He might have been talking about other Democratic contenders, but it certainly makes you think of the lack of service or "lacksadaisical" service of certain republican politicians (no names shrub).

"You know, the American flag doesn't belong to the Republican Party," he said. After asking the veterans in the audience to stand, he continued, still clutching the fabric. "That's our flag. We saluted that flag. We served under it. We fought for it. We watched brave men and women buried under it. And no Tom DeLay or John Ashcroft or George W. Bush is going to take this flag away from us."

Clark's pointed words and theatrical flair drew a sustained ovation from the audience that night, and the moment captured the essence of Clark's bid for the Democratic presidential nomination. With Democrats worried and resentful that President Bush will run for reelection on a heavy dose of patriotism, Clark offers himself as the antiwar warrior: the one candidate who not only opposed the Iraq war but also has the résumé and experience to checkmate a commander in chief.
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Arguing that national security will be at the forefront of the general election, Clark told reporters recently, "If we nominate a person who hasn't had the experience . . . if he hasn't been there, hasn't done it, hasn't proved himself, he's going to have a tough time -- and that's the issue."

Well, it's always been said, "Bad Press is better than No Press", so if the Media Whores are saying something at least they are saying something. Now, about that AWOL stuff....