Reply #23: I don't think so

[ima_sinnic]

I'm a Dean supporter but not "blindly loyal"--ie, I will switch if it's warranted. But I don't see Clark as the second coming. Many people have invested money in Dean, they're not going to drop him that easily, for one thing. Many also don't trust the idea of the military being the President. Military = conformist thinking, many believe. Never mind the Eisenhower analogy, it's no longer 1952; times are different and "military industrial complex" really has taken on a sinister reality. We've seen BushCo strutting around in military regalia and it's not a comforting sight. Clark has had no experience as a legislator or government administrator. He'd be a good Secy of State or Defense--but President? Plus more and more he seems like a waffler. He can't just be on talk shows and then expect automatically to get the nomination! I mean, a lot of people express good ideas on talk shows. I want him to come to my town and tell me why I should vote for him over anybody else. I prefer people who stick their necks out rather than waiting until it's "safe" and then committing. Dean has impressed me all along with being *courageous* in that way, being outspoken and thereby sometimes risking political annhilation. Dean hasn't waited for someone else to pave the way--HE has paved the way for others, including noncandidates. I am NOT flaming Clark. I will respectfully consider him IF he formally announces his candidacy. Just pointing out some points of view that need to be taken into consideration.