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Pliedes · 11-18-2003, 08:39 PM

Yes, you read it correctly. I, Pliedes, the far right conservative, am going to register as a Democrat for the 2004 election.

Why, you ask?

Let me explain something first.

Being the President of the United States is one of the toughest jobs around, and with the job comes countless choices. Now, many of these choices are policy issues (abortion, taxes, spending, etc) but many of them, are not. Every politican has their handbag of ideals and stances, but a big part of the job of the President is so much more than simply a left or right stance on an issue.

I think George W. Bush is a great example of this, and I would be content if he was elected to another term.

But what if he isn't?

I'm going to register as a Democrat in order to vote in their primary. I look at the field of Democrats, and sure, they all have their stance on issues, but who would I was in the Oval Office?

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I would like this man, Wesley Clark.

Info on Wesley Clark - (only partial info)
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He went to West Point at the age of 17 and graduated at the top of his class in 1966. He also earned a Master's Degree in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics from Oxford University, where he was a Rhodes Scholar.

From 1997 through May of 2000, General Clark was NATO Supreme Allied Commander and Commander in Chief of the United States European Command. In this position, General Clark led Operation Allied Force, NATO's first major combat action, which saved 1.5 million Albanians from ethnic cleansing in Kosovo.

In the summer of 2000, General Clark joined Stephens Group, Inc., and served as a Managing Director for the financial services firm from March, 2001, through February, 2003. He was most recently chairman of Wesley K. Clark & Associates, a strategic advisory and consulting firm. He is the former Chairman of the Board of WaveCrest Laboratories, a firm developing a breakthrough electric propulsion system. He also founded Leadership for America, a non-partisan, not-for-profit organization dedicated to fostering the conversation about America's future.

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I've watched countless interviews and debates with all the candidates, and Wesley Clark is the only one I really trust. He actually seems like a sincere person who hasn't been too polluted by Washington politics. He has proved his leadership time and time again, and I would feel comfortable with him leading America.

I look at the other field of Democratic challengers, and I don't really see anyone else I would be content with representing me. Howard Dean, who is the current frontrunner, really bothers me. He seems like too much of a politician. I just don't find him to be a very sincere person.

Regardless of if you want all the jazz in Iraq to be done right now or you believe in staying as long as necessary, Clark is the right guy to finish it up. He has already been through such a thing when he led troops in Kosovo and all over the Balkans during the Clinton Administration.

In 2004, I'm honestly going to register as a Democrat. I want to ensure that Clark gets the Democratic nomination, that way I will feel confortable with America's leadership no matter who wins.

[ November 18, 2003, 05:42 PM: Message edited by: Pliedes ]

11-18-2003, 08:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
Pliedes Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puget Sound Posts: 4,594 Internets: 1608	Yes, you read it correctly. I, Pliedes, the far right conservative, am going to register as a Democrat for the 2004 election. Why, you ask? Let me explain something first. Being the President of the United States is one of the toughest jobs around, and with the job comes countless choices. Now, many of these choices are policy issues (abortion, taxes, spending, etc) but many of them, are not. Every politican has their handbag of ideals and stances, but a big part of the job of the President is so much more than simply a left or right stance on an issue. I think George W. Bush is a great example of this, and I would be content if he was elected to another term. But what if he isn't? I'm going to register as a Democrat in order to vote in their primary. I look at the field of Democrats, and sure, they all have their stance on issues, but who would I was in the Oval Office? - - - - - - - - - - - I would like this man, Wesley Clark. Info on Wesley Clark - (only partial info) ------------------------------------------- He went to West Point at the age of 17 and graduated at the top of his class in 1966. He also earned a Master's Degree in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics from Oxford University, where he was a Rhodes Scholar. From 1997 through May of 2000, General Clark was NATO Supreme Allied Commander and Commander in Chief of the United States European Command. In this position, General Clark led Operation Allied Force, NATO's first major combat action, which saved 1.5 million Albanians from ethnic cleansing in Kosovo. In the summer of 2000, General Clark joined Stephens Group, Inc., and served as a Managing Director for the financial services firm from March, 2001, through February, 2003. He was most recently chairman of Wesley K. Clark & Associates, a strategic advisory and consulting firm. He is the former Chairman of the Board of WaveCrest Laboratories, a firm developing a breakthrough electric propulsion system. He also founded Leadership for America, a non-partisan, not-for-profit organization dedicated to fostering the conversation about America's future. specific stance on issues ------------------------------------------- I've watched countless interviews and debates with all the candidates, and Wesley Clark is the only one I really trust. He actually seems like a sincere person who hasn't been too polluted by Washington politics. He has proved his leadership time and time again, and I would feel comfortable with him leading America. I look at the other field of Democratic challengers, and I don't really see anyone else I would be content with representing me. Howard Dean, who is the current frontrunner, really bothers me. He seems like too much of a politician. I just don't find him to be a very sincere person. Regardless of if you want all the jazz in Iraq to be done right now or you believe in staying as long as necessary, Clark is the right guy to finish it up. He has already been through such a thing when he led troops in Kosovo and all over the Balkans during the Clinton Administration. In 2004, I'm honestly going to register as a Democrat. I want to ensure that Clark gets the Democratic nomination, that way I will feel confortable with America's leadership no matter who wins. [ November 18, 2003, 05:42 PM: Message edited by: Pliedes ]