I listened to the entire interview and Clark did not disrespect McCain's military service in a clear way. He did, however, use the fact that McCain was a POW did not qualify him for President. Its not what Clark said its really more about his tone.
Clark then explains that McCain has never commanded troops in a war... This is contradictory to his statement that being a POW doesn't qualify you to be President. Why would he use the fact that McCain has never commanded troops during a war as a selling point for Obama?
Just a few months ago Clark was saying that Hillary was more qualified to be President than Obama because she was first lady.
I think that although Clark is right about McCain and that his POW status alone does not qualify him to be President. This was clearly an attempt by Clark to lobby for VP. He was even asked if he would and he eluded to his interest.
I think that this clearly shows that Clark is out of his league. He has been a career military guy and he thinks that this gives him a voice. He is a rookie politician and clearly in WAAAY over his head.
Obama, being a smart politican has jumped on the bandwagon denouncing Clark's statments. McCain's camp pounced on this opportunity as well.
It just goes to show that the truth doesn't matter and that politicians don't care about whats true or not. They just care about winning and power. Clark has just learned this the hard way.  |