Comments on: Colin Powell Endorses Barack Obama

By: nezua

nezua — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:30:13 +0000

he is the most liberal senator in congress??? realllly? you are funny. because…i love liberal thought. i’m all about a liberal heart. i’m down with liberal agenda. (you do know what “liberal” means, right?)

anyway, i’m not gonna bother refuting your stream of repeat as you are just a mccaniac slingin’ mud. means little here at UMX, where commenters are thoughtful and intelligent and original thinkers. you stand out here like a drunk toddler at a chess match.

By: Howard

Howard — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:23:42 +0000

Powell’s endorsement of Obama does not verify Obama’s judgement, but rather brings Powell’s judgement into question. Powell says that Obama is ready to lead … WHY? … Regardless of Powell’s last minute endorsement, Obama is still the most liberal senator in congress … who accomplished nothing in his meager 3 years in office, except voting present 160 times, and campaigning for President, as well as associating with anti-American racists and domestic terrorists … and, taking America down the road to socialism. Obama betrayed a friendship of 20 years, for personal ambition. Powell betrayed his friendship with McCain. McCain did not betray his fellow prisoners, even during 5 years of torture. These facts speak volumes about who these men really are, and whether or not we can trust them.

By: nezua

nezua — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 14:35:42 +0000

i’m willing to watch him be part of the solution. but he says “what can i do? go around saying there is a blot on my record? it’s there, people can see it.”

no. that is not making amends for what you aided, sorry. first we need an honest accounting. then maybe he is allowed to enter Dismissive stage.

By: Rafael

Rafael — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 03:04:27 +0000

Sometimes it takes time for people to see the light. McNamara did just that when he wrote a recent book about American wars. Yet he certainly was a big proponent of the Vietnam war.

Was Powell part of the problem? Oh hell yeah!

Is he part of the solution? Maybe.

Is he simply covering his ass or is he seeking redemption? We shall see….

By: nezua

nezua — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 15:43:41 +0000

agreed. people want to forgive him for simply endorsing Obama…but that just isn’t connected for me and just the fact that he yet turns down a chance to be honest about things gives me no great feeling about him.

By: JP

JP — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 15:38:22 +0000

I noticed his choking up, clearing of throat, and gagging when his explanation of his part in the war “run-up” began. I also felt he was reverting to spin when he laid the burden on both the “intelligence community” and congressional approval for the war (which is a re-interpretation of what the vote was all about.) I’d be willing to accept (but not approve)either: “I was stupid.” or “I was just being a loyal soldier and doing what I was told to do.”

By: nezua

nezua — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 14:29:46 +0000

honestly? i had to fight not to title this “War Criminal Endorses Obama.”

By: Joanna

Joanna — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 14:27:51 +0000

It’s the least he could do after being used as a stooge at the U.N. Or did he do that willingly? OK, it’s good news for the campaign.