The General vs. the President

I watched the entire Democratic New Hampshire debate last night because I'm a nerd and was a poltical science major. Anyway, all throughout the debate I kept thinking, "Is it possible for anyone to do worse in a debate than Wesley Clark is doing tonight?"

It was as if he didn't expect to actually be asked questions. He had no answer for numerous inqueries, embarassed himself in trying to explain away Michael Moore's comments on Bush, and relied on stupid cliches all night long. (My favorite? "This election is about the future, and that's why we're here tonight." Thanks, General.)

I was shocked at his answer to Peter Jennings question about Michael Moore calling George Bush a deserter while onstage with Clark. The General basically said he didn't think it was relevant, didn't bother to check the facts, and thought Michael Moore had a right to say whatever he wants (Don't infringe on our free speech! Even if it is factually wrong!!) Clark is a General in the United States Army and someone is calling his Commander In Chief a deserter right in front of him while campaining for his presidency. Clarks says he doesn't care and it's not even relevant to him. Probably because Moore is such a great "leader." His word, not mine.

Anyway, the National Review's Byron York has a great column on this same subject.

Byron York on Wesley Clark in the debate