“A Wes Clark Democrat” is an online publishing project of one grassroots Clark supporter, who is joined by other grassroots Clark supporters in promoting the vision of General Wesley Clark. The site's purpose is to raise General Clark's profile as a national leader, a visionary thinker, and a Democrat; to promote his endorsed political candidates; and to further his policies and plans for America.

There is no connection between this site and WesPac: Securing America or any other official Clark website, organization or campaign. Opinions and analysis expressed on “A Wes Clark Democrat” are those of an individual. They can in no way be construed as representative of Wesley Clark, WesPac: Securing America, or any official Clark website, organization or campaign.

“A Wes Clark Democrat” is straight up Clark 2008, because America needs Wes Clark, and now more than ever, but not all site content relates to General Clark. An open exchange of ideas, patriotic political dissent and freedom of expression are concepts of democracy Wes Clark holds dear.

So do we.

“A Wes Clark Democrat” backs General Clark’s vision for America:

Long-term fiscal discipline, a balanced federal budget and reduced public debt

Government regulation where necessary to meet public needs

Transparent and accountable government

Protection of civil liberties and constitutional freedoms

Preservation of institutional checks and balances reflecting the will of the majority while safeguarding the rights of the minority

Maximized opportunities for private gain, consistent with concern for the public good

The best business environment in the world - using a variety of positive incentives to keep American jobs and businesses here, attract business from abroad, and to encourage the creation of new jobs, principally through the efforts of small business

Recapture money from tax cuts for the wealthy, families making over $200,000 annually, and use it to create jobs

American technology and market-based approaches to meet air pollution challenges with innovative, job-creating solutions; crack down on corporate polluters

Restore America's position as a good and respected member in the community of nations, with productive international alliances and trading partners

Fundamental educational skills and access to further educational development throughout their lives for every American; Universal College Grant covering first two years of college; State and Local Tax Rebate Fund dedicated to education and training

Transition to a single-payer health care system. Promotion of physical vigor and good health through public health measures and improved diagnostics; and preventive and continuing health care to extend longevity and productivity to our natural limits

Strengthened retirement security, simply because it is right

Revival of a national spirit of service and patriotism

Strong security and defense capabilities backing a foreign policy of committed diplomatic engagement; military force only, only, only as a last resort

Cooperative, global approach to meeting environmental challenges, including global warming, energy depletion and human rights abuse

If you would like to learn more about General Wesley Clark, please read his issues platform from his 2004 primary campaign or visit Securing America.