Wes Clark Dems: Check In Please - Nice Pic!!

[Adelante]

Okay, a measly little fundraiser tonight.

Five smackeroonees for the Wes Debt!

Transaction was successful.
Transaction amount: $5.00
Transaction id: 31478


That's all it costs to see this great pic. :grouphug:





1-Donate $5.00

https://secure.clark04.com/


2-Log the amount:

http://www.wesclarkdemocrats.com/index.asp

[Adelante]

1. The picture

Wisconsin, on his way to the Kerry endorsement.

Ah, give him five bucks, for crissake. :cry:

[BootinUp]

4. Your not going to make us all

:cry:

Now are ya, geebus, I was in a good mood! :pals:

[Adelante]

6. I'm in a good mood

I'm just whoring for Wes! :evilgrin:

[BootinUp]

9. its

a damn good cause tho!

:toast:

[BootinUp]

2. Ch Ching

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[Adelante]

3. Don't forget part 2

:loveya:

[BootinUp]

7. logged it Jersey

I'm gonna work on that project a little. check back in a while

[kayleybeth]

5. I'll donate something tonight

I have to go and put food on my family right now, but I'll be sure to make a donation later this evening. Thanks for the picture, that's a keeper!

:hi:

[Adelante]

8. Okay, kayleybeth

You go put food on your family. :hi:

Isn't that nice, Jim4? I think they're having a food fight at Kayleybeth's house. ;)

[Adelante]

10. kick

:kick: :kick: :kick: :kick: :kick: :kick: :kick: :kick:

[kayleybeth]

14. Hehehehe

Okay, I'm finished putting food on my family... They're all covered with 10-bean soup now :-). What a mess!
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Transaction amount: $5.04
Transaction id: 31481
You will soon receive an email at xxxxx confirming your contribution.

Actually my hubby made the contribution since his donations are still eligible for matching funds and mine aren't. I hate that we can't give more right now but this is a tough week. We'll kick in some more as soon as we can.

P.S. I get to vote Wes in my primary tomorrow! :hi:

[Adelante]

23. Vote twice

Once for me :loveya:

[ClarkRocks2004]

11. Here ya go, Jersey!! <gg>

This is my first post on DU, so be kind to me <gg>.

Here is the total from few contributions I collected over the weekend from some great local supporters: $405.00

And they all qualify for matching funds!! : bounce :

Thanks for helping to retire Wes' debt ~ we are the only ones who care enough to do this for Wes right now. : pals :

Let's do all we can!

[BootinUp]

12. ClarkRocks

:yourock:

That is really really good! Are you going to log it over at the Wes Clark Dems site?

And finally Welcome to DU, anytime :hi:

[ClarkRocks2004]

29. Thanks for the Welcome, Jim4Wes!

I did log it over at http://www.wesdemocrats.com and was glad to do it! :toast:

[Adelante]

13. Hey, great to see ya!!

Before you come back again, though, you'd better sharpen your teeth. :evilgrin:

Great work for Wes, ClarkRocks :bounce:

[ClarkRocks2004]

30. Good to be here finally, WesDem!

I have always enjoyed DU as a lurker, but your fundraiser forced my hand at posting here. All for Wes and a good cause!

Thanks Jersey, for posting this thread to help Wes out. :pals:

[FrenchieCat]

18. Clarkrocks!!!!!

My mentor is in da house!!!!! Welcome!!:loveya:

this post is for you!:yourock:

[ClarkRocks2004]

31. Love Coming Right Back At You, Frenchie4Clark!!!

Thanks for the lovely welcome, you brilliant woman.

And would I love to wear that print on a pair of PJ's to wear to bed...oops, forgot, I have a husband and he might object looking at Wes everytime he wanted to kiss me.

:nopity:

[Jai4WKC08]

24. Welcome to DU!

You're a good daughter. Even if you never call.

:loveya:

[ClarkRocks2004]

32. MOM!!!!! You're making me feel so-o-o guilty AGAIN!!!!

Oh no...this means I now have to call Kansas within the next 24 hours OR ELSE. :spank:

:hi: Thanks for the welcome, Mom.

[Adelante]

15. Don't forget the Wes Debt

Wes Debt Relief
$7,823.78
93 donors
6:30PM


Wes Debt Relief
$8,583.26
104 donors
9:10PM


After donating: https://secure.clark04.com /


Please log the amount: http://www.wesclarkdemocrats.com/index.asp

[FrenchieCat]

16. Ok, Ok,

Transaction was successful.
Transaction amount: $25.00
Transaction id: 31480
You will soon receive an email at -----------------
confirming your contribution.

Here's a great Clark reminder.....ooh, ooh, ooh....

[Adelante]

17. Now that is damn awesome

Frenchie, I hope you remembered to log the amount. :hug:

http://www.wesclarkdemocrats.com/index.asp

[FrenchieCat]

19. sure did......

I am a warrior woman......supporting a great man!

[Westerbury]

20. Hi there

Long time DU reader, I signed up so I can show my support as a moderate Clark dem!!

[ScreamingMeemie]

21. Welcome to DU Westerbury!

Nice to meet you!

:hi:

[Adelante]

22. Welcome to DU, Westerbury

:hi:

[Dr Fate]

25. Welcome to our forum!!!

Lurking is OVER-ya here!!??:)

Dont be shy- speak your mind!!!

[Jai4WKC08]

26. Welcome WESterbury!

Always good to have another moderate around.

:toast:

[Westerbury]

27. Thank you!

haha--thanks for all the warm welcomes!

:-D

Yeah--you got the name thing. I'm a Wes for Wes C. !

:toast:

[Adelante]

28. And you heard such bad thing about us, right?

They're all TRUE :evilgrin:

Not really ;)

[ClarkRocks2004]

33. Welcome, Westerbury...I am new, too!

There is nothing better and saner than this bunch of fine people.

[BootinUp]

35. The Clarkies

are still growing at DU! Hi Westerbury.

:hi:

[Crunchy Frog]

94. It's the Clarkie Zombie Jackboot Army

taking over DU.:evilgrin: :hi:

[BootinUp]

103. Proud to be a member

as we march on to victory.

:hi:

[Adelante]

112. Heh heh, Crunchy

That's us! :evilgrin:

[incapsulated]

81. Welcome fellow Clarkie

and supporter of a hopeless sports team! :hi:



 
 

[Crunchy Frog]

93. Welcome to DU,

from a very liberal Clark Dem.:hi:

[Adelante]

34. INCAP, where are you?

This one's for you, dollface :)

[ClarkRocks2004]

36. Be Still My Heart!!!

WOWEE, Jersey!! :smoke:

[Adelante]

37. Goodness

My eyes about spun out of my head. :7

[Adelante]

38. Ummmm

We're forgetting something.

Wes Debt Relief
$7,823.78
93 donors
6:30PM


Wes Debt Relief
$8,753.30
107 donors
11:30PM


Whew! :crazy:

[ClarkRocks2004]

40. Gee, I have no idea why I am having trouble breathing...

Jersey, send me that photo NOW...now that's a future T-shirt for me!!

Oops...forgot about that husband again...:9

[Jai4WKC08]

39. Holy shi... I mean, wow!

Where did you find that one?!

One star... so would have been taken around 1990?

Edit: No wait. That is General Staff brass. In which case, it's late '70s. That sounds more likely. But damn, the man just doesn't seem to age like normal humans, so who knows?

[Adelante]

42. Ya think?

I thought he was about 30 years old. 1970s.

OMG, he was MORE gorgeous than he is now.

[Jai4WKC08]

72. Hard to say for sure

Only three assignments during which he might have worn that brass:

May 1971 - July 1971 -- Office of the Army Chief of Staff (26yo)
Feb. 1978 - June 1979 -- Asst XO to General Haig, SACEUR, NATO (33-34yo)
Oct. 1983 - July 1984 -- Office of the Army Chief of Staff (38-39yo)

I'm guessing it was while he was working for Haig. Age seems right, and he'd have more likely required an official photo. And the flags in the background seem right.

Wish I could see the other collar better, where his rank would be.

[Jai4WKC08]

85. Nope, scratch that last...

I was right the first time. That is a general's star.

Company and field grade officer wear rank on their right collar and branch insignia on their left. Wes Clark was in the armor branch. But while serving on a General Staff, officers wear General Staff insignia instead of their branch--it looks a lot like a general's star, but slightly smaller. Which is more than you want to know, or ever expected to hear about on DU, I'm sure.

Anyway, general officers, which technically no longer belong to a specific branch, wear their rank on both collars.

But I found the article with the photo, and here's the caption underneath:

"Then-Brigadier General Wesley Clark when he served at the Army’s National Training Center in Fort Irwin, Cal."

http://www.thevillager.com/vilager_26/reflectionsonserving.html

Interesting article, altho I don't agree with the author's assessment toward the end. It's based on second-hand info (hearsay, if you will). Everything that's first-hand is positive.

That means the photo was taken sometime between Oct 89-Oct 91. So he was 44 at the youngest. I told you he just doesn't age like normal folk. I for one think he's better looking now. Not that he was any too shabby then. Probably more a function of my age than his.

[BootinUp]

87. Your knowledge

is impressive, if you don't mind me saying. :)

[BootinUp]

41. I won't

copy that one! Y'all are treating him like a thing to be....uh oogled!
disgusting I tell ya! :)

[Adelante]

43. A SEX OBJECT!!

I'm so ashamed :evilgrin:

[BootinUp]

OMG

you said the word! (Jersey please edit that heading hahahaha)

[FrenchieCat]

45. Don't be....

We'll just be partners in crime.....DAMN!!!!
Would like to do the time.....(he made me rhyme)!

[Adelante]

47. Oh, thank you!!

Whatta scroll down that was.

[Mz Pip]

122. Sigh

Just set that pic as wallpaper.

:hi: Frenchie! Wuz up?

MzPip
:dem:

[BootinUp]

50. As Monty Python would say

And now for something completely different.

:wow:

[ClarkRocks2004]

44. Just Wait Until Gert Runs For Office....

Then you guys will have a chance to admire her as well! :silly:

[BootinUp]

46. I already do

Gert should be The First Lady. ;)

[FrenchieCat]

48. Yeah, OK...

Don't take me out of my dream guy! I'm having too much fun!

[Jai4WKC08]

58. Too true

My husband thinks Gert is hot.

It's nice for an old married couple to share interests, don't you think? :evilgrin:

[incapsulated]

73. DRAFT GERT!!!

I'm serious. This woman is the bomb. She's a natural, a great speaker, crowd motivator, beautiful, smart. What's not to like?

Oh, and she has great taste in men. ;)

 
 

[BootinUp]

75. Seconded!

Remember SC, when she campaigned for Wes...awesome!

[incapsulated]

77. She was so great...

People wanted to vote for her!

I got to shake her hand when she was here in NYC, it was awsome. She's a homegirl! :)

 
 

[BootinUp]

84. You know every time

someone posts about how they met Clark or Gert, I get depressed cause I was too *busy*. I even had a chance to meet Clark when he came to Georgia recently but couldn't make it. Anyways, I think they are the greatest, they put themselves out there on the firing line for all of us, and it gets me right here.

[Jai4WKC08]

92. Awww, Jim... don't feel too bad...

But here's my picture of meeting the General last Friday. :evilgrin:



By the way, from that article I linked to earlier, this part is interesting to me, for two reasons (the obvious being General Clark's accomplishments--care to venture how many American lives he saved?):

"Clark also deserves credit for figuring out how to defeat the extensive Iraqi defense systems used during the first Gulf War, which was critical to our success in ejecting Iraq from Kuwait in 1991. He personally directed construction of a full-scale battle position at Fort Irwin, manned it with opposing-force soldiers using laser tag-style training devices, and then tried to apply current American doctrine to defeat it. When we failed, he guided the rewriting of that doctrine until we found a solution. This solution was then videotaped and sent to U.S. forces preparing to execute Operation Desert Storm. The results are history."

The second reason is because I helped with the battle position design and opposing force tactics. Only tangentially, and I never got to meet him back then--only actually made the trip to Ft Irwin once during that time frame. Yeah, I know... :boring:

[BootinUp]

97. Not boring

At all, I for one appreciate your contributions to the forum and sincerely hope you will continue to participate.

You were like a happy child in that picture!

Cheers

Jim

[Jai4WKC08]

101. Thanks Jim

As a "moderate" Democrat (not really--not on social issues... much like the General), I sometimes feel a bit out of place here at DU.

But not among my fellow Clarkies!

And yeah, I was feelin' sort of... giddy that night. Well, that's one word for it anyway.

[Scoopie]

106. I love seeing personal pics

of Clark with his supporters.

Mine is on a geocities site, so I'm not sure it will link... we'll try.



If not, you can go to my web page: www.geocities.com/scoop1_2

That's the one thing I love about our General - he loves to take pictures with his supporters. He never seems put off by it - he'll even tell you - "Wait - lemme do (insert campaign function) and then we'll do it. OK?"

What a nice man.

[BootinUp]

107. Thanks for posting that

I feel the Clarkie love tonight :grouphug:

[Adelante]

114. Thanks, Scoopie

I didn't realize the General was so tall. ;)

That's a beautiful boy you have and you look so happy together. I enjoyed the look in. :)

[Adelante]

113. Gee, Jai

Look at you with the General! Two wonderful smiles. :D

There we were downthread acting up and you were up here posting all this interesting information. Thanks. I admit I was so taken with the photo, I never read the article. :dunce:

Is ClarkRocks really your daughter? I think you have a beautiful daughter, if she is. I've never seen her, but I know she is beautiful. :)

[ClarkRocks2004]

120. WesDem....YOU are the Beautiful One...

For creating this wonderful fundraising drive for our selfless hero, who's busy raising millions for John Kerry and is probably too dignified to send us repeated requests for $$$.

All of you are the most wonderfullest people in the Clark Universe!

:grouphug:

[ClarkRocks2004]

118. WOW, I never knew I had such a talented Mom...

Kids...we never really appreciate you until we grow up! :pals:

Great photo....someone looks VERY happy...boy, does Wes look really fine with or without a tie, huh???

[Crunchy Frog]

96. Did you ever get a look

at the Christmas swimsuit thread? Now that was some major ogling. (I'm so ashamed.)

[Jai4WKC08]

98. No, got a link bookmarked?

I've seen the "classic" speedo pic, of course.

Was there more? (hoping...)

[Crunchy Frog]

108. It was the speedo pic

with a very long ogling thread. I don't have the link unfortunately, but you could probably find it if you search the archives. It went on for a few days after Christmas. I may see if I can find it.


Edit: Found the thread, picture is gone, but ogling posts present:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=105&topic_id=595611#601732

[incapsulated]

109. Oh, you mean THIS PIC?

:evilgrin:



I thought everyone saw this one.
 
 

[Crunchy Frog]

110. Yeah,

I found the thread too. Here it is, (picture missing):

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=105&topic_id=595611#601732

[robbedvoter]

117. Hey, remember the fun we had on Christmas with this?

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=105&topic_id=595611&mesg_id=595611

They had to kick us to the lounge - we had too much fun! :-)

[BootinUp]

99. Seen 'em all heh

I am just kiddin all you girls. Clark is amazing on more than one level, just let me get out a the way first!

:)

[incapsulated]

49. You're an evil woman, Jersey

Jersey Devil!! I love that pic, damn you! *steals pic*

Now I have to give him more of my money! :P

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We're treating poor Wes like a five dolla ho'. ;)

 
 

[BootinUp]

51. the competition is tight

for that title :evilgrin:

[incapsulated]

54. Ha...

You should know... ;)

 
 

[Adelante]

56. Hey, you!

Did you log the amount?

http://www.wesclarkdemocrats.com/index.asp

I know you're a little distracted ;)

[incapsulated]

60. Oh, right. Yes. Must log. *eom* :)

[BootinUp]

59. aye

my dear. :loveya:

[Adelante]

63. Oh don't you two start up again

Before you know it, we'll have a Bettie Page appearance. :wow:

[BootinUp]

66. you mean....

[Adelante]

67. It's a start

:)

[incapsulated]

69. You can never have too much

Bettie!!



 
 

[Adelante]

70. YOU SEE, JIM4!!!

:bounce:

[BootinUp]

71. I dint know

who Bettie Page was before, I feel more educated somehow. :)

[incapsulated]

74. I'm so glad I've..

broadened your, uh... education. ;)

 
 

[Adelante]

76. Whadja do, Google?

[incapsulated]

78. Where do ya get

Those nutty smilies of yours, lol.

 
 

[Adelante]

82. Steal 'em

[incapsulated]

83. Allllrighty...

*loads up tranquilizer gun...*

 
 

[BootinUp]

79. hee hee you got me

yah, when you posted her name I found her website. Stop laughing!

[Adelante]

80. I can't stop

[BootinUp]

86. *goal accomplished*

:toast:

[Adelante]

88. Yeah, right

[BootinUp]

89. *side hurtin*

ok you win

[Adelante]

90. 'Night, Jim4

:hug:

[BootinUp]

91. sweet

dreams

[FrenchieCat]

52. No I'm not...

I gave $25......
And will give more next week.....WILL GIVE $50.

I'm already in for way more than that my friend.....

Shoot, we're talking off the street, ya know...when you got to make the CALL....to the 4 star residential palace.....

[incapsulated]

55. Five bucks is all I got left

He's already drained me of funds, the little minx.

;)

 
 

[Adelante]

65. Me, too

I'm totally broke. I couldn't give another cent this month.

[Adelante]

53. My God, those lips

:spank:

[incapsulated]

57. Nah, it's the eyes..

It's that top secret military mind sex control thingy.

 
 

[oceanbreeze]

121. naw, it's the eyes...

No, really, it's the whole package...and when you shake his hand, his grasp is warm and firm....but when you look into those eyes, well, if you are like myself, your prepared words fly out the window...you find yourself in awe, that such a small statured man, is so much larger than real life itself...

[Crunchy Frog]

95. Wow!

I mean damn,<drool,drool>.:9

Thanks WesDem!:P

[Scoopie]

100. THAT

Should have been the fundraising picture!
:9

I mean.... day-umm!!!

Where can I meet someone who looks like that, has a brain like that and a heart that big?

OK - I'll admit it - this man is the sexiest man I believe I have ever seen in my life. And I've had some crushes on - and met - some men who would take your breath away.

Jeez - just think - we could have had compassion. We could have had intelligence. We could have had military competence. We could have had eye candy. And we gave it away.

Gift horse - the Dems looked you in the mouth.
;(



Repeated for my hormone level:

[BootinUp]

102. Its not over yet Scoopie

I for one am still hopeful that Wes gets an important position with responsibilities that match his abilities.

As for his sex appeal, I leave that to you all, to decide :)

[Scoopie]

104. Goodness I hope so!

It's a shame to let such a nice set of eyes... I mean brain... (hee hee) go to waste.
Seriously - I hate to ogle the man because he is so intelligent, but with a picture like that, it's so difficult to control one's self!


Again, for my poor, lonely 34-year-old hormones!

[BootinUp]

105. I am going to have to

bookmark this thread for future reference :)

It is a classic.

[Adelante]

115. My thought, exactly

I didn't see it until it was too late. But it is surely the NEXT fundraising pic!

[Adelante]

61. Another $150 to break $10,000

What can we do? What can we do?

[BootinUp]

62. Wow, we're makin headway!

My modest contribution will be matched, since its in my wifes name. Did you post at any other blogs?

[Adelante]

64. I posted everyplace I could think of nt

[Adelante]

68. No that's $1250

I made the same mistake at UnitedForClark :dunce:

[Adelante]

111. Update

We raised over a thousand dollars last night for the Wes Debt.

Wes Debt Relief
$7,823.78
93 donors
6:30PM


Wes Debt Relief
$8,883.30
110 donors
7:30AM

Please try to help. If you can't donate just now, send the links around to Clark supporters you know.

1-Donate


https://secure.clark04.com /


2-Log the amount:

http://www.wesclarkdemocrats.com/index.asp

[robbedvoter]

116. I'll raise your five a 10 (and another pic)

Transaction was successful.
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recruiter: [e-mail]

logged at
http://www.wesclarkdemocrats.com/wes_donate.asp

[robbedvoter]

119. A real good post from United for Clark

[e-mail]

Let's make a dent in this thing!! I urge people to
donate to retire the General's debt before or while
they are contributing to Kerry. The General is
raising HUGE$$$ for John Kerry. If you are NOT maxed
out, let's help he and Gert. They raised over
$100,000 in Kansas last Friday night, and not a penny
went to themselves (Wes even had to donate his tie,
which fetched $3,400 at auction after he autographed
it).
"One call, One person, One VOTE at a time'
Craig in Kansas
Here's another $25.00
# 31487
Craig in Kansas

[Lefta Dissenter]

123. Better Late Than Never

HI ALL! You've been here smackin' and droolin' without me! Sorry I'm so late in checking in! I just ran over to WesClarkDems and logged the contributions that we got at our house party on Friday. Yeay!!! :bounce:

Keep up the great work, everyone, and keep posting those pictures!!! (except would ya' try to wipe the drool off before you post them? They're a little soggy!)

:yourock:

[Auntie Bush]

124. I'm too broke to go check in now...I'm all checked out!

But I will CHECK in in April.

Edited to add...Clark will be on TV at 3:30 with Judy.
Not 3:00 as stated in the post...but I didn't want to start another thread...but want to get the message out.