Clark Townhall on CSPAN now n/t

[BootinUp]

[RandomUser]

1. It's also being streamed online at c-span.org

The cspan-1 channel.

[Democrats unite]

2. thanks for the heads up!

eom

[Ivote]

3. Got it

Thanks

[Justice]

4. Great Crowd!!

Being Introduced by a Veteran!

Former Dean supporter!

Says he supported Dean b/c of anti-war status.

Says he doesn't support Kerry b/c of IWR vote.

Kerry has had a makeover in Iowa - says don't buy it.

Crowd very quiet.

[in_cog_ni_to]

5. Yay!

I LOVE his Town Hall Meetings! This is his best forum. Thanks for the heads up!

[in_cog_ni_to]

6. The Vet use to support Dean

and changed when he met Clark. Look at Clark..I love him. He looks so humble.

Kerry voted to go to war and supported the funding of it.

Whoa! His Kerry statement....OUCH!

[bicentennial_baby]

7. "Don't buy what he's selling"

Ouch, indeed.

[Justice]

8. Vet Is Really Slamming Kerry

saying that Mayors and other people in MA have had to go to other senators to get things done for MA.

Saying Kerry has run a senate office - and now he wants to run the white house.

Clark has had executive experience.

[Bread and Circus]

95. Clark came to Kerry's defense...

[Justice]

101. Clark Praised Kerry And It Was Awesome

Very nice, very sincere.

He spoke to a person at the end about it as well.

[Rowdyboy]

102. He's basically apologised for rude remarks against Kerry made

by the person who introduced him.

[Loren645]

107. But he tried to do so without making the vet feel bad.

A real balancing act.

Then at least two people came up and thanked him after.
Very classy on everyone's part.

[Kahuna]

45. Wes is so sweet. We need this kind, sweet, smart man in the WH.

:loveya:

[Democrats unite]

9. That room is packed!

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[in_cog_ni_to]

10. Whoa! This vet does not like Kerry.

Kerry is a Pretender from New England...do not buy what he is selling.

What an introduction!

[Justice]

11. Vet Continuing....

Listing All NE Presidential Candidates who ran for President and lost --

Muskie,
Ted Kennedy
Dukakis
Tsongas

[in_cog_ni_to]

12. Gert's there!

She's so pretty...great couple!

[Kahuna]

44. Gert's always there. She ain't crazy....To let a fine man like that..

out on the loose with thousands of adoring women surrounding him.. Uh uh.

[Loren645]

13. Damn he looks good. He's always a sight for sore eyes.

What a great man.

[Jackhammer Jesus]

Thanks for the heads up!

:D

[Justice]

14. Clark Up Now

Introducing his wife Gert, she is standing and waving.

Introducing Secretary of Navy John Dalton

Introducing Dean of Franklin Pierce (former admiral)

Introducing former commander of Navy Yard

[KittyWampus]

15. Take Heed! Clark Has Branded The Word "Leadership"

in so many ways he has out manuevered the other Democrats AND especially the GOP.

[Justice]

16. Can And Must Do Better Than George W. Bush

Higher standard of leadership

For good of America as a whole, not for some

Looks at longer term, not just next election cycle

open, transparent government

set goals

inclusion, being all together, geography, sex, race, party, etc.

[in_cog_ni_to]

17. Hahahaha!

On bringing the country together.... bring everyone together.."even republicans and I won't even ask them to repent!"

[Kahuna]

48. Caramba! I missed that. Good thing I'm recording it.

:7

[Kahuna]

59. I'll say it.. That green crewneck works for him..

:smoke:

[democracy eh]

108. at the very end

paraphrased

Question - How will you work with Congress?
Answer - I've worked with a lot of Republicans over the years...

Absolutely loving it

[IndianaGreen]

18. Thanks for the info

I just switched from The Temptations on VH-1.

[Justice]

19. Talking About Patriotism

Growing up in Arkansas, talks about values

Talking about growing up - a time of patriotism - draft, national service obligations

Knew at that time right thing to serve your country.

Talking about experience in Vietnam, career in service. Way of serving your country.

Good jokes, funny

[in_cog_ni_to]

20. Nice Crowd!

Lots of potential votes! They're his now! :loveya:

[Rowdyboy]

21. Bush "prancing around on flight decks" is such a wonderful visual

[maddezmom]

24. it get's better everytime he says it :)

[Justice]

29. Family Values About Job, Health Care, Education, Environment

Other party talks alot about family values but talk about family values is to divide people -

If you talk about family values, talk about what it takes for your family.

FV about jobs

about health care

about education


Party that is not interested in Job, Health Care, Education, Environment - not interested in family values.

Edit- Meant to Post as reply to original message

[maddezmom]

104. hehe

that's okay..I enjoyed reading and agree with your comments and Wes Clark. :)

[in_cog_ni_to]

22. It's not patriotic

to put on a flight suit and prance around on an aircraft carrier. :) Love that!

[Justice]

23. Patriotism Is/Is Not

Patriotism Is--

About Protecting Constitution

Honoring Veterans

Talking Care of Military

Safeguard this country, use diplomacy, use allies -- only only only will he use war as last resort.

Patriotism is Not

Prancing around on an aircraft carrier in a flight suit.

[in_cog_ni_to]

25. Oh man is he great!

He's perfect.

[Kahuna]

28. his familiarity with religion should go across swell with religious..

voters. NOt whacko fundies, but real religious folks who practice what they preach.

[Kahuna]

26. Loved what he says about Democrats living our faith..

by looking out for the less fortunate. That's why I'm a Dem. :7

[Justice]

27. Talking About Religion --- Great Great Great

Funny, talking about his religion, with humor and candor.

Talking about people talking about religion -- people don't always practice what they preach.

What is common in every faith - reach out and help those less fortunate.

We democrats live Our Faith - help people less fortunate

[Kahuna]

30. That was really good.

:7

[KittyWampus]

32. Quibble- Clark Seemed To Talk More About FAITH Not Religion

Clark isn't terribly dogmatic.

[Justice]

31. Talking About Environment

Going to Save Lives by reinstating environmental laws, enforcing them.

[Clark Can WIN]

33. Thanks!

[Kahuna]

34. This is a very good stump address about "values."

Everybody in that room and watching on TV can relate to what he's saying..... Well... almost everybody. :eyes:

[IndianaGreen]

35. Excellent comments about Bush's gay bashing

and the fact we needed everyone!

Clark is the only one that can break the gay ban in the military.

[Kahuna]

41. Hi, IG. You're back?

:7

:pals:

[tishaLA]

36. He was really great

Especially loved his stuff about civil rights. I just hope he lets his voice rest now so we don't hear the "unelectable because of his hoarseness" lines. LOL.

Oh now he's complimenting Kerry, differentiating himself from the introduction! Good on Clark!

[Paragon]

37. Thanks.

I'm watching...at least until Smallville comes on. ;)

[maddezmom]

38. talking up JK

God, Wes is all class...not going to let the media picks his fights for him. :)

[Bread and Circus]

39. Clark just gave Kerry several kind words and said...

he would make a fine candidate.

He also said it's up to the voters to make the call.

Very honorable of Clark.

[maddezmom]

43. John Kerry and Wes Clark are both honorable men

they both have kind words for each other.

[sandnsea]

87. I really liked that

They're both taking the high road on this, so far. I hope it stays that way!

[Justice]

40. Excellent Statements About Kerry

Clark says, thanks for the introduction, but I like John Kerry, he is a patriot and a fine person - decision up to the people of New Hampshire - I am here telling you what I stand for.

Very classy.

[Jerseycoa]

74. I heard both

Kerry and Clark each defend the other today and it makes the media look small. :loveya:

[in_cog_ni_to]

42. Wes is speaking up for Kerry.

He said...He likes John and they are friends and he is there to say what he stands for and it's up to the voters to decide who they want for president. Very nice of Wes.

[Bread and Circus]

71. I hope he keeps it up, I will be glad to vote for Kerry if the time occurs

[IndianaGreen]

46. Clark: "I don't support the PATRIOT Act"

I love this guy!

[tishaLA]

47. He REALLY seems to have this audience in his hands

and I like that he is giving some shorty, more soundbite answers. SOmetimes he could talk TOO much...and now he's more direct and still nuanced.

[in_cog_ni_to]

49. Environment..

we will rejoin Kyoto.

Does NOT support the Patriot Act! You cannot win the fight on terrorism with the Patriot Act.

[tishaLA]

50. Clark on flag burning...hmmmmm.

Says may not take a constitutional amendment. I HOPE NOT WES. I really want him to change his position on this....it's one of the two things about him that I really dislike, but I'm sure it plays well with centrists.

[TexasPatriot]

51. i still hate that

hrmph. i love clark - but i hate that flag burning crap. it always comes up in a VFW hall too...

[tishaLA]

56. I think the guy who asked him about it

doesn't like Clark's position on it either...I think he's trying to fence sit on it now, but I want him to back off completely.

[Justice]

52. After 9/11and After What the Republicans Did To the Flag

I say no one has the right to burn the flag or otherwise take the flag for their own purposes.

I understand why others may disagree, but I've no problem with it.

[Kahuna]

53. He won't. He won't want to see his likeness wrapped in the flag and..

being burned in effigy. And he knows that we dems will do that.

[SahaleArm]

54. It takes a constitutional amendment...

It will never pass - makes the argument moot.

[in_cog_ni_to]

61. The flag burning issue

is my main beef with him too. An amendment to the constitution will never happen so it doesn't bother me much any more. I can understand his position on it...being a soldier. My dad feels the same way he's a WWII and Koren War Vet. :shrug:

[tishaLA]

67. Yeah I *understand* it too

and I think it's party a generational thing, also. But I still don't like it. I'm sure that it could pass if we were so inclined, but it won't be an issue when he's elected.

[Toucano]

64. I don't agree with him either

on this, but I appreciated his explanation. I understand his position better.

[Jerseycoa]

81. I appreciate

that it is important to him. I don't care about it, but he's got to stand on his beliefs to be who he is. So, okay.

[in_cog_ni_to]

55. Flag Burning

He doesn't know if an amendment is needed or not. He loves the flag. He fought under the flag and soldiers die fighting under the flag.

Bush rides herd on Israel and I think he rides herd back to Crawford. :7 Funny!

oops on edit...thought he was talking about Iraq...it was Israel

[Justice]

57. Talking About Israel

Says Bush went to Israel and said he would ride the herd (the "parties") until there is peace. He didn't ride the herd - parties -- he rode back to the ranch.

Edited to add herd reference

[tishaLA]

58. LOL. Clark has his own ten year old like * does

Only difference? Clark's is REAL.

[Justice]

60. I Like It When Her Mother Mentioned Her, Clark Immediately

asked the 10 year old questions. He recognized her and complimented her and talked about the environment with her - that was very nice.

[in_cog_ni_to]

65. Notice how he immediately

kneeled down to HER level? Great man! That was sweet.

[Kahuna]

68. Wes luvs the kids..

sniff

[in_cog_ni_to]

73. I love Wes.

sniff :)

[Kahuna]

80. LOL. Cute.

:pals:

[Toucano]

62. Nominate this man! n/t

[Justice]

63. Most Important Issue In this Election - Creating Good Paying Jobs

Raise Minimum Wage, Reform Tax System so ordinary families can pay the bills.

Ordinary families struggle every month -

[Justice]

66. Will Put Greatest Focus on Creating New Good Jobs

[tishaLA]

69. Wow. I LOVE the way he's talking about teaching

as a leadership paradigm. That teachers need to be empowered to lead and that NCLB undermines that. Fascinating way of tying it into his themes...and he's right, of course.

[madmax]

70. I love General Clark

Michael Moore is right - he is a gift.

[in_cog_ni_to]

72. Does not support NCLB

Our greatest leaders are our classroom teachers. We need to pay our teachers what they're worth.

Standardized tests......if you grade schools, you grade teachers...then teachers will be doing nothing but tests. Broaden standards. Don't punish schools that are doing poorly. Don't take away their funding.

Listen to him! NO Teleprompters!!!!

[KittyWampus]

75. He Called NCLB "NUTTY"!

:D Made point kids may not speak English at home and not do well in School. Nutty to take thousands out of budget if they can'ty pass tests.

[madmax]

76. Clark is a great communicator. n/t

[TexasPatriot]

77. i love this man in Q&A

he rocks...
:bounce:

[maddezmom]

82. yup

he's answers the question honestly, without looking for votes. :)

[in_cog_ni_to]

78. Yay!

Affirmative Action must be based on race as long as race is an issue in this country. Now explaining AA points in military.

[tishaLA]

79. Affirmative Action question from Princeton-ite

MUST be race-based affirmative action, Clark says. Need to have individual variances, but we cannot get rid of race-based affirmative action. Clark doesn't take "reverse discrimination" bullshit.

talks about how military does it.

On edit: Oh! Wes is talking about race to white people! LOL. And they applaud his answer!

[Bread and Circus]

83. Wes didn't back down from that. Courage~!

[in_cog_ni_to]

84. He was amazing! n/t

[Justice]

85. He Was Terrific

Very relaxed, very personable.

[MoonRiver]

86. Everytime I see this guy it just reinforces my opinion that he's the best!

He can beat the * and send that warmongering insect scurrying to hide under the nearest rock!

[tishaLA]

97. I really feel like an idiot saying this

but Clark is amazing to me. He inspires me so much! I really have developed a deep affection for him.

[meow mix]

110. me too!

he's the best democratic candidate ever to exist, from my perception.
I LOVE IM TO LITTLE TINY PIECES =)
wheeeee!

[MIMStigator]

88. excellent

eom

[Foehammer]

90. Great job Wes

he look a little green at first...but he was super during the Q&A.

[KittyWampus]

89. WEs Has A LOT Of Firm Supporters In NH

He's working the crowds and these people are HIS!

[Justice]

91. My Dad Says Clark's Signs Are EveryWhere In NH

[Foehammer]

93. thats good news nt

[Justice]

92. Thanks Everyone!

It Was Great Listening To Wesley With You!

[in_cog_ni_to]

94. That little boy was just adorable!

He had his gum hanging out of his mouth when he smiled. LOL! Cute!

[Kathleen04]

99. Anybody know what time it repeats again? n/t

[in_cog_ni_to]

103. I don't know,

but if I see it come on I'll post it. You can watch online here

http://www.cspan.org/homepage.asp?Cat=Current_Event&Code=Vote_2004&ShowVidNum=6&Rot_Cat_CD=Vote_2004&Rot_HT=&Rot_WD=&ShowVidDays=30&ShowVidDesc=#

[Kathleen04]

109. Thanks for the link

:)

[Leilani]

96. Just caught the very end

But he's terric...
he has a great way with people; he's so intelligent, yet he doesn't talk down to people.
he seems really outgoing & enjoys meeting people.

[bicentennial_baby]

98. An incredibly tall man just complimented him

on his Kerry remarks...said they were very gracious. :-)

[democracy eh]

100. Wow

You know Clark is a B+ and steadily improving on giving stumps, but in the Q&A afterwards he is in a class unto himself, combination of knowledge and connection with the audience. wow

I felt the way he handled the Kerry stuff was class act. His comments as part of the speech... and I totally marked out with the quiet comments to the voters who were complementing him on the handling of it, and the comments about Kerry from the Vet in the intro. the quiet, awe shucks, almost embarrassed, "I didn't know he was going to say that..." masterful.

he is just awesome, I think New Hampshire is going to give Clark a strong showing.

[in_cog_ni_to]

105. I hope so!

The groups I've seen him with seem to love him. Then figure in word of mouth. He should do well in NH.

[Loren645]

106. Who agrees that this was the General's most amazing appearance yet?

How does he keep getting better and better?
At some point it seems like he'd have to level off.

This was friggen great.
And I was very impressed with the caliber of questions
from the crowd. Excellent questions.