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Originally posted by Shape Shifter
Clarke's book has been the subject of widespread discussion. From the Party of True Believers, I've only heard the "but he's disgruntled" criticism. I've seen none disputing his factual account of events.
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Here's what I keep getting stuck on: He worked for Clinton too. Now, did he come up with all these dire concerns only after Bush was elected? Or was he equally ineffective in convincing Clinton to do something about al Qaeda? And what of Clinton? Did he have some grand plan that got terminated on Jan. 21, because Bush wasn't on with the plan? And, if so, why? Because Clarke didn't convince anyone of the need to carry forward a sensible anti-terrorism program?
Did the Bush admin. make some errors? In hindsight, yes. But what admin. accomplishes much of anything in the first 9 mos.? They set the groundwork, but actually to acheive something? The only thing Clinton achieved was blowing up his own health care initiative.
So, what does this say about Clarke? That he was sick and tired of not getting listened to, and finally can say "I told you so, I told you so."
