I'm surprised that this reached the surface.
"Retired General H. Hugh Shelton, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on 9/11, shared his recollection of that day and his views of the war against terrorism with the Foothill College Celebrity Forum audience at Flint Center, Sept. 11 and 12."
"His review of that historic event and his 38 years in the military kept the audience's rapt attention throughout. But it was his answer to a question from the audience at the end that shocked his listeners."
"What do you think of General Wesley Clark and would you support him as a presidential candidate," was the question put to him by moderator Dick Henning, assuming that all military men stood in support of each other. General Shelton took a drink of water and Henning said, "I noticed you took a drink on that one!"
"That question makes me wish it were vodka," said Shelton. "I've known Wes for a long time. I will tell you the reason he came out of Europe early had to do with integrity and character issues, things that are very near and dear to my heart. I'm not going to say whether I'm a Republican or a Democrat. I'll just say Wes won't get my vote."
Integrity and character issues, hmmm. No wonder he feels comfortable dealing with the Clintons.
Posted by AnalogKid at September 25, 2003 12:09 AM | TrackBackUm did I get the wrong impression? I thought the "left for integrity and character issues" meant Wes had too much integrity and character to stay there, whatever that means..
..not that I like Wes, I think he's a joke.
Posted by: dr.dna on September 25, 2003 05:21 PMIn the usual context, yes it would mean that Doctor. Not in this one however.
Long pause followed by,
"I'm not going to say whether I'm a Republican or a Democrat. I'll just say Wes won't get my vote.",
shows just a little disdain for the man without outright saying it.
How does that old Shakespear line go...
"Damned by faint praise."
Posted by: Mark (puggs) on September 25, 2003 06:42 PMbut it could also mean that he thinks he's a stand-up guy, he has integrity and character..
..but he won't vote for him for some reason.
Posted by: dr.dna on September 26, 2003 07:45 PM