General Clark, we are tired of waiting
From The Political Brandwagon:
The funny thing is, Clark might be just sort of candidate that the Democrats need in order to throw down in a general election. ... But, if he's serious about becoming president, he needs to really live up to the powerful brand image of the 2004 Time photo shown above –– and get into the race QUICKLY. Clark can't afford to test the waters so long that either his toes get cold.If Clark can show the same resolve as his enormous fan base, he might have a shot as "General Who Can Bring the Troops Home" and America back to sanity. But, like Gore, Clark needs to lay the groundwork -- FAST.
From the enormous fan base, dion_nizzi writes at Clark Community Network:
I'm waiting.I thought it was patiently at first, but my opinion has changed.
I was doing a bit of late spring, now, early summer cleaning.
I came across an old copy of "American Son" and slapped it in the DVD player for old times sake.
It didn't take long before I realized that really, in the 4 years or so since it was produced...absolutely nothing has changed for me.
Watching the dog and pony show that is going on now with the '08 field of candidates has made me realize what a sorry situation we are truly facing. It made me realize how truly lacking we are in regard to leadership in this country.
People right now are looking at all the wrong people for all of the wrong reasons. We have a Senator from New York who is trying to be all things to all people without ever really being true to who she is. We have a Senator from Illinois who might be well intentioned, but is as personally caught up in the web of the cult of personality as those who are encouraging him to run are. There is not nearly the experience and fortitude there as is needed in this trying time, but the candidate is so impressed with his persona and charisma, true leadership is a second thought. We have another north eastern Senator who so is fond of his own voice and other peoples ideas that it is impossible for him to really create any new ideas of leadership, a South western governor who is filled with a wonderful resume built on the footwork of others, another Representative that is so far out of the mainstream that his ideas simply cannot take hold, no matter how brave and commonsense they are. Then there is the empty suit one trick pony who would have had a hard time being re-elected to the Senate if he chose to, as opposed to thinking he could be President or Vice President based on his well coiffed follicles and single minded two Americas rhetoric.
And all the while, sits our General, off on the sidelines. A clear case of true leadership. A brilliant mind made stronger by a true sense of patriotism and concern for country over self. A man who understands real life issues in a real life experience. A brilliant mind accompanied by a compassionate soul, compounded by a true understanding of the issues this country...and world face. And the infrastructure, if handled right, to mount an incredibly strong campaign and be in the top tier fund raising wise.
A true leader, the thing this country needs most right now, and has needed for the past six years.
And we wait. For whatever reason. Political opportunity. For a book to come out. For the voters of this country to get tired of the current crop of candidates and to possibly look for another alternative down the road. Whatever reason it might be, we wait. And we wait. And we bite our tounges hoping the announcement might come soon and we can get to the job of introducing this man to as many people we can, hoping we can help people understand the things we see in him and how perfect this man is for the times and issues we are all facing now.I'm getting tired of waiting.
We need Wes Clark NOW. We need his voice in the debate...no matter how few may be listening. We need to hear him NOW. The biggest obstacle we face is people not knowing what Wes Clark has to say... how he would lead this country... how he can save this country.
You know he's capable of doing it...I know...and he knows. It's time we let America know and the only way we can do that is for General Clark to stand up and proudly say...."I'm the man for the job."
Enough of waiting for the book tour. Enough of MSNBC exposure. We need Wes NOW. To stand up and say, I'm running for President because I'm the only person out there who has the intelligence, the experience, the real life contacts to do what must be done.
I don't care if Wes Clark is an accomplished author...or a successful military analyst, a philanthropist, an anti-Iran war crusader....
I want Wes Clark as my President. It's high time we focus on that...and that alone.
Personally, I am in no danger of being lost to another candidate. I'm just in danger of being lost to politics.
