Powell Endorses Obama for President

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http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27265369/

Powell, who for many years was considered the most likely candidate to become the first African-American president, said in an interview on NBC’s “Meet the Press” that he was not supporting Obama because of his race. He said he had watched both Obama and his Republican opponent, Sen. John McCain of Arizona, for many months and thought “either one of them would be a good president.”

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Re: Powell Endorses Obama for President

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27265369/

Powell, who for many years was considered the most likely candidate to become the first African-American president, said in an interview on NBC’s “Meet the Press” that he was not supporting Obama because of his race. He said he had watched both Obama and his Republican opponent, Sen. John McCain of Arizona, for many months and thought “either one of them would be a good president.”

" ... Powell said he was concerned about what he characterized as a recent negative turn of Republican candidate Sen. John McCain's campaign, such as the campaign's attempts to tie Obama to former 1960s radical Bill Ayers.

"I think that's inappropriate. I understand what politics is about -- I know how you can go after one another, and that's good. But I think this goes too far, and I think it has made the McCain campaign look a little narrow. It's not what the American people are looking for," he said."

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Re: Powell Endorses Obama for President

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27265369/

Powell, who for many years was considered the most likely candidate to become the first African-American president, said in an interview on NBC’s “Meet the Press” that he was not supporting Obama because of his race. He said he had watched both Obama and his Republican opponent, Sen. John McCain of Arizona, for many months and thought “either one of them would be a good president.”

" ... Powell said he was concerned about what he characterized as a recent negative turn of Republican candidate Sen. John McCain's campaign, such as the campaign's attempts to tie Obama to former 1960s radical Bill Ayers.

"I think that's inappropriate. I understand what politics is about -- I know how you can go after one another, and that's good. But I think this goes too far, and I think it has made the McCain campaign look a little narrow. It's not what the American people are looking for," he said."

Oh why the BO campaign would never throw any negative darts towards McCain. Never, ever.
Yea, right.
What was the thermal nuclear war they launched against Palin when she was named and provided McCain with a boost in the polls? Everything from her beauty pageant days to her pregnant daughter was dragged through the mud.
And have we forgotten Joe the plumber already?
Everything from his marital status to his tax situation to his license was fired upon. Hell, an NBC truck is still parked on his street. Yet, you won't find any NBC trucks outside of the ACORN HQ or William Ayers palacial estate. 8)

[KBShocker]

As far as I'm concerned, Powell can now jump off a cliff. Should have known when he didn't step up and be a real black leader that he'd just turn his back on his race like the two reverends (JJ & AS). What a waste!

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Powell has always suffered from what experts call "Lacka-nut-sacka"
I always had him pegged for a lib.

[kcshocker11]

Powell has always suffered from what experts call "Lacka-nut-sacka"

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colin_Powell#Military_medals_and_ribbons

ya I can see what you mean not a ounce of courage
:roll: :roll: :whistle: 8)


Defense Distinguished Service Medal (with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters)


Distinguished Service Medal, Army (with Oak Leaf Cluster)
Defense Superior Service Medal


Legion of Merit (with Oak Leaf Cluster)
Soldier's Medal
Bronze Star
Purple Heart
Air Medal
Joint Service Commendation Medal



Army Commendation Medal (with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters)
Presidential Medal of Freedom (order of precedence, if worn)
no image Presidential Citizens Medal (order of precedence, if worn)


National Defense Service Medal (with 1 Bronze Service Star)


Vietnam Service Medal (with 1 Silver Service Star)
Army Service Ribbon
Army Overseas Service Ribbon (with numeral 3)
Foreign decorations
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
Honorary Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath (KCB) (United Kingdom)
Légion d'honneur (France)
Meritorious Service Cross (M.S.C.) (Canada)
Order of Stara Planina in the First Order (Bulgaria)[8][9]

[SB Shock]

Powell has always suffered from what experts call "Lacka-nut-sacka"
I always had him pegged for a lib.

I respect Powell. He has served his country well. There are not many liberals who sport a Ranger Tab and CIB.

It's to bad that Rumsfeld discarded the Powell Doctrine. The victory in Iraq would have came much quicker if he hadn't.

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Powell has always suffered from what experts call "Lacka-nut-sacka"
I always had him pegged for a lib.

I respect Powell. He has served his country well. There are not many liberals who sport a Ranger Tab and CIB.

It's to bad that Rumsfeld discarded the Powell Doctrine. The victory in Iraq would have came much quicker if he hadn't.

True dat! :good:

Peace through superior firepower :yes:

RLTW

In Orbe Terrum Non Visi

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The movie "W." depicts Powell as the only dissenting voice in the cabinet when they were considering invading Iraq with very little real evidence of weapons of mass destruction. I think history proves that Powell was the last intelligent person in W's original administration and he bailed as soon as he could.


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the movie "W" .... now that is a good source of accurate information!
If it were left up to Powell, Saddam's torture and rape rooms would still be open for business.

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the movie "W" .... now that is a good source of accurate information!
If it were left up to Powell, Saddam's torture and rape rooms would still be open for business.

So did you watch the movie? I didn't think so... Turn Limbaugh off for a second and make a few of your own decisions. Your life will be more fulfilled that way. :)


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P.S.

We shouldn't have went to war with Iraq and that is an indisputable truth. If you want to fight the evils of mankind we should be over in Africa. Saddam is a ***** compared to the monsters over in Africa.

P.S.S.

Don't eat everything that they feed you man!


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the movie "W" .... now that is a good source of accurate information!
If it were left up to Powell, Saddam's torture and rape rooms would still be open for business.

Heres an article to support you Dribble

http://www.amnestyusa.org/state-of-the-world-report/2008/page.do?id=1051249

So which one of the other 81 countries should we liberate next?

Your call, we are with ya! :whistle: 8)

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P.S.

We shouldn't have went to war with Iraq and that is an indisputable truth. If you want to fight the evils of mankind we should be over in Africa. Saddam is a #### compared to the monsters over in Africa.

P.S.S.

Don't eat everything that they feed you man!


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Wow, your memory has really been shortened by the liberals. I guess the media onslaught has been effective afterall. 8)

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P.S.

We shouldn't have went to war with Iraq and that is an indisputable truth. If you want to fight the evils of mankind we should be over in Africa. Saddam is a #### compared to the monsters over in Africa.

P.S.S.

Don't eat everything that they feed you man!


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Wow, your memory has really been shortened by the liberals. I guess the media onslaught has been effective afterall. 8)

You found those WMD's yet referee?


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