Reply #54: Blanket statements about Clark supporters [View All]

serve to exacerbate the problem of communication on progressive forums. I do know the answers to all of your queries because I listen and read. About an hour ago I watched a clip from a recent Clark Iowa appearance in which he talks about the problems with NAFTA and CAFTA. He accurately recognizes the lack of worker and environmental protections, and failure of political will in dealing with those issues. He was very clear, and certainly progressive. But then, I knew how he felt about these terribly flawed trade policies, because he has spoken before to what he calls "the race to the bottom".

My blanket statement is this: stating that Clark supporters are single dimensional is an insult to a group of very progressive, very broad issue, and very hard working Democrats. Clark supporters also appreciate that the members of the military know much more than how to polish their boots. I don't believe for a minute that Jim Webb or Joe Sestak have single issue supporters.

Foreign policy is very important, and extremely important when considering who will sit in the Oval Office--war or no war. It is the one area of policy that gives the executive the upper-hand. I do care who I agree with in this realm because trade policy, economic policy, and thus domestic policy, today and every day in our future will be impacted by foreign policy. I want someone who has proven their leadership and good judgment when making foreign policy decisions.

Wes Clark does have an Oxford degree in economics, and chose the science forum at the Yearly Kos where he spoke without notes for 45 minutes, took questions, and wowed the crowd...especially the other scientist present.

I too want a full-fledged progressive, which is why I will not be supporting Hillary Clinton.