Gen. Wes Clark questions McCain's experience


	Gen. Wes Clark questions McCain's experience

masbury

3-2-2008 7:49 PM

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masbury says:

"having served as a fighter pilot doesn't prepare you to be commander-in-chief..." I've wondered about that - about exactly what it was that being a war hero 35 years ago contributes toward one's executive capability. Seems like a non sequitur to me. And fair game, since he brings it up every day.

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3-3-2008 6:29 PM

blueridge

soldiers to not all make the best generals, nor does serving in war necessarily qualify one to be "commander in chief". McCain's image is mythology.

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