPID .........MR BLACK ....using FEAR mongering .......get back to the SOLUTIONS......... I see you got one the swift boat Guys to JOIN you with these LOW DOWN DIRTY TRICKS .......CNN hopefully you will not continue to discuss this disgusting non issue.....McDIRTY I don't know how you sleep at NIGHT....Shame On YOU OLD HOG JAW!!!! GIG IS OVER YOU Dont have any SOLUTIONS ........SO YOU decided to DIVIDE and CONQueR

Of course McCain wants Obama to distance himself from Clark. He knows that Clark would make a powerful running mate.

Obama, quit letting the Republicans dictate your campaign. We want courage, integrity, and leadership, not catering to the lowest common denominator.

Obama '08!

McCain what happened to you. You've turned into a baby... did little Wesley hurt your feelings? I'd say grow up but ... well lol I dont think your body could take it.

My question is: How many times we have to honor and be grateful for his service in Vietnam? Once is enough I think. Very presumptuous. Time to discuss the real issues now.

Of course Sen. McCain wants Sen. Obama to dump Gen. Clark, because Gen. Clark is the ONLY PERSON who can take on Sen. McCain toe-to-toe. He's the only one that can put Vietnam military experience up against Sen. McCain, who can say he rose through the ranks and commanded full armies while playing the tricky political game between national leaders, and he still managed to get a war settled and brought a war criminal to justice. Put that up against Sen. McCain's "I was shot down, I was a POW" repetitive comments supposedly meaning he has some experience in being a CinC.

Gen. Clark would be the best possible VP for Sen. Obama. He has the awards, the background, the political and military savvy to take on Sen. McCain and the various Swiftboat liars head-to-head.

And if anything this shows the utter and absolute hypocrisy of the GOP, telling Sen. Obama to "cut loose" Gen. Clark and yet you didn't see President Bush or the others (especially VP Cheney) distancing themselves when the Swiftboat Liars did everything to destroy Sen. Kerry's military record.

And Gen. Clark hasn't even come close to doin that, in fact he honored Sen. McCain's service, his actions in wartime, however Sen. McCain is running his Presidential campaign on his military record and Gen. Clark called him on it saying that Sen. McCain's particular record does not at all lend to becoming President.

Frankly if Sen. Obama, and the DNC overall, doesn't start showing some teeth against the visciousness of the GOP and their attack dogs they will get slaughtered just as Sen. Kerry did. Instead of backing away from Gen. Clark and his comments Sen. Obama should embrace them and him and start hitting and hitting hard because that is ALL the GOP understands. And one thing Americans don't like is weakness.

This election will come down to the Vice Presidential candidates. If Sen. Obama picks wrong he'll lose. Sen. Obama should pick Gen. Clark for already stated reasons.

hey mccain why didnt you cut good oh charlie loose when he pretty much said a terriost attack would help you i mean really thinking a terriost attack harm on others so you will win is just SICK SICK and hes still part of your campaign so mccain shut the h - up and please go to mexico and columbia AND DONT COME BACK!!!

Courage, character, AND loyalty beyond what most Americans have. Clark has no honor to me. Clark is a disgrace.

This is the saddest day of McCain. Clark speaks the truth, and McCain wants people to reject it. Should reject that the Earth circles around the sun as well?

McCain is not qualified to be commander in chief. He knows a little about military tactics, but he has no judgement about when the military should be used. In fact, he is clueless about who the enemy is. For example, he claimed that Al Qaeda in Iraq was being trained in Iran. Al Qaeda terrorists are Sunnis; they kill Shiites. Iran is basically a Shiite country. McCainalso didn't even know how many troops are in Iraq, claiming that we are already down to presurge levels. Not true, as he was reminded publicly.

McCain talks about how he objected to the troop levels in Iraq as being too low. Not true. For the first two years he didn't object. After all Hell broke loose, then he starts objecting. That is not strategy, it is simply reaction.

McCain does not know enough about the world to distinquish a good plan from a bad one. If you elect McCain, you basically get the same level of strategy that you would get by picking any "Joe 6-pack" off the street and giving him the job. I like Joe 6-Pack as a pal, but not as a president.

This old huntchback just wont shut up. Wesley Clark has earned the 4 stars on his shoulders. Just shut up McCain. You were a mediocre soldier just like you were a mediocre student at the naval academy.

This is totally insane! Clark said nothing wrong, in fact he was correct. Has the whole world gone crazy? If Obama doesn't diplomatically defend Clark, I will lose some respect for the candidate. (I already have over his embrace of faith-based groups getting federal money.) He needs to stand up to McCain right now, not take orders from him. This is just a ploy to keep the furor over the incident going and to see how overly-politically correct Obama will go. Don't do it, sir!

Senator Mccain, I'm an Obama supporter and you may have a point. We'll consider it as soon as you cut Charlie Black, Lieberman and the rest of the Lobbyist Gang loose...............

McCain is already cut loose by people. His brain is cut loose from his body too.
OBAMA (2008 -16)

Fazio- It's obvious that Obama does't understand the big picture. Look at history and facts about Obama and get with reality. C'mon CNN how about some balance to the media?

Fazio- It's obvious that Obama does't understand the big picture. Look at history and facts about Obama and get with reality.

C'mon McCain, grow up!

Now about those back taxes??? You should be ashamed!

CB – McCain is more honorable than Wes; that's why he has the guts to run for presidency.

Where does McCain come off trying to STOP someone from speaking
their mind. That's what happened when Congress became afraid to
question the Bush Administration concerning WHY America was going to war with Iraq. Has he dumped Black? Continue to speak your mind Gen Clark do not let John McCain dictate to you.

This is crazy! How many times do I have to hear people say that Clark "attacked" McCain's POW or military record? An attack would be like this..."John McCain NEVER REALLY SERVED in the military" or "McCain's not really a patriot" -That's an attack. Just mentioning his war experience as a part of a qualifications argument is not the same as an "attack."

It seems to me that politicians rely on people who get all emotional about issues without thinking them through. Why can't we prove them wrong?

I think it's funny, really, that Clark took a blow to the only "upholding" trait McCain thinks he has. Low blow, yes, but let's be wholly honest with ourselves, people... military experience means nothing when it comes to running a country. After all, it's not like the prez is going to get off his expensive, White House lounge chair and physically go fight for our country. Seriously, please. Cry McCain. Just go off and cry.

Woww!!!!!!
McCain sir, you are a disgrace. Up to a few minutes ago, I held you as a canidate in high esteem. Now I despise you. This is an entirely new low for anyone in this campaign. You know very well what Clark said and what Clark meant. The only thing he said to you regarding your service was that you were honorable, respectable, and a hero to him! And you have the nerve to ask Obama to kick out Clark, and for what?! Just another stunt to trap and frame Obama negatively.
You are sick McCain, and have gone way over the line.
I never thought an honorable man like youself would have pulled a stunt like this. Slime!

What a hypocrite this reptile McCain is? Did he fire Black when he made inappropriate comments or for being tide to international criminals? Obama need to SLAP (figuratively) him down for even suggesting he cut General Clark loose. The McCain camp is laughable...............my side is hurting from laughing. I wish November 4th was tomorrow.

Try using that same statement for the swiftboat bandit.

I see this that McCain would like for Obama to cut a General loose because he tell the truth about McCain. McCain is a liar yet he is still a war Hero except he can't tell the truth.. He keep having these Senior Moments...

How dare John McCain make this suggestion! McCain employs "Swiftboat Veterans" on his "Truth Squad," takes $70,000 in money from swift boaters, and has his surrogate, Orson Swindle, insult General Wesley Clark, a four-star general who came back from Vietnam on a stretcher! It's the height of hypocrisy for McCain to take those actions and then say someone should be dismissed because they express an opinion. If Clark had attacked McCain's service, that would be one thing. But, Clark didn't do that. Clark simply said that being in the military doesn't automatically give you the judgment to lead this nation. So, now is McCain against free speech for people who are critical of him?

McCain needs to cut loose " Bud Day" of the Swiftboat Attack ads, that is what he should do!

Why is it that everyone thinks they can tell Obama what to do or what he should do? McCain, you should run yours and let Obama run his.

Obama

How presumptuous of McShame!

There are plenty of surrogates of the Republican party that are disparaging Obama... and do we hear calls to fire them??? No.

McCain is trying to make this a splintering issue.

Bottom line is... Does McCain really have the capacity to lead military troops? We all acknowledge and are grateful for his service in Vietnam... but leading a military? Does McCain comprehend the "Big Picture"?

I don't think so.

So, please, McCain, just stop whinning if someone is speaking their mind and it runs counter to the image that you are trying to portray to all of us... it won't work.

mccain is so full of it may be he could join j. carville ,t. mcauliffe and the clintons and they could have one big circle jerk.

Hmm......OK. How do you cut someone loose when they are not tied, in any way, to your campaign?

I suppose that "tough talk " was McCain's way of trying to scare Wes Clark into issuing some sort of an apology. HA! McCain is losing his grip on reality. That statement just proved it.

If Obama gets rid of Clark I will no longer volunteer for him or work for him whatsoever. This is ridiculous. Military service does NOT qualify you to automatically be Commander in Chief. It took someone like Clark to point that out and if Obama distances himself I don't think I could support him. Take a stand Barack. Wesley Clark is an American Hero who had the courage to speak the truth.

How about McCain gets rid of all his advisers who worked for dictators and then we talk about "distancing" ourselves from decorated generals.

'Clark, a former supporter of Hillary Clinton, does not hold an official role within the Obama campaign. '
Look at Obama's record from the primaries.... do you think it is even remotely possible that Obama will stop using Clark to do all his dirty attacks for him? He needs such attack-dogs! Otherwise people will examine his actual campaign and realize it's not a positive change buta flood of negative personal attacks!

Clark is entitled to his opinion in a free country. It has nothing to do with Obama. I'm entitled to my opinion too, I agree with Clark.

BHO, keep Westly Clark around. You need another rent a preacher like him. He'd be a good cabinet pick for public relation for the Veteran issues.

McCain, you don't call the shots in this campaign! You should cut Fox News loose...Dream on, Clark has your number.

McCain knows that Gen Clark is a man of honor, and respects all of those that serve or have served. Take a look at 'VoteVets.org', take a look at 'Securingamerica.com', and you will see that Wes has every right, if not the DUTY, to say what he has said.

McCain's service is worthy of respect, his actions as a POW worthy of admiration.. but the simple fact remains that his experiences in the Navy in NO WAY prepare him for the office of President. They prove he is a man of character, but do nothing to show his judgment (or lack thereof).

Wesley Clark was absolutely right. Once again the pro-McCain media has a field day over NOTHING.

And McSame?

Flip: "I'm not going to worry about comments that General Clark made"

Flop: "cut him loose."

*Snooze*

Barack. Landslide.

Sure, the minute that you cut loose all of your surrogates that have spewed racism, insinuated that terrorist acts would benefit you, lobbied for corrupt dictators, or just happen to be named Phil Gramm you might have a leg to stand on. A bit hypocritical to hire the head of the "swift boaters" and then try to complain about people judging your military service. Guess it's true for the republicans, if you can't win on issues then just throw out smears and hope one sticks.

McCain runs ad after ad showing him as a prisoner in Vietnam. General Clark simply pointed out that being shot down and held prisoner is not a prerequiste for being president -no matter how many such ads Mccain may run. What is controversial about that? What? Does McCain believe being a prisoner IS a qualification for being president? If not, what are he and is cronies complaining about?

McCain needs to knock that off. He needs to take the gloves of and get down in the mud with Obama. Clark was just doing what Obama told him to do, no more no less. You don't win the presidential election by being a "WUSS". You see what happen to Hillary Clinton. Bill would have won and she would have won if she had got in the mud as Bill said. She had fools running her campagin. Let the dirt fly. Obama has a few tons of it. If john McCain wants to win he better recognize that and turn the republican party loose. He will win easy with the dirt Obama has.

get over it loser.you surrendered!wesley clark is right!you dont even know difference in sunni and shiite!warmonger!

Did McCain cut loose Charlie Black when he made the statement that a terrorist attack would benefit McCain? How in the world can he be such a hypocrit and having double standards? This old man is ruthless and unreal. He distorts the truth because he cannot come up with one answer on how to get this country back in line. As much crap as he and his supporters have done, he has the nerve to tell someone to break loose from Obama? Wesley Clark was right on the mark. Because someone was a POW automatically qualifies them to be commander in chief??? The rebublicans are indeed dirtbags...all of them. They are liars, hypocrits and will do nothing to tear a man apart in order to win...every last one of them!

ROFL....nice try McSame.....

And Black's comments were acceptable?...McCain=hypocrite

Gen. Clark has every righ to speak his mind. Mccain just playing game. Gen. clark stay in the Obama team.

What is he doing in Colombia? Of course its about the Free Trade Agreement,at the same time trying to get support from the latinos.Ain't gonna work McSame,aint gonna work.

Latinos for Obama 2008

This is just one of many instances where McCain loses his temper over simple comments that question his judgement (and why shouldn't we?) McCain has far more skeletons in his closet.

General Clark is an honorable man. He spoke the truth and obviously hit a nerve! No apology required. Stop whining, Senator McCain. Suck it up!

Hey Mc Cain, be nice, leave Gen. Clark alone. He served his country too.

McCain is grasping at straws. He knows he's gonna lose big time, and this is just the beginning of the Republican cry-fest. Clark paid all due respects to McCain's service, and questioned only McCains qualifications to be commander in chief. That is a legitimate question for all of us to consider from a man who thinks things in Iraq are just peachy.
Obama needs to stand behind Clark and anyone else who respectfully questions McCains military intentions. If he keeps caving in, the Repubs will pounce on this weakness and McCain will get a free ride on the issue he's most vulnerable on besides the economy. Risking your life flying in combat deserves all the respect in the world, but it doesn't automatically qualify you to be president of the US.
McCain lost his argument in any case when he hired the swift boat slime machine as his "truth squad." This is gonna be one ugly campaign.

CLARK WAS RELIEVED OF HIS DUTIES AS GENERAL. HE HAS SOME NERVE.

MR MCBUSH JUST BECAUSE YOU FIGHT IN A WAR IN VIETNAM YOU THINK EVERY BODY SHOULD VOTE FOR YOU.MR MCBUSH WAKE UP THIS IS NOT VIETNAM ERA I AM TIRED OF WAR LET US TALK ON HOW OUR ECONOMIC THAT YOUR BROTHER MESS UP.I WILL NEVER VOTE FOR YOU.

CB – You ought to clean up your comments. McCain is honorable, also, and has more than guts to speak his mind. He has guts to pursue the presidency and protect this nation against such radical liberals as Obama and surrogates. And to think, he spent years in a POW camp protecting the rights of even you, and you spew your garbage at him in return. Obama in the white house will take us all a step closer to radical Islamist terrorism. McCain will stand up to it; Obama wouldn't know what to do.

McCain thinks Mr. Black should be left alone but Clark should be cut loose as if he doesn't speak truth?! This would be funny if it wasn't so stupid.

I smell GOP bait.

If Obama cuts Clark loose, does that mean that Senator McCain will cut 99% of his supporters loose? I mean people like Senator Lieberman, Like President Bush etc.... Where will that leave Senator McCain.... I mean, I respect Senator McCain for who he is but what kinda silly thing is that to ask.... PLEASE......

I don't agree with people who think Senator McCain is tooooo old to server as the President but this request of his will make me think again....

Until John McCain cuts ties with Joe "we are going to be attacked by terrorists in 2009, so vote McCain" Lieberman and Charlie "A terrorist attack would be good for the McCain campaign" Black, he should just shut up.

This is ridiculous. Just because someone has served in the military does not automatically make that person qualified to serve as Commander in Chief. Anyone with a high school diploma and without a criminal record can basically serve in the military, and prisoners of war are not chosen based on their intelligence and leadership qualities. Although McCain's service is laudable, it by no means proves that he will make a competent Commander in Chief.

Mccain is pathetic.

being a member of the military is not a qualification for the presidency any more than not being a member is a disqualification.

I am more concerned with the tone of this. That someone instantly made the statement different from what was stated and those who believe the distortion have become whiney crybabies.

Is this what we want? A nation of sissies who don't even get it right in the first place?

Its too bad that everyone but Clark in this situation gets to keep their 1st amendment rights.

I think maybe the manchurian candidate needs to quit the old man snivel.

I never believed the Bush campaign's charge in NC 2000 that McCain was mentally unstable ....... but now I'm beginning to wonder

Does McCain have moments where he goes off the deep end.?

This whole Hallabalu over General Clark's interview on FTN ( Clark said NOTHING wrong) is beginning to make me wonder if maybe the 2000 Bush campaign was right.

Over the years, General Clark has been proven right on things millitary and Foreign Policy...I have no reason to doubt him now

I don't often agree with James Carville(Carville is freakishly left-wing sometimes) but he was right on the other night when he said that Clark didn't say anything wrong. he merely said that being a POW alone does not qualify one to be commander in chief. that in no way is dismissing John McCain's heroism!

BACK off John!!

It's a sad day when someone not affiliated with either campaign isn't allowed to speak his mind. And anyway, Clark has a point. Getting shot down and held prisoner for two years doesn't qualify you to be President any more than being a lawyer and a first term senator.

Why because Clark is telling the truth? The truth hurts

Wow McCain sure has a short fuse.

Is this what we'd have to endure if he were to be elected President?

He's appearing more and more like an adolescent control freak that doesn't have the right temperment to be Commander and Chief.

The John Keating 5 McCain Express is out of control.

Well...we know Clark is now out of the running for VP!

Give me a break. Clark did not criticize McCain's record, nor did anyone in the Obama campaign. He simply and correctly stated that being a POW does not make one automatically qualified for being President.

And THAT is 100% correct!

McCain is simply trying to divert attention from his lack of ideas and useful policies. It's a standard Republican ploy. They can tear down a veteran's record with the Swift Boaters, and now the McCain camp is even trying to tear down Clark's record as a veteran. But even mention McCain's experience in a NON-derogatory manner and they scream foul.

I'd say that it's the McCainers who have gone over the top.

McCain is proving he's more of the same – more and more and more of the same.

He may be a true war hero, but he is not qualified to be President. He's short on ideas and he's clearly as sharp as a broken tack.

Clark was being 100% accurate and honest, how does being a POW make you the right person to run a country? he NEVER once said rude comments about his service nor did he question it, all he said was that it doesn't automatically make him the right person to be president.

if it's "up to others to decide," then it can't actually bother you, eh?

It's about time someone famous said what i've been saying for a long time. How does being captured in war make you qualified to be president of the United States of America. You were captured you nut. I would not let you lead me out of a wet paper bag. I would not even brag about being qualified, you were a POW-prisoner of war.

OK JOhn You cut loose MR. Black then we'll talk until then shut up

Oh, but Obama can onlt act tough with a pentagon general at his back. Without him people will realize he has no clue whatsoever about what the military is about.

Who is this McCain guy to think he has the monopoly over what legitimate military experience is. General Clark clearly has more strategic military experience than he does, and so any attempt to try to discredit him is quite dishonorable on McCain's part.

McBush – Stop your crying. There's no reason for Obama to sever ties with Clark. Clark said nothing wrong in questioning your credentials. You were a prisoner of war unfortunately and thank you for your service and your heroism. But being a POW in and of itself, doesn't just automatically make you Presidential material, which is what Clark said and most THINKING people would also say. McBush and his stooges are trying to make a big deal over nothing and get away from the issues that people care about and Repugnant Ones don't care about...health care, the economy, energy prices and Iraq.

As far as these so-called Clinton supporters that come on here – I bet not one is a registered Democrat. They are all Repugnant Ones.

Okay McNotInTouch, just continue with your little trip down to Columbia and Mexico selling out American Jobs and make things worse then they are. You and your non-thinking brain may want to consider staying there because I do not want you here.

If both Candiates would start letting go of people that say dumb things, then McCain wouldnt have much of a staff left.

CB and Javone: Where is your civility?

This is ridiculous. Clark said that while anyone who sacrificed for our country deserves great respect, being a prisoner of war does not in itself qualify McCain for the Oval Office. What's offensive or disrespectful about that? It's a straightforward statement of truth, and the only thing that offends me is that Obama apologized for it. Clark did nothing wrong and is himself an honorable veteran who also deserves respect.

it is inappropriate for Sen. McCain to ask Sen. Obama to repudiate General Wesley Clark. Clark has served just as honorably as McCain and is very much respected among the military. McCain only has his POW military background to run on. We dont like whiners, McCain should take his criticism and move on. He may not want every instance of his military record to come light, it may not be favorable.

And I think it's time for McCain to check himself into one of those old folks' homes

Last time I checked, one of the freedoms that McCain protected while beng shot down In 'Nam is the freedom of speech. How can Obama "cut him loose" if he's not part of the campaign? Besides, Clark is right!

Right, Senator McCain! But don't hold your breath. Obama has very poor judgement!

I totally agree with Senator McCain on cutting General Clark loose.
He would have made a good VP for Hillary, but not in Obama's cabinet.
Clark thinks small in politics.

I really wish Dems would stop apologizing about everything. Republicans don't apologize! I'm still waiting on them to apologize to the American people about lying about the reason we invaded Iraq. It would seem to me that that's a much bigger issue than one military vetern making an observation about a fellow veterns service. Wesley Clark was not down playing McCains service he was simply stating that his service alone should not be the reason people vote for him. Most of greatest Presidents did not serve in the military by the way.

Are you kidding me what about Mr. Black practically hoping for a terrorist attack to help McCain

Go Obama

As a 20 year Retired vet, I'm guessing the two above statements were from "comfy couradly on sofa libs" who whould never themselves take a brave stand for our country. SAD! SAD! SAD! McCain was beaten so bad, daily, for 5 years (Because he was American) that he can't even lift a hand to comb his hair.
I worked for Wes Clark in Germany for 2 years...He was a pitiful commander – detested by the Majority!

McSame has issues. Being shot down does not make you capable of fulfilling the duties of CiC. Sit down. Shut up.

Am I the only one who finds this completely ridiculous? What Wesley Clark said is fine, I read it carefully. He said that McCain's service did not necessarily give him the judgment to be commander-in-chief, which is 100% accurate. How is this questioning his service or his patriotism? McCain has repeatedly shown bad judgment. This is ridiculous. Who is fueling this anyway? Has the media run out of things to talk about? Wesley Clark is a great American. Knock it off.

McCain tries to stick Obama on every single unimportant issue because when it comes to the REAL issues, he falls flat on his face by trumpeting Bush policies as successes. Moreover, he is a hypocrite. Maybe if we all ignore him he'll just go away....

Is Gen Clark the new Rev Wright lol

No Clark should cut ties with Obama. Before he ends up with Uncle Rev. Wright.

McCain is a BIG Baby!

How can he run for the highest office in the land and not be strong enough to deal with a little scrutiny and criticsm.

McCain shouldn't expect Obama to keep rescuing him from the words of others. He is NOT looking presidential.

By the way, Wesley Clark was right. Being a war hero does NOT automatically make you a good candidate for president.

Obama / Clinton 08!

Let's focus on the issues and not jr. high drama, shall we?

Yeah cut him loose because Clark is on to you and is not scared to say what a phony patriot you really are and you just prefer every one kiss your butt for not knowing how to fly your airplane right.

McCain is always trying to bully someone. Clark has his right to his opinion.

Obama doesn't need to do no such thing. McFullofBull is full of crap. Just because his record isn't extinguished as Clark's. He needs to move on and stick to campaigning. No backbone, but then again what do you expect. Obama, you better not, Clark is entitled to his opinion and wasn't a big deal. He's definitely right about his comment, it didn't work for him and heck it didn't work for some others who have had military experience running for President.

Javone
you have GOT to be kidding me! where is Mr. Black? McCain didn't even distance himself from HIS comments. I now know that this man is certifiably crazy. smh

Obama needs to stop letting the repub push him around. tell McSame to get lost.

Why is McCain behaving like a school kid?? He wants Obama to cut Gen. Clark loose. Gen. Clark has no role in Obama campaign – he is speaking his mind and I am sure there are a lot of people in US who wonder the same. Where was McCain in 2004 when the republican funded 527's were saying worst things about war hero John Kerry??? Was he in a caccon or was he enjoying it?? I am also appalled at his campaign committee – when you are giving it to the other side (like to war hero Kerry) you were enjoying it but when it comes to you, you are a cry baby. Grow up please!!

Cut him loose, that insane hype.
Wasnt this going to be the race of no name calling and 'respect'. Im sick of both side 'cutting loose' people who dont share 100% of ALL IDEAS with them.

Lets talk about real crap not he said she said.

McBush, Clark is not an official member of the Obama team, so your comment to cut him loose is stupid. Why don't you cut loose the swift boaters, and your attack dogs? You just can't win on the issues, so you are like a theif in the nightletting your Republican buddies do your dirty work. I agree with Gen. Clark, just because you were a POW does not make you fit to be President. I think you still hold too much hatred, while understandable, is not fit for being POTUS!!!

Clark is a liberal stodge. He will say anything.

The more Obama speaks the more I hate him.

Why is it always McCain calling fo ryou to drop folks, he has Black , Liberman and The swiftboat gang plus all the GOP lobbist.

HE NEEDS TO CLEAN HIS own CLOSET!!! You can not let him run you as a person of faith. He is constantly throwing stones! Did he forget it all comes back on that person.

He,he,heeee!

See last week... McSame's camp were sicting his dogs on Obama!

This week – Obama sicts on dogs on McSame!

It's pleasure to see the McSame's camp outrage! He,he,hee!

hahaha

Are you guys kidding me????????? Where is mr black.... PLEASE not even close to the same thing. Mr. Black says mcCain would get a bump if there was a terror attack.... which is true by the way.... And then Clark attacks McCains character...

How is this the same thing????

o its only the same thing with ignorant liberals

Wow

What a waste of space this is (the article or McCain, you choose). How is it that he can say "I'm not going to worry about comments that General Clark made" and then turn around and say Obama needs to "cut him loose", when he's not even a part of Obama's campaign? Is it that McCain is afraid of the advantage Clark would bring as a VP? McCain is pathetic.

McCain, since you made such a big deal about Kerry releasing his full military records how about we get to see yours? Then we can decide just how accurate Clark's comments really are.

I agree with Senator McCains stance on the issue of the comments made by General Clark. I think it is very difficult to discredit the miltiary leadership capabilities of a man who has spent five years in a prison camp. Also, it is rediculous to begin to believe the idea that the main person responsible for leadership of the military and for the decision making on military issues is solely the president of the United States. There are so many other aspects that go into large decisions like that, for example the intelligence communities ability to gather and dissemninate correct answers, and whether or not the intelligence gathered presents a serious concern for the safety and security of the United States. So to qualify myself i would not say that McCain is the best choice, but that it is pointless to pin all the responsibilty on one man when the nature of our government ensures that large decisions will be made not by one ruler but by multiple leaders. So instead of us concentrating on whether McCain or Obama is capable of making large executive decisions, the General should be more concerned with how capable our intelligence and military community is in providing the necessary information for the president (whoever he may be) to make the right decision.

McCain just doesn't think anybody has a right to question his fitness to be President. General Wesley Clark has a right to his opinion and, from reading the blogs, most Americans agree with him. McCain's Military service does not represent executive level experience that would benefit him as President. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to recognize that. And he should stop bringing it up, expecting people to bow down to him. He lacks the judgment, and mental agility to be President and that is what is important.
When will McCain realize that Obama doesn't care what he says?

Uh... you can't criticize someone for speaking the truth, McCain!

Obama '08

this guy is a piece of work...just another Bush after all

MCBUSH IS JUST A FRAUD, IN EVERY SENSE OF THE WORD.

McCain: "Obama is too chicken to say these things on his own, he has to do it through a surrogate."

McCain: "I'm not going to worry about comments that General Clark made. I have plenty of people of who will respond to that kind of thing."

McCain: "I think it's up to Senator Obama now not only to repudiate him but cut him loose".

So let me get this straight. Obama needs to say these things directly to McCain, but McCain will use "people" to respond. McCain does not worry about what Clark says, but takes the time to say he should be cut loose. Oh, and by the way, Clark holds no official position with the Obama campaign, so it's unclear what he'd be cut loose FROM.

This does not even TOUCH the real issue at hand, in which Gen. Clark is 100% on the mark, but unfortunately questioning it is taboo (and probably unpatriotic, but we can probably dodge that since it was a General who said it, after all). All of this is a joke.

Cut this loose, McCain.
Wesley Clark is 100% right!

I DON'T THINK HE SHOULD CUT HIM LOOSE.

HE SHOULD EMBRACE & VALUE HIS COUNSEL.HE HAS

LEAD ONE OF THE MOST AMAZING WARS OF ALL TIME.

GENERAL CLARK HAS THE EXPERIENCE MCBUSH

IS FRAUDULENTLY PRESENTING AS HIS OWN.

Please don't Obama. If anything you should be asking McCain to cut Lieberman loose after his disrespectful attacks and fear/war mongering.

Words taken right out of my mouth about Mr. Black.....is he McCain's Karl Rove was to Bushie???????

I have never seen such whinners in all my life....

Mr. McCain, shut the heck up. You have got problems of your own. You need to dump Mr. Black, you need to dump Mr. Day (the liar). You need to dump YOURSELF! You are the biggest hypocrite of all the candidates that are have been in this entire presidential race. It is time we lock you up with the rest of the terrorists at Gitmo.

Still don't see what was wrong with the comments in the first place . . . Clark recognized and praised McCain for his service – but is there something about being a POW makes one particularly suited to be President? Certainly desereves a debt of gratitude from everyone in this country – but how does it make him a better President? I don't see it either Wesley.

We are PUMA's, hear us ROAR in numbers too big to ignore (sorry, Helen Reddy )

Don't worry, McCain – you've got enough of our votes to win

Don't get carried away, we're only doing it so that we can elect Hillary in 2012, once Dean and Pelosi are out of jobs, thanks to their incompetence!

Oh, please cut Wes Clark loose Obama! Please! I want my General as far from O! as he can get before the implosion!

It's interesting that McCain is directing Obama's campaign to do things, when he can't even run his own. This is a character flaw very similar to W's. Lost of mandates and directives without a clue or a care. The days of the president being the supreme power in the known universe are over, John. Get your own house in order, and then let's talk. Until then, please find something useful to do out of the public eye. You're nothing but annoying.

HA!...Cut him loose? Do I smell fear?

Here comes someone with years of service to his country, who served in the upper echelons of the military state HIS opinion...Which is 100% right. It's logical, and completely rational what General Clark stated....

Heck...If I was a traffic police officer, would that quality me to be a race car driver in terms of safety?...Absolutely not..

I have to admit, everytime I see McCain open his mouth, I just end up laughing, I just can't believe people support this buffoon.

CB please share with the group your vast military experience. Did you serve with Javone? Now I don't mean hamburgers at McDonalds but in the military.
Clark is a crackpot just like Jimmy Carter, Ayres, Phlegler, et al. You guys should get lasik so you can see the light.

So, Obama should get rid of Clark, but McCain doesn't need to get rid of Black? That's absurd.

Obama did not distance himself from Clark's comments, when he was giving one of his speeches. He waited till after and someone else from his camp did it for him.

Here is the question that should be polled.
Does being a POW and in the military automatically mean you will be a good president?
Because McCain is using that argument to say he will be a better president.
We all know he is was shot down and was a POW for 5 years.
NOBODY has said anything bad about that.
It is quite fair to ask the question about his POW and military experience as it relates to be qualified to become the president of the US. This is a very grown up question. McCain and his supporters make themselves look quite childish by reacting the way they are.
Maybe McCain's mother needs to remind him how a grownups are supposed to behave.

Cut General Clark loose?? What on earth is going on here? He can call an ex- President lousy but don't let anyone give an opinion on Senator McCain. Is this an example of how he is going to run the US? He will be under fire for many things if he becomes President. Is this going to be his approach to everything that is said in opinion of him. Just get rid of them. Kind of like his "You Gain Peace Thru Strength" mentality?
I think that Senator McCain is trying to send a very big message here. Don't anyone question his past. IHe's a War Hero and if you have any doubts just listen to him.......He's built his campaign on it. Don't cast any doubts his way. Just leave it as it is. He doesn't have to prove anything to anyone. It's what he says it is so leave it alone.
Makes me want to see those sealed service records now more than ever before.

McCain means – do as he says not as he does. He talks out of both sides of his mouth. He is so hipocritical. Mr. Black is still working for him. Maybe Columbia and Mexicao will enjoy McCain. He will sell us out.

My sister worked for Chase/Bank One until they sent the jobs to India. Wow Free Trade is great! McCain is wrong on all issues.

HEY SLEAZO, DON'T TELL OBAMA WHAT TO DO.

GENERAL CLARK JUST CALLS IT AS IT IS.

If Clark doesn't hold an official role in the Obama campaign, how can he cut him loose??

If only everybody would go back and listen to Clark's interview in its entirety, they'd maybe understand the context of Clark's comment. It's really pretty simple, Senator McCain, you just have to pay attention to the whole conversation, not just a sound byte!

Who is he to decide who should be on his opponent’s campaign team? Obama should just tune this absent-minded bald headed clown out. He sounds like someone who feels he’s entitled to be heard; an elitist, who owns seven properties worth millions that he owes back taxes on (what does that say about his opinion and experience with money management?). Wait, he’s a regular person like us, right? Yeah…right. He’s more like an illusionist. One who has experience…at using smoke and mirrors! I served in the Air Force under Gen. Clark. Clark is right on! Right on Clark, right on!! My fist is pumped up right now.

Gen. Clark's remarks were completely logical. It seems Sen. McCain sees most things in life through his outdated POW prism, which is unfortunate, and that puts his judgment and capacity for higher office into serious question.

I have been noticeing that every day McCain is telling us what OBAMA will do as President and why Obama is not good for us.

He NEVER says what HE will do as President or why HE is so good for us.

All I hear is POW POW POW

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW shut up MCSTUPID...

Senator McCain needs to dump Mr. Charlie Black before he continues this line of conversation. Mr. Black has a very long a filthy history in politics. He is heavily linked with Former Senator Jesse Helms of North Carolina. He used racism and every other type of negative "ism" to work on the fears and prejudices of the people of North Carolina to help keep Senator Helms in office.

I love it. Mr Black says bring on the attack so mccain can win, but the minute Mr Clark points out something we all get here in middle america, he's to be shunned? Sounds to me like McCain and the team are threatened by Obama having a "pull no punches" vet on their side....

CNN you should start reporting the NEWS, never did Obama ever refute Clark, he skirted the topic in his wish-washy two-faced manner during his "I am a patriot" speech, not once did he mention Clarke. Note his new love for America. Obama is a slippery con man, talk about politics as usual, watch out America you're being duped!!!

"McCain to Obama: Cut Clark Loose"

Like you did to your first wife, John?

They're attacking me!
They're attacking me!

sounds pretty weak from a "tough guy" and a sympathy distraction.

sad, very sad...

Obama '08

He's "not going to worry about comments that General Clark made," yet he's asking Obama to "cut him loose?" Riiiight.

By the way, Sen. McCain, have you fired Black yet for his comments?

McCain says this because he knows Clark is right. And he can't handle the truth.

McCain why should Obama cut Clark Lose? What did Gen Clark say the was WRONG!
OR are you made because he told the truth! How does being a POW quilife you for being the president after all McCain you were subjected to 5 ½ years of Soviet driven "brain perversion techniques." Are you really fit to be President and Commander in Chief of the military? the mainstream news media has refused to stop idolizing the so-called straight talking maverick John McCain long enough to question the mental health consequences of the years you spent as a "special" prisoner of the communists in North Vietnam.
McCain, as the presumptive Republican candidate for President, you could one day have your finger on the "red button," and have a flash back the you are fights the Gooks! You claim the communists subjected you to 5 ½ years of nonstop indoctrination sessions so intense that you attempted suicide. You said that! So why now who is want you as my leader!

McCain sickens me. He talked about running a respectful campaign but has allied himself with the worst smear merchants in America. He has even sunk so low as to call on the Swift Boat Veterans for Truth, an organization he called "dishonest and dishonorable" in 2004. He'll do and say anything to fulfill his personal ambitions.

CNN) — Sen. John McCain appeared to raise the stakes in the ongoing back-and-forth over Wesley Clark's controversial comments, saying Tuesday evening that Barack Obama should "cut him loose."
McSame ...............You are not incharge.......when you were in vietnam you were not incharge.......by the way did cut MR Black LOOSE......
OLD HOG JAW

I don't understand what is wrong with General Clark's comment about McCain's military service. I think it is a legitimate comment. He did not say it was not honorable. McCain is the one who keeps bringing up his military service. He is pretty much running his campaign on it. Military service does not qualify him for Presidency. General Clark' s comment is honest and very clear to me. I don't understand why honest people are put down for their honesty again and again. I don't understand Barak Obama's disagreement with that comment. I think Obama is becomming as phony and ignorant as most of the politicians. There were a few things about Obama that I did not like, but this one irritated me the most. He didn't have to criticize General Clark. It was unnecessary and unthoughtful. What was he thinking? People should never surrender their honesty and ethics to achieve their ambitions.

Off course, I will vote for a Democrat because I just don't trust Republicans with running the country. Our country needs to gain its honor back. It needs economic stability more than anything. Any Democrat will be better than any Republican; however, Obama personally failed to gain my respect.

Excuse me if I am politically incorrect. Thank you and best regards.

Coloradan to McCain: Leave the race; loss is inevitable.

Obama '08

Like u cut Black! What a snake.

And America should distance itself from McCain and his GOP cronies.

Here's what McCain knows that Obama doesn't. McCain knows the the impact of his decision to go to war. McCain knows what torture is and torture is not. Obama and Clark don't have a clue.

Don't do it. Gen. Wesley Clark said what everyone is thinking. McCain has played his "war hero=presidential experience" card one time too many.

If anyone can call this spade a spade, it's Clark. He spoke a truth and McCain, true to his campaign's general M.O., is playing the victim by swift-boating.

Getting shot down and being a POW does not make you presidential material. John "I will never surrender" McWarmonger is still trying to win the Vietnam war.

General Clark did not say anything that isn't true. General Clark is probably one of the only people qualified to point out McCain's lack of qualifications when it comes to military matters. Why can't we touch the myth of McCain? Why has the media trounced on General Clark? And, who is McCain to tell Obama to dump Clark? Please don't do this Senator Obama (like FISA) or we will probably wish we voted for Hillary.

Clark was right. Obama may distance himself from the retired general, but he cannot deny that Clark's a brilliant man who simply misspoke (that's right, misspoke) his point.

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It IS politics as usual: Clark, while explicitly respecting McCain's service for what it was, heroic, said however that being a fighter pilot and POW does not necessarily qualify one to be president. True enough. McCain though, who we know is not that thin-skinned, takes great dramatic umbrage, saying Clark denigrated McCain's service, which Clark did not. Then OBAMA, lacking the guts to stand up for the truth, "rejects" Clark's statement. Clark is the only one with any guts in this whole episode.

Who is he to tell somebody what to do? It's amazing how bold this man is. He is soooo hypocritcal.

Considering McCain just put swiftboater Bud Day on his campaign, this hypocritical nonsense is absolutely ridiculous. McCain says,"I'm not going to worry about comments General Cark made." What? The McCain camp has wasted the last two days harping over nothing. Quit "swindling" us (pun intended).

What about the ISSUES facing our nation? McCain seems to prefer diverting his campaign with these distractions of NON-issues. Gee, I wonder why as McCain adopts even more of the same Bush approaches.

Let Wesley Clark go to Kosovo. Liberals love to talk about Iraq. Hey democrats what happend in Kosovo? Why did NATO bomb civilians in Kosovo?

General Clark endorsed senator Barack Hussein Obama. Obama was very proud of this endorsement. It is questionable that General Clark spoke out without the approval of Obama's campaigne.

Old man McCain still thinks he can run Obama's campaign. Get real old man and fire all those lobbyists you employ. Every day McCain opens his mouth and talks, he is sounding more and more like a pompous old fool.

I think it is pretty stupid when one presidential candidate try's to tell the other how they should run their campaign. McCain has not distance himself from the lobbyist he has on his staff. Mr. Black that really did a dumb the other day, and on and on.

Mind your own people and let Barack mind his own.

I must have missed it what is it the Clark said Somebody give me an inside.

People you must understand that McCain cannot divest himself of the people in his own camp that may need to go. That having been said it seems to him to be easier to get rid of someone in the camp of Senator Obama so let him have his dreams. The sun will rise in November and he will have to go back to work in Congress.

30 years of no action on oil, healthcare, tax reform, banking regulation, and the enviroment. He now has all the answers to these problems. These are a few of the other reason he is not ready or should it be put incapable of running to country.

This moron just commission a jumbo jet to fly himself around , this is enviromentally frendly how? Or is this what he did with our 85 milloin dollars?

No matter Obama's comment on this issue, General Clark was 100% correct; anyone who has served in the Military from the rank of captain (Army) upward will agree with General Clark; John McCain seems to be using his father's credentiual to 'dupe' Americans.Tthis is not about Politics but Military. Who so ever, that has been a senior Military Officer and still think John McCain's POW status qualifies him to be The Commander In Chief of the world's most powerful Military must be gaining something from that propagander.
Lack of education could be another factor in this case.

A feeble attempt by the old guy trying to paint Obama as a bully. And I don't think Obama is General Clarks' keeper. The General can say whatever he wants, kind of like how it's ok for a senator to call a living x-President "lousy". This guy needs a nap.

Barack Obama isn't responsible for Welsey Clark's comments. And Clark's comments aren't even out of line. Sorry, John, but being shot down doesn't make someone the best choice for president. There are most definitely other factors to consider, and unfortunately for McCain, what happened in Asia in the 60s isn't one of those.

AND WHY DO MY COMMENTS NEVER GET POSTED!? WHO IS THIS MODERATOR AND HOW CAN I EMAIL HIM!? I WANT TO TALK TO HIS MANAGER!

I was waiting for Obama to chastise Wesley clark by say ing something like " he's just a typical white general". You know what I mean. Obama could and has already gotten away with racist remarks before.

I am Jane Q. Citizen and I've decided. Obama NEVER needed to repudiate Wesley Clark.

Clark gave a direct answer to a direct, if slightly provocative question from Bill Schieffer of FACE THE NATION.

I'm tired of you, wrongly suggesting to the less sophisticated voter that your experience as a POW - some 40-years ago - did anything to teach you about Presidential, executive leadership or judgement.

As the General and Senator Obama have repeated said for many, many months. You are in a fraternity that all Americans should appreciate ... Soldier, Sailor, Airman, Marine ... and we do BUT DON'T PUSH IT my friend

Wesley Clark has vastly more executive power experience over McCain, even if what he said was a bit rude. There is no reason to get rid of him. At all.

McCain is such a hypocrite. Anytime he's forced to confront statements from his side – he always just says "well, that's not for me to say, the American people can decide", but he wants to put words in Obama's mouth and try to make him a puppet. Well, McLame, McWar, McNoLeader – it's up to the American people to decide if your service is relevant job experience.

John McSame is such a whining baby... every day he complains about something.... quit whining McSame. He has no solutions for this country, just complaining, not to mention hypocritical. If he gets rid of Black first......

You guys keep on talking. I am an Obama supporter and I strongly agree with Gen.Clark. It don't seem like I will be out the Navy for long because I will end up getting recalled for the Iran war that is next. Are my fellow citizens in the United States so foolish to not realize that the government is eyeing Iran next, KNOWING our military is already torn and broken down already? You people talk so much garbage, you all will be right beside me in UNIFORM when I get recalled, because I know for a FACT, that if we go to war with Iran due to the unstable GOP idiots that only care about their OWN cash, THERE WILL BE A DRAFT, YOU JUST WAIT!!!!!!!! You PUMA people, you just go on ahead and vote for McCain, and your children 18 years and older, as well as you if you are in the age range, you will be my shipmate for sure. LOOK AT THE BIG PICTURE!!! THIS IS NO TIME FOR FOOLISH PRIDE!!!!! That "Free Trade" crap that McCain is touting, you know why he is pushing for it???!!! Because he is going to need some countries to "back" us and let us borrow money from when we go to Iran because the United States will be BROKE!!!!! So you people go ahead and vote for McCain and those countries will practially own the United States and we will end begging England to take control of our country again, the very country we fought for, but our governement will be so run down there will be no other option, so go ahead and vote for him, I will be waiting for you guys on the messdecks.

McCain needs to keep his nose on his face

What about Leiberman , why doesnt McCain get rid of him

What Clark said was right on and McCain knows it

Quit being a cry baby and suck it up and deal with the real issues

Wow....two mean democrats. Did you ever think about respect of candidates. Before you criticize McCain you better look at your own candidate. Maybe that is the problem with the political machine we have.
I don't support either,

McCain needs to cut loose: Black, Bush, Cheney, Leiberman and all of those right wing neo cons. But he is not going to do it, because he is as bad a strategist as he was a pilot.

McCain and his camp does not make sense in anything they say out of their mouth. McCain and his negative collegues, how dare they predict terriost attack on this country, very negative group. If there is any terriost attack on this country, McCain, Lieberman and Black should be held responsible.

Um.. all Clark said was that just because you are in the military it doesn't make you automatically qualified for president. I fail to see what is wrong with that. He is not attacking McCain's military record in any way.

CNN) — Sen. John McCain appeared to raise the stakes in the ongoing back-and-forth over Wesley Clark's controversial comments, saying Tuesday evening that Barack Obama should "cut him loose."
MR CAIN..................WHEN you were in vietnam...you were not incharge .....soooo YOU are not incharge now......You did not CUT Mr BLACK LOOSE!!!! OLD HOG JAW!!!!

McCain is scared of Gen. Clark

a couple of reasons why
1) Lead way more people than McCain could ever dream of
2) was right when saying that being a milltary officer doesnt make you right for politics or have the riht stuff.
3)When did Gen. Clark leave the Millitary, when did McCain? why did McCain leave? oh thats what i thought.
4)Gen. greater than Col.

Gen. Clark is a good man and was right to make people think. One is not right for office just becuase he was in the millitary and a POW. Clark says that McCain service was very honorable but that doesnt mean hes expeienced enough or right to be the leader of the free world. I was in the Millitary and i can honestly say way over half soldiers i wouldnt want running a McDonalds. Millitary doesnt make presidents.

McCain do we really need to go over your staff again? Do we need to go over the countless flip-flops? I am amazed your aluoud to change your mind every month. Good day and good luck

But McCain wouldn't say if he thought Obama had sufficiently repudiated the remark.

“That's up to others to decide," he said. "I'm not going to worry about comments that General Clark made. I have plenty of people who will respond to that kind of thing.”

I'm sure he does – they are known as "swift-boaters", "his warmonger/fearmonger buddies", etc.

IF , THATS IF.. OBAMA WINS THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION IT WILL BE BILL AND HILLARY CALLING THE SHOTS , THANK GOD.

GIVE IT UP McCAIN,. OBAMA IS NOT GOING TO CUT ANYONE LOOSE THAT IS ON HIS VP LIST AND ONE WHO WAS ONLY DOING WHAT OBAMA ORDERED HIM TO DO. GET WISE, DON'T BE LIKE HILLARY SHE WAITED AND DID NOT ATTACK UNTIL IT WAS TOO LATE. IF SHE'D BEEN WISE SHE WOULD HAVE TOOK THIS MAN APART AFTER HE AND EDWARDS GANGED UP ON HER DURING THEIR SECOND DEBATE. DON'T SET BACK AND LET HIM AND HIS AFRICANS ATTACK YOU AND ATTACK YOU. ATTACK THIS MAN NOW WITH ALL THE AMMUNITION THAT OBAMA HAS ALREADY GIVEN YOU. YOUR CAMPAIGN CAN BLOW HIM OUT OF THE WATER. TO THE MAN FROM CANADA THAT SAID HE WOULD TAKE OBAMA THERE. I DIDN'T KNOW YOU HAD AFRICAN-CANADIANS THERE IN THAT COLD WEATHER. BESIDES WHAT'S WITH THE SPECIAL NAME THESE PEOPLE HAVE TO HAVE, IF THEY WENT BACK TO AFRICA WOULD THEY HAVE TO BE CALLED AFRICAN-AFRICA. ALSO YOU KNOW WHY OBAMA WILL NOT DEBATE ANYMORE. HE DOESN'T WANT TO BE MADE A FOOL OF WHEN HE IS BEING TORN APART BY A WOMAN LIKE HILLARY AND HE HAS NOTHING PREPARED TO SAY BACK. HE WILL NOT DEBATE YOU McCAIN. HE IS YELLOW TO THE CORE. JUST CAN'T YOU SEE HIM SITTING DOWN WITH OUR ENEMY LEADERS. THEY WON'T BE ABLE TO H.LD THEIR LAUGHTER IN WHILE RUBBING THEIR HANDS TOGETHER TAKING HIM APART.

Hey Old Man – you don't get to run Obama's campaign.

Are you nuts McCain ???

You cut more of your lobbyists loose ...

You cut Mr. Terriorist Attack baiting Mr. Black loose

You cut your Liberman loose.

I hope Obama picks Clark for VP. Like a good soldier, Wesley put metal directly on target .... you.

I THINK THAT JUST BECAUSE YOU WERE A POW ,DOES NOT GIVE YOU INSIGHT ON NATIONAL SECURITY . MCCAIN IS NOT PERFECT AND ALL THESE ATTEMPTS TO GET RID OF PEOPLE ,JUST BECAUSE THEY SPEAK THE TRUTH IS TERRIBLE .IF WE LET MCCAIN GET INTO THE WHITE HOUSE WE ARE IN TROUBLE .HE DOES NOT EVEN APPEAR TO KNOW WHAT'S GOING ON . BEING A POW ,PROBALY MEANS THAT HE ACTUALLY MISSED A LOT OF WHAT WAS GOING ON IN THE WAR , THAN SAY PEOPLE WHO WAS IN THE SAME WAR WHO WAS NOT CAPTURED .SOMETHING TELLS ME HE WILL SET THIS COUNTRY BACK IF ELECTED .

Cut him loose from what? He's not even an official part of the campaign, beyond just being a Democrat who supports Obama.

Cut him loose?
Loose from what?
I didn't know he was tied up...

General Clark is correct of course and McCain knows it.

Amazing!

Clark questions McCain's credentials and how well he may be suited for executive command and McCain responds by asking Obama to toss him aside.

The entire election process is about determining how well someone suits the position they are seeking. The core of that process is to raise questions. After doing so, we vote based upon the answers we obtain.

Heads up, Mr. McCain...we are ALL going to question your abilities, qualifications and experiences over the next few months. Should we all be "cut loose" for doing so?

Mccain cant stop being funny. Has he apologised for the fake war,has he apologised for calling Carter lousy, has he rejected the support of Black or Joe Lieberman? Mccain must be calling us stupid. General Wesley is a hero.

How about McCain shut his yap and cut loose all of his lobbyists? Or Charles Black? How about denouncing, rejecting and repudiating Joe Lieberman? Whatever happened to Wesley Clark having First Amendment rights to voice his opinion? Can we repudiate the Constitution now too?

Honestly, can he whine a lil more please? Oh boooooo-hooo.

I didn't see him repudiating his wifey when she was trouncing Michelle and skewing what SHE said. Let's Cherry-Pick a lil more Johnny Boy...

So, if we can't ask the question or say that your military experience, while courageous and gallant and patriotic, doesn't necessarily qualify you to be President, what are we next not going to be allow to question? It's a Slippery Slope, ain't it....

WcCain is a cry baby.

Wow...... Im honestly saddend by what this man is becoming. The man that once was a proud advocate of the war and bully toward the GOP has now become a small, slimmy creature only looking to take the head office in this country. He constantly contradicts himself and constantly slams Mr. Obama with these crazy remarks. Not only should he not look in the mirror and face facts but he should grow some balls. At least Gen. Clark has the balls to tell the truth no matter what. McCain just doesnt want to hear the truth! if he doesnt like the way people talk about him, he shouldnt have changed everything he believed in.

and yes, mccain walked to TALK with the countries we are at war with 2 years ago! its fact. and now he slams Obama for saying it! What a two faced snake...... shame on you Mr. McCain. I honestly dont know what people see in you

This is patently ABSURD! Wesley Clark has 10 TIMES the military service record of John McCain. Senator McCain needs to recognize his place.

Wes Clark is a jerk....two months ago he was humping the Hillary campaign for VP or cabinet post and now he's shilling for Obama? This guy has done nothing but run for office since leaving the army...trouble is, NO ONE WANTS HIM!! John McCain didn't just
"ride" a jet, he was a professional qualified jet jock.........his character is not in doubt, he has it in spades.........we know nothing about Obama's character, but sure are concerned by those he surrounds himself with.............

General Clark should NOT back down. He is absolutely right on this!

Clark doesn't belong to Obama and is quite capable of speaking for himself, so McCain can ask, but Obama has shown he doesn't have the spine to take a stand.

McCain is just scared of General Clark.
General Clark out ranks McCain in the military so McCain should start showing Gen. Clark some respect!
Obama needs to keep Gen. Clark out there telling the truth

There are a lot more people the McCain should have cut loose a long time ago, what a hypocrite.

Perhaps General Clark wishes to be "let loose" from the Obama campaign. He was a Hillary supporter.

YEAH MCCAIN is hilarious!!!! How are you going to state that Obama cut clark loose for pretty much stating something that is so TRUE and you can't even cut Charlie Black loose for the foolish comments he made!! I tell yah these people are INSANE!!! People are seeing right thru Mccain he wants Obama to cut clark loose after clark stated several times how much he honored his military service and the he was a hero, yah see folks this is just POLITICS as usual. STRAIGHT B.S.!!!

"I have plenty of people who would respond"?

Those would be surrogates, McShame! Will you cut them loose too?

Clark was commander of NATO. NATO is composed of 26 countries, our strongest allies. That is a position that requires the ability to manage, much like being president does.

Getting shot out of a plane does not give you the experience needed to manage...

McCain couldn't manage his marriage so he left his first wife.
He couldn't manage his aircrafts and he crashed them (multiple times) He couldn't manage his finances and so now he and his 2nd wife are in debt.

How exactly is this guy suppose to manage the US? I doubt he can even manage his own bladder.

That is the dumbest thing I have heard of McCain saying. Someone ask him to state his reason for such a request. What about Mr. Black?
CNN will talk a week about this stupid request but will never say a word about the legitimacy of it.
McCain wants to scrutinize everyone but can't stand to be scrutinized. Open up hi WAR RECORD and you will see how big of a fake he really is.

What about McCain say goodbye to Lieberman????

Are you kidding, Johhny?

I say make General Clark VP!!!

I agree with John McCain on this one. To my knowledge, McCain has never gone around claiming that being shot down in an airplane is his qualification for the presidency. Clark doesn't like the flak that he's catching for what he said, but instead of apologizing or at least shutting up while he's ahead, he stubbornly digs his heels in deeper and tries to reinforce his comments. It's the same thing that Geraldine Ferraro did during the primaries, but the difference is this time it's even worse and it's directed at McCain.

Any Democrat who didn't like to see John Kerry "swiftboated" in 2004 should be willing to leave McCain alone when it comes to his military service.

McCain is a joke. General Clark is an expert in his field, and its perfectly fine for him to express his own opinion. Clark doesn't even work for Obama; McCain is just trying to find an excuse to discredit a harsh but true critique.

McShame didn't "cut loose" Black because he agrees with what he said. If anyone doesn't believe that Bush (read Cheney) will start a war with Iran ( "we believe Iran has a nuclear capability", sound familiar?) before November to help McShame and keep the criminals in power you are a fool. They know McShame won't put them on trial for their various crimes, but would Obama?

He wants him to cut him lose because he is a very smart man and he doesnt want him giving obama advice

The only problem I see with Wesley Clark's remark is, its true.

General Clark answered a questioned that was asked of him and he told the TRUTH. McSenile needs to get over all this fear and hate stuff! It's America John, we have freedom of speech here---GO AWAY!

Ridiculous! In the not-so-distant past, McCain made a similar comment about Kerry’s military experience not qualifying him to be commander in chief. Someone should remind him of that. Then, maybe he can repudiate himself.

You are just disgusting McCain.

Your senior adviser, Charlie Black, has worked for probably worst dictators around the world, and you are still keeping him.

Based on what I have read, all Clark said was that military service did not necessarily qualify one to be commander-in-chief, which is a reasonable statement. No one is questioning McCain's service; he served his country; he sacrificed greatly for his country, and for that, he should be honored; however, there is no one-to-one correlation between military service and qualification to serve in the executive role of being commander-in-chief.

If he isn't worried about the comments why does he want Obama to cut him loose? What happened to being patriotic and an American and believing in free speech? All of these people are allowed to express their opinions...but McCain wants everyone to have a rosey perception of him. Well...that isn't freedom. Some people will not like you and in America you are supposed to be free to express your opinions.

Some country we live in.

The only problem I see with Wesley Clarks remark is its true.

Of course McCain wants Obama to cut Clark loose. Clark has the guts and credibility to do significant damage to the only thing McCain has going for him. Only a Clark can put McCain's military experience into the proper perspective.

Cut him loose? Obama should put Clark on the short list for VP.

Stan Davis
Lakewood, CO

Sick and tired of sick and tired (McCain)
Who the he– does he think he is?
You tell us what to do?
How bout we tell you what to do.
Get checked for Alzheimers and then post the results.
Hey, I have a great idea! Take an IQ Test.
The one with the highest IQ wins!
Bye Bye McShame.

Sever his ties he doesn't even work for him. GIve me a break! I say cut Clarke for Black. Fair deal? I didn't think so!

CNN) — Sen. John McCain appeared to raise the stakes in the ongoing back-and-forth over Wesley Clark's controversial comments, saying Tuesday evening that Barack Obama should "cut him loose."..........YOU are not in CHARGE!!! .........did you cut Mr BLACK LOOSE.....OLD HOG JAW!!!

John McCain you're on CRACK..... Cut Clark loose? With all the dirty people running his campaign he is demanding that Obama gets rid of Clark? Wow!!! This dude ceases to amaze me.... LOL!!!!

To the fellow Republicans, that care about; winning this Election..............this "side show", with Gen. Clark; is no big deal..........What are you going to do about; the "current state of affairs", that this Nation finds itself in, NOW? How do you "really" keep us safe, from our enemies? and "protect" our borders! fix the economy! then, maybe "we" have a chance at winning in Nov. 08 Bottom line!

Wow, seems like McCain's campaign is beginning to head toward the road of desperation. They're not there yet, but if they continue with this kind of pettiness as a lame attempt to indirectly demonize Obama, they'll pay for it later in the year where it matters most: the polls.

Both Obama and Clark CLEARLY distanced each other regarding these comments – that McCain is repeatedly accusing Obama of somehow orchestrating this is, again, petty and short sighted.

For the old man that McCain is, he sure is acting like a little baby!!! Especially considering that what Clark said is absolutely true.

Seriously, what is wrong with saying that McCain is not qualified to be president just because he was a POW? It's true isn't it? Its not like you see a bunch of other POWs running for the position.

McCain's constant trotting out of his POW experience has left me disgusted.

I know it's not the case, but every time he mentions it, part of me sees an image of him in a holding cell thinking "I really hit the big time now!"

So Obama should cut someone loose who praised McCain but simply stated the FACT that military experience does not qualify you for POTUS, its not like some average joe said this, a 4 star general did. I believe he, if anyone, is allowed to discuss military service and what it means

But McCain has people running around claiming the US will be attacked next year and it will help mcCain, but this is all fine and dandy?

SoMcCain wantgs Obama to cut what ties? He's not even on the staff. Meanwhile, Charlie Black is McCain's cheif stratigist and he hasn'r gotten rid of him.

This whole uproar is bogus anyway if you go back and watch the entire interview. Clark said nothjing wrong.

Cut Bush, Cheney, Rove, Abramoff, used-car salesman Romney, Iran war-monger Liberman, Exxon, Haliburton, and all your other Washington lobbyists cronies loose.

Clark for Secretary of Defense. Full Stop.

HYPOCRITE

mccain should cut himself loose and spare this nation from his senility.

Wes Clark is a true American hero.

John McCain crashed FOUR jets before he crashed in Vietnam. He wasn't qualified to fly a plan, and he's certainly not qualified to lead this nation.

NO MCCAIN!

Shut-up McCain!

What a crazy world we live in. Clark didn't say anything beyond the pale. He didn't say that McCain's service wasn't honorable. He just said that it doesn't count as leadership experience. McCain's camp is free to make the case that it does if they want, but everyone pretending that Clark said something outrageous is just making fools of themselves.

how about Mr Black Mcsane

McCain should be ashame of him self asking oboma to cut clark lose this man have done no wrong. oboma please don't do it. it seems like mccain want you to jump at everything that he say. let him know that the answer is no.

Oh get over it grumpy old man!
What you should do is apologize to President Carter for your foolish "unpresidential" remarks at another ex President.

The worst thing is that Clark's comments were accurate. Flying a plane and getting shot out of one has zero relevance in running a country. I mean no disrespect for McCain, his military service or his ordeal after being shot down but the fact that this topic is completely off limits because it smacks of being unpatriotic is a poor reflection on what should be a great debate. Further McCain getting political mileage out of it should be noted, but it won't be. Bring on the swift boaters!

hey John, are you wearing pantsuits yet, every day you sound more and more like Hillary. facts, stick to the things that matter to voters, educate yourself more on the economy !!

McCain is being ridiculous! Clark was right. Clark honored McCain's service showed character and courage, but what we need for the White House is judgment. Being shot down did not show McCain's judgment, nor voting for the Iraq war and flip-flopping on many key issues.

mccain is soooo going to lose this election.

Swift boaters can't take swift boating...nuff said.

And? Obama's 'none' – Military Experience????

I think McCain doth protest too much.

the experience of a pilot being shot down counts as no qualification for anything, for sure.

the decision to go to another country, such as vietnam, to kill its people unprovoked is very telling in terms of insane mccain's values and jusdgement. he will feel compelled to invade another country, such as iran, and kill more, in order to justify his murderous past.

to call such experience as "heroic" tells volumes about this country's moral character.

can't take the truth, mccain?

McCain is wrong..no way should Obama cut General Clark...What's the matter they can't take a dose of their own medicine..Swift boating Kerry

General Clarke is his own man and entitled to his opinion - and its not like he said anything unreasonable either. I'll lose all respect for Obama if he says one more thing about this. This ticky tack name-calling politics is such a waste of time - its so elementary school.

Please, Senator Obama don't listen to McCain. don't cut Gen Clark loose. Gen Clark is a better man than McCain. Don't listen to this nonsense, it will be a great mistake. McCain did not cut Black loose. I am really begging don't listen to McCain.

Gen Clark is a good man and among the best in your team. No one against Gen Clark. It is a set up by McCain and his camp.

I'm sorry. I agree with Clark. He said that it doesn't alone qualify you. I agree. I want someone with more experience than just being a POW. McCain has more experience than that, so I think he is qualified. Clark in no way dismissed McCain, he just said it takes more. Which is true. I'm tired of the media and politicians taking stuff and turning it around and rephrasing it. It's a simple statement. I think most of us, understood what he meant.

he shold listen to the whole report. was not nothing to it

NO WAY! Don't do it, Obama.

Gen. Clark gave his opinion and didn't back down from it. He didn't bash McCain, McCain just didn't like what he has to say. SO WHAT?

Barack Obama thinks that the American public is stupid.

Everyone knows that Obama's campaign is behind these attacks on McCain and that Obama knows full well about them.

Obama is letting surrogates do his dirty work for him. Then he feigns
surprise and fakes an apology. Oh, and then a big speech for Mr. Teleprompter.

He hasn't even reputiated the comment by Black. He said "I don't know what context it was said in" and "it is not true" but now he wants Obama to get rid of someone that had the gall to say the truth! Get rid of Black!

The MSM has blown this WAY out of proportion. I would encourage everyone to look at a video of Clark's comments, and see that Clark never questioned McCain's patriotism or military service. Republicans are amazing at faking outrage.

CNN) — Sen. John McCain appeared to raise the stakes in the ongoing back-and-forth over Wesley Clark's controversial comments, saying Tuesday evening that Barack Obama should "cut him loose."............DID you cut BLACK loose.......Clean YOUR HOUSE!!!!

Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeease

Barack please DON'T distance yourself from Wesley Clarke!
Wes Clarke did nothing wrong!!

By the way John McCain, do your supporters KNOW WHERE YOU ARE? Do they know WHAT YOU ARE DOING IN COLOMBIA?

You are NOT IN THE WHITE HOUSE YET, and here you are in COLOMBIA, making another CAFTA DEAL! .....I cannot believe that your supporters continue to believe that you are Presidential Material!

McCain and what about your rape women friends ??? At least this guy is dead on spot... and what about your swift boater friends ??

We have millions of people who have served this country and are younger and in touch with the American people, why don't you step down and let one of them run ??

when did mccain become this big joke? what is wrong with him! Obama should cut Clark loose for what reason? this is ridiculous!

I agree with McCain, Clark is a loose cannon with his comments lately.

McCain is really starting to upset me.

General Clark did not dishonor his service, and this rebuttal attack on the character of General Clark is shameful.

John McCain should be ashamed of himself. He responds to a valid critique on one of his talking points by this shameless attack on a higher ranking military official.

John McCain you are a sad and pathetic man.

If he does, "cut Clark loose" he will definitely lose my vote. What about your ignorant surrogates......YOU CUT THEM LOOSE!!!

DEMOCRATS UNITE!!!!

Wesley Clark is nothing more than a "hired gun". He can take either side of the topic. He likes the camera time and the Sunday morning talk shows. He wants people to think he knows what he is talking about. I wouldn't believe the man if he said the earth was round.

In 2006, McCain appeared at a late-stage but crucial fundraiser for Illinois Rep. Pete Roskam, who was being challenged by Democrat Tammy Duckworth, a veteran who had lost both her legs in Iraq. The nail-biter campaign for the open seat, which was won by Roskam with 51 percent of the vote, was marked by heated rhetoric over service and war. Roskam, who won the endorsement of the organization Veterans of Foreign Wars, accused Duckworth of wanting to cut-and-run from Iraq. McCain held his fundraiser shortly thereafter.

McCain should cut himself loose who is questioning Obama's ability to become a commander-in-chief. He should cut loose the entire republican party, especially his "swift boaters" who question Obama's patriotism.

Wesley Clarke has been a successful commander in chief, not a shot down pilot. He knows who would be a good commander in chief who would not.

Gee McCain, why would you want Gen. Clark to sever ties with Obama? Could it be because both men are reputable and with Gen. Clark's credentials, it would make you lose credibility? Or is it because Gen. Clark has a point and since both men have opinions, you'd love for Obama to just let go of all of his surrogates so that a few months from now yours will attack Obama alone?

Get real!

Obama 08'

Let's be honest about what this is all about: Gen. Clark as Obama's V.P. would be a real threat to McCain's attempt to corner to market on military experience.

I think Senator MCLame is trying to get rid of all of Obama's best advocates so he can have the upper hand come November. We as Democrats will not be fooled by his tactics. Not this time! Just wait until Obama gets to go toe to toe with him in a debate. Senator Obama (the next president of the United States) will come out smelling like a rose.

Go Obama!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Haha! So Clark got under his skin! Someone who outranks McCain called him on his act!!

Sounds like Obama's next move is to put Clark on the ticket! Woot woot!

I Agree With What Clark Said! It Was The Truth! Here Is Some More Truth For You Mccain . . . Your Head Looks Like A Boiled Egg!

He has to be kidding! It's not like the man said anything ABOUT his service. He just said that what happened didn't necessarily qualify him for presidency. This was in response to a question asking him to compare the two candidates' experience.

They make him seem more and more like an old fool every day. Seriously disgusting.

We have a measure of the lengths Mccain's campaign will go to distort and spin the truth. Obama should make this an issue.

Not sure why Clark says that McCain's military background does not qualify him to lead this great country of ours. Not only is it his military background, but also his xyz years of service in the US Senate and reaching across party lines and foreign policy experience.

Obama has zero experience. If Obama is qualified to be president, then I will become a Senator (read up on how he won his seat by ousting others from the ballot) and then I will just run for President.

I can do it, oh yes I can!

I agree 100% with General Clark. Nobody is doubting McCain's honorable service to this nation, but that alone doesn't make him a better leader. In fact, I rather trust younger and less experience, but honest man over older man with life time of rotten experience who ditched his wife and kids over a younger and rich girl. You know who I'm talking about: John Mccain is the one who ditched his wife and kids over then a rich young girl, Cindy.

Now, how can you trust a man like McCain as your president? He is now criticizing Obama for changing his mind on Public Campaign Financing issue? What a hypocrite he is....

Wow, you people show a whole lot of respect for a POW. And Clark's comments are absurd at best. he talks about McCain lacking qualifications to be President. And what, pray tell, are Obama's qualifications? Being a senator of little substance for about 3 days? Coming up with a catchy campaign phrase? All of his policies are based in fantasy land. It's called research, people. Try it some time.

In February 2003, Sen. McCain said "Absolutely not," when asked whether "military service inherently makes somebody better equipped to be commander-in-chief."

"Harry Truman was in the artillery in World War I, which was magnificent," he continued. "Ronald Reagan did most of his active duty in the studio lots in California. It might be a nice thing, but I absolutely don't believe that it's necessary."

Excuse me, Mr. Flip-Flop: Who are you to tell Obama what to do? What about Mr. Black and his comments regarding that an terrorist attack will benefit McCain? Please his comments were very offensive, will you cut him loose? General Clark stated something that is actually right, having been a POW does not qualify to be commander-in-chief; he did not question McCain military service, in fact he honored it. Please can the media set the record straight on this matter? Can the media remind McCain about Mr Black's comments again? Maybe, McCain will shut up.

This only furthers the case that Wes Clark should be VP.

McCain is whining like a little baby. Clark won't back down from his statements and the GOP is bewildered.

Obama/Clark has a nice ring to it.

So does this mean that McCain will cut Mr. Black loose? McCain is such a hypocrite–unbelievable.

ME TO MCCAIN : CUT BLACK LOOSE!

Did Obama ask McCain to cut loose Charlie Black? Forget McCain.

What a joke! He needs to reject Lieberman!

I think McCain's over-reaction is going to become the story if he's not careful. Clark didn't disrespect McCain's service. He was just saying that it doesn't automatically qualify him on foreign policy. McCain needs to engage Obama on the issues to argue who has better judgment, not just claim to be entitled because of having served. Instead of engaging Obama's point about diverting resources from bin Laden into Iraq it's the whole fauxtrage/nontroversy game.

Well if he isn't worried about it, then why is he still dwelling on it??? Is Clark a paid member of Obama's staff? How can he cut someone loose that a surrogate and not have an official role?

Actually, Obama does not have to cut ANYONE loose..they are grown people who can say what they want...McCain should cut a LOT of his own advisors loose if he wants to pout, whine and cry about this..

Is this what I have to look forward to when I get that old??? geesh....

"Inartful". Obama has an interesting vocabulary.

McCain seems to make a lot of demands on Obama.

CNN..........Sen. John McCain appeared to raise the stakes in the ongoing back-and-forth over Wesley Clark's controversial comments, saying Tuesday evening that Barack Obama should "cut him loose."
McSame.........Who are you........did you cut Mr Black LOOSE ???..........
McSame........I'm not going to worry about comments that General Clark made. I have plenty of people who will respond to that kind of thing.”YEA we know ........Dirty OLd MAN!!!!!

This from a guy who won't cut George Bush loose. Give me a break. This from a guy who accepts the endorsement of the Swiftboaters...who has a campaign manager who lobbies for third world terrorists...my ma used to have a saying about the pot calling the kettle black. Can't wait till November to show these guys what chnage in America really means!

McSame. You are no more qualified to be President, because of your time in a POW camp, than I am to head Microsoft. Get over it...

KEEP CLARK!!!! He's the best thing to happen to the McCain campaign in days!

Maybe Clark has POW envy???

This is a man we're talking about right?

What a whiny little man this is and he thinks he can be President?

he is really SSSSIIIICCCCKKKK......what about the ones in his campaign what is he waiting to fire them.........of course, he won´t: they are my beloved lobbyists....he has not only lost his bearings, half his brain is putrefied

I think this was definitely blown way out of proportion, and McCain would better spend his time explaining his views and ideas. Gen. Clark spoke at length about his high regard for McCain's service and how he admired his tenacity as POW; he merely stated that these weren't prerequisites for the job, which is a completely valid point. It seems that not just McCain, but many politicians think they should be given a position based solely on their service. But Gen. Clark is right, McCain doesn't have very much experience in handling foreign matters and making executive war decisions.

Gen. W Clark is entitled to use his voice. Why does McCain get to set the direction of the campaign all the time. Just the fact that someone was a prisoner of war does not mean they will or should be president of the USA. Show us how you can help the people of this country and stop trying to score points. He is toooooo OLD. My dad is younger then he is and I am a grandmother three times over. I sure would not want my father to run the country he has way too many concrete ideas and that is what was wrong with BUSH. I am sure McCain is a GREAT- GRANDFATHER too

Ridiculous!!!! Clark had an opinion that in no way diminished McCain's war service. Talk about jumping on a non issue. I was considering voting McCain as a former Clinton supporter, but McCain is more wishy washy than Obama. At least I get to keep my rights as a woman under an Obama administration. McCain has gone too far and feels too entitled to praise to get my vote.

How dare John McCain ask Obama to repudiate GENERAL Clark!?! General Clark didn't say anything wrong or inappropriate about John. John boy is such a whiner!!

Clark is absolutely right on this and McCain needs to get on with the real issues.

Well John....If we make Obama cut loose Clark, people are going to be coming after me for what I said. I don't want to be cut loose because i've been kissing but all year to become your VP. Just let it go.....

Talk about pointing out the sawdust in your neighbor's eye when you got a plank sticking out of your own. Day anyone? McCain was supposedly against the swift boat ads now he features Day who was a swiftboaters for truth in one of his own ads. Not to mention the fact Clarke has every right to question his judgment as commander in chief as a military commander. Thank you for your service Sen. McCain but we just need a new way of thinking. Obama '08

McCain run your own camp and let Black and others go!!!!!!!!!

What happened to mccains minister? Barack if you send another friend packing i will not vote for you. U must not keep kissing?

That's funny. Did McCain "Cut Loose" Mr. "Another-Terrorist-Attack-Would-Be-Good"? No?

And frankly, what exactly did Clark say that was wrong? What's that? Nothing? Oh, poor Mr. McCain. Can't handle the truth. I agree whole heartedly, that being a prisoner of war does not qualify one fort command. My dad was a POW in Nam, and if anything, it made him a bit nutty.

Speaking of which, isn't McCain the one that still insists on using racists terms when referring to Vietnamese? Or have they shushed that one adequately?

This doesn't even make sense. Clark made a VALID point: that being in the military does not necessarily mean McCain will be a good commander in chief. I am not demonizing soldiers in any way by saying this. I hold the men and women who serve our country in the highest regard, and I pray they come home soon.

I guess McCain would like Obama to fire any and everyone in his camp who points out something that might take some of the shine off McCain.
If Obama knuckles under to this, I'll begin to consider him too weak and pandering for the job.

Oh Please,,, give me a break Mr George McCain! Gen. Clark said the unltimate truth – war hero does not make one ready to be commander in chief, neither does community organizer. Let's talk about the fact that when I first came to United States 12 years ago, I was paying 76cents a gallon for gas!

Puleeeze cut him off for what the truth?. Ole fokes should shut up when in the presence of adults Sen mcBush is an ok fella but his capture does not give him the right to be pres. My question is. Why now why did he not run when he was young and may have had an affect. This man is scary

Now we know what is important to McBush II.
If being shot down and captured qualified you for President than we would have tens of thousands of Presidents.
I am outraged that we can spend $162 billion for the war and
cut healthcare and support for needy Americans.
Don't you think it is strange that every 1st world country can
afford universal health care except the U.S.?
What do we have that Japan, Canada, Australia, Germany, France,
England, Sweden, Belgium, Switzerland, Norway, Spain don't have?
Iraq.
Everyone knew that it was a stupid move but we had to prove
that we were a superpower. We showed them, didn't we?

Wow, McCain is really showing his age. Go home Senator and enjoy the rest of your wealthy life...

I think McCain knows that if Obama chooses Clark, he's in more trouble than ever.

I know Obama wants to be gracious, but there was no need for him to comment on the Clark "controversy." The good general not only outranked Mccain, but has more experience in the military. Of course his outlook and opinion should count for something! And what did he say that was so wrong? Nothing! Being in the military or POW doesn't automatically make you qualified to be President.

You Should Sever Ties With More Than Half Your Crooked Camp Mccain! You Are Such A Hypocrit! You And Your Camp Get More Dirty And Smelly By The Day! You Are Not The Boss And Cant Tell Anyone What To Do! You Are The Weakest Candidate On The Stage And Need To Give It A Rest! I Agree With What Clark Said. . . Your War Record Does Not Qualify You To Be President! The Truth Hurts More Than Your Lies!

A. Clarke was quite clear and reasonable – correct, really.

B. McCain cries so hard I cannot imagine why he is getting such a free ride from the press. He's got "no game", and he and his party are underwater in this election and have no option but to try to appear to have ran. To say McCain is immature and a tad daft, is generous. A most dangerous Presidential candidate.

Give Senator Obama a break! May be he is not comfortable doing that with everybody. Michelle was the one who iniate the fist bump, and her husband can not turn her down in front of million of people. I don't believe he was rude because he refused to fist bump the boy. He just don't want to start something he is not comfortable with.

Just goes to show that Gen. Clark is right on the money with his absolutely truthful remarks about McCain's judgement!

Now he wants Obama to discredit him. LOL!!!

That's because Clark is right, and the truth he is uttering on the airwaves is making McCain's camp VERY nervous!

And McCain should be nervous when a celebrated, intelligent and successful 4-Star general tells it like it is... that McCain's JUDGEMENT is lacking!

It's gonna be a landslide in November... for the DEMS!!!

Obama 08!!!!

Senator McCain can't run his own campaign and control his own surrogates and has no room to tell Senator Obama what to do about his. John Black is still working for him so he has no room to talk at all.

Not just no but HELL NO. Clark should stay.

When Charlie Black and Phil Gramm are "cut loose" , then you can have a valid opinion on such subjects. Til then, your opinion in personnel matters means nothing. Better yet, answer the claim – what exactly is it in your military experience that makes you uniquely qualified – gives you superior judgement to perform the role of president? Quit whining – answer.

ha ha ha even obama said he didn't agree with what clark said. but who cares?

McCain ought to be cut loose!

This is truly absurd. Top generals should be listened to, otherwise it's time to decommission all of them and have a private mercenary armed forces.

Obama/Clark 08

McCain knows that Clark is one hell of a vice presidential candidate. Saying that McCain doesn't have experience is not near as bad as McCain saying that Obama's word can not be trusted.

Watch Dishonest John McLie on you tube:

Watch him admit that he says things he does not believe in his heart for "ambition."
Look up "the real McCain" for that video.

Why not ask McCain about how long he pursued his current wife while he was married with another woman.

I do not want the "other woman" to become the First Lady. Homewreckers should not be allowed in the white house.

Flying an airplane and being shot down does not qualify one to be president any more than being involved in an automobile accident qualifies one as an auto safety engineer.

Senator Obama will never apologize or repudiate anything until the moment it is politically expedient for him to do so. This Clark will likely be thrown under the bus sooner or later by BO–depends on how much mileage he can get out of the comments first.

General Clark has no official position with Obama campaign. McCain should dump his chief political advisor, Charlie Black, who said that a terrorist attack on American soil before the election will be a big advantage for McCain, first before he asks Obama to cut his relationship with an unofficial supporter.

Pathetic attempt to keep a story going.

There he goes again, trying to tell Obama what to do. First he tried get him (obama) to pay for town hall meeting trips, then he wanted obama to go to the middle east with him. Get rid of your tried old donkeys and focus on your own surrogates out there lying.

Mc Cain should respond by saying WHY he has the qualifications. Obama didn't make the comment- Clark did.
He can't do that however because he isn't qualified. We don't use muscets anymore

I had to read this two times when I saw the ticket headline. Why doesn't McCain cut his ties with Charlie Black, who goes to sleep every night praying a terrorist attack will kill more Americans so McCain can "benefit". McCain is becoming more and more of a fringe candidate every day. You can't question how his POW service has revelance to the presidency (it has no relevance...Wesley Clark was right), but say Americans should die–and you get a quick pat on the back. Is McCain so stupid he can't even connect the dots, or does he think the public is so dumb they can't see how much of a hypocrite he is?

HAHA. The truth hurts doesn't it McSame!

Don't be so stupid. Sen. McCain is trying to make mountains out of mole-hills, which exactly what i don't want in a president. I want a president who can identify real problems, address them and fix them, not charge like a bull after a fly.

GET OVER YOURSELF!

What a joke. McCain got shot down over Vietnam and was held prisoner of war, just like many other unfortunate GI's during too many wars. In no way does his heroic service as a member of the military make him more qualified to be commander in Chief than another. For cripes sake, Rockefeller was a cripple and he did just fine saving the world from fascism. This is all just another bunch of repuglican crapola of scare em, divide em. Anyone who think McNutso should be in charge of the most powerful military the world has ever seen should have their head examined! Get a grip America - the man is unstable and you know it! We need and deserve a calm, cool headed, collected, smart person to be POTUS, and McBush ain't that man!

YOU GOTTA BE KIDDING ME....?

mCCAINE................ WHERE IS CHARLIE BLACK!!!!!

UN-BELIEVABLE HIPOCRISY !

Before you offer anything, McSham, do you even know where you are?
Oh, that's right, no Lieberman. Probably not then. Where is Africa, John McSame?

Talk about a two faced hypocrite. If yer going to talk the talk, then atleast walk the walk old man. But you won't, because you are a joke.

Fact: McCain actions while a POW were FAR from heroic, many were debatably acts of treason. Read up on your servicemans code of conduct and then read up on some of the complete and utter cowardace acts of McCain during his time as a POW.

This man is the anti-christ and can NOT be trusted with our country. Giving information to the enemy is UNpatriotic at best. McCain stinks.

PLA'LEZE

John McCain has a lot of nerve. Cut loose indeed.

Why isn't McCain promoting his platform? I only read about his complaining and targeting the Democrat party's candidate. Is that all he has to offer?

McCain, please try to keep up.

I wondered too, how does being a POW give you the smarts to be president..... a hero used to be a person who saved others lives!!

"I'm not going to worry about comments that General Clark made. I have plenty of people who will respond to that kind of thing.”

So McCain has a different standard for himself? Obama has to distance himself from something someone said about McCain (someone not even involved in his campaign, mind you), but McCain will allow plenty of people to do his dirty work for him?

I think McCain is secretly more Democrat, and is trying to blow the Republicans out of the water.

That, or he lives in the same bubble as Bush....

and what about Sen Lierman (oops sorry Lieberman).
Black and Liebarman are scaring Amercian people and are playing with their emotions so that they can gain a few points in the polls. That my friends is a real tragedy.

I think McCain should cut the strings off his little puppets, Liberman and Black.

Now he's saying the same thing about Jim Webb as he did Wesley Clark.

All McCain does is whine and lie.

Did you hear that McCain blasted Obama today for supporting child rapists even though McCain and Obama both AGREED with the ruling.

McCain is so disgusting!
Straight talk express my behind!

Dear John:

How do you dump someone who has no official role in your campaign? Dump him from what? If he asks him to stand in the corner for an hour would that suffice?

Obama hasn't got what it takes to cut ANYBODY lose! Remember the Rev Wright? He could no more reject him than he could reject his own grandmother. Then there's Rezko – and Ayers – and who's next?

Gramma has become his favorite reference these days, as if some of his grandparents' love of country and military service reflects on BO in even the slightest way.

If he was so impressed by them, he would have enlisted like thousands of other children and grandchildren of members of the Greatest Generation.

No, don't hold your breath waiting for BO to cut lose anybody, and expect to hear a whole lot more about Gramma. I wonder how much she likes being USED by BO and his speech writers? Too bad Mothers Day is over; he could have ridden that hobby horse for weeks if he'd thought of it earlier.

Stop living so much in the past Senator McCain. Gees. People are allowed to have their opinions and if General Clark doesn't feel you are up to the task, he has the right to say so. Remember that we live in a free country? Frankly, I would take the word of a General who was Supreme Commander of NATO Forces over yours.

Grow up. If all you've got going for you is that you were a POW, it's time to retire on your wife's money.

You McDelusionalMcDumb,

First fire your adivser Charlie Black! Then we will talk about Clark.

Please stick by Clark! He isn't saying anything that isn't true.

NOPE.

Of course McCain is feeling the sting of Clark's comments, they're true! He was honorable and deserves praise for his time as a POW, but he shouldn't bring that up (every other week it seems!) as an example of something that would set him apart as president. It's cheap and untrue.

Well, does being a fighter pilot and POW make you qualified???? Does it? It was a legitimate statement by Clark, so get over it. They put Obama down over his shoes, but can't question anything McCain says or does...DOUBLE STANDARD is written all over it.

as soon as you let go of Charlie Black.

Why should he cut Clark loose? Why is this even a controversy? Because Clark's quote wasn't given the actual context (and even then, he was goaded into saying it which was a really sleazy move)? Hell, nothing he said was even WRONG. The fact McCain gets a free ride because he was a POW and because the media is so buddy-buddy with him is disgusting.

It seems politics may be a little too rough for Senator McCain's delicate sensibilities-

Is THIS how he responds to criticism? Whining? Give me a break

Way to look presidential, John

All I hear about from John McCain is his POW stuff. That happened like 30 years ago. I'm so sick of it. Why can't he talk about anything else?

Why don't we see his kids with him and on the campaign trail?

Why nothing about Cindy being a Homewrecker and John being a Womanizer?

Neither John or Cindy have the morals to be in the White House.

You got to be kidding...Cut Black loose?

This is rediculous. "Cut him Loose" ??? Clark is loose, he is not a part of Obama's campaign team in any way.

Besides that, Clark's comments were correct and justified. I can't believe no one is talking about the question the moderator posed. The moderator said "john McCain rode in a fighter and was shot down." Clark didn't make that phrase up, the moderator did, and he simply responded.

I'm a conservative but this is one reason I could never vote for John McCain.

He panders, lies, and flip-flops over and over again.

I will be supporting Bob Barr, the Libertarian candidate. He is a true conservative and a someone you can trust to speak the truth, unlike John McSame.

I hate Mccain, biggest hypocrite in the world!! Obama don't do it! Don't listen to this lieing Bush! Don't fall for it! GOD NOVEMBER CAN'T COME SOON ENOUGH!!

Senator, there's an old saying:

If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.

Cut the whining and get on with it!

My God this guy is as two faced as politicians get!!! I listened to a conference call where McCain surrogates spent a good 20 to 30 minutes trashing Clark from every angle, that's okay, it's okay to have Charlie Black make a comment that a terrorist attack would benefit McCain's campaign, it's okay for him in his quest for a "respectful dialog" to give Obama the label of "Dr. No". These are all okay from himself and his surrogates, but for Clark to respond as he did should call for "cutting him loose". Lets keep in mind that Clark did not come out of the blue with this comment. Lieberman made the declaration that Obama was not qualified because he had never been shot down in a jet, Clark's response was to Lieberman's comment! This guy is pathetic, he's stoking the fire to keep people distracted on other issues so you won't take a good hard look at what he's all about.

Hey McCain before opening up our coastal water and other wildlife refuges to the oil companies why don't we force these oil companies to drill on the 69 million acres they already have....

Hey McCain why don't we talk about what you plan to do with the waste from all these nuclear power plants you want to build...

Hey McCain lets talk about how a voucher system like the one you want to implement will further the achievement gap for our children!

Hey McCain lets talk about your plans for ending the sub-prime mortgage crisis we see today!

People take a close look at this guy, this is guy is a horrible choice for America and the more I hear of McCain, the more I listen to him, the more I research his positions, the more convinced I am that this guy is a horrible choice.

go home mcbush!!!!!!

If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen. This means you, Senator McCain.

I think its pretty ridiculous that McCain would say something like this when he regularly takes money from Swift Boat Vets and even stands on stage next to them. His surrogates are now attacking Clark's service as well. I think both campaigns need to take a step back, because the American People don't care about this crap and have far better things to do, and much more to worry about, than this.

Listen you morons CB and Javone stop with the Hate!!!!!!!! John McCain is a Honorable Person!!!! so get with the PROGRAM!!!! Hispanic people will support McCain and that you can take that to the BANK!!!!. The Puertorican, Mexican, Cuban, Colombian and all my LATINOS People will support McCain. Again you all are Liberal Morons!!!!! You will see McCain will win in Ohio, Mi, Fl, NM, PA,, and NJ that is two state that will turn RED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! plus alot more!!!!!!!!!!!!

McSybill should just take a loooooooonngg trip out of the country and stay there.

Yes we know you have your attack dogs and we will keep Clark!

We will not cut him lose! Funny – if you are not worried about Clark's comments...why should Obama cut him lose?

Go Bam! Go Dems! Step it up on the GOP!

IF YOU CAN'T STAND THE HEAT, SENATOR, GET OUT OF THE KITCHEN!

Gen Clark was right. POW status is not a status that confers leadership experience for any organisation, yet we are talking about the The USA here. Perhaps it was "inartful" as Senator Obama said and should not be on the lexicon of this political debate. But was Gen Clark right? Of couse!

As General Clark (and he said nothing wrong) did not speak on behalf of the Obama Campaign, McCain is out of line for asking Obama to sever ties.

John McCain was a horrible pilot, my friends.

mccain, you should dump 'Black', see you had to get on your plane before you made a comment. Clark is not a surrogate of Obama's, he speaks the truth and so does Webb and many other's. What's your comment on speaking with Colin Powell or what was so secretive about your meetings with the Iraqi leaders. So now you are being backed by the group that lied on Kerry when he was running for president, but now they are spending thousands of dollars for you.
Do you by chance have the moderator for 'Face the Nation' in your pocket too? You are just not a flip flopper, but you are a tired old FLIP FLOPER

CNN. please post,

Sorry McCain, what General Clark said is true and it wasn't disrespectful, you are acting like a crybaby.

Wow, if this is the standard then McCain needs to fire his entire staff and probably consider putting himself in time-out also.

Here comes the spin that the Republicans have made an art form.

Being a POW does NOT make you qualified to be Commander-in-Chief.

Get over it.

...Aaaaaand since when does Sen. McCain get to make staffing decisions for the future President Obama?

Why is the big deal about someone actually telling the truth. Yes, McCain was shot down and was a prisoner of war. That has nothing to do with him being qualified for President. I have great respect that he sacrificed for his country, but trying to get sympathy vote because he was a prisoner is NOT GOOD.

Lot's of people were prisoners of way, but that doesn't make them qualified to be President. Clark was not putting McCain down for his service to the country, but was making a point that his POW experience was not a qualification for President.

The republicans are way too sensitive. This is nothing comparaed to when Republicans smeared John Kerry for his patriotic service.

How about letting your friend Mr. Black loose first Senator McCain.....hypocrite.

No need to apologize. He has a right to his opinion–and what he said was true.

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McCain has lost his way. Wes Clark is a national hero who misspoke but was only expressing an opinion on a collateral leadership issue–not on the honor of McCain's service. McCain's call for obama to "sever ties" with Clark is a confirmation of one of Clark's points - that being a war hero does not necessarily mean thay you have judgment or character.

So much for sticking t ohe issues, John.

CNN) — Sen. John McCain appeared to raise the stakes in the ongoing back-and-forth over Wesley Clark's controversial comments, saying Tuesday evening that Barack Obama should "cut him loose."
McCain...........You are Flat out order SIR .........I recall A young man intorduce McCain @ a Rally and yall can have TIGER Woods we got McCain however nothing was said .... no MEDIA !
McCain......I'm not going to worry about comments that General Clark made. I have plenty of people who will respond to that kind of thing.”

I am tired of McCain trying to dictate what Obama should do with his campaign. I hope Obama does not. I don't know who McCain thinks he is. He needs to worry about his own campaign.

This is ridiculous. I thought this man wanted to be President . How is he supposed to be President when he whines like a little child anytime someone disagrees with him?? Talk about pathetic. Now I know why he does not believe in diplomacy!!

No Way Obama, don't cut General Clark loose. What General Clark said was the absolute truth!! It was the media and McWhiney that made a big deal out of it!! What an old hypocrite McCain is!

I don't think President Obama needs any advice from you McWarmonger.

Why don't you cut yourself loose from the ills of Dementia? From the Lies? From the Flip-Flopping.

No one wants your old advice. Just keep quiet, old man.

Tell Charlie Black and Lieberman to stay away from you – oops – LIE-berman is your brain. The only way you get countries or groups of people right on the 2nd or 3rd try. It's disgusting. And it's not what we want to see and hear on a daily basis for the next 4 years.

McCain is really annoying me now!

Perhaps this miserable man should cut loose his "swift boat" advisors! General Clark is a well respected military man who is in a position to evaluate McCain's experience. How dare McCain continue to try to tell Obama who he should or shouldn't have as an advisor!! This is ridiculous. The media is making this into WAY more than it is.

NO! How do you like a dose of your own mediciene...GOP swift boat style? Can't take the heat from a real hero, that saw actual combat on the ground in Vietnam?

Did YOU cut Mr. Black lose after he made that horrendous comment about our country??? If Clark THINKS you are not qualified, then it is his opinion. Can't take the heat? Take your marbles and go home.

Of course McCain wants Obama to "repudiate" Wesley Clarke. Wesley Clark has the "chops" and a long history of decorated military experience. McCain doesn't want to have to go up against Wesley Clarke's experience because McCain would lose that battle.
Clarke was simply stating a fact. Why can't we leave it at that and talk about issues that affect Americans day to day such as health care, the cost of gas and housing????

How can Obama "cut Clark loose" if he doesn't actually work for the campaign?

I was originally critical of Clark for what he said. But now, McCain has made this ridiculous statement in an attempt to play "gotcha" instead of talking about issues. Plus, he hired a Swift Boater to join his "Truth Squad". So much for any moral superiority he had on this issue.

I can't believe the uproar Clark's comments are causing. It is a perfectly legitimate point! Clark stated that although McCain's service and POW experience were a great sacrifice for this country, they in no way are a preparation for the types of democratic negotiations and tightrope diplomacy required to be the commander in chief.

WHERE IS THE LOGICAL FALLACY IN THAT STATEMENT? I think Clark is 100% at liberty to his question. HE IS NOT ARGUING MCCAIN'S SERVICE, BUT HIS SERVICE'S APPLICABILITY TO BEING THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF THE COUNTRY!

When did logical thinking and common sense, as well as the right to express your opinions, become lost in politics. This is the type of thing that Obama is supposed to change and discredit. I'm still for Obama over McCain, but Obama's reluctance to support Clark in his statements are more politically driven than I wish to see in Obama.

I agree that McCain is a hero for enduring his years in a prison camp and for serving his country with distinction. That being said, is he criticizing Clark for being a rational human being? Did being in a prison camp test his resolve? Yes. Did being in a prison camp prepare him to be the President? um, no. If distinguished military service alone qualifies someone to be president, there should be many more people ahead of John McCain in the race. How about a Medal of Honor recipient? How about one of the soldiers John McCain believes should be denied college benefits. But lets forget that, and elect a person solely based on service during Vietnam.

Regarding McSame:
When he came home and saw that Carol was not the beauty he left behind, he started running around on her almost right away. Everybody around him knew it.

‘Eventually he met Cindy and she was young and beautiful and very wealthy. At that point McCain just dumped Carol for something he thought was better.

‘This is a guy who makes such a big deal about his character. He has no character. He is a fake. If there was any character in that first marriage, it all belonged to Carol.’

Once again.. rather than standing up and responding like an adult to comments and actually answering... McCain completely circumvents the allegation and cries. Can't McCain stand up and say "This is why I think my service experience qualifies me to be the president..."

Nope.. instead he just stamps his feet demanding that Obama cuts him loose? Cuts him loose from what? Clark isn't part of Obama's campaign. He's an independent person making an independent observation. Does McCain want to take away his first amendment rights to speak his mind? Why doesn't McCain cut loose Black? Or why doesn't McCain tell Lieberman to go crawl into a hole?

At least when McCain and others throw dirt at Obama he stands up and addresses the issues like a man... and not like a man in hiding.

Bottom line.. don't go dishing out crap if you can't handle it being thrown back at you. As I said in past post... McCain has no spine.

If Obama cuts Clark loose he will have a track record of throwing close allies off under the bus when it's politcally convienient, And will add a lot of ammunition to the RNC, don't be dumb Obama, Clark credential's run circles around that McCain. He's even a good pick for VP, Dumb mistake but I think he knows that

McCain you are a joke. What about Charlie Black? You need to get rid of him.

This is so stupid. Let it go already. I didn't take it to mean anything other then what it was, a statement made on the spur of the momment. Besides, there isn't much room left under the bus.

Clark was responding to a comment made to him that "Obama never flew in a plane or was shot down in Vietnam". And Clark responded that he didn't think flying a plane or being a POW would qualify one for commander in chief. I think Gen. Clark said what needed to be said in response to a comment by someone else, insulting Obama.

And its true. While I respect McCain for his service to our country in the military, it DOESN'T qualify him as President. It gets him medals and honors. But it doesn't mean he knows what to do in times of trouble in a Presidency. I agree with Clark and think we've gone way too far in what we can say and what we can't say. I can agree that I'm bitter. And I can agree that McCain is not qualified to be Commander in Chief, just because he was a POW.

If he's not worried about it, why would he make the statement that Obama needs to repudiate the remarks and cut Clarke loose? And why would he launch an ENTIRE WEBSITE for that sole purpose...worrying about people questioning his military record? Sounds a little fishy to me. Clarke's not going anywhere!

OBAMA/SEBELIUS 2008-2016!!!!

WHAT IS MCCAIN DOING ABOUT BLACK??????????

IRONIC.....McWar telling what Obama should do.....

HELLO....when did McWar dictate what Obama should do.

By the way:.
Is Black still employed by McWar?....hmmmm

If being in the military, and having a lot of experience on foreign affairs (for many years) does not qualify a person to be President, then what qualifications does Obama have? He has no experience in foreign affairs at all. We know what qualifications Billary had – none – the same as her husband. He did a good job at marching the troops across the White House lawn, though. Sorry, Gen. Clarke, but you just lost any support you ever had from me. My vote for Obama is very close to being gone too.

Wes Clark was wrong to attack McCain's military service. What on earth was he thinking?

It's getting pretty crowded under the Obama bus, is there room for anyone else to be thrown under there??? LOL

Obama is becoming the new king of flip flops. FISA, NAFTA, public campaign financing, faith based iniatives, etc. Wow. What a major disappointment Obama is.

It's not to late for the Dems to nominate Hillary, who is the actual winner of the popular vote, Hillary won MORE votes than ANY candidate of ANY party in history. Hillary rocks.

you have GOT to be kidding me! where is Mr. Black? McCain didn't even distance himself from HIS comments. I now know that this man is certifiably crazy. smh

Right after McIforgot cuts loose Black

Shut your pie hole McCain. Gen. Clark is honorable and has guts to speak his mind. How about you dump your crimes-against-humanity Mr. Black, and then I'll believe a word out of your mouth.