Wes Clark Speaks ...... And Overly Indignant Howls Ensue

Wes Clark went on the air yesterday with some comments -- the same he has said often of late as regards John McCains milking of his military career -truly honorable though it may. Clark merely suggested that being shot down did not, in and of itself, qualify one to President. Clarks points are valid. McCain was a pilot. He did not lead in combat. True fact. He did not make decisions that sent others into harms way. He himself carried out his orders. And is to be commended for that. But that is all he did. There have been howls of indignant rage across the media spectrum today. Most interestingly from those that never served a day in their life. I would love to have these pontificators sit down with a few mud troops and ask THEM if they would have confidence in being led by what we refer to as 'zoomies'. The car magnet troopers might be surprised by the answer. Wes Clark did send soldiers into battle. There is a difference. I back Wes Clark fully in his comments. not the least because some of the loudest howlers have been those who backed the denigration of John Kerry's exemplary record in battle. And emphisised by the addition of one of the main 'Swift Boaters' to the McCain campaign today. A double standard? Not from 'Straight Talk' John. For the veteran's view click below on Jon Soltz of VoteVets article.

Jon Soltz: Right On, General Clark. Do Not Back Down. - Politics on The Huffington Post