Comments on: Obama: Clark just 'somebody on a cable show'

By: cyrus

cyrus — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:33:49 +0000

CNN please correct the context because half the people read the title and say there goes arrogant Obama , when you are misqouting the man ,please correct asap .
smh ,
matchpoint Obama!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: Gary Chandler in Canada

Gary Chandler in Canada — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:21:06 +0000

It's more than funny all the McCain bloggers and surrogates on TV keeping stressing Obama is a normal, "bad", politician like all the rest of them "McCain". Obama might not be the 'best' America can come up with, but McCain is the 'worst'. SOMEBODY has to call him out on his Russia and China comments, ot does the Media want to keep the polls close for more excitement. After you poll Britain, Canada, Japan, France, Germany, and Italy, the other G8 Nations on his stupid ideas, you will see how dangerous his thinking is. Of course, oh ya, he can just flop flip on what he proposed. The list flip flop list is so long now his 'stances' are beyond the radar. Obama's flip flops 3; McCain's 30. Obama is the least worst choice. Obama should have supported Clark for telling the truth.

By: MIKE

MIKE — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:19:00 +0000

TO: RUSTY FROM PORTLAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YOU OWE EVERYONE WHO POSTS HERE AN APOLOGY!!!!
YOU NEED TO APOLOGIZE FOR BEING SUCH A STUPID PERSON.
CLARK WAS JUST TELLING THE TRUTH. MCSAME KEEPS TALKING ABOUT HIS "EXPERIENCE" AND CLARK JUST SAID HIS "MILITARY" EXPERIENCE DOES NOT MEAN HE IS READY TO BE COMMANDER IN CHIEF.
1. HE SAYS HE WAS TORTURED – NOW HE SAYS THE SAME THINGS DONE TO HIM BY THE NVA WHICH WERE TORTURE ARE NOT TORTURE WHEN WE DO THEM TO MUSLIMS.
2. I HAVE READ ARTICLES THAT SAY HE BROKE WHILE A POW AND GAVE OUT INFORMATION. HAVE NO IDEA IF IT IS TRUE OR NOT – AND DON'T CARE AND IT HAS NO BEARING ON HIM BEING PRESIDENT. EVERYONE HAS A BREAKING POINT. BUT HE DID HE HAS LIED ALL THESE YEARS ABOUT IT – WHICH HAS A BEARING.
3. WHY WAS HE THE MAIN SPONSOR OF A BILL THAT MAKES IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANYONE TO SEE OR LOOK AT A POW'S RECORDS???
4. CLARK HAS EXPERIENCED GROUND COMBAT – MCSAME HAS NOT. THERE IS A BIG DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BEING A PILOT AND BEING ON THE GROUND HETTING SHOT AT DAY AFTER DAY. IF YOU WERE A COMBAT VETERAN YOU WOULD KNOW THE DIFFERENCE.
5. CLARK WAS A GENERAL AND NATO COMMANDER – MCSAME WAS A PEACE TIME FIGHTER SQUADRON COMMANDER – A BIG TIME DIFFERENCE. MCSAME NEVER HAD INVOLVEMENT IN COMMAND DECISIONS IN HIS POSITION.
NEITHER OBAMA OR MCSAME HAVE THE EXPERIENCE TO BECOME COMMANDER IN CHIEF. PROBABLY THE ONLY PRESIDENTS WITH THAT TYPE EXPERIENCE WERE GRANT AND EISENHOWER. IN MY LIFETIME NO PRESIDENT EXCEPT IKE HAS THAT EXPERIENCE. BUT YOU PROBABLY THINK YOUR FUEHRER'S DESERTION FROM THE NATIONAL GUARD IS ENOUGH EXPERIENCE TOO TO BE PRESIDENT.

By: manubi

manubi — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:13:33 +0000

General Clark is absolutely correct. I am not sure why Senator Obama apologized. It is absolutely unnecessary. Being a POW does not mean that you have the experience as a commander.

By: Robbie

Robbie — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:11:57 +0000

Come on, Barack, stand up for yourself and your friend. McCain has surrendered his principles, don't be afraid to say it just because he's a POW. POW's deserve our respect, but not a carte blanche.

By: aware

aware — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:11:15 +0000

This is too funny! You are guilty of poor judgement again Obama! Now you are just digging the hole deeper!

The obfuscating Obama who lacks judgment in friends, pastors, follow-up on his original Iraq war speech, his voting record, his primary debates, his flip-flops, his pandering…and his surrogates keeps adding to the score!

McCain 08 – the only wise choice!

By: EUROPE FOR OBAMA

EUROPE FOR OBAMA — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:10:29 +0000

Intelligent guy,knows when to drop the the blows and when not to,this is why we love him in europe,the world today needs a leader who is intelligent ,cunny,and a step ahead of his opponents.The republicans are afraid of obama because he is not like the regular politician with the regular modis operandi so they dont know how to really handle him,so they send their hate maschine to work only to find out that he is not going to banther with them but wants to stick to the issues affecting america.the truth is that a lot of people can now see through republicans scare tactics,false attacks etc.and i wonder why some people would think that mccain is better in terms of foreign policy than obama because as far as i am concerned it is easier for a president to stand up and cry war than for a president to seek other options while also keeping war on the table as a last resort.i think that americans should not let themselves be fooled again by republicans who have put maccain there as their puppet to carry on from where bush stopped.

By: Dwayne L, OH

Dwayne L, OH — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:09:02 +0000

Great Job Clark! Way to go! You couldn't have said it any better. The Swift Boat guys went after J. Kerry in the worst way over his military service record. They even included things that they knew were not true. Rip him to shreds. The republicans are greedy and will stop at nothing to make their bank accounts fatter. That's why we can afford to do nothing. Therefore, McSame's record is open for criticism as was Kerry. GO CLARK. Speak your mind dude. We love you. Don't stop now.

By: DAN

DAN — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:08:21 +0000

Obama is flip flopping again

By: Proud American

Proud American — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:07:44 +0000

Clark nor Obama need to apologize for McCains short comings. No McCain!!!

By: Tammy - KCMO

Tammy - KCMO — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:07:43 +0000

Obama, please do us all a favor and don't throw Clark under the bus. What he said is TRUE and it wasn't an insult. Stand up to the Republican party and their tiresome antics.
I have yet to hear an apology from McCain for what he has said about President Carter and that came directly from him and not just a supporter.
I would like to see Barack and the Democratic support Clark's statements and not back down for a change. Grow a pair!

By: Independent-woman-4-Obama

Independent-woman-4-Obama — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:58:19 +0000

TO DEMS ARE DOPES:

HOW ABOUT $10 TRILLION IN NATIONAL DEBT THANKS TO MCCAIN & BUSH LIES!

HOW ABOUT 4099 DEAD, 30 THOUSAND MAIMED, 1000'S COMMITTING SUICID?!

HOW ABOUT SPENDING $1.38 A DAY IN IRAQ?!

HOW ABOUT THE THREAT TO ATTACK IRAN?!

HOW IS "BOMB.....BOMB........BOMB.....IRAN!" SANE?

By: Monica for Obama in Indiana

Monica for Obama in Indiana — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:55:58 +0000

Absolutely, unequivocally not. No one owes mccain an apology. I don't blame Obama, I would not get hung up in this mess and the media need to leave it alone.

If anyone owes mccain an apology it is that tacky moderator on face the nation, trying to build points opposite 'Meet the Press'

By: Deja Vu

Deja Vu — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:53:54 +0000

Wow – wasn't this the same attitude Obama took with his minister problem. Aft first he was nonchalant, comparing him to a "crazy" old uncle, nobody is taking it serious and then someone finally got through to him that yes, it was a big deal. And as usual, he gave a fluffy speech to make it go away only to have to finally end up throwing his minister under the bus. Guess Obama isn't a quick learner.

I'm thinking tomorrow will be the day Clark meets the bus.

By: TRUTH

TRUTH — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:44:26 +0000

FOLKS please read the article before you comment.

And get back to work...

By: Shaik

Shaik — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:33:56 +0000

Why should a candidate tell someone else (helping the campaign or not) whether to apologize for a remark....Gen. Clark is a big boy...he can decide for himself what his intentions were....
And, have we come to a point in this country that experience in the armed forces (no matter what role you play) is the prerequisite to *everything...*?? One can serve one's country in SO MANY different ways!

By: saga for Obama

saga for Obama — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:33:15 +0000

ohhh. BTW does anyone think that Black owes America an apology? i do. and the fact that McCain still has him on staff is reason enough not to vote for McCain

By: saga for Obama

saga for Obama — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:31:36 +0000

Clark was right...
WOW gary thanx for the laugh...needed it.

Obama 08...now we (America) has a future

By: @HusseinIsAmerican2

@HusseinIsAmerican2 — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:30:25 +0000

Clark is a straight up guy; more than mcshame....and guess what: he is telling the truth.

john mcCain is not qualified for the job of president.

mcbush=war

By: Eric

Eric — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:27:50 +0000

CNN Please take a closer look at what Lieberman has been saying lately, it's outright disgusting. This station has acted as somewhat of a blanket over Lieberman protecting him from attack for whatever reason. Well he made a ridiculous statement that terrorists will attack in 2009 as if they were in a position to attack as they pleased and tried to link it to some crazy conspiracy agenda dating back to the Clinton era through the reference of two attacks. Do not give credibility to this guy, his comments on terrorism and nagging about Iran need careful disection for the fear and hate they contain.

By: Christian Vreeland, Traverse City Mi

Christian Vreeland, Traverse City Mi — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:25:18 +0000

How far out of context can you take somebody? Well ab out from saying that General Clark sayin g something less than tactful about McCain wasn't really important given the current state of things in the US all the way to saying Obama doesn't care about Clark.

And I love the bus thing guys, you can take those way out of context too, welcome to the CNN news team.

By: Republican for Obama

Republican for Obama — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:24:55 +0000

Obama, I don't agree with your judgement to distance yourself from Gen. Clarke. Heck, I think he would be a GREAT VP selection.

He has said nothing wrong, he gave us the straight talk.

You have my vote, but Gen. Clarke does too. Be careful about apologizing for statements that are true.

Obama '08

By: BIFF, BIFFINGTON...

BIFF, BIFFINGTON... — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:22:55 +0000

Rusty, Portland

Clarke never criticized his pow experience. Actually he went out of his way to praise it. BUT.. what he said was that it does not QUALIFY him FOR the presidency.

but i suspect you and those who post LIKE you already know that, but just want to keep a non-issue going

(one of the right's greatest and sneakiest dirty tricks)

By: jg

jg — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:19:32 +0000

hey cnn just report the news dont interpet it to create drama. he didnt preface it with "just" .

By: Go Obama

Go Obama — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:15:12 +0000

Anyone knows that being a POW does not equate with being the president. McCain followed directions, he didn't give directions. That's all Clark was saying–and he was right. Everyone also knows that McCain lacks leadership since he has led no one at anytime. He also lacks commitment, especially in marriage.

By: Keeping It Real!

Keeping It Real! — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:13:09 +0000

CNN continues to block my response to their racist aim at Obama. Anyone who supports Obama is attacked while this network continues to block for McCane. They did the same thing when Hillary was in the race overall. They always reported anything that could be conceived as negative about Obama. Most of the times they put a panel up to firm up their position. The American people are aware of their tactics and will not fall for them. We will show this network along with many others what change from the bottom up means once we contact their sponsor. I don't consider this network a reputable station any more. It's sad because I use to promoted them as the fair and balance station. The president of the network needs to fire Cambell Brown, Wolf Blitzer, Lou Dobbs,Rick Sanchez and a few of their nutty pundits. Anderson Cooper is starting to act like the people mentioned above. I know so many people that will discontinue watching this station after the election and who are actively writing down the names of the sponsors of every commercial they see in order to protest the racism,intentional misleading, etc. of this network hired hands. I would be shocked if this unethical network put this blog up. This is my opinion based on what I watched over the last 16 months. I am a very informed individual and I along with many watch very closely.

By: Come together

Come together — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:11:51 +0000

Wow! What a terribly written headline. Who ever thought of that one must really like getting people all riled up because it is so far out of context.

By: mitchell hussein martin

mitchell hussein martin — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:11:32 +0000

clark was right.mccain surrendered.

By: Kyko

Kyko — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:04:41 +0000

Dear Next President,

Now, don't dance to the music of fools.
General Clark is a wise man.
Please, call him and apologize.
This man is watching your back.

By: Clark IS Correct

Clark IS Correct — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:03:12 +0000

WEAK Barack ... weak.

By: dave

dave — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:02:55 +0000

Obama, we know your game you played it with Hillary too. Send your Freaky surrogates out to do your dirty work. Your a fool if you think that the public has not got your game yet....

I kept an objective view for a while, but see your manipulation patterns.

I will cast my vote for McCain

By: keesa

keesa — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:02:40 +0000

For the record us american deserve everything that happens to us because we always let the REPUBLICANS play mind games & fear so if John Mccain get in office in this economy sinks its our falt.

By: Aidyn

Aidyn — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:00:50 +0000

Clark how does it feel under that bus??

"Change that works for him"

By: Lynn

Lynn — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:59:22 +0000

General Clark .you got thrown under the bus.The bus is getting crowded. I guess you will not be Obama's VP. Who's next? Well maybe not – I would not be surprise if Obama is behind this – just to keep the story going. Who would have ever believed that Democrats would criticize someone's military service after what John Kerry went thru in 2004 election. And we are expected to believe that the draft was written 2 months ago. Right, sure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: jt houston

jt houston — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:58:54 +0000

All I can say about all this is that John McCain is a hero and noone can fill his shoes. You can see a geniune descent man in his eyes and in obama you see nothing. Words of Change is only a word!!!

By: Ilona Hussein, Proud Canadian!

Ilona Hussein, Proud Canadian! — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:58:33 +0000

NO APOLOGY

I am in agreement with you, It would seem that what is SAUCE FOR THE GOOSE IS SAUCE FOR THE GANDER TOO, does not apply to John McCain! You are quite correct, if anyone is owed an APOLOGY it is President Jimmy Carter!

What gives John McCain the right to refer to President Carter as a LOUSY PRESIDENT! Boy talk about DOUBLE STANDARDS!

Wesley Clarke, did not demean John McCain in any way, he recognized McCain's MILITARY SERVICE and he praised him for it!

However he said that SOMEONE'S MILITARY SERVICE DOES NOT QUALIFY THAT PERSON TO BE PRESIDENT OF THE U.S. and he is 100% CORRECT, especially when the person running for this highest office, DOES NOT MAKE HIS FULL MILITARY SERVICE RECORD AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC SCRUTINY. SEVENTEEN PAGES OUT OF AT LEAST 700 PAGES IS NOT BEING TRANSPARENT! JOHN McCAIN IS BEING GIVEN A FREE RIDE BY THE MEDIA/PRESS, BIG TIME!

By: Go Barak and Michelle Obama!

Go Barak and Michelle Obama! — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:57:29 +0000

will there be anything on "Bush's and Mccain" GI bill? when will there ever be anything about McCain and his blunderous sumersults of the issues?ok..how about him confusing the African counties today?will you CNN be like all the other "drive-bys"(man i cant stand Rush but that title fits some news media to a T)not reporting where this gentleman really stand? or is it that you dont know either?

By: Ardnuas

Ardnuas — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:55:27 +0000

The media will NOT criticize McCain..... this is WHY McCain calls the media his BASE.... Because of the media, will WILL be in a war with Iran next year if McCain wins.....The media should be ashamed!!!!!

By: Aidyn

Aidyn — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:55:11 +0000

This is how you treat your fellow democracts, damm democracts are dumb!

By: lil

lil — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:51:57 +0000

Cnn why are you dwelling on this and not discusing the fact that mccain flip floped on the GI bill and was completely against it and
President bush sat on TV yesterday and gave credit to John mccain
and later on mccain during a campaign stop took credit for it.
You guys are still talking about what Wes Clark said. All he did was answer a Question and told the truth at that.
Let go back to how mccain flip floped on the GI Bill and was given
credit for something he didnt do by the president. How low.

By: Foreign observer

Foreign observer — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:51:54 +0000

Starting to coment everything a democrat will say in the future it will become a time issue for Obama. There is really no need to do that...!

By: Nicole in NE

Nicole in NE — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:51:12 +0000

Can someone please, please explain to me why Obama is asked to reject Clark's statements but McCain is not asked to reject his supporters questioning Clark's service, Black and Liberamans about terrorist attacks?

Why is everyone missing this point? McCain says Obama can't lead his surrogates – what does that say about McCain?

Also, why can't people just say what they mean and not everyone reject this and reject that, this IS America right?

By: Marshall

Marshall — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:50:07 +0000

Don't trust Clark. "General Hugh Shelton would say of Clark during his 2004 campaign that "the reason he came out of Europe early had to do with integrity and character issues, things that are very near and dear to my heart. I'm not going to say whether I'm a Republican or a Democrat. I'll just say Wes won't get my vote," though Shelton never elaborated further on what these issues were." Not who I would want as VP.

By: Earl

Earl — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:47:01 +0000

It's called "FREE SPEECH"

You know that thing that our troops are fighting for this very moment.

Give them both barrels Wesley.

The truth is hurting the Refliplican

Didn't everyone know only the Reflipicans are the only one's allowed to question one's integrity?,,,,NOT

By: disenfranchised

disenfranchised — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:44:09 +0000

taking CNN off my bookmarks now. this headline is utterly asinine.

can anyone recommend a decent web based news site (NYTimes is my other daily stop).

By: notbuyingit.

notbuyingit. — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:42:52 +0000

Maybe Obama was referring to Kerry who was swiftboated in 2004 and had HIS service devalued. Ever thought of that?

He wasn't talking about Clark or Move-on. He was defending his , Kerry's, Max Cleland and other Veteran Democrats whose patriotism
had been questioned by right wing Republicans.

Clark was more recent and not included in his speech.

By: nitro

nitro — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:42:17 +0000

Rusty, General Clark wasn't stupid enough to get shot down. Dumb Hillbilly

By: Izzy

Izzy — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:40:49 +0000

This selective quotation seized upon by CNN is abolutely nonsensical, and it distracts from the larger point that Obama was making. This headline is idiotic.

By: A.

A. — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:40:45 +0000

WOW, Cnn, you are REALLY taking his words out of context.

By: Dems be dopes

Dems be dopes — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:39:41 +0000

Hmmmmmmmmmmmm

Some experience in the military is better than no experience in the military, especally if you plan on leading the military.

How many times did McCain get fired in the military?

How many times did Clark get fired in the military?

How many past and present general officers trust McCain?

How many past and present general officers trust Clark?