Here's another great WSJ Op/Ed piece by Wesley Clark, "
A Judgment on Iraq," which has been reprinted at his blog at
WesPAC | SecuringAmerica.
Once again, Clark shares keen political insights on true meaning behind Ned Lamonts' victory and Joe Liebermans' (ehm, ...
"1st half") defeat. Clark argues that it will present
"triple opportunity" (albeit fleeting one) for the Republicans, as they attempt to exploit Liebermans' decision to run as an "Independent Democrat", in order to spin the real truths about what really happened Tuesday -- a judgment against those who supported the Bush administrations failed policies on Iraq, terrorism and the Middle East.
However, Clark directly confronts this desperate tactic by the neocons head on and keenly recognizes that it's been the Democratic Party that has been at the forefront towards a real "change in course" for Iraq with a
real national security plan, ...
"For the Democrats, the election is a snapshot of a revolt in the making, but not yet done. The truth is that Democrats are as patriotic as Republicans, want a strong and secure America, and like every other American, want to trust the president and his team on national security issues. ..."
Clark also recognizes that Lamonts' victory was indicative of a growing consciousness by American voters that they are indeed "getting it" and looking past the GOP rhetorical campaign to mislead Americans by its policies, which (i) has served to conceal their partisan interests and (ii) has deteriorated America's national security interests.
"The public doesn't have to live with the reminders of old sentiments, jingoistic pronouncements, or votes in the House or Senate. Instead, the public is free to observe, listen and judge. And that judgment has been passed, especially on Iraq: The war was a mistake. Flawed intelligence, overly optimistic planning (or in some cases, none at all) and grandiose geostrategic designs, hyperinflated rhetoric about democracy, and perhaps raw political advantage. Whatever. The public hasn't quite sorted it out--but they know a failure when they see one. And Iraq, as well as the larger Middle East policy, is such a failure. ..."
Read the full article here ::
A Judgment on Iraq"
Let's forget the neocons,.. the battle is for a Democratic victory in Congress this November, ...and real security for America!! :)
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An active discussion is also on CarolNYC's blog at
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