C. Powell endorses Obama - Page 2

Mortimer · #21 10-19-2008, 03:13 PM

Bus graffiti is more interesting than these unmitigated messes.

Cannon Shell · #22 10-19-2008, 03:24 PM

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SCUDSBROTHER · #23 10-19-2008, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

http://www.votesmart.org/

Main photo looks like an advertisement for Mormon Family Night.

#24 10-19-2008, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Cajungator26

that the Republican party couldn't nominate a better candidate (ahem, Ron Paul) .

So you are really for Obama.
Ron Paul would have been destroyed.
A little peak into his past... immediate elimination.

Powell also said that McCain would make a great president.
He just said that Obama is the better choice at this time
given the current environment. He left open the idea
that in different circumstances, McCain would be the man.

He also said both men would/will make a good president.
He stated he did not like the way McCain's campaign had
adopted negativity. A bit naive. Any party behind starts
to bring out the irrelevant mud. Maybe Powell thinks the
country is already divided enough so this is not the time
given our economic and military situations.

I wonder if he wants a spot somewhere with Obama.
Did anyone hear or read about this?

Mortimer · #25 10-19-2008, 03:52 PM

He stated he did not like the way McCain's campaign had
adopted negativity. A bit naive. Any party behind starts
to bring out the irrelevant mud.

Change is coming??

Mortimer · #26 10-19-2008, 03:58 PM

Wouldn't it be funny if when Ms. PussyGalore goes back to Alaska the airport welcoming committee has placards saying---"Change is Coming."

Danzig · #27 10-19-2008, 06:18 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.

i think there are many who call themselves republicans, but aren't as far to the right as palin. most americans are in the middle. some tilt to the left on some things, some to the right. but neither the far left, nor far right candidate appeals to most voters, as they fit somewhere in the middle. mccain may have drawn a lot of these middle of the road types...til he went with a far right running mate.

as for cutting taxes, um...yeah, sure.
mccain wants to tax the portion of your health care that's provided by your company. that doesn't sound like a cut to me.

Mortimer · #28 10-19-2008, 06:34 PM

^^^^ Chad stuck in the open position.

geeker2 · #29 10-19-2008, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Danzig

i think there are many who call themselves republicans, but aren't as far to the right as palin. most americans are in the middle. some tilt to the left on some things, some to the right. but neither the far left, nor far right candidate appeals to most voters, as they fit somewhere in the middle. mccain may have drawn a lot of these middle of the road types...til he went with a far right running mate.

as for cutting taxes, um...yeah, sure.
mccain wants to tax the portion of your health care that's provided by your company. that doesn't sound like a cut to me.

When they re-distribute the wealth and it goes from others to me then it will be a middle of the road policy.

If not - it's a far left policy.

Mortimer · #30 10-19-2008, 08:06 PM

Argue about the better side of a coin.

Mortimer · #31 10-19-2008, 08:12 PM

There's no middle of the road on that one.

geeker2 · #32 10-19-2008, 08:48 PM

I hope you get some Morty.....$$$ and the either side of the coin..or both.

Mortimer · #33 10-19-2008, 08:53 PM

I have no moan-aye.

You can cross off rich old guy.

geeker2 · #34 10-19-2008, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Mortimer

I have no moan-aye.

You can cross off rich old guy.

That's good - because you will be getting some when Obama rules.

As for the coin..I was hoping for "tail" & 'head" for you...where the hell is DOO-DAH when you need her.

Mortimer · #35 10-19-2008, 09:02 PM

ror!!

She's out making more hot videos.

Riot · #36 10-20-2008, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Danzig

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?

?? Obama has been steadily holding 6-7 points ahead of McCain for the past three weeks, with several "definitely McCain" states losing ground and changing to "leaning", and several swing states now virtually guaranteed Obama. It may end up a Democratic landslide.

I thought (as a Republican) the same way Powell did. And yes, I too think the GOP is embracing so far to the right they have become intolerant of and disinfranchising to 35-40% of their party membership (the end result being McCain has lost this election)

http://www.gop.com/2008Platform/Values.htm

http://www.democrats.org/a/party/platform.html

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i think there are many who call themselves republicans, but aren't as far to the right as palin. most americans are in the middle. some tilt to the left on some things, some to the right. but neither the far left, nor far right candidate appeals to most voters, as they fit somewhere in the middle. mccain may have drawn a lot of these middle of the road types...til he went with a far right running mate

We don't "call" ourselves Republicans, we ARE Republicans <g> Yes, the running mate was the start of the end for McCain (whom I had intended to vote for), I think. Looking back over the past couple of months, though, Palin's obvious incompetence turns out to be just a small part of the ultimate turn-off.

letswastemoney · #37 10-20-2008, 07:52 PM

I don't see why McCain has to be so slimy in his campaign. He should have just stuck to what he plans to do as President, rather than constantly attack Obama. Maybe I wouldn't have voted for him still, but I sure would have respected McCain more.

Mortimer · #38 10-20-2008, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by letswastemoney

I don't see why McCain has to be so slimy in his campaign. He should have just stuck to what he plans to do as President, rather than constantly attack Obama. Maybe I wouldn't have voted for him still, but I sure would have respected McCain more.

Typical libtard backhand...no comment was needed in the first place---as you so plainly noted.

SCUDSBROTHER · #39 10-22-2008, 01:25 PM

I take issue with what Powell said about a Moslem-American Child feeling they could someday be President. No, it's not o.k. to think that. No Moslem will ever be President of the United States. Let me give you just one example why. This is the type of debate that would occur:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nUI3TUdFCk

The Moslem running for President would have to agree with the teachings of his prophet. One of these teachings is that it's o.k. to knock your wife around a little, but not too much(don't beat her in the face etc.) There is a huge difference between the teachings of Christ, and the teachings of Muhammad. The followers of one aren't going to be lead by the followers of the other, and Atheists sure aren't going to agree to be lead by a follower of Muhammad.

CSC · #40 10-22-2008, 02:56 PM

I saw the new Oliver Stone movie W on the weekend and Colin Powell was about the only person to come out looking good in it.