Sunday, October 19, 2008
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Powell's MacGuffin
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Posted by:
Carol Platt Liebau at
1:21 PM
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So Colin Powell has endorsed Barack Obama.
Obviously, on the merits, it makes no sense for a man who was "proud to be a soldier" during the Reagan presidency to endorse a man came to prominence on the strength of his desire to force our defeat in Iraq. And here's what Powell said at the 2000 Republican Convention:
[Republicans] are the party committed to lessening the burden of taxes, cutting government regulations and reducing government and cutting government spending - all for the purpose of generating the higher economic growth that will bring better jobs, wages and living standards for ALL our people!
So how does that square with his support of the farthest-left candidate ever to run for President on a major party ticket -- a guy who wants to impose job-killing, economy-crushing tax increases on Americans as the country teeters on the brink of recession?
What is Powell's MacGuffin?
He claims it isn't race. Okay, fair enough. And it certainly isn't personal antipathy to John McCain (who agreed with him about the necessity of the Iraq war), whom he says would be a "good president."
Instead, as the linked piece above notes, he says based his decision -- supposedly -- on John McCain's selection of Sarah Palin and the alleged Republican efforts to claim Barack Obama is a Muslim (despite the fact that no respectable, well-known Republican has done anything of the sort; John McCain's denunciation of Republicans that say Obama's full name; and McCain's refusal to bring up Obama's relationship with the hatred-spewing Reverend Wright).
His rationale for his endorsement is what gives the game away. They're two of the tropes most beloved by the elites and the media. Coincidence?
I think not. Colin Powell has long been known as someone who cares enormously about the opinion of the elite media -- and, frankly, elites of all kinds. Clearly, his reputation has taken a beating in those rarified circles ever since he (along with Joe Biden, incidentally) supported the Iraq war. He's desperate to regain his supposed "stature," and this is a quick and easy way to do it.
Obviously, if his support for Barack were predicated on principle alone, Powell would have endorsed him back in July, when Barack was courting him, well before the Democrat Convention -- when it would have been huge. Instead, he chose to wait until the media had anointed Obama a certain winner, and the polls are encouraging.
Look, everyone has to do what they have to do to get by. And for Powell, it may have been that the chance to rehabilitate himself among the Manhattan and DC cocktail party elites was simply too tempting to pass up. So be it.
But what his endorsement highlights again is that this race isn't just about left vs. right, liberal vs. conservative. It's about elites vs. normal, everyday Americans.
One final thought: If his support for Barack were because of nothing more than unalloyed admiration, here's a final question. Some on the left have claimed that Powell was "duped" by President Bush into supporting the Iraq war. Well, if that's true, what's preventing him from being "duped" again, this time by Barack Obama?
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The petition to force the weasel Marxist, Comrade B.O., to show proof of his citizenship is growing by the minute:
http://www.rallycongress.com/constitutional-qualification/1 244/view_all/
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A profile in political cowardice. |
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I'm black, and I'll say it. Powell endorsed Obama because he's black. Powell owes his steller career rise ( stars and Political appts ) to the GOP. That should have engendered some loyalty. . .but to add to that, just like Joe the plumber has been attacked by the Left ( Media and blogosphere alike ), so had Powell. He's been called an Uncle Tom, and House N, etc. . . After all that, why on earth would he take common cause with the side that has insulted him so time after time after time? Makes no sense, except that he wants to be liked.
He knows that the GOP doesn't engage in purely partisan personal attacks like the Left does. Powell whines about how he's disgusted with Obama being linked to Ayers, etc . . . Well, what the hell's wrong with that? It's all true! It's not like it's made up like all the attacks on Palin.
If Powell had any balls left, and was really interested in what's good for this country, he would have endorsed McCain ( not because he wants to vote for the guy ), and then said he was doing so because of how dirty Obama's supporters are ( Acorn, HufPost, DailyKos, Media Matters, etc . . .). As it it, his endorsement of Obama just sullied U.S. Politics for another generation.
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I agree with a great deal of this article. I find it ironic that Colin Powell - who said earlier this year he donated to McCain's campaign - now, just two weeks before the election, gives the nod to the black candidate. Sorry, but Mr. Powell's reasons (Iraq, negative campaigning) just don't ring true.
If that was the basis for his endorsement, he could have done this months ago - it's not like McCain's stance on Iraq has changed, and - let's face it - both campaigns have been negative.
This appears to me to be perhaps a combination of four things: 1. an African American endorsing the African American candidate (note his speech in London last week speaking about how important it is for him to be seen as an African American); 2. another candidate waiting to see what seems like the "safe" bet (i.e., look at Richardson, Edwards, Gore - all of whom endorsed Obama when it looked like he had it in the bag); 3. A way to pull time away from McCain's gains in raising questions about Obama's "redistribute the wealth" economic plans (Obama is a genius at this - look at how he did it time and again to steal any positive spotlight away from Hillary Clinton or how he got a "surprise" endorsement whenever something negative about him came to the surface); and 4. This is a great way for Powell to distance himself from Bush. Of course, there's always a fifth possibility, and Obama just dropped that in our laps - Powell automatically has a job with Obama.
Sorry, it's just a sell-out and not a very pretty one at that. |
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Suckafree: "1. McCain so-called Joe whom is nowhere close to owning a business let alone making $250,000/yr"
Yeah? So?
Joe is not running for President. Obama is running for President.
The first thing out of Obama's mouth should have been "Quarter million gross or after expenses?" He did not ask that. He deflected the question.
Sooooo, does Obama want to add taxes to anyone grossing a quarter million? Or, does he even know the difference between gross and net? Was he ever briefed on how this income tax plan of his will effect people? Did the pressure of the moment cause his brain to freeze up?
This lightweight is running for President? |
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The first person I saw with that "friendly" grin of Obama's was a con man standing outside the gate of a military base, waiting for some boot recruit with a pocket full of his first paycheck. Powell has seen hundreds of such parasites, and now supports one for this upcoming election.
He knows Obama is scum, and stabbed his enlisteds in the back by supporting him.
Obama was /partners/ with Ayers, using Ayers to get a high paying position controlling large amounts of money and diverting some of that money to Ayers in return. Obama discards those he has no further use for, and kept his relationship with Ayers. What else were they up to?
As for the "born alive" part, it's up to the doctor who performs the abortion to declare the infant alive or dead. The doctor cannot be charged with murder now, under present law. |
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POWELL SAID, OBAMA IS A CHRISTIAN BUT POWELL SAYS EVEN IF HE IS A MUSLIM WHATS WRONG WITH THAT???MY GOSH!! MCCAIN-PALIN O8 |
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Senator Obama gloats over the endorsement of Colin Powell, but neglects his extremely important endorsements by Fidel Castro and ACORN. Fidel's brother Raoul will need "President" Obama's tacit approval to build the proposed Russian "space station" there on Cuba, just 90 miles from the U.S. Mainland. Of course, it is a launch site for missiles against the U.S. Obama has refused to tell the truth on his collaboration (much stronger word than "association") with ACORN. As counsel, and trainer. Seems like if ACORN thinks they did not HIRE him, and he worked for free, that is not important, or at least very telling of the active collaboration. In one case of ACORN fraud, just 6 of about 1800 voter applications were genuine, ALL the rest were fraudulent. Voters don't think this collaboration important??? It is ironic that a republican turncoat, who did not support the surge, now endorses Obama. That says more about Colin Powell than Obama. It was strange that Colin Powell would endorse a presidential candidate with little to no credible experience. Experience, judgment and character-these qualities DO matter in our President, who is also Commander-in-Chief. Obama, who wanted to withdraw our troops and tell the terrorist the date certain we would leave is not only a mark of inexperience and judgment, it is dangerous and would have our men and women go back and mop up the mess Obama would precipitate. Many voters forget the democrats, from President Carter though Reid are largely responsible for the Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac fiasco. Democrats have very selective amnesia. I hope more voters vote with their brain instead of just pure emotion. I choose lower taxes, I choose freedom and I do not believe government is always the solution; it is the problem more often than not. At least McCain and Palin understand this and will work for the good of the country. |
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Obama-Castro
Obama= Free Health Care, Free Education,Spread the Wealth, Hates Freedom of Press
This person will destroy our country as we know it.
And you fools are too blind to see it!
Compare Obama's thoughts with Communist Countries.
Your Party isn't as IMPORTANT as KEEPING OUR FREEDOMS!
GET YOUR HEADS OUT!
WE don't want to be ruled you dumb butt Libs, if you want to be ruled by a friggen Tyrant then leave and go live in Cuba
DON'T SCREW WITH OUR FREEDOMS!
DON'T SELL OUT OUR FREEDOMS TO THIS FOOL!
wHY DO YOU THINK CUBA AND VENEZULA SUPPORT OBAMA!
Fidel Castro
he combined health care and education, so children of all social and economic classes would be
able to receive adequate health care
The government today is in charge of all educational institutions.
Castro eliminated all private and religious educational institutions
He created free-of-charge education for all
The lifestyle of the average Cuban citizen was greatly altered. The primary beliefs of communism include that the working class is in charge of the government, privately owned property is illegal, the money of the country should be given in equivalent amounts to all citizens, and the government runs the lifestyle of its country’s residents. Education is also an important part of Cuba’s Communist government. As Castro had hoped for, these changes did have impressive short-term effects for Cuba. Serious illness and economic hardship were almost nonexistent and Cuba had the greatest number of teachers and doctors in that area of the Caribbean within ten years of the onset of Communism (Jervis 2). Cuba seemed to be looking toward a brighter future with Castro in charge.
However, other unpopular policies were enacted. Castro eliminated elections and freedom of the press, imprisoned political opponents, and made religion a thing to be ashamed of (Jervis 2). Castro then
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is for sending our troops into Dafur as Obama plans instead of negotiating a peace treaty? GUESS SO. He does seem like a confused man now and when he was Secty of State. Hypocritical on many levels to be sure, but there's enough to go on without making unfounded conjectures about his social life.
Colin Powell has also never held a real job in the private sector and, as a voter, I am sick and tired of heavy weights on both sides (appointees and elected officials) throwing it around against the average voters. We have real problems out here that will destroy this country from within if not addressed properly. This is not a game and WE ARE NOT COLLATERAL DAMAGE for politicians, media and people in the entertainment business. Figure it out. |
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said it wouldn't work and that McCain was wrong. Actually, he was wrong and so was Obama. Brokaw artfully avoided the topic in his interview, as well as Powell admitting in the forum he did with other former Secretaries of State that he was being pressured to support Obama because of race. Do your homework, Obamotrons... doh, doh, doh.
He wasn't questioned about Obama's statements regarding putting troops into Dafur, either, or the hypocrisy of caring about the supposed "genocide" there but not in Iraq.
I don't know about the cocktail party accusations, that is pure conjecture on this reporter's part who also doesn't appear to pay attention to the facts very well. |
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Powell! Reagan made him a four star general. Made him National Security Adviser. Bush made him Chairman of the Joint Chiefs. Bush 43 made him secretary of state. And now this ingrate backstabs a qualified candidate for a fraud....because he is black. I'm waiting on Condi to endorse Hussein Obama next.....these types of people are known for ingratitude. |
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In order to rise to the level of command within the military, one must first and foremost become politically astute. Those that traditionally move more to the political side than the military side become cake-eaters in that the men mistrust their abilities and opt for a more trustworthy leader. While Powell's endorsement didn't surprise me, his creative thinking did. After knowing John McCain for 25 years, his endorsement of Hussein after meeeting a couple of times and watching him for 2 years (campaign trail) and then determining this is the man to lead change, leaves his credability in question. To not look at Husseins past associations, his tax plans, his social engineering, his pick of a lame duck (whose own party found unacceptable), leaves me with only one conclusion. Powell chose Hussein to stick a knife in the Republican Party and George Bush. While being Black and the darling of the elitests in this country may have been a factor for Powell's endorsement, it's my belief that is only the icing on the cake. |
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The Marxist, Comrade B.O., cannot prove that he is legally qualified to be President because there IS NO American birth certificate to show to the federal court.
His fellow travelers continue to post links to an obviously altered "Certificate of Live Birth", which is not a legal substitute for a 'true' birth certificate, with the (false) hope
that this will silence loyal Americans on this issue.
Real American citizens will not be silenced! We simply must not let a Kenyan-born Marxist become the President of our beloved country.
Ask yourself why B.O. and the DNC is spending so much time and money in an attempt to delay the progress of the Berg lawsuit, instead of stopping it immediately by producing an authentic birth certificate.
STOP THIS ATTEMPTED HIJACK OF THE U.S. BY MARXISTS!!!
View the evidence: http://www.obamacrimes.com
Sign the petition: http://www.rallycongress.com/constitutional-qualification/ 1244/
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I heard Powell speak several months ago - at a scholar athlete awards assembly. He told the gathering of young people that in the future the USA might not be the first class world power it is today - China or India might replace us.
I was appauled then and my feelings about Powell changed significantly - I am just wondering what meds he might be taking - I wonder the same about Obama and Biden as neither one of them has provided all their health records.
Our military probably considers this endorsement a stab in the back. |
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There are many prominent Republicans who feel the same way that Powell feels, about MCain embracing the dark side with his racist campaign, and the danger he places the nation in, by selecting the despicable Palin for VP.
We can see that from the reports of George Will, David Brooks, Cathleen Parker, Peggy Noonan and numerous others. They see the party that they still support being dragged down through the mud, especially at a time of such tremendous problems for the whole country.
I am not surprised by the vicious attacks against Powell here; watch the real racists come out from the woodwork in the next two weeks.
Give it up trolls. Come Nov. 4 the skinny black "socialist" from Chicago with the big ears will be elected your Commander in Chief. Choke on it. |
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Secretary Powell's endorsement disappointed me, but not because he turned on the party which historically, paid him such high respect, at times. If Sec. Powell came out and said 'I was a loyal Republican during the Reagan and Bush 41 administrations, but Bush 41 threw me under the bus, so I'm bailing out', I could somewhat see that he bitter about how he was dismissed. But to say the Obama is a 'transformational' candidate is pure BS. Transform into what? Greater socialist agenda than the past 2 months at the Federal level. No way! It's too bad, considering that I felt that if he or Secretary Rice would have received my vote, had they wanted to pursue elected office. |
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cry babies?
What do you call folks who would send kids to the other side of the world with targets on their backs so they don't have to face it themselves? I know what my WWII vet father would have called that. Chickensh!t.
Classic school yard bullies. Tuff stuff when they don't have to back it up or the odds are heavily in their favor.
Why do MY tax dollars go toward assuaging your fear of terrorists? I'd rather fight them here.
Can we make the financial support of the war voluntary?
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Powell is putting his race ahead of his country for the same reason 95% of blacks are. Dr King talked about the content of character and we see it clearly on display with this endorsement. Powell called himself a Republican when it was convienent and benefited him politically. But after years of getting called an "uncle Tom", and a "house slave" Colin Powell is attempting to regain his own image in the public eye. If you can't beat'em join'em that's what Powell is doing. The fact that he did shows his lack of character, and that he is using his race as a crutch because it is easier than standing on principle. This is the definition of weakness and the fact that he served this country does not offset this flaw. Colin Powell might think this will get him somewhere but he had better get it in writing because he will not be welcomed in either party. |
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Thanks, enjoy the day. Looking forward to seeing what big news happens today. It's getting good out there! |
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Powell endorsed a inexperience candidate,
what this says for Powell, nothing,
Powell for the WAR and Obama against the WAR,
this doesnt make any sense,
other then its about Race,
if these doesnt bring up,
Rev Wright,Bill Ayers,
Tony Rezko, JEvans, Pfleger, L Farrakhan,
Pelsoi, Reid, Franks, Dodd,
Fannie, Freddie, ACORN, these are corrupted organizations associated with Barak Obama,
Obama is trying to buy this election,
for a man to talk about how bad America is,
sure has no problems raising money from people that dont have anything?
so where is this money coming from?
overseas?
it might be to late to check,
but we think and know that with out having to check it out,
so I say to you my fellow Americans dont let this happen to our country. |
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Sherry Good Morning!
Great Comment!
Have a Great Day! |
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Powell endorsed a inexperience candidate,
what this says for Powell, nothing,
Powell for the WAR and Obama against the WAR,
this doesnt make any sense,
other then its about Race,
if these doesnt bring up,
Rev Wright,Bill Ayers,
Tony Rezko, JEvans, Pfleger, L Farrakhan,
Pelsoi, Reid, Franks, Dodd,
Fannie, Freddie, ACORN, these are corrupted organizations associated with Barak Obama,
Obama is trying to buy this election,
for a man to talk about how bad America is,
sure has no problems raising money from people that dont have anything?
so where is this money coming from?
overseas?
it might be to late to check,
but we think and know that with out having to check it out,
so I say to you my fellow Americans dont let this happen to our country. |
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Obama has been on trial now for 20 months. His high-priced defense attorneys - the media and Soros- have done well with obfuscating the facts. Powell has been brought on as an expert witness and his testimony may have held weight with some of the jurors.
The prosecution has done a thorough job of reconstructing the short time line of the Defendant's experience and effectively introduced associations of the defendants to prove his questionable character. They have introduced numerous exhibits to substantiate the motive of dominance through socialism and floated enough evidence to suggest that the jury pool has been tainted.
As deliberations begin we can only hope that in this case, the prosecution has raised reasonable doubts. |
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Powell endorsed a inexperience candidate,
what this says for Powell, nothing,
Powell for the WAR and Obama against the WAR,
this doesnt make any sense,
other then its about Race,
if these doesnt bring up,
Rev Wright,Bill Ayers,
Tony Rezko, JEvans, Pfleger, L Farrakhan,
Pelsoi, Reid, Franks, Dodd,
Fannie, Freddie, ACORN, these are corrupted organizations associated with Barak Obama,
Obama is trying to buy this election,
for a man to talk about how bad America is,
sure has no problems raising money from people that dont have anything?
so where is this money coming from?
overseas?
it might be to late to check,
but we think and know that with out having to check it out,
so I say to you my fellow Americans dont let this happen to our country. |
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Powell endorsed a inexperience candidate,
what this says for Powell, nothing,
Powell for the WAR and Obama against the WAR,
this doesnt make any sense,
other then its about Race,
if these doesnt bring up,
Rev Wright,Bill Ayers,
Tony Rezko, JEvans, Pfleger, L Farrakhan,
Pelsoi, Reid, Franks, Dodd,
Fannie, Freddie, ACORN, these are corrupted organizations associated with Barak Obama,
Obama is trying to buy this election,
for a man to talk about how bad America is,
sure has no problems raising money from people that dont have anything?
so where is this money coming from?
overseas?
it might be to late to check,
but we think and know that with out having to check it out,
so I say to you my fellow Americans dont let this happen to our country. |
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that this fight is far from over. |
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this is about race. Its about politics. Those of us who were enlisted remember two types of officers; the leaders and the politicians. Colin Powell fell into category B.
The timing of his endorsement is everything. Its obvious from past inferences which way he was going to go, but he saved his endorsement until it would have maximum impact for himself. Because he's just that kind of man...a cake-eater.
Carol was dead on in her assessment. |
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....Uncle Tom? Which do you think he wants to be remembered as. Remember Obama said Clarance Thomas was the dumbest guy on the Supreme Court, Powell did not want to be just another dumb black guy too. |
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I'd really like to believe that this endorsement wasn't about race, but my husband is convinced of it. As a Naval Officer, he is absolutely disappointed in Powell. I think this has more to do with the way Bush treated Powell. Face it, they used him and damaged his reputation. But, this election isn't about Powell's bruised ego or pride, it's about the direction our country will take. This is a huge election. I can't believe Powell endorsed the man who goes against everything he fought for his entire military career. What is with men and their ego's? |
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4. He obviously hasnt reviewed BHO's new plans for socialist tendencies, starting with education, which BHO will warp the minds of our kids if he and Ayers have their way; and ending up with that fantasitc B.S. tax plan and plans for expanding the government.
5. His comments about the handling of the bailout. Well lets see BHO did nothing and whined. McCain may have not handled the situation well, but he did the right thing. He earned his salary and made sure that the Dems did not walk away with an unchecked bill. The original bill failed because of all the CRAP the Dems put into...even tried earmarks to ACORN.
6. His comments that Biden is ready to fill the presidential role day one...Really? What kind of drugs are you taking Mr. Secretary? Can I have some? Biden isnt even physically, much less mentally fit to take the office. He has no discretion and would give out our secrets to Putin over a bottle of Vodka. Obama, cant pass a security clearance at even the lowest of levels in the federal government, and the liberal yayhoos want to give him the keys to the world.
McCain isnt perfect. But he is a man of character and we know him and his record. He will do whats best for the country. What we need is reduced spending, free trade, his plans for health care, reductions in capital gains, review of military ops, shoring up our borders and enforcing our immigration policies; drill our own oil, build Nuclear for power; Improve education without adding to gov't; stop funding senseless abortions, Stop funding ACORN by the federal government. After the economic crisis is over relinquish govt control over banks and sell off all govt owned mortgages.
Obama is a facade. Empty suite who has been handled from day one and has accomplished nothing. He speaks well.....and only with a teleprompter....thats it. You dont get a teleprompter talking to Putin. |
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After hearing what he said today, which was just a regurgitation of the MSM, I was quite disappointed.
1. Its not just about Ayers-Obama, its about the funneling of 1.9 Million dollars of non-profit organization funds from Obama to Ayer's pet mind numbing 'educational' projects. Its about funneling funds from these same ' non-profit' educational entities to ACORN
2. Mr. Powell's comment that Obama has good judgement....see #1, Wright, Rezko, voting presetn 100+ times, 800 Million in earmarks in 14 months, voting FOR the bridge to nowhere, voting against reform, not accomplishing anything in his life save for a book about his troubled thoughts. So good judgment must also include donating 850K to Acorn from his current Campaign Contributions, representing them and providing training for them. GOod judgment includes free lancing on speaking engagements while serving as state senator...which is illegal....the examples are endless....oh yeah dont forget the stupid Berlin embarASSment.
3. Mr. Powell's comments about Ms. Palin. Well lets just say she has more 'real' experience than both Obama abd Biden in an executive management role. In other words, 'the buck stops here'
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Where do you get your talking points?......the Huffington Post or the Daily Kos?.....both sites full of mouth-foaming, bed-wetting sissy crybabies. |
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and so do the rest of the sour grapes RW punditrocsity. You whine and moan for weeks about Obama playing the race card, and looky here - the wingnuts are finally showing their own hand openly, and without the usual equivocating. |
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ALL IT BOILS DOWN TO IS POWELL IS PLAYING THE RACE CARD LIKE EVERYONE ELSE IN THE OBAMA CAMP.OBAMA THREW HIS OWN GRANDMOTHER UNDER THE BUS FOR BEEN AFRAID OF BLACK MEN ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF CHICAGO.EVEN THE BLACK WOMEN ARE AFRAID OF THE BLACK MEN ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF CHICAGO.I HAVE FRIENDS FROM CHICAGO AND THEY WILL TELL YOU THE SAME THING. |
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So TAZZ,the General fights in a war for his country,rises to the top of the military and one day has a different opinion from his right wing party,and suddenly you see parrelels to a vicious murder.And what do the General and the killer have in common. They're both black!Thank you for your racist GOP logic.This one should elevate you to Grand dragon. |
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Here we gooooo! Let's play "Trash that General!" |
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Vote for a Hero that cares about this country and AMERICANS!
Don't Vote for Someone who Loves only Himself and His associations!
Vote for somebody who wants to keep this Country Free Of Socialism
Don't Vote for Somebody who desires Socialism Control
Vote For somebody who has a record of actually participating in Government
And not just Voting Present!
Don't for somebody who didn't show up or just voted Present.
Vote for someone who cares about the American Peoples Voice
Don't vote for someone who wants to Stop Free Speech,
because it isn't all positive about him.
Vote for a man who knows his country shouldn't be accused of Racism
Don't vote for someone who bases his whole strategy on Making all White Americans appear Racist
Vote for somebody who doesn't trash and kick his country to Foreign Countries
Don't vote for someone Who Chastises our Allies and Praises Our Enemies.
John Mccain is for Americans
Obama is for Obama
The continued statements by Obama about Spreading the Wealth and America being a Wealthy Nation,
should be something to be Ashamed of!
Obama should go to Kenya and help Odingo!
After all that is where his father was From
After all his mother married someone from Kenya
Why not go help your people there Obama? I am sure
you would be welcomed with open arms.
We don't need your Socialist Views
We are Not Ashamed of being FREE Americans.
We Love this Country, you kick every chance you get!
Mccain/Palin 08
Vote for a real American! |
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Colin Powell owes nothing to the GOP or the Bushes. It’s the other way around. A decent courageous man who supported these motley crowd even to the bitter end, finally spoke his mind and his heart. I fail to understand why this is racist. Is it racist for white generals to support McCain? Or for Romney, Giuliani, Lieberman and other elites to endorse McCain? Secondly, if this is racist, did he just become one? What about all the years Mr. Powell supported both the Bushes and the Republican agenda, when only a fraction of that party is black? This man has class. He did not downgrade McCain, he just chooses Obama over him and explains the reasons. If you can trust the lives of your children in a war to this former Joint Chiefs of Staff, you can trust him to vote for his candidate.
This is a very bad omen for the GOP. It is melting right before your eyes, devolving into a filthy, smelly, ooze of an arrogant unpatriotic, phlegm of stale ideas that had profoundly failed during the last eight years. Worse yet, it is dragging down McCain right into its folds. Poor guy doesn’t know how to find his own decent past.
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Colin Powell owes nothing to the GOP or the Bushes. It’s the other way around. A decent courageous man who supported these motley crowd even to the bitter end, finally spoke his mind and his heart. I fail to understand why this is racist. Is it racist for white generals to support McCain? Or for Romney, Giuliani, Lieberman and other elites to endorse McCain? Secondly, if this is racist, did he just become one? What about all the years Mr. Powell supported both the Bushes and the Republican agenda, when only a fraction of that party is black? This man has class. He did not downgrade McCain, he just chooses Obama over him and explains the reasons. If you can trust the lives of your children in a war to this former Joint Chiefs of Staff, you can trust him to vote for his candidate.
This is a very bad omen for the GOP. It is melting right before your eyes, devolving into a filthy smelly ooze of divisive, arrogant and unpatriotic, phlegm of stale ideas that had profoundly failed during the last eight years. Worse yet, it is dragging down McCain right into its folds. Poor guy doesn’t know how to find his own decent past.
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Alot to respond to here. Hopeful of staying out of pure hate spewed by both sides here.
Jeramy,
Senator Obama was a little more than in the same room with Ayers. But passing over that to your assertions regarding the right to stand on the flag, I'm with you there but stated that the vast majority of Americans have a serious problem with it.
As a Jew I greatly respect your faith and as a practicing Catholic share many feelings with a number of Jewish friends and associates. I also have a number of misgivings not only with my Church as a whole but individual sermons I have heard over many years. I have however made it a practice of speaking up against those occasional rants or writings that I believe go counter to the faith. As someone willing to profess some level of faith here I ask you sincerely whether it bothers you in some respect that Senator Obama could have sat in Rev. Wrights church for 20 years and not stood up against the inherently un-Christian values he professed. And please do not give me his excuse of never being at a radical sermon.
Suckafree,
Arguing a tit-for-tat on behalf of racism hardly rises above stupidity. Recognizing Dr. King in place of the seperate birthdays of President Washington and President Lincoln alone is a rational reason for why you could oppose the new holiday the winter. Dr. King helped move our nation forward in ways maybe only supperceded by the Presidents we used to honor at the same time of year. You're stretching to make McCain a racist over this. Also, as this none of these are holidays commonly recognized in the work place, I appreciate politicians who try to hold the line on government employees getting more days off on our tab.
As far as your return to promise the banding together of "lower and middle classes", sounds an awful lot like the revolutionary talk of so many communist failures. |
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For those of you whom seem to think that the Republican Party made it possible for Gen. Powell to become what he is today I have some news for you! Before any of you retards begin to reply read this carefully and very carefully!!!!
First thing. Gen. Powell and let me say it again GENERAL Powell has and is a leader unlike McCain whom never in his life commanded a platoon let alone an army got where he is through hard work!!! Any of you F-word(ers) wanna challenge that point bring it. It's awfully funny how fast you try to cast out anyone who does not agree. Most of you idiots never served one minute in the armed forces and yet you sit here and type so much bull(S-word)!!! Remember this is America and just because someone does not agree with you or look like you does not give you F-word(ers the right to call anyone a token!!! Besides you would never say it to the Generals face... As a matter of fact you would never say it to anyone face... Thats why you're on the computer typing this nonsense.... Obama B-word(es)..... |
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Okay, I said I wasn't going to write on here anymore because most of you guys do not make any sense, but McCain would not see me as a true party member if I did not go against what I said!!!lol
To the point which brought me back... Let me ask a couple of question if I may.
1. McCain so-called Joe whom is nowhere close to owning a business let alone making $250,000/yr. Why is this the talk @ the rally's? This goof like the rest of you guys don't know when you're being used!!
2. Gen. Powell is nothing to McCain now that he supports Sen. Obama, but what would Johnnie Boy have said if Gen. Powell endorsed him?
In closing would someone tell me why are you guys concerned with Sen. Obama being racist? Atleast 90% of all pass presidents have been racist and openly expressed so through their policies... So, why is it so unbelievable when the next president continues the course. People McCain voted against having a holiday for the late Rev. Dr. King. If that wasn't racist I don't know what was!!!! I would like all of us middle to lower class people to band together and get over this bull you guys talk about because if any one of you lose your house McCain or Obama will not come and save you! |
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How will you see the ballot box through your white hood? |
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I would not consider Obama being in the same room with a man who many years earlier was part of an organization which did unethical things a satisfactory condition to arise any "ethical misgivings" on my part, crisis or no crisis. As for Reverend Wright, I happen to not care for the man but it is not my place to judge a man by his minister's words... (after all, Sarah Palin's minister still believes in abolishing witchcraft -a practice that burned tens of thousands of innocent girls to death). The infanticide thing is a myth because it was already (obviously) a crime to kill babies before the bill was proposed. Obama didn't like the wording of the bill because it was encroaching on the LEGAL PRESIDENT of Roe v. Wade. Rather than passing a redundant bill which marginalized the sovereignty of the judicial branch, Obama proposed a similar bill (it was the same bill except it included the phrase "to the extent that it does not violate roe v. wade") in its stead. As a Jew, I am very comfortable with Obama's resolve to protect Israel. And as for standing on the American flag, Obama has never done this but, as a constitutional lawyer, I would hope he would fight for people's right to. Even though I find it a despicable act, i feel protecting the first amendment to be of far greater import. |
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That's what this is.
A George W. Bush original appointee endorsing Barrack Obama.
Colin Powell can claim anything he wants. Reality: He feels guilty for what he said because of liberal guilt game.
Here is Reality:
http://www.nysun.com/foreign/iraqs-wmd-secreted-in-syria-sa da-says/26514/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLG6-qGJcIY&feature=related
http://www.law.com/jsp/article.jsp?id=1051121852966
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=08iomNFrzU4
Well at least we know now why Colin Powell is a former Secretary of State. The above show his willingness to jump to conclusions merely because others had, as though we knew everything when we were just learning in the beginning as well.
http://toddy.blogtownhall.com/2008/10/14/iraq__what_the_wor ld_would_have_never_known.thtml explains how much we learned of Saddam's genocide alone. I guess Colin Powell doesn't care about any of this though. A true liberal. |
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So, what you're saying is financial issues supercede your ethical misgivings? Sounds like unadulterated capitalism at work. Once again welcome to the majority. As far as financial concerns, as a small business owner who makes way under the mythical $250,000 line of Senator Obama, I can tell you my business and other small businesses will all suffer from the loss of business we do with those "rich" guys. Then I spend less on shipping, packaging, etc. and hurt the many other small business that do work for me (most also making under $250,000). Higher taxes increase unemployment, decrease government revenues and create more welfare recipients not more jobs. Reverend Wright and the like are only part of my vote, but at least I don't have to hold my nose when voting. |
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Colin Powells' endorsement of the "Bambi-messiah" stinks to high heaven of the "OJ jury syndrome"!
Powell just confirmed my suspicions of long ago, that he was nothing but a racist who supported affirmative action and reparations, as he himself is a product of PC affirmative action.
He NEVER was a conservative and good riddance.
He was always a "Trojan Horse" and IMO, nothing more than a "token parade ******"! |
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I, like so many others, think that there are much more important issues facing our country than what Rev. Wright has to say, or the misdeeds of washed up terrorist. If we didn't have to face two wars, a financial crisis, a housing crisis, a credit crisis, an increasing jobless rate, a decreasing median income, decreasing availability of healthcare, decreasing availability of a college education and severely decreasing credibility on the international stage... if NONE of these problems existed I might actually take these tabloid attacks into consideration. I do have faith, I have faith that we can change our ways and rise to meet these challenges. I have faith in our future and the courage to vote for it. A vote for John McCain is tantamount to trying the same strategy and expecting different results... as much as you cross your fingers, the Bush doctrine will not suddenly work. |
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I'm glad you see sense in not supporting the causes and comments Senator Obama has alligned himself with, I am sorry you and many others find those feelings worthy of your vote. Losing the election if it happens is not a commentary on the minority of conservative values in America. The race is not over yet though. And while I personally do not fit into the "Christian-Right", it is nice to have faith on your side. |
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I, Barack Obama and the majority of Americans do not support "standing on the American flag, vile racist rants against America, anti-semitism, expressing lack of pride in America, bombing federal institutions, killing police officers, and supporting infanticide". Does it mean nothing to you that the RNC has been pumping this trash on the air-waves for the past month and McCain is still losing badly??? I imagine that, come November 4th, the percentage of people who vote for McCain will be only marginally higher than Bush's approval ratings... I don't don't think it will be a coincidence. |
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We are not hurt by Powell's endorsement as much as he is. He shows lack of core principles. As far as being in the minority. People who are not offended by standing on the American flag, vile racist rants against America, anti-semitism, expressing lack of pride in America, bombing federal institutions, killing police officers, and supporting infanticide...that is a minority however you slice it. Now go dial up Senator Obama's friends and family and check the list above. You sir are still a minority. |
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Yeah, it must be race... that's gotta be it. In his choice of nomination, Powell's WELL documented disappointment with Bush's policies was completely irrelevant. McCain's admitted near congruency with Bush (90%) meant nothing to Powell. McCain's old age and the possibility of his repugnant VP candidate becoming president did not once cross Gen. Powell's mind. McCain's weak and panicked reaction to the financial crisis was unimportant to the prominent military leader and statesman. No, the only factor that bore on the General's decision was that he and Obama have similar pigment. Brilliant analysis. But if race was really the issue, why not endorse him months ago?? I am fairly certain that Obama was just as black in August. I think you and your Christian-Right friends are just a little scared that come November 4th, you will be the minority. |
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You have no evidence that there is anything racial about this decision other than the sour feeling of not getting your way. Powell's disagreements with the Bush doctrine are WELL documented. It seems logical that he would distance himself from the candidate who is attempting to employ the same policies that have nearly destroyed our country the past eight years. The truth is that you guys need this to be about race because the truth hurts to damn much. On November 4th, it will finally set in that you are the minority. |
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Powell is just the next in a long line of black racists who are supporting Obama strictly to keep in good graces with the black community. If a prominent white democrat supported McCain who stands so fundamentally opposed to his core beliefs (i.e. Powell and the military) the cries of racism from the left would be immediate. Colin Powell was elevated in his status by President Bush and the Republican party and has done little to honor those who honored him. Maybe all the "Uncle Tom" comments from the left have faded in his memory now that he's completely lost his mind. The vase majority of white conservatives who try to raise their children above racial lines have a hard time swallowing a candidate who takes his children to a racist church and receives a set of purely racist endorsements like this one. |
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Powell, like a lot of us, liked the Maverick John McCain. And Powell, like a lot us, mourned the Maverick's death and became disenchanted by the emergence of the Sidekick John McCain. McCain used to decide issues on their own merits (granted I didn't always agree with him). However, since he ran in the primaries, he has been getting his talking points from the ultra-Right elements of the RNC. Serving under president Bush, Powell has learned how dangerous this neoconservative paradigm is and probably watched in horror as his good friend John McCain drifted closer and closer to the dark side. It does not surprise me that fanatics one right-wing blogs want to discredit Powell's decision, what surprises me is that they think they have enough credibility to attack a man who has devoted so much to this country. Frankly, allen, I think you are unpatriotic. |
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Colin Powell is a racist. McCain has been extremely honorable in his assessment and attacks on Obama and Palin is every single bit, if not more so, equipped the be president than Barack Obama is. That leaves the only rational explanation being that Colin Powell sees someone with a dark complection as an ally. |
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Your analogy is 100% correct. This election is about the elites against the average people. Unfortunately, a lot of average people are being duped into believing that these secular snobs care about them, the lowly peasants. |
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It seems that Gen. Powell's endorsement has a torpedo placed within it. He stated that Obama had surrounded himself with the expertise he needed to bring him up to speed in those areas he lacks familiarity -- in other words: on the job training.
It appears to me that this makes the endorsement luke warm at best and, perhaps unintentionally, highlights Obama's lack of revelant experience. |
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