IMHO Colin Powell isn't a puppet.
Posted By: gourdpainter on 2008-10-19
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same with Colin Powell
It is easy to see that he is heart-sick that his years of service to our nation were in vain because he was pressured into making those untrue statements to Congress. It is big, sick, industrial machine ruining lives everywhere it plants its massive cloven hoof.
what about Colin Powell as VP?
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Come to think of it, Colin Powell might be the
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Was that before or after General Colin Powell
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I don't look to Colin Powell as my "leader"
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And let us not forget....Colin Powell....
believed that same "bad" intelligence and went before the UN to sell it to the world. Surely they do not consider Colin Powell an imbicele...the same Colin Powell who endorsed Barack Obama? Surely NOT. Sighhhhh. So did the senate foreign relations committee, lots of Democrats. Our VP elect also voted for the war resolution. But that is conveniently forgotten in the rip Bush apart effort. These same people who preach unity. Sighhhh.
Colin Powell would get voted in in a heartbeat if he ran.
He would have democratic and republican support.
I wish he would run too!
Colin Powell interview on Obama
Beautifully stated. See link.
I doubt Colin Powell would ever speak out against this admin.
It's not in his nature to be a whistle blower.
I will say though I have ALWAYS admired him, before he joined the Bush admin. I had great respect for him; in fact, when I learned that he was a republican I was surprised. I felt we had a lot in common politically. While I am a democrat, I consider myself an independent thinker and do not always vote a straight democratic ticket.
I still had respect for him though as sec of state in Bush's admin. It did turn my stomach though when he made the case for this war, I felt he was either being lied to and was falling for it or felt he had to support it because of his political affiliation.
If you've ever heard him speak publically, he's very down to earth and nonpolitical in his nature. Much to be admired still in this man.
Colin Powell....closet democrat...no surprise there...nm
What part of "I am republican first and foremost" (Colin Powell)
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What makes you think Colin Powell would want to be on the McCain ticket?
Colin Powell decided not to run for President of the United States several years ago. Why on earth would he accept an offer to run for Vice President on the McCain ticket? In addition, Powell has adamantly denounced the despicable smear tactics used by the McCain campaign recently.
I find it laughable how quickly the right-wing wackos turn against anyone who makes an educated decision to support Obama.
I prefer watching re-runs of Colin Powell's
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Here we have a fringe flock constituent accusing Colin Powell
with a straight face and seriously expecting us to buy into this psycho-babble. The only people you are scaring with this trash is each other.
I agree. This is the exact reason why Colin Powell wouldn't run..sm
He didn't want his privacy or his entire family's personal life to be dug up and exploited by the media. He got a lot of respect from me when he chose to protect what was the most important to him...family.
does that mean you are a puppet? or is your candidate one? nm.
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Yes, he was Cheney's Puppet
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every US president is more or less a puppet...nm
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Another brainwashed Obama puppet.
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By that same logic, Obama is also a puppet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Obama is Cheney's puppet??! WOW!
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IMHO....
wanting segregation no matter what race you are (minority or not) is racist. That is what I took from her thesis.
IMHO....
First of all, I agree wholeheartedly with you that ILLEGALS should have their butts shipped back home and not hired to fill jobs LEGAL citizens can do (regardless of those who actually believe no one wants "those" jobs....that's crap!!) AND our borders should be secured to the point (unlike now), if you dare try to cross, you will be shot on sight....THE END! Wonder how many will continue to try to cross if they actually think they will be killed or how many will risk giving birth in our hospitals with their anchor babies? Probably not many after a few are picked off!! AND we stop punishing our border patrol agents for doing their job. One can only imagine the glee illegals got from knowing our government is so a**backwards that we lock up our own border patrol agents for doing their job!
On the other hand, taxing AIG executives 95% isn't legal in the first place and why should we suddenly go after them. Not ALL the executives are the bad guys. On the other hand, Obama's administration KNEW darn well these bonuses were already contracted when they handed out these billions of dollars, so they just look like fools trying to get it back by illegally taking it! These were legally binding contracts a private company has every right to do. If Obama was so worried the American taxpayer was suddenly giving them money and this MAY have been going to their bonuses, why did he let it pass? Wasn't it his DUTY to go through this thing LINE BY LINE. Wasn't that his campaign promise....of course, he has reneged on so many of his joke promises, nothing surprises me coming from him.
But once the word was out that Obama's bunch KNEW full well these contracts were signed LAST YEAR and were perfectly legally binding contracts and AFTER someone blew the whistle on it, THEN he pretends to be SOOOO angry and wants to get the money back?!! He's such a joke. These were last year's contracts and were/are legal!
Maybe they should have done their homework first instead of jumping the gun and handing over billions of taxpayers' dollars before they start back peddling and strutting around like little peacocks boasting how they are gonna get our money back. Pleeeze! This administration is a stinking joke! Looks like the keystone cops running around up there.
Heck, many democrats are turning on Obama left and right and calling for him to REIGN IN his spending. Even they are smart enough to figure out this guy is OUT OF CONTROL!
Sorry, IMHO
When Levi Johnson and Bristol Palin signed on as the poster children for the McCain-Palin ticket, they became political figures. The more Sara Palin continued to exploit these pathetic pregnant teens, the more political they became. If you don't want to discuss it and are looking for a more intelligent read, I suggest you start reading comic books!
Sums It Up, IMHO
Pretty much sums it up, if you ask me:
From the Sunday Portland Oregonian:
"Other than telling us how to live, think, marry, pray, vote,
invest, [balance our budgets], educate our children--- and now, die--- I think the Republicans have done a fine job of getting government out of our personal lives."
Thank you, IMHO. (Please see message.)
Wow! LOL. I can certainly relate to making MANY mistakes, and I agree that it's okay to say you're wrong. I also agree that it keeps us humble and human, and to me, some of the best laughs I've ever had were when I was laughing at myself! 
Although I appreciate very much your message about being nice to you, I can't help but feel sad that it's come to the point on this board where someone has to thank someone else for just being civil. I plead guilty to sometimes letting things get to me and have complained bitterly about those things at times, but I have always tried to complain about the issue at hand and not personalize it because I believe we can all agree without being disagreeable. (If anyone on this board believes I have attacked them personally, then I truly apologize because it wasn't meant that way.) Being nice to someone shouldn't be the exception; it should be the rule.
I, too, enjoy reading people's different opinions because I want to learn as much as I can, as well, and find new things to research, just like you.
As far as Anthony Hopkins is concerned, I couldn't agree with you more, and I can understand how one might think his characters are based on real people. I laughed out loud when I saw his inclusion in your list of doctors, and I'm very glad you interpreted my post in the manner it was intended: as something funny and as something I, myself, might be more than capable of doing and laughing at myself for it, as well.
I just wanted to thank you for such a lovely post and wish you a great day.
Not really a loss, IMHO.
I believe the term for him and others like him are RINOs (Republicans in name only).
Now at least he won't have to lie about which party he belongs to.
Not really a loss, IMHO.
I believe the term for him and others like him are RINOs (Republicans in name only).
Now at least he won't have to lie about which party he belongs to.
It is criminal neglect, IMHO
The more I read articles and watch videos in the net, the more horror it all becomes, I truly believe it is criminal neglect. I would think whomever will be found responsible after investigations (I assume Bush will be, the evidence is there), should be put on trial. This was just simply neglect by the federal govt to respond to a national emergency and hundreds or thousands have died because of it, animals are dying, billions will have to be spent to rebuild, people no doubt will be traumatically scarred for years to come, especially the children. Some will never know what happened to their family as the longer the bodies lay in the water and heat, their DNA breaks down. Beautiful New Orleans destroyed. Its like Bush is truly disconnected..he does not comprehend impending emergencies, he just does not get it and he would rather joke about disasters, like he did last week. I wonder if all that alcohol and cocaine he did in his youth burned part of his thought processes? Im just wondering what the next catastrophe will be under Bush's watch. 9/11, Iraq war and now this..American's dirty little secret is out to the world..we dont take care of the less fortunate, we would rather spend billions killing people in other countries than helping poor American citizens and strengthening our infrastructure. I hope the momentum continues and we demand from our servants, the politicians, to put America back on the right track.
Teaching about contraception is the key, IMHO
We need to start teaching men and women about contraception. Im amazed when I read medical reports at how many do not use anything or the *rhythm method*. Yes, I agree with you..I would love for there to be no thing such as abortion..It is a terrible thing, breaks my heart, however, until we educate people about contraception and taking responsibility for their sexual lives, abortion will continue, whether it is legal or not..and that is the terrible part. I can remember back in NY in the 1970s..Abortion was not legal..and women ended up dead in back room alleys, dirty motel rooms, in their own homes, trying to end a pregnancy with a coat hanger, their insides ripped out. I remember seeing pictures in Ms Magazine of police files of women who died trying to terminate a pregnancy. I fear it will go back to that..
Colin, not Colon...you must be an MT! Thanks for the laugh..nm!
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IMHO, this is a ridiculous assertion.
Just how does appointing Panetta serve as pay back to the Clintons? He has Clintonites around him because that is where he has to go to look for leadership that is not tainted by Bush's one-man disaster area, especially when it comes to the CIA.
Colin said he was given wrong info IT WAS ABOUT OIL sm
You really have to do some research. Absolutely no WMD. Even Palin admitted it's about nation building and energy resources. Dead young people for oil. What a sorry shame. Shame on you republicans!!!
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You're right...should be McPain... IMHO.
I saw this last year. It was great. I have always liked Colin, even though I disagreed w/him...sm
I do understand why he left his position. It takes a real con to hold his head high when they know they are lying to you with a straight face.
She's not worth a debate IMHO...BTDT..nm
Ok, how about he was a "closet Obama supporter" until now..IMHO...nm
IMHO -great post! I feel the same way.nm
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IMHO, I've never thought he was that funny...
and have always preferred Leno over him. I typically don't watch much late-night TV, but when given the choice, I always watched Leno. I haven't seen much of Conan's show yet, but I'm sure I would prefer him over Letterman any day.
I want to see what happens to the first "comedian" that makes fun of Obama's children. You'd have to get a tic sheet to count the number of times that person would be called a racist.
IMHO, I've never thought he was that funny...
and have always preferred Leno over him. I typically don't watch much late-night TV, but when given the choice, I always watched Leno. I haven't seen much of Conan's show yet, but I'm sure I would prefer him over Letterman any day.
I want to see what happens to the first "comedian" that makes fun of Obama's children. You'd have to get a tic sheet to count the number of times that person would be called a racist.
IMHO, Wilson discredits himself, if one takes a look at the facts.
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Powell
I agree. I think he'd win by a landslide, and America would finally have a President with some dignity. Oh, to dream!! 
Powell
He was never anything but a Dem in my book. Notice that it was that nasty, ole' George Bush who was the first prez to put a black into such a high level in his cabinet. And also Condi Rice... But Bush is way too lib for me, anyway. But he's right on things I consider important.
I find it amazing that the Dems will defend their party no matter what the scandal, but the Republicans don't. Rmemeber Mark Foley? Gone! His replacement: 3rd mistress, I believe? How about Ted Stevens? He needs to GO, and is Republican. Clinton cheating on Hillary all the time? I wouldn't condone that from any of them.
That's my point, and it's the truth. The politicians work for US, remember?
Nancy Pelosi has become a huge embarrassment and detriment to the Dem party, IMHO......nm
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The show and Powell
I thought the show was wonderful and illustrated very clearly how bits and pieces of intelligence were selected and manipulated and turned into something they weren't. (They referred to it as a "Chinese menu" that the administration used to pick and choose from.)
I taped this show and watched it a couple times. As far as Powell is concerned, it did show how Powell's relationship with George Tenet began to disintegrate.
It further showed how Tenet was, at Bush's father's urging, kept as CIA director when Dubya took office, and all the events leading to his resignation. He was one of Dubya's sacrifical lambs. I guess Bush thought giving him the Medal of Freedom made up for that.
Col. Lawrence Wilkerson, Powell's chief of staff, said that Powell told him, "I wonder how we'll all feel if we put half a million troops into Iraq and march from one corner of the country to the other and find nothing."
Powell said, "I will forever be known as the one who made the case. I have to live with that." (That made me feel really bad for Powell, who I have always trusted and considered to be an honest, ethical man. His association with Bush really dragged him down, and his statement about having to live with that just tells me that he's still an honest, ethical man, the kind of man who had a spectacular military career, actually had the guts to go fight in wars himself, someone who truly IS Presidential material, someone who doesn't belong in an underhanded, lying, foolish administration like Bush's.)
The show also pointed out how if you are someone who works for this president and you discover something not right or in alignment with his "plans," if you tell him, you'd better be prepared to resign or be fired.
This show clearly illustrated how Bush wanted to go to war with Iraq, and all he needed was a reason, even if he had to invent a fictional one.
Again, I thought it was an excellent show, and if you ever have the opportunity to watch it or obtain a transcript of it, I would highly recommend it.
I always admired Powell
There are some people you admire even if their politics are different and it's because they appear to have integrity. That's what the frothing right-winger(s) on this board don't understand. It's more about integrity than political affiliation for some of us. And that's why so many folks don't care for Bush - he had a life-long history of lacking integrity and being publicly mean and petty at times.
You got that right. Colon Powell could have
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If he had chosen Powell...
all we would be hearing is about how Powell went to the UN and "lied" about the "faulty intelligence" that took us into Iraq. Powell has said that no one lied and it was indeed faulty intelligence and he believed it too...and the same people who are here lauding Powell since he endorsed Obama probably are the same ones who said Bush lied men died. Opinions are based totally on what side of the political fence someone is presently standing on. LOL. Sigh.
Here's a few more republicans besides Powell
1. William Buckley, III
2. Susan Eisenhower
3. Julie Nixon Eisenhower
4. US Senator Lincoln Chaffee (R-Rhode Island)
5. Former Rep Jim Leach (R-Iowa)
6. Former Bush White House intelligence advisor Rita E. Hauser
7. Governor Linwood Holton (R-Virginia)
8. Former LA Mayor Richard Riordan (R)
9. Bill Ruckelshaus, appointed first chief of the EPA in 1970 by President Nixon, appointed acting director of the FBI in 1973 and later named deputy U.S. attorney general. He resigned rather than obey an order from Nixon to fire the Watergate special prosecutor, Archibald Cox. In 1983, Ruckelshaus was appointed interim director of the EPA by President Reagan.
10. Douglas Kmiec, co-chairman of Mitt Romney’s presidential campaign’s Committee for the Courts and the Constitution; worked in the Reagan Justice Department.
11. Mayor Ed Koch of New York, formerally endorsed Rudy Giuliani and Michael Bloomberg for Mayor, AL D’Amato for U.S. Senate, George Pataki for Governor, and, in 2004, George W. Bush for President of the United States.
12. Retired four-star Air Force General Merrill “Tony” McPeak, served in the Air Force for 35 years. Former member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, served as co-chairman of Oregon Veterans for Bush something he would later call an enormous mistake.
13. Donald Capoccia Vice Chair, US Commission of Fine Arts
14. Jackson M. Andrews, Republican Counsel to the U.S. Senate. Republican nominee, U.S. Senate from Kentucky.
15. John Martin, Founder of RepublicansForObama.org
16. Richard J. Schwartz, Chairman, New York State Council on the Arts
17. Todd Garrett, retired Senior VP and CIO of the Procter & Gamble Company
18. Richard B. Stewart, Assistant Attorney General for Environment and Natural Resources
19. Jim Whitaker, Fairbanks, Alaska Mayor
20. Ambassador Thomas Graham Jr., Executive Chairman of Thorium Power Ltd.
Collin Powell........sm
has been hoodwinked, just like so much of America who has put on the blinders when Obama is the subject for discussion. I don't believe that Powell is necessarily a fool, but I do believe he has been fooled.
If it was McCain and Col. Powell
I would have probably voted for Powell. If it was McCain and Rice, I probably would have voted for Rice. But Obama? WHO IS HE, REALLY! I know nothing about him. I do not trust him at all, ESPECIALLY since now our new treasury guy is in office. Soooo, can I use Turbo tax and kinda of fudge my taxes and not pay for some things and then state, "Oh, I am sorry, I guess I do not know how to use Turbo Tax." You know it and I know it that I would be thrown in jail. But this? A guy who is now running our treasury department? There are higher ups now, newscasters, Jim Cramer on Mad Money and so many others who are not pleased with the new treasury guy let alone Obama's stimulus package. I even heard almost half the Democrats, are not to thrilled with his stimulus package.
Nope, DO NOT trust our new president at all. I wish we could have had future presidents take a mental exam. Sorry, I really, REALLY wanted our new president to the best for this country. We are all in the same boat, but I choose not to sink in the same boat.
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