An example of Ed Gillespie and Drudge distortions about Clark and war

[59millionmorons]

TOTALLY SHAMEFUL

For example, Drudge quoted Clark on possible links between al-Qaida and Saddam Hussein's regime. "I think there's no question that, even though we may not have the evidence as (fellow witness) Richard (Perle) says, that there have been such contacts," Clark testified. "It's normal. It's natural. These are a lot of bad actors in the same region together. They are going to bump into each other. They are going to exchange information."

But Drudge didn't include Clark's comment that: "As far as I know, I haven't seen any substantial evidence linking Saddam's regime to the al-Qaida network, though such evidence may emerge. I'm saying there hasn't been any substantiation of the linkage of the Iraqi regime to the events of 9/11 or the fact that they are giving weapons of mass destruction capability to al-Qaida."

"There's no question that Saddam Hussein is a threat," Clark testified, according to the full transcript, which was reviewed by Knight Ridder. "He does retain his chemical and biological capabilities to some extent and he is, as far as we know, actively pursuing nuclear capabilities, though he doesn't have nuclear warheads yet. If he were to acquire nuclear weapons, I think our friends in the region would face greatly increased risks as would we … The problem of Iraq is not a problem that can be postponed indefinitely … ."

In addition, Clark said: "If the efforts to resolve the problem by using the United Nations fail, either initially or ultimately, then we need to form the broadest possible coalition, including our NATO allies and the North Atlantic Council if we're going to bring forces to bear. We should not be using force until the personnel, the organizations, the plans that will be required for post-conflict Iraq are prepared and ready."

[tom_paine]

1. Of course, the stooges of Goebbels v2.0 are boringly predictable

If these Totalitarian Scum were taking over another Formerly Free Nation I would laugh at them.

As the rest of the world is laughing at us...that is, when they're not terrified.

[digno dave]

2. Perle apparently disagrees with SmudgeReport

I just discovered this quote from Neocon Richard Perle during the much talked about (Drudge and GOP called conflicting) Clark testimony on the U.S. POLICY TOWARD IRAQ at the Hearing Before the House Armed Services Committee on September 26, 2002.
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PERLE: "So I think General Clark simply doesn't want to see us use military force and he has thrown out as many reasons as he can develop to that but the bottom line is he just doesn't want to take action. He wants to wait."
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Perle's statement occured after Clark left the hearing early to catch a flight. Which is why it probally wasn't noticed before since it occures well after Clarks testimony.

(As posted by Audiosoftnet on Clark 04 blog)