C. Powell endorses Obama

GPK · #1 10-19-2008, 11:21 AM

This deserves a wow. Whether I agree with him or not on this matter, kudos to General Powell for his honesty and willingness to cross party lines in the face of what will surely be some harsh criticism directed at him from the Rep. party.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/politico/200...politico/14714

ninetoone · #2 10-19-2008, 11:35 AM

I made the same announcement back when McCain chose the dingbat as his running mate & it didn't make news...go figure.

GPK · #3 10-19-2008, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by ninetoone

I made the same announcement back when McCain chose the dingbat as his running mate & it didn't make news...go figure.

I think that thread got erased

Cajungator26 · #4 10-19-2008, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by GPK

This deserves a wow. Whether I agree with him or not on this matter, kudos to General Powell for his honesty and willingness to cross party lines in the face of what will surely be some harsh criticism directed at him from the Rep. party.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/politico/200...politico/14714

Unfortunately, people will think he's crossing party lines because of the color of his skin. Sad, but true. I respect his decision as well ... I'm just disappointed that the Republican party couldn't nominate a better candidate (ahem, Ron Paul) than McCain as I really don't think McCain has much of a shot against Obama. Sigh.

ninetoone · #5 10-19-2008, 11:55 AM

I truly believe McCain had a shot w/a different running mate.

Cajungator26 · #6 10-19-2008, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ninetoone

I truly believe McCain had a shot w/a different running mate.

Could be the case, but you gotta respect McCain for taking a shot. It could have gone either way. He's rather liberal for a Republican candidate and Palin was definitely unexpected. I'm voting for McCain, but only because I think he's the lesser of the two evils. I don't think either one was the best candidate nominated for their parties, though.

ninetoone · #7 10-19-2008, 12:00 PM

I like McCain, but I actually lost a little respect for him for that choice. I just don't believe that he truly thought she was the best choice out there (how could he?) Seemed really gimmicky to me.

Cajungator26 · #8 10-19-2008, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ninetoone

I like McCain, but I actually lost a little respect for him for that choice. I just don't believe that he truly thought she was the best choice out there (how could he?) Seemed really gimmicky to me.

Yeah, I agree with that ... I think he took a chance in choosing her (maybe trying to get some of the votes from Hillary's supporters?) and I highly doubt that he thought she was the best choice out there. I would have rather Mitt Romney myself, but too late for that. I've accepted the fact that Obama is probably going to be our next President. I'll get over it at some point.

Storm Cadet · #9 10-19-2008, 12:06 PM

Saw Powell on Meet the Press this AM with Tom Brokaw (sp?).

I made the same decision for Obama as Powel did. Poor VP choice...Rep party moving too far right...I agee with Powell's views 100% and I do hope that Obama uses Powell in some capacity in his administration.

#10 10-19-2008, 12:19 PM

This guy is trying to salvage his reputation. Remember he's the one that helped sell the Iraq War.

Crinkle

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geeker2 · #11 10-19-2008, 12:25 PM

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AeWingnut · #12 10-19-2008, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Storm Cadet

Saw Powell on Meet the Press this AM with Tom Brokaw (sp?).

I made the same decision for Obama as Powel did. Poor VP choice...Rep party moving too far right...I agee with Powell's views 100% and I do hope that Obama uses Powell in some capacity in his administration.

I guess it is a matter of perspective but I don't see the (R) party moving to the right at all.

Obama___(D)__________McCain___________(R)_____Amer ica___Me____

GPK · #13 10-19-2008, 12:32 PM

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This guy is trying to salvage his reputation. Remember he's the one that helped sell the Iraq War.

Crinkle

Trash Can

Curious...you think that is honestly the case Coach?

Storm Cadet · #14 10-19-2008, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Coach Pants

This guy is trying to salvage his reputation. Remember he's the one that helped sell the Iraq War.

Crinkle

Trash Can

And it you followed closely, it was on the information that was CONCRETE EVIDENCE that was supplied by OUR CIA that he spoke to United Nations. And he instructed Bush that all diplomatic means should have been explored before war was started but was OVER RULED by Cheney and his staff. Powell was pushed aside by Bushes staff and kept as an outsider.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,101148,00.html

http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/06/...ref=newssearch

Look up this guy who gave Bush and Powell all the intel and said it was CONCRETE.

Danzig · #15 10-19-2008, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ninetoone

I truly believe McCain had a shot w/a different running mate.

i think you're right. obama is a lukewarm choice...with the economy, eight years of bush, etc--and obama still can't achieve separation in the polls? had mccain stuck with his middle of the road viewpoint, and chosen a running mate with similar middle thoughts, and more experience, he'd be in the lead, rather than trailing by (depending on the polls) 2-8%. no way far righters would abandon the republic party-his choice of palin was stupid and no doubt a decision he regrets.

Danzig · #16 10-19-2008, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Coach Pants

This guy is trying to salvage his reputation. Remember he's the one that helped sell the Iraq War.

Crinkle

Trash Can

is't powell saying he was lied to? i think that's the line he's taking. that he staked his reputation on what supposedly has turned out to be a bunch of b.s.

SCUDSBROTHER · #17 10-19-2008, 01:25 PM

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i think you're right. obama is a lukewarm choice...with the economy, eight years of bush, etc--and obama still can't achieve separation in the polls? had mccain stuck with his middle of the road viewpoint, and chosen a running mate with similar middle thoughts, and more experience, he'd be in the lead, rather than trailing by (depending on the polls) 2-8%. no way far righters would abandon the republic party-his choice of palin was stupid and no doubt a decision he regrets.

McCain has a very bad temper, and gets into arguments. I think Karl Rove told him he had to take Romney. Johnboy didn't like being told who to pick etc. He also got angry that Obama gave a great speech that Thursday Night he accepted the Democratic Nomination. Jealous guy couldn't take the attention that OBAMA was gunna get over the next weekend. So, you add those up, and the result is he made a poor selection for V.P. based on one thing...ANGER!!! This is not a guy that can easily calm himself, and make a rational decision. That's why he can't win these Independent types(which is what C POWELL really is.) In all those debates with OBAMA, the majority of independents kept locking into how he is a hothead. They aren't gunna vote for that type of person right now. They just want somebody to start getting the country going again. They don't think the best choice for it is heat.

letswastemoney · #18 10-19-2008, 02:08 PM

Palin's policies would be no different than any other Republican....if you like Republican policies....I don't see why she'd stop you. She'll cut your taxes and whatnot and do most of the same things Mccain would do.

I'm saying that even though I want Obama to win.

SCUDSBROTHER · #19 10-19-2008, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by letswastemoney

Palin's policies would be no different than any other Republican....if you like Republican policies....I don't see why she'd stop you. She'll cut your taxes and whatnot and do most of the same things Mccain would do.

I'm saying that even though I want Obama to win.

The majority of people voting aren't gunna be Republican. She's objectionable to most anyone that isn't Republican. The 1st time most Americans saw her, she helped introduce herself by making a joke about a certain group of women being like dogs(in other words btches) with lipstick. From that moment on, I think a good portion of America considered her an entertaining bar-matron type(not as a person to replace a President.)

SCUDSBROTHER · #20 10-19-2008, 03:12 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5YsWODZX9Y&NR=1

Honu, do you remember me telling you I have a lil MINPIN BTCH that is so competitive that she screams if she can't be the 1st one to the top of the stairs? This is an example of what she does. This ain't her, but sounds like her. This btch gets frustrated when she can't catch the rabbit. That's not the rabbit making the sounds. It's the btch. I haven't had any male dogs do this.