Denmark Vesey: Retired US general criticizes McCain's military experience

Thursday, June 26, 2008

Retired US general criticizes McCain's military experience

“I don’t think riding in a fighter plane and getting shot down is a qualification to be president.” Welsey Clark

3 comments:

? said...: I would have to agree with Gen. Clark's statements. Mcain is truly a stand up guy for refusing an early release and staying behind with his men in Hanoi, many people accepted that offer. However, it appears Mcain has not learned the lessons of the Vietnam war and he appears to be ready to repeat our tragic mistakes there if elected President.; Jun 30, 2008, 4:44:00 PM
CNu said...: not only is McCain lacking in command experience - as being a POW doesn't afford any - only Obama has threatened to put in serious work.....,; Jun 30, 2008, 4:48:00 PM
Anonymous said...: Had McCain accepted early release he would have been immediately prosecuted he was under orders to not accept early release; Sep 22, 2008, 3:22:00 PM

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