Why the Powell Endorsement Might Actually Matter

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AverageAmerican1 — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:07:01 GMT

At last!

The Obama campaign finally has a hint of merit. Now that Mr. Powell has thrown his support behind Obama the Democrats could not be happier!

Wow, isn't Mr. Powell the guy the Democrats blamed heavily for the Iraqi wars and lying to Congress and the World?

And now that he supports Obama, all is forgiven!

So this is their answer to getting away from Bush Policy, by embracing a chief Bush Policy architect?

This is a typical Democratic schizophrenic reaction, no logic, no reason, no cares because their constituency doesn’t require it...

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AverageAmerican1 — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:10:55 GMT

This endorsement WILL matter!

As will the knowledge that Mr. Powell will be a chief advisor to the "President Obama".

This is a sure sign that an Obama Presidency is sure to follow the Bush Policy on anything that Mr. Powell could advise. After all, Mr. Powell was a chief advisor to Bush Policy, right?

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Sunshine1957 — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:14:38 GMT

Black man backing up black man. That's all it is

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JR58 — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:15:28 GMT

Excellent analysis, Thanks.

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Politicswithagrin — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:15:57 GMT

I agree with your distinction between Oprah and Colin Powell on this. No one was surprised that Oprah endorsed Obama. A lot of center and center-right voters identify with Powell in a way that they do not with Oprah. Plus I don't think Oprah has the same sway with men as Powell.

http://www.politicswithagrin.blogspot.com/

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Larry Linn — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:17:49 GMT

Bush, Cheney and Rice would not listen to Powell when he was Secretary of State. Why would they speak to him to him now after they created this mess for the United States?

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golden7 — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:21:14 GMT

COLIN POWELL ENDORSEMENT WAS A PLUS FOR OBAMA BECAUSE POWELL IS HIGHLY RESPECTED AND PEOPLE KNOW THAT HE KNOW THE CHARACTER OF PEOPLE AND HOW WILL BEST SERVE OUR PEOPLE IN THE WHITEHOUSE. WE NEED SOMEONE WHO CAN MAKE INTELLEGENT WISE DECISIONS AND NOT WAVER. WHO DON'T LET EMOTION GET IN THE WAY. COLIN POWELL MADE A WISE CHOICE.

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thedeena63 — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:23:14 GMT

This just solidifies my objection to Obama as our next president.

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summer4077 — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:28:46 GMT

Some people are suggesting that Powell has only endorsed Obama because they are black men. I find those comments disgusting and an insult to Powell's integrity, honesty, intelligence, and years of devoted service to this country. Powell jumped ship during the Bush administration, when he disagreed with the policies and tactics of Bush/Cheney. He has always displayed class and conviction--now is no different.

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skeetchamp — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:36:54 GMT

As a life-long Republican, Limbaugh hasdisappointed me before. Many times. But for him to try to make this entire campaign about race is for me, the straw that broke the camel's back. I've been disgusted with McCain and Palin and their smear tactics and their failure to speak to the issues in any coherent and sustained fashion. Now Rush and the other neocons have openly sunk to the lowest possible point. They have played the Race Card, and they have dealt it from the bottom of the deck. This is right up there with Palin stating that people in communities that don't support her and McCain are "unAmerican". Only in Rush's little world is there any place for this in America. Early voting has begun and I am voting today for Obama.

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BigJoeRice — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:39:22 GMT

this from a man who said Dick Cheney wold make a superb VP, and that there were weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. His endorserment matters not one jot as clearly he has the analytical capability of a dead rat.

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romorriso — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:39:41 GMT

Interesting that you call General Powell's endorsement a Democratic reaction, since the last time I checked General Powell is a member of the Republican Party. I take the man at his word.

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sunshineannmarie — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:41:42 GMT

Excellent comments skeetchamp. We need to remember that Powell supported the policies of the Senior Bush. Ever wondered why he retired, this says it all.

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markus1976 — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:42:07 GMT

the people crying that Powell has endorsed Obama because of his race are revealing 2 things:

1. either they OBVIOUSLY did not listen to his comments on Meet the Press, where he built a VERY compelling argument for his decision based on MANY factors OTHER THAN RACE. (The only time he really touched on race in his rebuke of the GOP for using "Muslim" whisperings as a scare tactic)....or...

2. those who did hear his FULL comments on Meet the Press (and outside afterward) but STILL feel this way...I'm sorry, you must be either racist or incredibly stupid.

Rush Limbaugh, anyone?

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BigJoeRice — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:43:50 GMT

"Powell jumped ship during the Bush administration, " He didn't jump he was pushed and as for his honesty and integrity, pity he didn't display them them before his UN performance.

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Pocolodi — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:44:56 GMT

Powell, that bastion of great character didn't like it when Obama's character and judgment issues came up regarding Ayers, Rezko and Wright. Rather than address why Obama chose to be mentored by a racist maniac for 20 years who believes the government is run by the KKK, he did what Obama and the left did.... simply ignore it as if never happened. The same for unrepentant terrorist Bill Ayers and corrupt Tony Rezko.

So much for character. He doesn't question Obama's judgment with his 20 year allegence with nutcases like Wright and Ayers, but he has no qualms in questioning McCain's character for simply asking about them.

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craftsman — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:46:59 GMT

I think a lot of people are missing the point here this is not about race but about bringing this country together once again and moving it in the right direction. We as American consumers are subject to abuse from the common greed of certain people and companies.

This is a country based on diversity and is made up of all races from around the world. I believe a minority who is placed in office has a good view of what basic everyday life in America is all about and can better help the American working class and families.

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BOKONON — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:48:24 GMT

Powell sold his soul when he tried to convince the U,N. to go along with Bush's stupid war. I have no respect for him, what so ever.

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El Mugroso — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:49:43 GMT

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Powell endorses Obama because he wants now to be on the Right Side of history, which means AWAY from Bush (and McCain).

The only color that matters is the color of his own conscience, not that of the skin.

Black or white, either can be wrong.

Black or white, either can be right.

It has NOTHING to do with color.

It's sad when people are born color blind. But it is really pathetic when COLOR blinds people.

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craftsman — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:54:24 GMT

HEY BOKONON

Ty and educate yourself a bit here.

Powell was a scapegoat for the Bush administration and received a black eye for it on the war on Iraq. That's why.

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sgale1 — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:55:33 GMT

Powell just wants back in the White House. I will not vote for Obama for the following reasons:

1. The three former Fannie Mae executives that brought down Wall Street all are working for who??? Obama. Franklin Raines, Tim Howard and Jim Johnson.

2. What makes Obama so qualified? He has run for office since being in the Senate.

3. He only talks about his "white racist grandmother" when he wants to attract votes form the "white voter". He seems to the be racist of them all.

4. Denounced his church that he had been going to for over 20 years just because of the preacher showed his racist attitude.

5. He doesn't even know there are 50 states of the country he wishes to govern.

6. Idiots like movie stars and you are voting for him.

Don't bother to respond, I work for a living and do not have time for your crap.

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sgale1 — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:55:35 GMT

Powell just wants back in the White House. I will not vote for Obama for the following reasons:

1. The three former Fannie Mae executives that brought down Wall Street all are working for who??? Obama. Franklin Raines, Tim Howard and Jim Johnson.

2. What makes Obama so qualified? He has run for office since being in the Senate.

3. He only talks about his "white racist grandmother" when he wants to attract votes form the "white voter". He seems to the be racist of them all.

4. Denounced his church that he had been going to for over 20 years just because of the preacher showed his racist attitude.

5. He doesn't even know there are 50 states of the country he wishes to govern.

6. Idiots like movie stars and you are voting for him.

Don't bother to respond, I work for a living and do not have time for your crap.

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sgale1 — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:55:43 GMT

Powell just wants back in the White House. I will not vote for Obama for the following reasons:

1. The three former Fannie Mae executives that brought down Wall Street all are working for who??? Obama. Franklin Raines, Tim Howard and Jim Johnson.

2. What makes Obama so qualified? He has run for office since being in the Senate.

3. He only talks about his "white racist grandmother" when he wants to attract votes form the "white voter". He seems to the be racist of them all.

4. Denounced his church that he had been going to for over 20 years just because of the preacher showed his racist attitude.

5. He doesn't even know there are 50 states of the country he wishes to govern.

6. Idiots like movie stars and you are voting for him.

Don't bother to respond, I work for a living and do not have time for your crap.

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sgale1 — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:55:46 GMT

Powell just wants back in the White House. I will not vote for Obama for the following reasons:

1. The three former Fannie Mae executives that brought down Wall Street all are working for who??? Obama. Franklin Raines, Tim Howard and Jim Johnson.

2. What makes Obama so qualified? He has run for office since being in the Senate.

3. He only talks about his "white racist grandmother" when he wants to attract votes form the "white voter". He seems to the be racist of them all.

4. Denounced his church that he had been going to for over 20 years just because of the preacher showed his racist attitude.

5. He doesn't even know there are 50 states of the country he wishes to govern.

6. Idiots like movie stars and you are voting for him.

Don't bother to respond, I work for a living and do not have time for your crap.

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lamm01 — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:58:03 GMT

Powell lost the respect of most Americans when he lied before the U.N. and perpetuated the WMDS story. He has been hinting at an Obama endorsement for months, so what he had to say yesterday was no surprise. What is a surprise is that people like you give it any credence.

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DUMPLIN — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:00:19 GMT

POWELL'S ENDORSEMENT WILL MAKE NO DIFFERENCE, IT WAS ALL ABOUT RACE. AGAIN THE RACE CARD IS PLAYED, NOT BY REPUBLICANS BUT BY DEMOCRATS. POWELL LOST HIS CENTER WHEN HE STARTED LISTENING TO THE MEDIA CALL HIM A TURNCOAT AND HE COULDN'T TAKE.

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nickgr — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:00:21 GMT

Oh really,it is not about race or religion ...?

Obama really loves the whites,the christians & ( especially) the Jews,right ?

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DUMPLIN — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:01:29 GMT

DITTO TO EVERYTHING SGALE1 HAS POSTED HERE.

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Partoftheplan — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:03:47 GMT

Looks like you have time to write crap sgale1

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americangirl1 — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:04:36 GMT

People - People

As for the race issue : Is there EVER even a comment / whisper / suggestion made when a white person endorses another white person? NOTHING is ever even implied that their endorsement is based on race.. But in the case of Colin Powell, that has to be the reason???? Look at all the white folks who have endorsed McCain. I venture to guess it is JUST because he's white. (ignorant thinking at it's best / worst)

As for Colin Powell - yes he backed the war but only because he was duped into believeing the propaganda laid out to him by Bush's other half(Cheney) and others that there were weapons of mass destruction. They even had Powell go to the UN to plead the country's case for assistance. When Powell learned the truth, he was angry, disappointed and disillusioned. He then abandoned ship and left the Bush administration. Read up on this issue before you make judgments.

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bnhadams — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:11:44 GMT

If Powell were only concerned about seeing the first black President, then he would have run himself in 2000 and won by a landslide.

The same folks who held him up as beyond reproach when he repeated lies at the UN are now questioning his motives. Never fails, does it.

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chindognyc — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:12:41 GMT

notsoquietmajority is nothing more than a pure racist. That dumb comment she just left lets the world know that America still has a lot more work to do when it comes to race relations. How dare notsoquiet call Obama an anti-christ. She or he doesn't even know Obama. I am glad for the youth's in America. They are the ones who will change the way the world looks at America. They will also help bring Obama into the White House.

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4astrongamerica — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:13:31 GMT

Not a typical Obama supporter??? Really? Powell is an African-American who has always been a luke warm Republican at best. He has leaned as far left as possible without falling out of the Republican ship. He's finally fallen overboard and people are surprised? There have been several African-Americans, even conservatives that have said that because of the historic implications of this election that they felt obligated to support Obama -- Colin Powell is no different. I think undecided voters will see right through this charade.

BTW...Who is it that went to the UN campaigning for the Iraq war? Not a lot of credability when it comes down to it.

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maryfox — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:16:34 GMT

Despite some loss of credibility due to his involvement in the Iraqi war business, Powell is still a well respected public figure. That's why his endorsement may actually matter. In spite of his knuckling under to Bush (a military man obeying his Commander in Chief) I'm one who still thinks of Powell as a man of integrity.

And BTW, what kind of word is "individuated"?????

maryfox

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joeworker — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:16:53 GMT

WHAT IS WORN WITH YOU POEPLE!!!!.....SAYING BARRACK IN ANTI AMERICAN STOP THIS FOOLISH STUFF.......isnt it the palins who belong to a group called alaska independce ????? the groups leader, that both todd and sarah palin have been friends with,( joe vogel is his name), has said alaske should suceed from the usa and that america is worse then a glacier from hell.... COME ON WHAT IS MORE UNAMERICAN THEN WANTING TO SUCEED FROM AMERICA!!!!! so if your not going to vote for barrack because he sat on the same school board group as ayers then you shouldnt vote for mccain either! tell me your not going to vote for barrack cause you dont like his health care plan or you dont like his stand on taxes but please dont insult me with your petty reasons like he is antiamerican......if your that stupid to vote against barrack for the outragous lies you just dead stupid

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independentjo — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:17:18 GMT

The Republican Party used to be a solid tree trunk planted firmly in the ground. Colin Powell has watched his party splinter off into wild, unattractive twigs. The right wing "twig" part of the party is the loudest and the most offensive to America. Colin Powell addressed this as a "narrowing" of the Republican Party on "Meet the Press". The splintered twigs of the Republican Party need to go back into the forest and regroup to try to create a strong tree again. If they don't, the Republican Party is doomed and Colin Powell knows it. The McCain/Palin ticket is sooooooooo 20th century and,frankly, doesn't work anymore. The economic crisis, climate change, home foreclosures, broken/old infrastructure and lost jobs are just too serious for petty politics demonstrated by the McCain/Palin ticket.

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Pattip — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:17:22 GMT

To Sagle1:

Nice comments!!!! Just goes to show you how illiterate and uninformed you are.

Oh and by the way. Don't bother to respond because I work also and don't have time for your crap.

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Alongwayback — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:18:45 GMT

To those of you who can only disparage Colin Powell for his endorsement of Barack Obama for President, let me ask you this, where was your disdain in this past week when many traditionally Republican newspapers endorsed Obama? Try looking up the endorsements of both Presidential candidates, pay attention to the many Barack Obama has received from prominent, traditionally Republican families. I ask again, why get all up in arms when Colin Powell endorses him? I'm sorry, but your disdain to me is thinly veiled racist responses to something that damages your obvious choice for President's campaign and character. You can dispute this all that you want, but fact is fact, not one of you mentioned any of the white, traditionally Republican endorsements of Barack Obama, only the one from Colin Powell. You know, your argument carries more weight when it is supported by fact and not fiction, further stated, lacking evidence to support your position, it helps to atleast try to hide your racist beliefs when disparaging a man who has carried himself with honor, dignity and a true sense of fairness, unlike John McCain or Sarah Palin, they could not tell the truth about anything and the Republican Party, as well as its followers are not requiring it of them. For this reason, I truly believe that Obama/Biden will win this election by the largest landslide in U.S. Presidential history. The time for hate ruling this country is over and no longer will the top 5% of this nation lourde their power over the remaining 95% of this nation who are its engine and are what make the top 5% rich to begin with. It is about time America came together and became rich as a whole!!

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remcor — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:18:49 GMT

To: notsoquietmajority

The Bible was written 700 years before Islam even started as a religion, so how could Revelations mention that the anti-Christ would be Muslim?

Here's a better question: Why am I even arguing with this nut?

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Sista — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:19:22 GMT

To imply that Colin Powell is not the typical Obama Supporter is very bizarre. Obama's base is educated, professional, innovative, trendsetting individuals who have a global inclusive perspective. That's not Colin Powell or Oprah? Who thinks of this stuff anyway?

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nickgr — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:19:58 GMT

White racism is over since the '70s...

Gone with Wallace.

Black racism is on & ever rising

Does anyone believe that Obama does not have the same ideology with the Wrights,the Jacksons & the Farrakhans ?

Is it logically possible the son of an African muslim and a mother who is so pro muslim that she marries a muslim again , NOT to be a muslim at heart ?

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Mark in PA. — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:20:35 GMT

Excellent analysis. Colin is a true american hero. The kind of person who unites people rather than dividing them. Barack Obama's message is the same. Mark-Republican in PA voting for Obama.

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joeworker — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:21:58 GMT

i cant beleive notspquiet called barrack the antichirst.....are you kidding me???? what next people? HEY NOTSOQUIET PLEASE JUST SHUT YOUR MOUTH YOU SHOULD CRAWL IN A HOLE WITH SUCH A STUPID IDOITIC COMMENT!!!! ARE YOU SURE YOUR A CHRISTIAN?????HATE HATE HATE THATS ALL I HEAR FROM YOU MCCAIN SUPPORTERS!!!!!!!!

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onlywoodycan — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:22:41 GMT

1. Christians are blind, believing, ignore the truth/evidence, idiots.

2. Rebpulicans no longer stand for what they used to- financial conservatism.

Therefore:

Republicans are super, ultra-idiots because they are in bed with Christians and they no longer embrace financial conservatism.

I'll become a republican again when the current crop is all gone.

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colorao64 — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:23:10 GMT

If I had any doubts about voting for Mr. McCain, who I admire, as a true American hero. (I am also a Vietnam Veteran) It was not Colin Powell's endorsement, but Mr. McCain's choice of Mrs. Palin, as his VP running mate. I don't care how many children she has, or that she is Governor of the State of Alaska, and all of its 1/2 million or so population, SHE IS NOT READY TO BE PRESIDENT OF USA, PERIOD. He could have picked several woman Republican elected officials, if he wanted a woman, or Mike Huckabee, if he accepted, or a lot of other Republicans. He lost me with this VP pick. I'm Puerto Rican, and women run my family. Two of my sisters, would make a better candidate.

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revbuggie — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:23:20 GMT

Just a couple of quick points. First, Colin Powell made a case for war based on the lies that he received from George Bush. Once the truth came out he resigned from his post. I find that to be honorable. Just like most Americans who believed that there were W.O.M.D., once we realized that this war was built on a lie, then we condemned it for what it was.

Second, I believe that most people in this world make decisions, either consciously or unconsciously, based on people who look like us. While that may make us a little more comfortable, it is wrong to base any decision on comfort alone. What happens if you're comfortably wrong? Then you have made the wrong choice. Our decisions must be informed and based on what is good for the common good. For many blacks, the Democrats are seen as the one party that cares about them. This is why they overwhelming vote Democratic. It has nothing to do with race. They voted for Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton. It has to do with a party that is seen as caring about them first. I suspect that having Obama as a black Democrat is just icing on the cake for many of them.

What white people need to do is be honest with themselves. As long as the candidates are white, we have no issue with race. What I mean is, we don't start asking how come there aren't any black candidates. However, as soon as we have a black candidate, any black person voting for the same PARTY that they've always voted for (just so happens the candidate is black) they are now voting for a black man. No! They are voting for a Democrat.

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4astrongamerica — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:24:04 GMT

americangirl1...McCain's endorsements have not come from leaders of the Democratic party -- white or black. That is a huge difference. People choose parties for a reason; because they believe in their vision for the nation. Is it not a little suspect that after years of being a Republican that now Colin Powell believes that the Democrats are the party best fit to lead? Not during Clinton's candidacy or Gore's or any other Democrat. A little too convenient.

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terp13 — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:24:35 GMT

SGale...I'm surprised you have a job. Seriously, your anger and your ideals are somewhat disjointed and erratic. Oops...sounds like the Mccain Campaign...which is why I guess you are voting for him. Too bad you are unable to parse the details and truly understand why you are so angry and erratic. I ask you but one question...would you vote for a man or woman who would be friends with someone who says the following, "The best way to handle an agent or police officer is too shoot them in the head" That would be G Gordon Liddy...good friend to the McCain's...sad.

Would you vote for soomeone who would vote for their state to secede from the union? That would be your pitbull...

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Carbusys — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:24:41 GMT

sgale1;

What an idiotic, racist, bigoted attitude. Senator Obama do not need YOUR vote, because most intelligent Americans of all colors and races will vote for him. You can tell by the polls , endorsements, and contributions he is getting. If you would just be a teeny bit objective, you would see that everything General Powell gave as his reasons for endorsing Se. Obama is true. Most people thinks Sen. McCain's choice of Gov. Palin as his running mate was done as a desperate gimmick and she is not qualified to be vice-president or president. Even conservative republicans believe this.

Sen McCain's decision to continuely talk about Sen Obama sitting on a board and living in the same neighborhood as a home-grown terrorist has been rejected by most people and is a sign his campaign is out of touch with what really concern most people. The economy. Sen Obama is a well-educated, Havard graduate who knows more about American georgraphy, history, and government than you or me. Your statement that he do know there are 50 state is so ludicrous and laughable that it only shows your ignorance.

How well did you know his parents and grandparents? Were they really racists? Who did they hate...blacks, whites, Hispanics, Asians, Native Americans? Don't be absurd, you idiot!

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jennucat1 — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:29:01 GMT

The American people have missed a very important lesson in life - YOU DO NOT NEED TO TELL ANYONE WHO YOU VOTE FOR! I could care less who emdoreses who. Do I care that Bradd Pitt likes Obama, do I care that Colin Powell endoreses Obama. I don't care - all I care about is who I endorse. I don't believe in trying to convince others, or make people that don't I don't agree with look stupid. I have no idea why everyone feels a need to declare who they are voting for - It's just like your religion, sexual persuasion - ITS NO BODY ELSES' BUSINESS.

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maclen59 — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:30:10 GMT

As someone who was raised in the Christian faith, I am sick to death of reading ridiculous comments about Obama being the anti-Christ and other such nonsense. Fundamentalist nutjobs have a long history of obsessing over the book of Revelations instead of the actual teachings of Christ . Wasn't Saddam Hussein supposed to be the anti-Christ a few years back? Oops. I guess that didn't work out. And by the way, isn't this supposed to be the "end of days" AGAIN?

Instead of trying to pervert your religion by fear mongering and making lame-brained predictions, why don't you try practicing some of that love, compassion and understanding so popular in the New Testament?

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weburton — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:31:31 GMT

Re: notsoquietmajority

Miiscreant!!

You abuse Holy Scripture and Freedom of Speech with your Vitriol

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nickgr — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:32:01 GMT

BTW,Powell is double Jamaican (father& mother),not African...

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bobicke — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:33:27 GMT

To the fundamentalist xtian:

It is absolutely hilarious how every president or candidate eventually gets the “Beast” tag from The Book of Revelations. Seriously, have you fundamentalist Christians ever cracked open a bible or indulged in serious historical research on the subject? Have you read the passages? Or are you just going on what your morally & politically biased (as well as corrupt) pastors have spoon fed you? Are you completely lacking the ability to indulge in rational critical thought?

“Revelation constitutes a prophecy of events that were fulfilled in the 1st century. Interpretations generally identify either Jerusalem or Pagan Rome as the persecutor of the Church, "Babylon", the "Mother of Harlots", etc. They see Armageddon as God's judgment on the Jews, carried out by the Roman army, which is identified as "the beast". The second half of Revelation as changing focus to Rome, its persecution of Christians, and the fall of the Roman Empire.”

The Book of Revelations is nothing more than its author’s metaphorical interpretation of events that transpired. The only prophecy is that the same things bring empires down

The level of unforgivable stupidity that exists is a colossal tragedy.

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Catbuns1978 — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:34:39 GMT

Why doesn't everybody just cut the crap, another black guy supporting Obama??? Really like General Colin Powell is now, never to show his face in public again because you all say so? Here comes the McCain bigots coming straight from the clan rally's ( oh wait....Palin rallies??). Got to be politically correct here I might hurt a Republicans feelings, can't have that. God might strike me dead for having a opinion other than yours.

As I recalled all the Republicans ate up the crap about WMDS, moved forward without second guessing that Iraq really might not have them??? Come on now you all know you went along willingly, no questions asked. Because people like myself and my husband question those motives, then. We were liberals. Ta da, I told you so!!! Go see W, you might get an education. Oh wait me being a democrat, I must be ignorantly, waiting for my welfare check right? I work 40-50 hrs a week, card carrying member of the NRA, pay my taxes and health care for my family. So who is more right? Nobody, because if you didn't live in the country we have your opinion wouldn't count.

I respect someone who is willing to take to task, BS that has been spread around. 40 yrs of service to this country and you will tear him to pieces because it suits you. Because he's calling for people to use common sense, not a whole lot of that going around lately. It is easier to point blame then to actually admit when your wrong. If I'm wrong, then at least it was still my choice not, something your ignorant, backward way of thinking is going to change.

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Artemesia — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:38:04 GMT

Powell's endorsement was genuinely moving -- I had a tear in my eye when he talked about the mother of the Islamic soldier who died fighting -- at 20 years of age -- for his and my country.

Obama is running a campaign in a way that will allow him to govern the United States of America and not the blue states of America.

McCain doesn't care about the country -- and is willing to do any scurrilous deceitful thing right up to stealing votes on election day or suppressing votes through bogus challenges.

McCain has only one motivation -- it is all about 'winning the prize' as he once put it -- it is about his sense of entitlement and lust to hear 'hail to the chief'.

Let's buy him a cell with a hail to the chief ringtone -- and vote for a man who is up to the challenges of the 21st century -- Barack Obama.

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4carol — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:38:13 GMT

Dear Ms. loriw: Did you listen at all to Colin Powell or did you, like the GOP hear only what you wanted!!!

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klebrun — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:39:56 GMT

Powell was probably the only rational human being in the Cheney/Bush first term.

And it got him fired.

I am hoping to see him as a contributor to an Obama presidency.

The Cheney/Bush administration has got to be seething knowing that they are going down in flames and Powell is the new Phoenix rising from the ashes.

Really loving it. There is some justice in this world.

US Naval Academy 66 for Obama.

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stayinschool — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:41:19 GMT

If you believe the government will actually create jobs (that aren't burocratic) then Obama is your man. If you believe in the redistribution of wealth versus the creation of wealth then Obama is your man. If you believe we don't pay enough in taxes and should raise them, then Obama is your man. Be careful what you ask for Obama supporters because you might just get it.

On Colin Powell he's just jumping on the band wagon, as he has sealed his own couffin with conservatives and the republican party, he is now officially a democrat. The only reason he is doing this is for political gain thinking the republican party is done, in reality it will reemerge stronger if Obama wins because he will destroy the democratic party, he can not stop being what he is. His supporters will find out soon enough and in his own words "You can put lipstick on a pig, but it's still a pig".

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Artemesia — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:42:46 GMT

loriW -- the 'people' who have used the word 'messiah' regarding Obama are people like you, not his supporters -- to ridicule him.

and I think you know the infanticide thing is a lie -- there was already a law on the books doing that in Illinois -- Obama refused to support another law that was redundant on the protection of infants but sought to undercut Roe/Wade.

and NickGr -- where do you think those black people in Jamaica come from? Powell is of African descent --

I went to school with Obama's mother -- she was a wonderful, bright, loving, curious and committed person. I am not surprised she raised a son like Barack Obama.

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Husker84 — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:45:13 GMT

Beast indeed... They would have us believe that Obama's an un-American, undercover terrorist, socialist, Muslim, beast. These fundamentalists will twist and spin as needed to invent their own fabrication of the "truth." They know that laws were already on the books to require physician assistance to infants born alive... not to mention the hippocratic oath. And yet they insist on tagging obama with that vote. At best, it's a dishonest distortion of facts. But where I come from, we simply call it a lie. They are desperate and will do anything to avoid having a president Obama in the White House.

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MTR1973 — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:45:21 GMT

Loriw, you dear thing. You're STILL here, and my goodness, you're not saying ANYTHING that you haven't said 1000x (to the same thud effect) before.

It must still be terribly frustrating that your verbal vomit isn't yielding any results.. but that's gotta be the case for most Republicans, seeing that critical thinking, facts and rational thought are slowly but surely thawing out the deep freeze of blind acceptance, talking points and intellectual laziness that the party of George Bush has spread and relied upon for so long. Stupid voters are more likely to vote for you. Thank God we're smartening up.

So keep plugging away, dear Loriw, and keep regurgitating talking points that mean nothing and barely half-truths that do not pass even the most basic of fact checks. It's particularly enjoyable for many of us when your rants are not only nonsensical but totally unrelated to the topic at hand - Powell's endorsement.

That said - everything that Powell said about why he supports Obama resonated with me and so many others who are voting for Obama not because of the insultingly base things Republicans claim we love about him (that we think he is a Messiah, that we are all terrorists or that we're socialists). I am grateful to the McCain campaign for not making me work too hard to explain why I WON'T vote for them, as their campaigns and their HORRIBLE surrogates (anyone heard anything from Carly Fiorina lately?) show why Powell's endorsement makes so much sense to so many of us.

Keep your McCain/Palin's, your Pfotenhauer's, your Bachmann's, keep em all - and best of luck to you!

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reasonableAmerican — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:47:09 GMT

Dear NotSoQuetMajority:

You can READ Revelations 13 at this website and see what you told people about it is a lie and a fantasy. It says noting about muslims, nothing about a male in his 40s, etc. Please READ and educate yourself instead of spreading hatred someone else is feeding you. This is dangerous stuff. Don't be a fool and harm your country.

http://www.bartleby.com/108/66/13.html

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bemused blightey — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:48:09 GMT

One of the things that is particularly interesting (if depressing) about the response of some of the more conservative bloggers here is the absence of any palpable awareness of, or education in, the politics of race. The point as I see it, and Colin Powell alluded to this himself in his endorsement speech, is that Colin Powell does acknowledge the epochal nature of Obama's candidature because he (Obama) is (if one is to use the racial categorisation which renders individuals black if they are not white) black. Powell said in his statement that it is a proud moment not just for African-Americans but for all Americans. For those able to cope with subtlety, what is contained in that statement is a clear indication that he is proud of Obama because it is a remarkable first in American History given the country's appalling legacy in terms of race relations. That legacy is characterised by fairly recent de-segregation preceded by years and years of the grotesque enslavement of Africans in the Americas predicated precisely upon notions of their racial inferiority. Against that backdrop Powell is entitled to, and correctly takes account of, the importance of Obama's race when he says, that it is not ONLY a proud moment for African-Americans; a group to which he identifies himself as belonging. What he is also saying is that even if one is not black as he is, one should be proud because this is indicative of just how far America has come. Yet the naysayers cannot see that what they ought to be ashamed of is their reluctance to understand Powell's astute social conscience. That is to say, in historical and poltical context, there is absolutely nothing sinister, odd or repugnant about Powell supporting Obama, in part, and only in part, because he is a black candidate who has been able to reach the dizzy heights he has done despite the disadvantages he may have faced. And Powell does just that. Crucial also to the potency of the endorsement is the fact that Powell underscores the manner in which Obama has been able, remarkably, to reach out beyond traditional colour lines in spite of a history which might lead him to see things in "black and white" terms. Powell's support for Obama in part because he is black cannot therefore be tested against some shallow notion of symmetry which would treat it with the same disdain as a white general endorsing a white candidate because of his race. More to the point, it is often the case that influential white persons support white candidates for precisely that reason (and the fact that it is undisclosed does not mean it can be ignored as a motive) but their motives somehow escape scrutiny. When will conservative America learn to stand up and accept the understandable consequences of its shameful history. Yes one of the reasons Powell is supporting Obama may well be because he is black, but it is also because he is amply, and spectacularly, qualified. In the historical circumstances, there ain'tt nothing surprising or wrong about that.

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4astrongamerica — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:50:07 GMT

For those of you who suggest that Colin Powell was duped into supporting the war in Iraq...Do you really think that important meetings regarding this potential war took place without the Secretary of State? Do you really think that evidence was withheld from him so that he would blindly lead America to war? Either evidence of WMDs was misrepresented to the administration or it wasn't. Either way, Powell was right ther leading the charge. He was involved every step of the way. When his decision turned out to be questionable, then he bails out leaving others to clean up the mess while he washes his hands of it. Not so fast.

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klebrun — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:50:11 GMT

stayinschool: You got the right nickname.

If they ever teach you how to do some rational analysis, you might figure out that the conservatives have privatized profits and socialized risk - if you bother to take a look at the real world rather than listenting to those right wing nut jobs like Limbaugh.

The GOP thelogy, repeat theoloy, is that government doesn't work so they hire Evangelicals and political hacks who know that their mission is to prove that government doesn't work so that they can justify further deregulations.

The four worst financial disasters in the last 100 years have come at the end of GOP second and third terms that were fanatical about deregulation - the stock market crash of 1929, the stock market crash of Oct, 1987, the Savings and Loan disaster (both under Reagan), and the current Bush disaster.

If you are still in school and they haven't introduced you to reality yet, you might ask for your money back.

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MariOnTheTrail — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:50:14 GMT

Powell called it like it is and so do I. I guess I just like smart men and that is why I am going to vote for the Harvard man.

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kamakiriad — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:50:41 GMT

Ms. Loriw wrote: "BTW...i have heard it said here by many different people here in Indiana including a doctor that I work with that they believe that he is the anti-christ."

Yeah, there aree rumors that McCain is a programed Manchurian candidate the Vietnamese and Chinese brainwashed. That doesn't make it true.

Then she wrote: "Considering that Obama voted NO on the Born ALIVE Infant PROTECTION Act, knowing that it would allow infanticide to continue in the hospitals and clinics in IL....I can't say I disagree with the people that say he might be the anti-christ. Obama claims to be Christian yet doesn't speak out AND vote against INFANTICIDE???"

Ms Lori, sincerely, get yourself educated dear. Infanticide was already protected on the books in Illinois, and that law was an election year ploy by Republicans to put abortion back on the front page and make it a wedge issue in Chicago again. Obama and most of the Democrats voted against it to stop it because it was a waste of time and did not actually provide any additional protections to anyone. This is readily available information in the internet. Perhaps you should do your own research and stop listening to your doctor about politics. You know, your doctor who makes 250k+ a year and is more interested in his taxes being raised that your best interests?

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Robigus — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:51:04 GMT

Re: notsoquietmajority

I just finished reading the King James version of Revelations 13 and nowhere is the term Muslim used. I couldn't even find a description I could contort or mold into such a distiction. Please update us with your information source.

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Mark the Teacher — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:52:30 GMT

Sgale1 - you must be too busy to watch the news and/or check the truthfulness of the chain emails you read. The three Fannie Mae executives you list working for Obama - DON'T- and never have worked for Obama. The lone exception is Johnson who was part of the VP selection committee until he stepped down a week after being on the committtee. NONE of them are actual economic advisors to the campaign. I know you busy, but don't just take my word for it - go to FactCheck.org. They do a great job of cutting through the crap that both campaigns put out there and getting to the heart of the issue. I hope you read this when you get home from work and stop being part of the problem of spreading falsehoods.

notsoquietmajority - Please stop taking drugs - you are only hurting your self. Seriously... even Left Behind authors Tim LaHaye and Jerry Jenkins aren't crazy enough to believe that Obama is the anti-christ and they take the bible literally - word for word.

Everybody - Powell knows as much or more about what happened with Iraq and the Bush administration than anyone. He was there when the decisions were made. He was a good soldier and followed orders and gave his speech. He advocated for more troops and an exit strategy and warned against a long drawn out occupation. He was ignored and finally left the administration. The fact is it doesn't matter why he endorsed Obama - the fact is ...he did!

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Legitt — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:52:50 GMT

That explains his endorsement ............... He got fired from the Bush administration ,so now is time for a quiet vindication. lol Sad, but even Colin Powell is political. Im disappointed in him ,

I thought he was better than that. I have lost all respect for Powell.

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clynch3 — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:53:38 GMT

Hey Andrew - You said Powell's endorsement "might [be] the first ... in recent memory that actually matters." I think you're forgetting about Senator and President Clinton's endorsements, which I think were crucial to the Obama/Biden campaign. More than that, their rallies (in Florida today, I believe), also matter - perhaps even more than Powell's endorsement.

Also, I find it a little humorous that McCain cites the Secretaries of State that have endorsed him (the Republicans Kissinger, Haig, Baker, and Eagleburger) which tacitly acknowledges and really underscores the importance of the Powell endorsement: McCain has the support of most living former Republican secretaries of state, while obama has the support of all living Democratic secretaries of state, and of one Republican, Colin Powell.

Thoughts?

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IDProfessor — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:54:08 GMT

Response to notsoquietmajority: Ok that’s it-I’ve had it with the Christian ‘radicals’. Have any of you ever stopped to think that your Christian fundamentalist belief in what the bible tells you will happen is actually a form of religious extremism? This type of ideology is just as toxic (perhaps not as lethal-at least not yet) as Muslims who takes their holy scriptures too literally and declare a Jihad. Your ignorant ‘beliefs’ are a form of hate and fear mongering; something the last time I checked was not a part of Christianity, or part of any religion. Frankly, I’m going to report you to the FBI and ask them to investigate you under our federal hate crime laws, because you’re not just violating ‘Christian law’ with your ignorant, hateful, blathering. All I can add is may God have mercy on your pitiful soul.

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ronforrfun — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:54:32 GMT

The White House will be getting dark with Obama: Lets get the CCC camps back in order. Lets use the the manpower we have to fix the roads, clean up the city's, build a better America. Why not lower or put a limit on CEO salary, invest that money back into programs that will give the public with the brain power to go to collage. That way the grads will be in tune with the world. There is more to life then fine dining. Stop inporting cars and goods made outside the US. Put the workforce back to work. We do not need a fancy talker we need a person who gets things done. John Mc Cain is known for getting things done.........

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Alongwayback — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:56:12 GMT

Again, to ALL of you who can only disparage Colin Powell for his endorsement of Barack Obama for President, let me ask you a few questions and be truthful in your answers if you can. Where was your disdain during these past few weeks, when many traditionally Republican, white-owned newspapers endorsed Obama?

Try looking up the endorsements of both Presidential candidates, pay attention to how many more Barack Obama has received than McCain from white, prominent and traditionally Republican families. I ask again, why did you really get all up in arms when Colin Powell endorsed him?

I'm sorry, but your disdain to me is thinly veiled racist responses to something that damages your obvious choice for President's campaign and character. You can dispute this all that you want, but fact is fact, not one of you mentioned any of the white, traditionally Republican endorsements of Barack Obama, only the one from Colin Powell?

Just a suggestion, your argument carries more weight when it is supported by fact and not fiction, further stated, lacking evidence to support your position, it helps to atleast try to hide your racist beliefs when disparaging a man who has carried himself with honor, dignity and a true sense of fairness, unlike John McCain or Sarah Palin, they could not tell the truth about anything and the Republican Party, as well as its followers are not requiring it of them. For this reason, I truly believe America is sick of this to the point that Obama/Biden will win this election by the largest landslide in U.S. Presidential election history.

The time for hate ruling this country is over, the polls clearly are showing this and no longer will the top 5% of this nation lourde their power without fear of retribution over the remaining 95% of this nation who make up America's engine and is the true power that made the top 5% rich to begin with. It is now time for America to come together as one and become rich as a whole!!

How come we do not hear any of these seemingly racially charged kinds of arguments against any of the numerous prominent white Republicans who have endorsed Barack Obama for President in ever increasing numbers?

Could it be that Americans are so sick of racial division, a fact that scares the hell out of many of you who choose to disparage as opposed to accept Powell's statements for what they are, a true reflection of how the voting majority feel in this country? Or is it the simple fact that this country is leaving behind a place in history where fear mongering worked well to sway the masses, but is quickly becoming an unacceptable tactic because the truth told, it only serves to divide the nation in dangerous ways?

Try this one, "United we stand, divided we fall" or how about "One nation under a groove", perhaps this reality helps, if we continue to allow the racist dialogue of the past to rule this country, how long will it be before we all wake up one morning and discover that we no longer have a country to defend or even to bicker over who can and cannot control it? We must unite this country, only the rich want this country to remain divided, because it serves their greedy and corrupt purposes, becoming ever richer at your expense!!

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namllit — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:56:49 GMT

I am appalled by all the Republicans who still believe that Barack Obama is a threat to this country because of his race or heritage. Everyone in this country has ties to other nationalities. I can trace my geneology to Germany, but does that make me a member of the Third Reich and a threat to this country. He was born in the USA and has dedicated his life to serving the citizens of the United States. End this hatred and start asking yourself how we can best get this country back on the right track to economic prosperity for all. Colin Powell has made a bold stand to endorse Barack Obama and I'm sure he would not have endorsed either party if he felt both were equally capable of leading us into the positive direction. His endorsment only reiterates the fact that these past eight years were a complete mistake in leadership by Bush and that McCain will only continue these failed policies.

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Jim F. — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:57:47 GMT

Colin Powel said that Barack Obama is a "transformational" figure who would "electrify our country.... (and) the world."

Tell me Mr. Powell, how does the following evidence of Obama's accomplishments supports Messiah Obama being any degree of a "transformational" figure?

Barack Obama could not even slightly improve the south side of Chicago into a better and safer place to live. Living conditions and the crime on the south side shows Barack to be a failure.

Barack Obama could not even slightly improve the education in Chicago after spending $50+ million dollars with his buddy William Ayers on the Chicago Annenberg Challenge? The project report said there was no notable improvement in student performance AFTER $50+ MILLION DOLLARS. There is no wonder why Obama does not refer to this, his only executive experience.

Barack Obama could not even slightly sway Rev. Wright from preaching his anti-American, racist rhetoric and poisoning the minds of Chicago southsiders. Obama either tolerated Wright’s poison and his poisoning the mind of his fellow congregants or he agreed with it.

Barack Obama could not even slightly influence his friend William Ayers into being remorseful for bombing America as evidenced by Ayers saying on 9/11/2001 that they did not bomb enough and they should have bombed more.

Barack Obama could not even slightly reach for the middle ground on the abortion issue when he sided with allowing infanticide if it was performed in conjunction with an abortion procedure. THIS RADICAL LEFT POSITION CAN BE REASONABLY CLASSIFIED AS "EVIL".

Barack Obama could not reach across the aisle when he was so far left in the Senate (No. 1 Liberal rated by the National Journal) that he couldn't even see the aisle?

Barack Obama could not be counted on in transforming Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac when he received record amounts of money from Fannie/Freddie in a three year period?

I could go on and on but I think I made my point. Barack Obama is nothing but a great showman with little conviction and great ambition. Obama does what his political handlers tell him. He has a record full of nothing.

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CJR49 — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:57:55 GMT

Let's see...Vietnam vet, 4 star General, Chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, National Security Advisor, Secretary of State...yeah, I guess Colin Powell's endorsement of Obama is meaningless. I am sure he only looked at the fact that he and Obama both have African (and European) ancestry. Right! It doesn't matter what those who already made up their minds think about Powell's statements. It DOES matter to those independents and moderates who look at Colin Powell as a patriotic, clear thinking American of great stature (perhaps the greatest of the past 30 years). What I like the most is that Powell weighs his words (and his decisions) carefully, he doesn't shoot from the hip. What a novel idea! Sounds like a statesman and a leader. That's the kind of person America sorely needs now.

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Tricia26 — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:59:01 GMT

My heart bleeds over some of the comments written in response to Powells' endorsement. We are one nation and the world is watching. There are statements from Sen. Obama being the antichrist to utter disrespect for Mr. Powell. How many of you are parents with the responsilibity of leading and guiding our children (the future generation) who will pay the price. According to Nelson's Bible Dictionary, the antichrist is "a false prophet and evil being who will set himself up against Christ and the people of God in the last days before the SECOND COMING". Be carefore quoting scripture, a unbeliever might be listening and you lose the opportunity to bring someone to Christ. As for Colin Powell, he served as a General over our troops serving this country (regardless if we agree with how he performed his duties) with the right to vote for and endorse who best fit his political preference. As Americans, we are much better than what I'm reading here!

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bevy1942 — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:59:10 GMT

It is a sad state when with of all the fine men and women out there we end up the an old guy and an inexperienced senator with proven ties to unsavory people and organizations.

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JYancey — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:59:27 GMT

For those of you ignorant Americans that continue to compare Obama with the Anti-Christ will you also admit that Sarah Palin is the GREAT WHORE of Revelation and will you also understand that if Obama is the Anti-Christ that he will be President whether you like it or not. If you truly beleive in the scriptures (which I doubt you do) then you know that the Anti-Christ will come to pass and so will the GREAT WHORE!

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scrow774 — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:59:36 GMT

I find a lot of the comments very disheartening. A lot of the comments I read were stubborn ignorance put to text. That being said, ill give my two cents on the Colin Powell. I think the thing that has been talked about the least since his endorsement yesterday is that he saw that HE had made a mistake in supporting the Iraq war, and even confessed to doing to. This kind of humbleness is something that much of American Politics lacks. He made the decision he thought best based on the information he had available. The information was wrong, and so was our involvement in Iraq. And Iraq is only one place where America has been screwing up both during and before the Bush administration. Many of the current problems we have today are derived from multiple presidential eras that led to misregulation in the economy, loss of jobs to overseas markets, and mismanagement of various political and environmental issues, just to name a few. Colin Powell is saying that he is supporting Obama because he sees Obama as having the best tool set in terms of his attitude and approach to dealing with these kinds of situations. Among these being the humbleness to admit to past mistakes in order to restore the respect needed on the international stage to help solve these problems. A lot of people need to learn to put aside their tendancies to always lean towards the racial issues, called racism to most people, and focus on things of more substantive importance, such as who is more suited to navigate America through its current problems.

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Wake Up Conserva. — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:00:31 GMT

Stop the Madness,

Okay, Conservatives, you don't agree with Obama's policies. Unfortunately, it is not about you (Conservatives) It is now about America.

Obama is on the right side of history to fix the mess of the Bush administration. You voted for brainless George W. twice. That says a lot about your choices.

Now it is about us. Us as... Americans. We need the right party to fix this mess we are in and it is not McCain.

Colin Powell is an honorable man. When he was part of the Bush administration, as Sec. of State, he warned George W. regarding Iraq, If you buy it, you own it, yet he will have to live with his decision to promote the war with that United Nations speech (due to the WMD information from Intelligence).

Powell is aware that Obama is a thoughtful, intelligent individual who will be a magnificent President for our country and abroad. Obama's vision is all Americans, not just the financially elite.

Stop being so hateful. Hate will only take us downward. Let's not go there. Let's work together to mend our country and make it aspire to what we know America should be.

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beancounter1109 — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:00:56 GMT

I would like to refer to your view to the interview that Mr. Warren Buffett gave Charlies Rose in San Diaego. Mr. Buffett called Mr. Obama one of the most intelligent person he has met. In aother tv program they discussed why Mr. Obama was elected president of the Harvad Law Review- his ability to listen to two side of an argument, surround himself with people smarter than thim and build a reasoned plan of action. He will be a great president and usher the USA to a new era of greatness and prosperity.

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americandefender — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:02:16 GMT

It gives me comfort to watch these right wing republicans squirm the time is near when history will be made and americe will have it's first black president. And as a white male it makes me feel proud that finally we will begin the healing of our racially divided past, we need to show the world that we can be the example of racial equality. So run for the hills right wingers and keep telling yourselves the sky is falling the sky is falling.

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American_Pie — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:02:40 GMT

Powell listed his two main problems with McCain, whom he incidentally backed both monetarily and publicly until fairly recently.

The main problems are McCain's inability to effectively deal with the economic meltdown in a sane and rational way, and the other was his insane pick of Sarah Palin as VP. Had McCain chosen Tom Ridge as VP, perhaps I could've voted for him. But he pandered to the religious kooks of his party...the same people whom he called "Agents of Intolerance in 2000...and chose Palin, whom they approve of 1000%. If McCain dies in office, which is more than 50% probable given his health history, a Palin Presidency would be the death knell for freedom in this country as we know it.

Of course, the likes of Rush Limbaugh and Michelle Malkin are screaming that Powell endorsed Obama merely because he's black. Guess they didn't listen to the man's very well thought-out and totally logical reasons for the endorsement on Meet The Press. Well, when were those two ever logical and well-thought-out about ANYTHING?

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military mother — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:04:40 GMT

Powell's endorsement does not change my mind. It only disappoints me. I have lost respect for him. As a military retiree, how can he endose someone with no military experiance become our military's commander in chief?

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Wake Up Conserva. — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:05:02 GMT

Stop the Madness,

Okay, Conservatives, you don't agree with Obama's policies. Unfortunately, it is not about you (Conservatives) It is now about America.

Obama is on the right side of history to fix the mess of the Bush administration. You voted for brainless George W. twice. That says a lot about your choices.

Now it is about us. Us as... Americans. We need the right party to fix this mess we are in and it is not McCain.

Powell is aware that Obama is a thoughtful, intelligent individual who will be a magnificent President for our country and abroad. Obama's vision is all Americans, not just the financially elite.

Stop being so hateful. Hate will only take us downward. Let's not go there. Let's work together to mend our country and make it aspire to what we know America should be.

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Legitt — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:05:08 GMT

It's interesting how the blacks openly hate white people, even sit in church services where pastors spew venom regarding the white people, and yet when someone offers an opinion or says something, everyone runs around citing RACE CARD ........ The liberal media constantly makes fun of christians, is hostile towards them, then when a christian speaks up and gives their opinion, people rise up like they want to kill them. I think the balances are a little tilted. Just wait if Obama gets into office, it will be dark and treacherous. Obama might have some fooled with his smooth rhetoric, but some of us still have our minds in tact and are allowed our opinions, and will freely voice them.

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think4yourself — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:06:48 GMT

Colin Powell's "endorsement " for Obama is the lastest in a string of PROMISES THAT OBAMA HAS BROKEN WITH THE DEMORCATIC PARTY. WHY??

1. If Karl Rove is the Architect of the Bush Administration and then Donald Rumsfield was the Architech of the Irqau War the Colin Powell was ARCHITECH of the argument made before the UN to go TO WAR WITH IRAQ! So why is this such a great endorsement

2. Obama has lied about the vote for the Gun Bill, Campaign Financing, relationships with EVERYONE he knew in CHICAGO and now PULLING OUT OF IRAQ. Think I'm wrong READ THIS AP REPORT....

Colin Powell will have a role as a top presidential adviser in an Obama administration, the Democratic White House hopeful said Monday.

"He will have a role as one of my advisers," Barack Obama said on NBC's "Today" in an interview aired Monday, a day after Powell, a four-star general and President Bush's former secretary of state, endorsed him.

"Whether he wants to take a formal role, whether that's a good fit for him, is something we'd have to discuss," Obama said.

SO I GUESS ALL YOU PEACE FIGHTERS and BRING OUR TROOPS HOME PROTESTERS CAN SHOVE IT! As far as Obama is concerned. He'll never end the WAR anymore than McCain will...IDIOTS!

And as for Powell's reasons for voting "not endorsing" "not campaigning with" Obama but???? Easy BECAUSE HE'S BLACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!

COLIN POWELL JUST DOESNT WANT HISTORY TO SHOW THAT A BLACK MAN WAS ELECTED PRESIDENT AND HE WAS NOT ON THE "LIST" OF BLACKS BACKING HIM.

If he REALLY endorsed him he would not only campaign with him but have more interveiw.

BTW... Why did Obma want Powell's endorsement anyway???? McCain I can see but why Obama??? His whole campaign from Primary to General Election was running on ALWAYS being against the IRAQ WAR. So why would he want an endorsement of someone who made the CASE TO GO TO WAR????

OBAMA NEVER GOING TO END THE WAR. NO TROOPS ARE COMING HOME. IDIOTS!!!!!

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SoapyDogs — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:07:47 GMT

It won't change NotSoSilentMajority's views, but I feel compelled to point out that his/her post was lifted directly from a chain email that began circulating about six months ago. Among other fabricated suggestions is that Revelations says "The anti-Christ will be a man, in his 40's, of MUSLIM descent ...". The FACT is that neither the word "anti-Christ" nor the word "Muslim" is found in the Book of Revelations; - Islam wasn't even founded until the 7th century AD! Nor is there any mention of a "man in his 40's". There is some talk about "seven headed beasts" and such ... but you could attach that metaphor to any number of people ... take your pick.

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Jim F. — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:08:51 GMT

What is quite telling about the modern Democratic party is the incessant need to pull the most ignorant voters off the street to vote, with great assurance the Democrat's class warfare message will have them voting Democrat.

Liberal Democrats count on:

THE FREE-BEE VOTERS - The entitlement class of voters are voting for Obama because he promised lots of goodies from the public treasury. I'm voting for SANTA CLAUSE OBAMA!!!!

THE LAZY, ENVIOUS VOTERS - The class warfare voters love Obama because he promises to take from the rich even more progressive taxes and GIVE IT AWAY TO PEOPLE WHO DON'T EVEN PAY INCOME TAXES. I'M VOTING FOR ROBIN HOOD Obama!!!!

THE UNINFORMED, FOOLED VOTERS - And now the PHONY Obama is trying to pose as a fiscal conservative when he was rated as the NUMBER 1 LIBERAL IN THE SENATE by the NATIONAL JOURNAL IN 2007 . For the presidential campaign, he stopped his pork-barrel spending for 2008 when he was averaging $1 million a day in pork-barrel spending before 2008.

ALL OF THE ABOVE DESPICABLE AND UNFORTUNATE CLASSES OF VOTERS ARE TYPICAL TARGETS FOR DEMOCRATS.

This country CANNOT SURVIVE with voters like the typical Democrat constituencies.

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Concerned Canadian — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:09:07 GMT

Colin Powell endorses Barack Hussein Obama because he is a Bkack man like him....plain and simple and if anybody thinks otherwise they are just kidding themselves.

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LiberalTexan — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:11:14 GMT

Colin Powell's endorsement should, hopefully, go a long way toward dispelling some of the negative campaign attacks that the McPain/Caribu Barbie ticket have been hurling at Obama. I hardly think the Gen. Powell would endorse someone with terroist leaning. Nor would he, as a rock-rib Republicn, be likely to endorse a "socialist." As the greatest military leader of the final quarter of the 20th Century, Powell's words carry considerable iron. If I had not been for Obama from the outset, I certainly would be likely to shift to him in the wake of the Powell endorsement.

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nanatofive — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:11:39 GMT

Posted By: nickgr (October 20, 2008 at 3:19 PM)

White racism is over since the '70s...

Gone with Wallace.

Black racism is on & ever rising

Does anyone believe that Obama does not have the same ideology with the Wrights,the Jacksons & the Farrakhans ?

Is it logically possible the son of an African muslim and a mother who is so pro muslim that she marries a muslim again , NOT to be a muslim at heart ?

**********

What a bunch of drivel! White racism is alive and well (very unfortunately) in all corners of our country, at McCain/Palin rallies, in churches that purport to be Christian, etc.

How is it logical that you believe that the color of one's skin determines one's political views? How do you logically get to where you think that ALL black men and women are one with the Wrights, the Jacksons & the Farrakhans? An illustration of that kind of thinking is to ask why I, a white woman, completely and totally disagree with YOU (clearly another white person)?

General Powell's thoughtful endorsement, Senator Obama's consistent rankings in the polls, and my overwhelming conviction that more Americans are THINKING individuals, are some of the things that make me so very, very hopeful that on November 5th, people like you will crawl back under their rocks.

Nanatofive

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Legitt — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:11:43 GMT

We dont have to listen to words. Thats what makes politicians who they are. They have learned to lie and sugar coat everything. People who just rely on peoples "WORDS" show a lack of intelligence and direction. McCain is his own person; he has shown his allegiance to this country and most trust him implicitly. Some of the left extremists dont like Palin because she is SO UN-WASHINGTON. She has more executive experience than Obama and I feel honored to call her our Vice President.

I feel like the liberal media and leftists are trying to force him down our throats like a hostile take over.

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LiberalTexan — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:14:23 GMT

think4yourself:

What are you talking about, or do you even know?

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krohn2 — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:15:06 GMT

That's why I think it is a joke that Obama is getting a boost from this whole economic crisis. This guy is more slippery than Teflon Don! Nothing sticks! When you have unlimited resources from multi Billionaires like George soros that can buy the media for you, you can get away with murder because nobody will ever know about it! George Soros finally found a candidate that could be bought. A guy with no qualifications but with an excessive ego who actually thinks it's all about him when he is only a pawn in Soro's game to play God with the whole world and shape it to his whim! Do you know how the Obama camp is going to get more votes on election day? His task force is going to go into poor neighborhoods offering cigarettes, money and maybe even drugs to street thugs in exchange for their votes. Colin Powell is talking about his endorsement of Obama because of his "steadiness". When you are confident that the election is bought and payed for of course you are going to be "steady", whatever that means. He does not have to prove himself or do much work like he demonstrated in the last debate!

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krohn2 — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:17:05 GMT

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petertruong99@hotmail.com — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:22:01 GMT

It would be better for Colin Powell to keep it silence rather than to endorse Obama, his own race. His action betrays his own party and it creates race divisive, at least some people think that way.

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surt@uga.edu — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:23:59 GMT

It seems to me that Colin Powell withheld his endorsement until it was clear who would win. Now he can be friendly with the new administration. I am sure he would not have made this endorsement if Obama was behind by 8 in the polls.

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americandefender — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:25:07 GMT

No it's actually people like you Legitt, who have been forcing their views down mainstream americas throat and you truly show your ignorance in your blog. I have an idea why don't you move to Alaska when the McCain-Palin ticket lose this race then she can be your first lady" Govenor that is!!!!

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scrow774 — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:25:14 GMT

I just want to leave one more comment that about Colin Powell's endorsement. I agree with him on both the state of the republican party as well as the McCain campaign. As a republican (I would say moderate republican) i find it very a little troubling that the republican party has done a great job of alienating much of their moderate base. Perhaps it is because I am not an especially religious person (I attend mass on X-mas and Easter only to make my mother happy during the rare family get togethers), but I have become more and more upset at the fact that the party's values have shifted to coincide with Religious values. While I dont think you need to be a religious person to be say....Pro-life, I dont like the way the Rep pary has shifted itself to be only made up of WHITE christian values. I dont like the negative conotations that the Rep. Party has made in referencing Obama as a Muslim. Like Powell said, so what. It doesnt bother me. And so what if he is black. It is very apparent to me, listen to any comments from the crowd at the McCain rallies, that there is still a very deep seeded racism that continues to flourish in america. Sure it runs both ways, black people can be racist as well, but I feel as though it continues to persist because much of the white Republican base continues to hold on to values of the old south. For the record, I dont plan on voting for McCain, because of Palin, because of his need to have preconditions, and his view on abortion, which is very important to me. I wont vote for Barack because I disagree with some of his key policies relating to health care on other domestic issues. I am still looking for a third candidate whose beliefs lie somewhere in between. Ron Paul maybe?

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elyhim — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:25:41 GMT

Joe Leiberman is voting for McCain because he is white.

That is absurd as stating Powell is voting for Obama because he is black. Powell sees what the rest of us see, an intelligient, down to earth, pragmatic leader who inspires us to work as Americans, not simply Republicans or Democrats. Obama's vision is loftier and much more difficult than McCain's but then he has been a hard worker all his life to accomplish the difficult challenges he faced. Yes we can!

McCain is NOT running FOR President, he is running AGAINST Obama.

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Loden Green — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:27:10 GMT

The McCain surrogates are burning up the airwaves telling us how much the Powell endorsement does not matter. That means only one thing--it does matter.

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bluecat2 — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:27:20 GMT

It's so much fun watching the neocons cannibalize each other.

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sparky716 — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:27:54 GMT

you republicans HATE and FEAR is not working this year and you don't know what to do, all you know is HATE and Fear.....issues??? whats that we (republicans) don't know any thing about issues ...we know how to swift boat people and lie and divide the country and spread HATE and Fear but issues...were lost and so you will lose also.

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

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BlueTurfFan — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:28:40 GMT

I hope that people reading these posts are more intelligent and educated than a lot them that are posting. People please research your 'facts'. I think Colin Powells endorsement definitely has a huge effect. A swing the vote effect? Well the ball is in Obama's court so to swing it needs to go to McCain. I hope he can spin this.

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klebrun — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:30:25 GMT

Jim F.: You seem to be a little confused.

The Democrats left office with a surplus and a strong economy.

The Republicans have given us one of the most corrupt and incompetent adminstrations in history and it has brought this country to its knees.

OF course, I am assuming that we are living in the same universe. Perhaps not.

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JYancey — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:32:20 GMT

Wow, look at all these hurt feelings and whining little brats! The Rethuglicans are just mad that this time Colin Powell did not stand with their sorry ass party like he stood with their sorry asses under the Bush Dictatorship! We don't care if you vote for Obama or not, but please stop making up sorry assed excuses for not doing so. You are racists plain and simple and are looking for any reason to not vote a black man for President. You can't decide whether he's a terrorists, a muslim, a socialists, too liberal, inexperienced, etc. Stop agonizing yourself and just stick with racists -it's expected! For people that hate Obama so much, you guys are sure consumed by this guy! Racist white people are truly running scared in this election like no other. Just think about it- if all Blacks, Asians, Jews, Latinos, Native Americans , good White folks and other minoirty groups would just ban together and vote Obama as President- it wouldn't be anything that racisist White folks could do about it. But lucky for them- there is too much division within and among the races that the likelihood of this happening is slim to none, but 2042 is coming! The White Race started this race war witin American by first alienated the American Indian and then by enslaving Africans. You made the mess in the Country. Obama is trying to transcend race issues for the good of the country, but of course as usual dumb racist Americans will go kicking and screaming! I see why Oprah and Colin travel among white circles- because it appears to be the only way you can be accepted in this country! Both Oprah and Colin rose to great heights because of their white cross over appeals, endorsing a Black Man for President will prove to be a huge blow to their public images, I am proud of them both and happy to know that they do not suffer from identify crisis. That they can be who they are, speak their minds and not give a hoot!

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bobicke — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:32:55 GMT

Why is it that in all of these online forums (regarding realms of politics) the die-hard neo-con/republicans always feel the need to spew forth post written in caps (insinuating a loud voice) riddled with copious misspellings, grammatical errors, falsified facts and a healthy dollop of ridiculous fundamentalist Christian science fiction revolving around the son of the devil & end times?

Is it at all possible for these right leaning citizens to engage in a civil group discussion without spiraling into childish, bigoted and insulting temper tantrums in disagreement? Is it at all possible to participate in what could be seen as a “democratic conversation”? Or are they nothing more than stunted, fascistic adult-children capable only of vomiting flaccid, one sided impotent rants, misspelled & “all in caps”

Here is my message to you,

“Thanks for the last and greatest betrayal of the last and greatest of human dreams.” -WSB

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duffey — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:36:24 GMT

It is really unfortunate that Senator McCain "sold out" to the conservative wing of the Republican party. He will lose this election due to various blunders, but some good may come from it. The GOP , similar to the democrates (both in 2000 and 2004) were forced to look closely @ themselves and redefine their party not as a fringe party with extreme liberals such as Rev. Sharpton, Mr. Fraken, and Rev Jackson, but as a party that could and would work for the (majority) of American people. I find that those mentioned, to my knowledge, have not endorsed Senator Obama; in fact Rev. Jackson said some very derogatory comments about Senator Obama. True these words were recorded after he thought his microphone was off, but still this is not the behavior of a man of God!!!!

The GOP must act responsibly and distance themselves from the extreme. It has become a party dominated by the extreme views of a few, and the American people, such as myself, can no longer call the GOP representative of our overall beliefs. Not all republicans are zealots of hate, intolerant of others views, anti Gay rights, believe Christinanity is the only path to God, nor supportive of wars that are bankrupting our wonderful country.

Unfortunately, if Senator McCain would have picked a running mate that would have been qualifed to step in to fill the presidency ( such as Senator Leiberman), instead of buckeling to the neo cons, the race this year would be much closer. I personally believe it was another dirty trick pulled off by the extreme right to insure that Senator McCain would not be a viable canidate. A 72 year old man in the White house, under extreme pressure does have a high likelihood of becoming ill or worse. The American people can not take a chance he will remain healthy, and can obviously see that Govenenor Palin much more represents the failed policies of the Bush Administration then Senator McCain.

It is time for the GOP to reinvent themsleves, or we will see 16 years of democratic majorites in the Congress and the White House.

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NeoconsareFascists — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:36:55 GMT

Posted By: onlywoodycan (October 20, 2008 at 3:22 PM)

1. Christians are blind, believing, ignore the truth/evidence, idiots.

2. Rebpulicans no longer stand for what they used to- financial conservatism.

Therefore:

Republicans are super, ultra-idiots because they are in bed with Christians and they no longer embrace financial conservatism.

I'll become a republican again when the current crop is all gone.

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Hey Woody, I can understand your cynicism concerning "Christians", but in my opinion your statement could be changed to:

The FAUX, PHONY, SELF PROCLAIMED "Christians" are blind, believing, ignore the truth/evidence, idiots.

Real Christians would not do and say the reprehensible things that these nitwits and tools do. These people are fakes - shine the light of truth on them, and they will melt like the vampires and witches thay are...

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pugs — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:37:08 GMT

WHAT THE HEY, why don't you report on Frank Davis (communist Pedophile) who Obama said in his first book he drank whiskey with and took his advice for 7 years and Khalid Mansour (Black Panther Attorney) and Saudi Royal Family advisor who recommended Obama to Harvard and sponsored him there. What they Hey anyone want to tell us the TrUTH here!!!!!!

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beat_read — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:37:15 GMT

I agree that Colin Powell's endorsement -- and it is a rich, deep, articulate, thoughtful, and detailed endorsement -- "Might Actually Matter," may in fact matter a good deal, Andrew.

Especially to folks who live in rural areas and think somehow that "Only Republicans" are soldiers or policemen or such. Two weekends ago, I travelled down to Erie, Pennsylvania, with a lawyer friend and a new fellow, in fact A CITY POLICE CAPTAIN, to canvass/campaign for Obama.

Yeah, a POLICE CAPTAIN! What! We think (naively, erroneously) that there are not a good deal of Democrats who fight in wars or put their lives on the line daily to fight crime in our cities?

Yeah, Colin Powell's endorsement may indeed matter a great deal, make a Big, Big Difference. It does, after all, fly right in the face with the kind of bullschittt propaganda heaped at us from the McCain campaign and the two lowlife dogs themselves themselves who would have us believe such ugly crap like "socialism" or "muslim."

Yeah, and why should those things matter at all? Even those things would be profoundly different from the lies, garbage, and sheer ugliness that McCain the Coward and Palin the Boor are shoveling and spitting and drolling and vomiting.

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vstillwell — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:37:20 GMT

The core of the modern day Repulican Party base is wacko. Wow. At least they make an election cycle more interesting.

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RevMatt — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:37:27 GMT

Hey notsoquietmajority --

Before you go about quote the Christian Bible, have you ever thought of reading it? There is no "Revelations" in any translation I have ever encountered. Try getting the name of the book correct prior to throwing quotes in people's faces. Further, you might actually go to a reliable source for interpretation of a style of writing (apocalyptic literature) that fell out of use very shortly after the Book of Revelation was written. Trying to wedge modern-day events and people back into an ancient text is highly suspect and, in fact, quite useless. The Book of Revelation was written to first-century Christians telling them to "hang on" during the persecutions suffered under the Roman emperor Domitian, persecutions as bad, if not worse than those perpetrated by Nero, year before.

And, if this is all to hard for you to understand, allow me to put it another way. And, I will type slowly, because I know how hard this is for you to follow... Obama is not the anti-Christ.

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sleepy bear — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:39:36 GMT

Powell is a huge endorsement, not to the redneck republican base of course. People like Rush Limbaugh running his mouth are the very reason that so many young people will be voting for Obama this year, He is enough to make any one sick to their stomach! The republicans have completely lost touch and it is clear to everyone but the republican's (well...not all of them).

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Ken in WA — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:41:26 GMT

Hey Krohnz,

Go back to school and learn how to spell. It's "paid", not "payed". Oh, and by the way, most of Obama's money has come from small donors like me ($350) who want nothing more than to see a president who we can actually be proud of. I must admit it's hillarious to hear you rail against elections being bought and paid for. The republicans have perfected that for almost 30 years, and now that they're being beat at their own game, all of a sudden, it's a problem. It's so disappointing to me that Obama is only up by 5-8%. It just shows that 45% of the people in this country think everything is going swell and we should just keep on rewarding republicans promoting the same policies. Get smarter, people.

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JGim — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:42:49 GMT

Do you really believe that all someone has to do is sign up and no checks are done?

There is a big difference between registering and being able to vote. Its the responsibility of each county to verifies those records before issuing voter registration cards.

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VAvoter — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:43:30 GMT

I applaud Colin Powell's acumen in stating Sarah Palin is not ready to step into the role of President.To those who persist in touting Palin's executive experience, a little research (beyond just listening to GOP spin and Fox News) will help you see how little she has actually accomplished. The Village Voice has a factual review of her political history in a series called The Book of Sarah (Palin). The Anchorage Daily News (www.ADN.com) has past and present articles that illustrate what she has and has not done. Articles and comments are both pro and con. A reporter for the paper cited decreasing staff due to budget cuts as the reason there has not been a lot of reporting on Palin in the past and thus the reason Alaskans haven't know her very well. As more media focus has been on her and Alaskans have learned more, her popularity ratings have been declining. Fineberg Research.com gives a very complete accounting of her energy work. An interview with the head of Alaska's National Guard made it clear that she has nothing to do with decisions re the daily running of the guard and only has the authority to call on them in case of emergency. That dosen't say much for her so-called military experience. Her so-called energy expertise is due more to the PR person she hired than to an actual comprehensive knowledge of energy issues. Her light experience, coupled with her abuse of power charges and her willingness to stretch and manipulate the truth in her campaign make her unequivocally unsuited for her role as a vice presidential candidate and certainly call into question John McCain's judgement tin selecting her. Given the uncertainty of McCain's health, coupled with his age, his decision to have Palin as his running mate was the deal breaker for me.

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golfdude00 — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:46:25 GMT

To Loriw. Your comments are fairly interesting but just like most Republican comments leave out some important tidbits the rest of the world likes to call "facts". This may get a bit winded so I apologize right up front. Sorry. OK for starters you folks that always seem to believe you are "more American" than the rest of us are always so quick to parrot any foolish notion that you happen to hear. OF COURSE it is illegal for felons to vote. The fact is that ACORN hired less than reputable folks in some instances and they are paying the price. The TRUTH is that registration does not mean VOTING. For a person to vote their registration fiirst must be processed then the person has to show up to vote. The government is responsible for the chekcing the validity of the registrant, then the person has to show proof that they are who they say they are when voting. You people have NO issue lying when it SUPPOSEDLY helps your cause. You are the same nutcases that were stupid enough to believe that John Kerry simply "put himself in for the medals he won and got them". You pepole say you support the troops but instead of honoring a war hero you gleefully elect a deserter like Bush. If all you have to do is "apply" for medals as you suggest maybe they have a few Congressional medals of honor laying around, I could use one of those cause it would be great on a resume. Now you people attach Colin Powell. Gee isn't that a surprise! I can't wait to see what Sean Hannity has to say about Colin Powell. I guess he is UnAmerican just like Scott McClellan huh? REAL Americans should use this campaign to show how dishonorable people lose. Instead of showing class and dignity the Republcians are holding their breath till the turn blue, and next I guess they'll be stomping their feet and crying out loud.Just when you thought they couldn't get more pathetic, they surprise you!

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TBinSD — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:48:04 GMT

I just heard that, on this Sunday's MTP, John McCain will also be endorsing Barack Obama.

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klebrun — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:48:16 GMT

I love these right wing posts.

Candy arsed right wingers love rushing other people's kids to war to prove how tough they are.

When the shooting starts, they hide behind their mother's skirts, like Bush and Cheney.

Then our troops are forced to dig thru the garbage dumps in Iraq for armor because Cheney/Bush wants to fight the war on the cheap and doesn't want to jeopardize tax cuts for the rich.

The politically connected made a killing while our troops were getting killed.

Then Cheney/Bush ignored the professionals until Iraq turned into a total disaster.

When our wounded returned to a privatized Walter Reed, Cheney's buddys ripped off and then threatened our wounded and the best McCain could do was apologize as senior member of the Armed Forces Committe for not knowing what was happening.

And as our dead and wounded are returned to our country, the right wingers suddenly get fiscally conservative in taking care of the survivors.

Now McCain talks about total victory with honor as if this complex political mess was some kind of a high school football game in which the highest body count wins. Been there and done that in Viet Nam.

As the third of three to enlist, one of whom paid the ultimate price, I get nauseated every time I see a "Support our Troops" sticker on some right wingers bumper.

US Naval Academy 66 for Obama

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Ken in WA — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:48:59 GMT

Hey "Military Mother",

George W. Bush was a draft dodger, and Dick Cheney skipped military service in Vietnam. Did you conveniently forget that? The idea that Obama is not qualified because he didn't serve in the military is a joke. Is Sarah Palin qualified then? Oh, I forgot, she's "commander in chief" of the Alaska national guard. Give me a freakin break!!

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tim_horstmann — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:51:50 GMT

If Obama really is the anti-christ, then shouldn't all the good, god-fearing christians actually vote for him? Because that would bring about the Rapture.

And Loriw, just because a convicted felon registers to vote, doesn't mean that he or she will actually be allowed to vote. Each state should have in procedures to prevent a person who is otherwise not allowed to vote from actually voting. If ACORN didn't register the person, the person could have easily registered on their own.

ANd enough with the whole bus line...that is as played out as the "joe the plumber" line! Time to get some new material!

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BNN2E — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:52:49 GMT

Mr. Romano, your article is well written; but you miss the mark on the effect of the Powell endorsement. The thrust of Gen. Powell’s endorsement evident in his rationale; he gave a point-by-point reasoning rather than speaking in generalities. Moreover, because of the position of respect that Colin Powell holds inside the GOP his endorsement of Obama will gives legs to moderate Republicans looking for a reason to vote for the Democrat. Gen. Powell’s endorsement has eviscerated the McCain Campaign’s efforts to sway independent voters; the election results if not the Gallop daily tracking poll.

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TBinSD — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:52:59 GMT

LoriW: You love to read your own writing, don't you? You should probably start looking for a new job, because being a paid blogger (or even a volunteer) for the McCain campaign is really a dead-end gig. And, it's not going to look too good on your resume either. The good news is though, I heard the Klan is hiring, so you may be in luck.

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stayinschool — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:56:06 GMT

Klebrun: Let me educate you a little since it is obvious you did not stay in school. A bit of knowledge from the Founding Fathers. You must have flunked history, if you do not know the past then history will repeat itself, so from now on try to stay better informed and not sound so ignorant although you can't help it since you are a liberal and as such a hate monger.

"A wise and frugal government, which shall leave men free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and improvement, and shall not take from the mouth of labor and bread it has earned - this is the sum of good government".

Thomas Jefferson

Written over 200 years ago, not this last century, not this last decade. Klebrun: You should have gone to school.

Also by T.J.:

"The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not".

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bronxtony — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:57:20 GMT

At last the voice of experience and wisdom is heard. The truth of the matter is that Colin Powell is far better qualified for the Office of President of United State than anyone else in the country. Kudos to the General........................................

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whatisreal? — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:02:01 GMT

The liberal media?? Everytime I hear that said it is a comment made by somebody that evidences very little independent thought. It is sad that we have so many amongst us in this country that still have so many ape genes, and are so easily brainwashed. For those I sayfor those that have ears to hear, take the plank out of your eye!

The problem I have with the media is they are not hard enough on exposing the BS that is belched out by politicians. As a whole the media does not do their job. The bar is set pretty low...

As for the self rightious: Your minds are traps, and you are the prey. You defend an ideal of Christianity that is so profoundly Un-Christian that when it is attacked you play the "poor victim Christian". The only victim is the real Christ, the words in the bible's books that you so conveniently distort for your own childish and naive vision of the world and people around you.

For those that say Barrack Hussein Obama is a Muslim: I wish he was, then he will be the first black Muslim president. That would be truly American wouldn't it. The freedom of religion? Wow, think about that, you could be proud that this country does not discriminate because of one's religion.

I can say I would be proud of that.

I have to say I relish the thought of religious hypocrasy getting turned upside down. I love to see this country moving away from supporting 'cheap' shots, by simple minds that believe that that will continue to work. What a breath of fresh air that is coming, and I truly hope that the roaches of this world crawl back into the dark for a long while. Unfortunately, they willl rise again, and the darkness will again prcceed them. For they cannot live in the light, they mst spread darkness all in the name of their religion, and a slap in the face to the real Christ.

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jonathanw — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:02:45 GMT

I would urge Obama supporters to not get slack. What matters now is getting to vote. Just like 2004, the crooks that have hijacked the Republican party will unleash all their dirty tactics in the next 2 weeks. They will also try to reduce voter turnout and would be already planning maninpulating voting machines etc.

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landonmkelsey — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:03:31 GMT

I have GOP robots in my own family and friends.

If the GOP machine starting saying Obama was an alien, these robots would parrot the story.

Democracy does NOT bring out the genius in anybody!

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stayinschool — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:03:48 GMT

Klebrun: You continue to show your ignorance, you should have gone to school. It's free you know, thanks to those of us who actually work and pay taxes.

Clinton left the White House with the national debt UP 1.5 Trillion dollars, look it up or have someone that can read do it for you. The surplus is actually fake. Don't take my word for it folks just look up the national debt and its history.

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Erick109 — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:06:08 GMT

Perhaps Gen. Powell's endorsement might mean something to persons in the military, veterans, and their families. Yes, they tend to vote predominantly Republican, but many of them do not like the status quo. Some have reservations about the current administration's defense, foreign, and domestic policies. They may find Obama appealing but are concerned whether the country would be safe with Obama as president.

Enter Gen. Powell. He is respected amongst active military, veterans, and their families. His endorsement seems to assure people that the national security would not be at risk with Obama as president. Military folks who feel obliged to vote republican may feel they have "permission" to do otherwise if they so choose. That bites. The GOP is supposed to have the military/veteran vote in their pocket. Gen. Powell is letting them off the hook.

Sen. McCain, and his allies, need to do what they can to diminish the importance of the endorsement but must be careful not to disparage Gen. Powell personally. A personal attack on General Powell would be a serious mistake.

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landonmkelsey — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:06:49 GMT

A big turnout does not favor the GOP.

In 200 and 2004 blacks were intimidated at the polls (Rush would like that).in Florida (at least).

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golfdude00 — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:07:04 GMT

LoriW, OK now the truth is starting to emerge. She is a parrot of the lies that are told by the Repubicans and is apparently not quite bright enough to figure things out on her own. For ANYONE to be so stupid as to believe that Obama wants to change the Star Spangled Banner is genuintely hopeless.

http://www.snopes.com/politics/obama/stance.asp

But again truth means nothing to these people, they hate because they are sheep and they need to hate. I have asked this question before but maybe Lori can answer "What Christian value does lying represent?" What Christian value does stuffing the ballot box represent? Rush Limbaugh's Operation Chaos tells America and the world that Republicans could not care less what they have to do to win. They teach our children that lies, bigotry and evil are the American way. Well the good news is that the younger generations are not stupid. They see this ridiculously ignorant behavior for what it is. Only dyed in the wool Republicans believe these lies. Remember Bahgdad Bob? Remember him saying that the Iraqi Army was defeating the Americans even as our tanks rolled behind him? This is the same mentality used by the Republicans. Only the small minded, or out and out mentally handicapped believe these things and that is the good news.

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landonmkelsey — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:07:17 GMT

A big turnout does not favor the GOP.

In 200 and 2004 blacks were intimidated at the polls (Rush would like that).in Florida (at least).

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klebrun — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:07:30 GMT

stayinschool: I am a retired attorney who has been through the military, worked for Wall Street amd the mortgage industry, been a campaign manager on both sides of the aisle, etc, etc., etc.

I have 50 years experience in the REAL world.

You should consider attending a legit school if you are paying for it, then get some REAL WORLD EXPERIENCE before embarrassing yourself on these posts.

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tomh_32 — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:08:20 GMT

I think Powell is going with race. He had said neither Obama nor McCain is going to be a good president, then why endorse one of them? He found a few positives about Obama, but one can find a few positives about McCain too. What really is the difference (policy wise) between Obama and John Kerry, but Powell didn't endorse Kerry. Powell didn't endorse Bill Clinton either, who is more moderate compared to Obama and Kerry.

Now I don't blame Powell for endorsing Obama, and McCain was right that this was not a surprise. Since this is a historic nomination, a chance for a first black president of the US, any black person who decides to vote against Obama must have intensely disliked him, and it's easy to see Powell is not one of those.

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robertkjjj — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:10:11 GMT

Powell gets it completely wrong when he says "Is there something wrong with being a Muslim in this country?" Powell asked. "The answer is 'no.' . What a joke. You'd have to be as dumb as a box of rocks, or living on another planet the last 20 years, not to know that in America, there IS something wrong with being Muslim. Besides being the most disliked and most distrusted religion on the planet, it is also singularly responsible for 99% of all religion-based murder AND 99% of all terrorism, both here and everywhere else. The bigger question is, why would someone like Powell, who KNOWS better, say anything so ignorant and naive about Islam?

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RD-073 — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:14:03 GMT

For everyone who is opposed to voting for Obama because "he's the anti-christ". Could it be that you are doubting your own faith? If you really truly believe he is the anti-christ and that you will be raptured at the end of days (or however it goes), you should want him to be elected...unless, of course, you really don't believe in your heart of hearts that you have made the cut for the rapture. If that's the case, you should be a little more careful about the hate you're spewing just in case...you'd hate to be left alone with the anti-christ and all his minions when everyone else is raptured. Wouldn't it be funny if he IS the anti-christ and the end of days comes, but instead of proclaiming that you're saved to be raptured, you actually have to be a good person and to have done good works? Then Muslims, atheists, Buddhists, Hindus, Catholics would all be raptured up! What a dilemma!

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stayinschool — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:15:01 GMT

Klebrun: Just because you did something for 50 years didn't mean you did it right. By your comments of others it shows you've been wrong all this time, common sense is born not taught. You sir, were born without.

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bobicke — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:15:30 GMT

Loriw, Can I ask you a question?

Do all of you McCain campaign operatives cut & paste from the same cheat sheet and read from the same flyers? Pretty much everything you have written, including the personal stuff, has been seen over & over again in unoriginal neo-con spam. Robo-email?

In truth, you are probably an unemployed male welfare recipient working for the McCain campaign on the sly to get some extra scratch for your vicodin addiction. Go get a real job & do an honest days work.

Your shallow repetitive rhetoric betrays you.

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klebrun — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:20:17 GMT

Obama has some of the best military and business minds in the country supporting him. Colin Powel just adds one more.

US Naval Academy 66 for Obama

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stayinschool — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:21:34 GMT

Klebrun: your curriculum shows you've never created anything. I on the other hand am a manufacturer in the Real- Real World and a Mechanical Engineer, something way beyond your capacity. Your carreer is that of a vulture, feeding off of the weak and the dead.

So just shut up and go chase an ambulance.

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ramseymj — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:21:59 GMT

Hey, stay in school. There's a difference between the national debt and the budget. Both of which the Bush administration has pushed to record levels. Maybe you should go back to whatever scholl it is you came from. That is unless, you manage to cut off funding for schools because taxes are unjust and we're just redistributing wealth and........................... all the other crap that comes out of the mouths of those who have never had to struggle to get ahead. I think Ron Paul really needs you right now, better rush over and help him out.

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vmac — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:22:23 GMT

Reply To robertkjjj:

The biggest question is: Why do you think Muslim equals terrorists. The so called "Christian Right wing conservatives are hollering "KILL HIM" during Palin rallies. That's what's sad. Gen. Powell is showing the feelings of many Republicans at this point. The negative hate-filled speeches from Palin especially is bringing out a lot of ignorant, racist, people who should be called TERRORIST!

Powell was also correct in saying the Obama campaign is "INclusive". You don't see only Caucasian people at his rallies--ALL AMERICANS ARE WELCOMED regardless of race, creed or religious affiliation!!!!!

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klebrun — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:23:22 GMT

Staynschool: And you are still in high school, which gives you all that wisdom.

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stayinschool — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:24:43 GMT

My last words of wisdom as my lunch time is over........................

What's the difference between a dead dog and a dead attorney on the road.?................................ There's skid marks in front of the dog.

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dbcntry — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:25:13 GMT

-------Posted By: tomh_32 (October 20, 2008 at 5:08 PM)

I think that you should read General Powell's comments. He said that BOTH Senator Obama or Senator McCain would be good as president. He then went on to specifically state why he was going to support Obama rather then McCain. I'm not sure where you got the idea that he thought "neither" is going to be a good president. I think this is the big problem here. No one is reading or listening. They just parrot what they hear to talk radio people say instead of taking the time and trouble to research and think for themselves.

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theblack republican — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:26:12 GMT

im a republican and sara palen is not ready to be president or gov of alaska

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dahnb2000 — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:30:15 GMT

Why is "nickgr" being allowed as a posting name???

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klebrun — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:30:20 GMT

stayinschool: Got my undergrad at the US Naval Academy, one of the best engineering schools in the country - before I went to law school.

Engineers are generally logical.

Where did you go wrong?

Excuse me, I didn't know that they gave freshmen in high school engineering degrees.

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AraeL — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:30:55 GMT

robertkjjj,

One word for you - Crusades. Vast amounts of killing done in the name of Christianity. No great religion is without some sort of blame for religious terrorism.

You will find radicals in ALL religions and simply identifying with a particular religion doesn't automatically assume guilt by association.

If so, we would all be guilty of mass murder.

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2gofer — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:33:36 GMT

Ho Hum, General Colin Powell's defection might have made a difference if the financial crisis and resultant economic recession had not already turned a close race into a rout. The race is over. Obama will be elected and a percentage point or two on the popular vote will not matter. He will have a Democratic controlled Legislature and left leaning Supreme court. We can look forward to achieving Utopia in the near future. Well, mabe it will take a little time to rectify our past indescressions under a evil regime. Whatever, Obama will give us another speech and we will feel better.

Sorry for the cynicism, I lived in England for five years as Margaret Thatcher was leading the country out of the Socialistic demise the Labour party achieved. We really don't know how well we have it until personally experiencing the alternatives.

In closure, do not dispair for "this too shall pass".

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sbnative — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:34:00 GMT

Powell’s endorsement has many good points. But this is not a one-issue campaign—a question of race or religion—though the left would like to divert us from other issues (like impending Socialism.) Never mind that it’s ‘fair’ to malign Christians, Mormons, et al. Very few have said Obama IS a Muslim. But he DID support Raila Odinga in Kenya -- who DID sign an agreement with radical Muslims to enact SHARIA LAW. We the People HAVE A RIGHT TO KNOW our ‘future’ President ALIGNED himself with Odinga -- a brutal thug who ‘won’ a government post by instigating riots—aka ethnic cleansing—at the hands of fellow tribe members (with the help of radical Muslims.) NOT what I want in a president. But where is our 'free' press? Sucking up to the money machine (Obama's camp—and where is all that money coming from?) Google it. Odinga Obama. Watch the YouTube videos shot in Kenya. Check overseas news sources about Odinga/Kenya. Find out for yourself. I don't understand Powell "overlooking" this, except he wants a job in the new bought-and-voted-frauded-in administration. The only thing that will impress me is IF Obama is the martyr who stands up to radical Muslims and doesn't sign agreements with THEM in America. This is a Judeo-Christian country and we aren't looking for that kind of "change."

http://www.worldnetdaily.com/index.php?pageId=78324

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vmac — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:34:17 GMT

FOR ALL OF YOU WHO THINK ONLY "WHITE" republicans are in the Military--look at all the blacks killed during Viet-Nam while Bush and croonies were getting out of the draft by going to College that others couldn't afford.--My late Father fought in WWII, I had uncles who fought in WW!, My husband was in the Viet-Nam war-my grandson was on the Aircraft Carrier the Harry S Truman on the "night of shock and awe" In case you don't realize yet, I am an African American. I fought during the 60's during the Civil Rights movement--I remember what Ayers did (WHEN OBAMA WAS EIGHT YEARS OLD)---WAKE UP PEOPLE!!!!!

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LiberalTexan — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:35:11 GMT

Thomas Jefferson never served in the military. John Adams never served in the military. Franklin Delano Roosevelt did not serve in the military. Nor did Bill Clinton, Herbert Hoover, Calvin Coolidge, Warren G. Harding, Woodrow Wilson, William Howard Taft, Grover Cleveland, Martin Van Buren and John Qunicy Adams.

The Constitutional requirement to run for the presidency are: You must be at least 35 years of age and a native born U.S. citizen. No where is military sevice mentioned as a requirement a requirement. Oddly, of the 12 presidents mentioned, seven were either Republicans or members of a political party that later morphed into the Republican party.

Now, because the GOP is running a candidate who finished fifth from the bottom of class at the Naval Academy after getting in only because his daddy and granddaddy were admirals, rightwingers are insinuating that military service is required. Give me a break.

Even as a Navy veteran, I think the issue of whether or not Obama served in the military is bogus.

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bluebloodedLV — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:37:20 GMT

Another blow to the republicans. Of course it matters. It has much more of an impact than if Powell endorsed McCain!

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RD-073 — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:38:28 GMT

Umm...for all those that think Powell's endorsement was based on race...do you think he JUST figured out that Obama is African American? If he was going to endorse based on race, he really could have done that a long time ago.

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robertkjjj — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:39:35 GMT

AraeL , one word for you: Moron. Every time someone tries to excuse mass murder that is going on TODAY by Muslims, they always predictably say "Crusades". How pathetic that your only way to try to rationalize mass murder by current Muslims is to dredge up ancient 900-YEAR-OLD history. And, back then, everyone was a primitive savage. Today, while most of the world is ruled by laws and tries to be civilized, Muslims still live, and KILL every day by 7th-century rules. So, you and anyone else who actually believes this "Crusades" example are not only crazy, but you seem to think that all of us are stupid enough to swallow your warped analogies. And you're also apologists to Muslim mass murder.

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vmac — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:40:30 GMT

This is in response to the person who wrote: Powell was for the war---Powell left his post because of the lies he believed regarding weapons of mass destruction--when he found out he had been deceived by Bush-Cheney-Rove he felt bad about his UN speech. I don't blame him for leaving the "lying repubs"

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golfdude00 — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:42:27 GMT

To "stayinschool"; Give us a little insight as to your background. The interesting things, beside your rather odd take on the facts, are things like the use of the word "curriculum" to discribe someones views, Also the fact that you don't seem to understand that there are only three "dots" in an ellipsis. Add to that the fact that an ellipsis is used to indicate the omission of implied words demonstrates your ingorance of the use of the ellipsis in the first place. Then you ask a question but end the sentence with a period followed immediately by a question mark. I'd say sir that YOU should stay in school and study just a bit while you are there. Engish, History and Political Science might be subjects to consider.

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Tiger Tamer — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:45:33 GMT

This country is about to discover what our grandparents went through in the 1930`s `only worse!

Back then money was scarce and people begged for work to earn it, today money is plentiful and

people will take it! So if the OREO goes in it will be the end of this great nation. So you idiots go ahead and vote for him,you will get just what you deserve!

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LiberalTexan — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:46:46 GMT

Stayinschool:

You, sir, are a complete moron. As near as I can determine from your rantings, you are an engineer. Well, that figures, I've never know an engineer who wasn't 100 percent convinced that he was totally right no matter how wrong he is.

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bluebloodedLV — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:48:03 GMT

robertkjjj:

You have no idea what America stands for. Do you recall learning in school that our settlers came here for religious freedom? You obviously did not hear Powell relay his story about the Islamic soldier who gave his life for America. The soldier's mother sat at his grave in Arlington Cemetery. He was 14 at the time of 911 and joined the military when he was of age. He had several medals of honor. He was born in America but of Islamic faith. He died at 20 years old - for YOU!

What totally amazes me is how ignorant people think we are at war WITH Iraq. Hello! We are fighting FOR them. Our brave soldiers have died for their right to vote yet some here will still not make it to the polls. It's a disgrace.

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whatisreal? — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:48:52 GMT

Reply To robertkjjj: Or is it RobertKKK?

What are you going to do when the next generation passes you by? Passes by your ignorance in the pursuit of truth and justice, and freedom. I personally think you are going to stay committed to your box that you live in inside your mind. It is a small place I know, but there is so much to be learned and so much life to live, and so much independent thinking to be explored. I realize many get individual and independent thinking, or problem solving confused with liberalism. Just think, we can all be part of the solution, not the problem, not the confusion.

Muslims have just as much right to believe in an invisible God as any followers of any ofthe major religions. Unfortunatly, your way of thinking does not take into account that it is not just about religion, it is about history, and culture and geography, etc. Isolating and spreding lies about a religion is not going to help, only hurt. It is a slpa in the face to 'real' American ideals. And is so much part of the problem and is incredibly so profoundly un-American that it boggles the mind.

Your way of thinking is prehistoric, and does not lend to progress, only fear and embarassment. Sad to say but our country has been governed by a fearful insecure administration (individuals), and fear propogates fear, and takes on a life of it's own.

We will no longer fear in this country, we will think, progress and truly be a proud country again.

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golfdude00 — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:49:34 GMT

sbnative: A Judeo-Christian country? Says who? Why do Chrisitians feel that "God is watching" except when they lie? Please educate the rest of us as to which of the founding documents use the term Christ or Chistianity. The FACT is this is a country that embodies and embraces EVERY faith. The TRUTH is that the pilgrims came here to ESCAPE religious pursecution. The founding fathers main goal was to free us from Taxation without representation. At the time the country was founded religious freedom as well established. So why the continued lies? Why is it SO important for you to FORCE people into believing these lies?

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LiberalTexan — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:51:19 GMT

Tiger Tamer:

Your comments bring to ming two words. Racist and pig.

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RD-073 — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:52:42 GMT

sbnative-

You're clearly clueless about Kenya. First, Odinga wasn't running for president at the time that Obama visited Kenya. Seoncd, Odinga most likely got the popular vote in the country, but Kibaki exerted his influence and kept his position as president. Third, Sharia law has applied to Muslims in Kenya for years. I don't know if that started under Moi or Kibaki, but since Odinga has never been president, it certainly didn't start under him. I know facts get in the way with vitriol, but seriously, don't rely on lies to support your political position. At least try to find some factual reason to support the candidate you support. If you have to rely on lies, you probably have no reason to believe what you believe.

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orion12 — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 22:01:57 GMT

Robertkjjj, I do not know what is your religion? If you do know any history you will know that people have killed in the name of all religions. Does that make the religion bad? No. Does that make any practitioner of that religin bad? No. Please be just a bit more tolerant an understanding. I suppose someone like you has your deep biases and that goes deeper than religion. People like you do not accept anything that is different from what they are part of. In short it is people like you who breed and encourage hate, because you are ignorant about many things.

Everybody on earth has the right to his religions beliefs. It is part ot the americn constitutions. Right? So why do some of you feel that you have to change it just because you do not like the color of the skin of someone who practices islam. Indeed if Obama was christian there is nothing wrong with it. HONESTLY, your logic makes me feel sick with with worry for some people like you on this planet.

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americangirl1 — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 22:06:58 GMT

People - People

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americangirl1 — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 22:07:03 GMT

People - People

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whatisreal? — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 22:08:26 GMT

Tiger Tamer: Are you high,or are you just a babbling idiot?

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Northern Neighbor — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 22:10:39 GMT

Oh, golfdudeoo, if you're going to give lectures on grammar and punctuation, maybe you should learn to spell "describe." For your information, it is not spelled "discribe," as you seem to believe. Furthermore, if you intend to use the possessive as in "someone's" (of someone), you need to use that apostrophe before the "s," not just write "someones" as you seem to believe is correct. That's all for now, although this could be a lot longer, since there are even more gross errors in what you wrote. And remember: Pople who live in glass houses...!

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klebrun — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 22:13:50 GMT

Stayinschool: this one is for you.

MCCAIN HAS IGNORED OUR VETS, CONTRARY TO HIS SPIN ADS.

He has been an absentee landlord for our men and women in uniform.

McCain, as ranking member of the Armed Services Committee, apologized for not knowing that the privatized company at Walter Reed Medical Center, connected to Cheney, was ripping off and then threatening our wounded troops. When the Army blocked testimony of the fired general before a Senate investigating committee, (read White House) no indication that McCain took any action on behalf of our wounded soldiers when he should have taken a baseball bat into Cheney’s office to get some answers. http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/03/06/mccain-apologizes-for-walter-reed/

if you have the stomach, just Google Army Times Walter Reed for a long list of articles.

And then we have McCain’s voting record against vet benefits. He is hot to send our troops into combat, but suddenly becomes fiscally conservative when it comes time to care for the families of the dead and wounded. http://www.vetvoice.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=1856

McCain missed every Armed Services Committee hearing In the last two years that discussed Afghanistan http://www.americablog.com/2008/07/mccain-missed-every-armed-services.html

I sent a personal letter to McCain to stop the process of falsifying secret homosexual reports at the US Naval Academy as a tactic for bypassing the UCMJ in difficult political situations (I was a victim of a summary dismissal) to protect legacy midshipmen like McCain. He responded with a campaign contribution solicitation.

For anybody with a full deck, supporting corruption in our military justice system poses as much a threat to our men and women in uniform as some of the Arab terrorists.

As the third of three brothers to enlist, one of whom paid the ultimate price, I believe that McCain deserves our respect as a POW and deserves the very best in nursing home care… but I wouldn’t trust him to walk my dog to say nothing of sending my son to war.

Do we really need 8 more years of bayoneting OUR wounded???

US Naval Academy 66 for Obama

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Northern Neighbor — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 22:15:32 GMT

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Jim F. — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 22:16:42 GMT

Colin Powell said that Barack Obama is a "transformational" figure who would "electrify our country....(and) the world."

Tell me Mr. Powell, how does the following evidence of Obama's accomplishments supports Messiah Obama being any degree of a "transformational" figure?

Barack Obama could not even slightly improve the south side of Chicago into a better and safer place to live. Living conditions and the crime on the south side shows Barack to be a failure.

Barack Obama could not even slightly sway Rev. Wright from preaching his anti-American, racist rhetoric and poisoning the minds of Chicago southsiders. Obama either tolerated Wright's poison and his poisoning the mind of his fellow congregants or he agreed with it.

Barack Obama could not even slightly reach for the middle ground on the abortion issue when he sided with allowing infanticide if it was performed in conjunction with an abortion procedure? THIS RADICAL LEFT POSITION CAN BE REASONABLY CLASSIFIED AS "EVIL".

Barack Obama could not reach across the aisle when he was so far left in the Senate (No. 1 Liberal rated by the National Journal) that he couldn't even see the aisle.

Barack Obama could not be counted on in transforming Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac when he received record amounts of money from Fannie/Freddie in a three year period.

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americandefender — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 22:18:34 GMT

Tiger Tamer, please remove tiger from your blog name a Tiger is a magnificent animal that can never be tamed. Try to keep that in mind you filth of a human stain maybe you should move to Alaska so you can be near your beloved Palin!!!!

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golfdude00 — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 22:19:23 GMT

Northern Neighbor: You miss the point, which indicates you must be a Republican. WhileI may have made some type-0's his general points were misguided. As for glass houses, could you be so kind as to tell us what "Pople" are and why they live in these houses?

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Earl101 — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 22:21:53 GMT

Great article, I think you summed it up nicely. I voted Republican for the last three terms myself, but many family members and I are voting for Obama this election basically for the very reasons Colin Powell mentioned and that your article mentioned. For the record, we are white, middle-aged and in the high income bracket and we still want Obama / Biden to win. The McCain / Palin ticket scares us to death. Thanks for your insight. You know you're going to get dogged by the Republicans for this article, they're just jealous!

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tomh_32 — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 22:25:57 GMT

"Umm...for all those that think Powell's endorsement was based on race...do you think he JUST figured out that Obama is African American? If he was going to endorse based on race, he really could have done that a long time ago. "

The answer, at least to me, is that Obama is a Democrat, and a very left leaning one. That's hard for a Rebpublican and a military man like Powell to swallow, and he needs time, a lot of it, to digest. It would be wise not to ruin your reputation by endorsing early in case Obama completely blew it in the debates.

Now after Obama had performed very well in the debates and established himself a heavy weight in this race, it's a lot easier to make that endorsement. After all, this country survived under Bush, and you really can't get worse than that, Democrat or Republican. If you cannot get any worse, and this is a chance to elect a first Black president, you'd be crazy not to support him, especially if you're black, or even if you're not but just want a non-white president, like my father.

But I bet had Obama been white and as charismatic as he is, you can forget Powell's endorsement, because then there's nothing in common and you'd have to ask yourself why should a guy like Powell, who squirmed at the idea of gay in the military, would support a white guy who would probably endorse gay military marriage, if that doesn't hurt his electability.

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whatisreal? — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 22:26:58 GMT

Americangirl1: Very reasonable and thoughtful, but they will not hear you. The first "people" that you were speaking to will, the one on the right does not have ears that listen That part of the brain function was programmed so long ago that they will not see what is before their eyes.

They are going to be left behind, the ones that think they will be taken up by the light will be left in the darkness. Their leaders are Posers, and their religion is a cult of insecurity that manifests itself in incompetence. They are empty vessels filled with resentment and when they have their chance to shine, they spread darkness. Roaches do not like the light, they spread lies and darkness and confusion as a cover to live amongst the rest of us.

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klebrun — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 22:28:39 GMT

JIm F.

You obviously have never been to Chicago.

$50 million is a fart in a wind storm in terms of money spent on education in Chicago.

You have obviously convinced yourself with a lot of flagrant distortions which follows thru most of your post.

As of today, 113 newspapers have endorsed Obama and 30 have endorsed McCain.

I can hear the LIBERAL MEDIA screams, but some of those, like the Chicago Tribune have never before endorsed a Democrat. And I would take a Chicasgo Republican newspaper endorsement over your BS any day.

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Wayne Paquette — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 22:30:36 GMT

It seems to be a matter of who do you trust more: Powell, who graduated at the top of his class or McCain, who graduated third from the bottom of his class at the Naval academy. Powel, who rose through the ranks to become a general and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, or McCain, who was passed over for promotion to the admiralty.

As one who actually served in Vietnam, in combat, and dedicated over 20 years of my life in the military I know the reasons why officers are passed over for promotion to highest ranks. There are two reasons; Temperament and lack of leadership ability.

For those who think military experience is a requirement for being president: There is no such requirement in the Constitution, and the best presidents have been those with little or no military experience. Namely Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, Lincoln, Wilson, FDR, Truman, Kennedy, Reagan, and Clinton.

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bluebloodedLV — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 22:32:49 GMT

Jim F. - The only point you made was total proof that you are ignorant and cling to lies. There is no truth in your post!

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americangirl1 — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 22:33:36 GMT

For 4astrongamerica:

Not everyone votes along party lines all of the time - hence independents. Joe Lieberman is a perfect example. Though once a Dem - he now backs McCain. Where is the outcry of endorsing him because they are the same skin color???

If after reading the comments to this article you don't beileve racism is alivve and kicking in this good ol' US of A, I am unsure WHAT can convince you.

And just on the off chance there are people voting for him because he is an Afrcian American - so what! People have based there decision on similar or less concrete grounds (women for Hillary, because of their religion, the region in which they grew up, etc.)

Non blacks shouldn't hate the fact that the time has come for CHANGE and whether you like it or not - someone who doesn't look like you may be the next president of the USA. I think that is what scares some of you more so than politics. Examine yourselves - relfect on your core values. I recall the incident in which an African American guy in NY jumped onto the subway tracks to save the life of a white guy while his children watched. What if he had looked at the race of the victim and reflected on the horrors of the past and present (slavery, racism, etc.) and decided not to save him? What if the victim had been your wife, your child, your parent?

I don't want a colorblind nation. I want a nation that sees ALL colors and rejoices in the fact that in this country, where men and women have sacrificed their lives, freedom and justice are truly for all. Our country was founded on opportunity - let's give Barack Obama a chance.

Peace

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Anticrisis — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 22:37:44 GMT

If any endorsement matters - it's this one. I think it took a lot of guts for Powell to stand up and tell a sitting president (and the numbskull administration) as well as a shabbily run Republican campaign by McCain/Palin that their tactics don't work and they are not the caliber to lead a nation in trouble - there are people with the ability to listen, learn, and apply actual knowledge and logic to a situation.

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klebrun — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 22:38:43 GMT

I love these right wing posts.

Candy arsed right wingers love rushing other people's kids to war to prove how tough they are.

When the shooting starts, they hide behind their mother's skirts, like Bush and Cheney.

Then our troops are forced to dig thru the garbage dumps in Iraq for armor because Cheney/Bush wants to fight the war on the cheap and doesn't want to jeopardize tax cuts for the rich.

The politically connected made a killing while our troops were getting killed.

Then Cheney/Bush ignored the professionals until Iraq turned into a total disaster.

When our wounded returned to a privatized Walter Reed, Cheney's buddies ripped off and then threatened our wounded and the best McCain could do was apologize as senior member of the Armed Forces Committee for not knowing what was happening.

And as our dead and wounded are returned to our country, the right wingers suddenly get fiscally conservative in taking care of the survivors.

As the third of three to enlist, one of whom paid the ultimate price, I get nauseated every time I see a "Support our Troops" sticker on some right wingers bumper.

US Naval Academy 66 for Obama

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whatisreal? — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 22:39:39 GMT

JimF: The F in your last name must stand for Fool. How do I know that??? I read your comment, your opinion. I will shed a little tear for you when Obama wins. Where will you go? Alaska maybe??? Maybe you can go join "Club Incompetence", and go protect us from PUTIN and his jet as he flies by way of Alaska to nuke US.

Maybe you can go to Crawford and rub GW's shoulders for a living. He might give you a high level post in his wet dreams of his next administration.

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Markk3441 — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 22:42:23 GMT

Romano has been stumping for Obama since he won the nomination, if not even before. Newsweek in general IS the 'liberal media' that the right decry. God knows I don't think I've seen a single pro-McCain story in months from this 'publication', certainly not Romano. Maybe someone could prove me wrong with a link but every time a Newsweek article is linked from MSN, it's a pro-Obama story which is no surprise.

They've done their job well enough at this point that Obama is almost assured of a victory and the Republicans certainly didn't do anything to deserve re-election from 2000-2006 but it would just be NICE if the media was actually better at simply pretending it was impartial...

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notunderage — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 22:42:37 GMT

As a white (Caucasian, European ancestry whose ancestors arrived in the United States in the 19th century just like a lot of yours), middle-aged woman who finally got to cast her ballot today, I only can scream inwardly at some of the comments that have been posted here. Disparaging, even disgusting allegations about Obama's ancestry and religion continue to abound. My father is Catholic and Obama, (86 years old), my mother is neo-con, scared to death, religious right fanatic who believes every piece of drivel the fundamentalists and fanatics can make up. Does that mean I'm a Catholic/Christian white, right-wing fanatic who bases my vote in fear? I think not!!! The people who cannot think for themselves will continue to name call and react in fear and panic to the fact that Obama not only is intelligent, educated, even-tempered, thoughtful and reasoned, but picks people as advisors who can actually advise him. Add that fact to the fact that one of the most respected generals of our time (whether or not you have agreed with some of his past decisions), made a stately, detailed rationale for why he is supporting Obama, and there is no need to sling insults any longer. It is self-evident as to who the most qualified candidate is.

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rdt123 — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 22:46:59 GMT

RevMatt I am glad you are not my Pastor. You can't even explain the Bible right. You even got caught up in a foolish conversation. Just go to the alter an REPENT!!!!!!!!!!

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Markk3441 — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 22:52:24 GMT

It's always struck me as strangely ironic reading the Obama supporters' comments and Democrats in general that they are so willing to preach acceptance and tolerance to other people yet seem to have so little regard, acceptance, and tolerance for people whose political views are simply different from theirs.

I mean, seriously, you see the same accusations from 'tolerant' Dems towards most Republicans that you USED to see from southern whites towards blacks... 'Fools', 'ignorant', 'move to Africa/Alaska', 'unable to learn' etc. That's all stuff that intolerant whites used to say to/about people of color in the South...

Just seems ironic that the so-called party of inclusion and tolerance has nothing but bad things to say about people who are basically their neighbors except that they stand on a different side of the political isle.

The same of course can be said for Republicans BUT they aren't seen as the so-called 'progressive' party either.

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RD-073 — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 22:54:27 GMT

tomh_32

Powell set forth a well-reasoned argument for why he supports Obama and why he doesn't support McCain. I don't know Powell, but I seriously doubt that gays in the military really matters to him as much as some of the bigger issues of the day. I have more respect for Colin Powell than to believe he only sees race (as you do) or sexual preference (as you apparently do). If you want to vote along those lines, its a free country. But many people care about the content of a person's character more than anything else.

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calico — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 22:55:03 GMT

It would be NICE if the McCain/Palin supporters were actually better at simply pretending they aren't RACIST.

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golfdude00 — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 22:55:18 GMT

What is amazing to me is the rather odd and to be honest EVIL take on what is not only painfully obvious but those issues that were solved years ago by our founding fathers. I work for a corporation that embraces the Six Sigma methods of problem solving. Six Sigma teaches us that while we may THINK we know the answers we need to let the data drive our decisions. I've already mentioned the fact that while it seems nice to say that this country was founded on Judeo Christian values all the wishing in the world simply does not make it true. Another example of the right ignoring truth because of their bigoted beliefs is the issue of gay marriage. The Declaration of Independence states that as Americans we have the INALIENABLE right to the pursuit of happiness. Who could argue that LOVE is the ultimate expression of happiness, that love of family is the strongest love one can have? It is obvious that marriage is ultimate expression of love one can make. So, how is it that anyone can get it in his or her head that THEY have the right to tell another American that they do not have the right to marry whom so ever they choose? Of course this goes against their religious beliefs so they use the end game that we are Christian country. So to circumvent and INALIENABLE right, guaranteed by the CREATOR these people LIE and somehow believe that the rest of us should partake in the lie. These are the same basic tactics used by the Nazi's, find a boogie-man then rally the rest of the small minded in the country to lie blame for our ills at the doorstep of these individuals that have NEVER sought to do harm to others. I believe that if there is a God these people will have to answer for the evil deeds and that (hopefully) won't be pretty.

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Alongwayback — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 22:56:05 GMT

I really want to know why Colin Powell's endorsement of Senator Barack Obama is so troubling to some of the Republicans here, minus the soundbites and Republican lying points? Is it that he has spoken the truth, truth being something you obviously detest as witnessed by the McCain/Palin campaign? Why oh why do you purposefully blind yourselves to the truth of what your candidates do and say? Even in the face of staggering evidence that you are wrong, you will still disparage anyone that refuses to be hoodwinked by Republican spin.

The endorsement of Barack Obama by general Colin Powell has come at a time when many other prominent Republicans are making the same exact declaration in the name of Barack Obama. Do you not realize that every single endorsement Obama receives matters greatly to him and all of us in this great nation, all are important, but none are more important than those of prominent Republicans, for they clearly represent the party in opposition to his winning this election.

After hundreds of years of all of us allowing ourselves to be held back by playing into the utter stupidity of racism, you'd think we all would have outgrown such childishness, perpectuated by those who only seek to profit from it without regard to how it impacts and destroys the country.

All endorsements for Obama matter, because there is a much deeper event taking place that is not even being acknowledged or even mentioed by anyone here, that being the fact that a majority in this country are finally making a real attempt to end the stupidity that has led this country to the destructive precipice it now finds itself embroiled in, that being the near death of the economy and the almost complete lack of respect for this nation by all others on this planet.

Do we as a people really want the rest of the world to regard us all as a bunch of racist idiots, who cannot even manage our own internal relationships after several hundred years of racial ridiculousness? The world is watching us in serious anticipation of what is going to happen in this election, do you think they don't measure our integrity and honesty every time they look to our election? The world is watching and we simply cannot allow a few idiots to highjack us all back to the 1950's and beyond, to assist a continuation of what has been destroying this country from within.

Yes, Colin Powell's endorsement does matter, as does all endorsements a candidate receives. I wonder, if Powell had endorsed McCain, would his name be mud among you Republicans here? Again, where was all of this anger and rhetoric now being directed towards General Colin Powell for his endorsement of Obama when many prominent white Republicans gave Obama their endorsements over the past two weeks? Not a peep, not a whisper was made, but because Powell didn't endorse McCain, now there is a problem, you'd think it what would have mattered more, would be the endorsements of Obama coming from prominent white Republicans, not a prominent black one, clearly the white endorsements outweigh the single endorsement from Powell. If I didn't know any better, I'd say Powell's one man endorsement of Barack Obama seems to clearly outnumber the many others he has gotten without any fanfare.

It is time people, it is time we stop acting like we don't know what to do with ourselves and start acting like the grown adults we all are supposed to be. It is time that we all take responsibility for what we do and say with real accountability for it. It is time that we also hold all others accountable and responsible for what they do and say as well.

We all must strive to remember, the world is very literally watching what we do here, because until George W. Bush, the world actually looked to us for answers to solve the world's problems. Now, thanks to the current administration, we have become all of the world's problem!

We have to get back on track and here is our chance, please refrain from being a part of the problem and just try to evovle a little. To get past the current set of problems that plague this nation, it is going to require all of us, like it or not. How can we sell Democracy to the rest of the world, when it isn't even working for us? It simply is going to take all of us, regardless of who wins this election, that is true reality.

Another true reality is having a leader we can depend on to lead us out of this bleak situation we find ourselves in, not one who only wants to perpectuate the silliness of the past, it is much too late for that now and entirely too much is at stake. Please, stop the foolishness of economic and racial division in this country!

To save this country, WE have to be this country, join us won't you?

My name is Alongwayback and I approve this message!!

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nickgr — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 23:15:02 GMT

I propose to commentators to write short messages & right to the point.

Powell betrayed his party & has the credibility of a traitor.

If he disagreed with party line,he should have resigned.

Instead,he stayed & make good money posing as uncle Tom ...

Even Obama supporters should despise him .

If u don't like a party,u quit ,u don't stay & act as a mole or Trojan.

Politics made simple.

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marsbars — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 23:23:16 GMT

Powell is just pissed that he wasn't the pick for Vice President and hearing about an article from what I think it's the New York Times stating that Obama had finacing from over seas sources that don't like America well can't wait to see how that will all pan out...WOW! Who would have thought that maybe finally we may find out about the real Obama since the news media is so biased to find any dirt on anyone BUT Obama...

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Alongwayback — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 23:26:34 GMT

To nickgr: And should your same judgement be passed along to all of the prominent white Republicans who have endorsed Barack Obama suffer the same judgement you have just descibed for Colin Powell? If so, where was the outcry, the hurt, all of the anger and anguish when prominent white Republican families and newspapers gave their endorsement of him? Face it, the Republican Party is getting more and more dysfunctional with each passing day, because Obama may very well win by a landslide and they can't stand it!!

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Markk3441 — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 23:28:01 GMT

"It would be NICE if the McCain/Palin supporters were actually better at simply pretending they aren't RACIST."

That's exactly what I was referring to in my second post. I mean, our dear presumably liberal friend Calico seems to think that noone who isn't a racist could POSSIBLY support anyone but Senator Obama. It's apparently beyond the realm of possibility for that particular Obama supporter to believe that someone might not vote for the Senator from Illinois for any other reason than 'it's cuz he's black'. Personally, I'm concerned about an Obama presidency + a Democratic Congress far more than anything like the Senator not being 'ready' for the office of the presidency. I don't think ANYone can really be 'ready' for a job like that. Is he lacking in experience in some matters? Sure, but there's no such thing as a perfect candidate... And good lord, his being black is about the last thing that really matters to ME... He's an Ivy League, cavier and trapes, upper-class American... If anyone has integrated into America, it's him... It's not like he's some drug-dealing black guy selling crack on the Southside who decided to throw his name in, he's an American Senator...

It's unfortunate that on both sides of the political landscape is seems that they think they need to 'win' is to demonize the opposition... Forget actual politicians who'll mud-sling at the drop of a hat, I'm talking about what USED to be the actual interchange of ideas and ideology with respect that was the norm for political discussions between 'gentlemen' not so very long ago...

These days 'political discussion' seems to consist mainly of one side saying 'racist!' and the other side saying 'FU, commie!'... Someone might as well just etch a gravestone for anything resembling intelligent, honest, respectful political discource because, my friends, it is dead in America....

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cdkerby — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 23:28:11 GMT

Powell was outstanding in his endorsement for Barack Obama. He laid out his reasons clearly. He deserves respect. He broke with the Republican thinking and stood on his own merit. That takes guts. Good for him...

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tomh_32 — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 23:28:55 GMT

RD-073,

Race is always a factor. Don't pretend it isn't. What's important is what you do living in a multiracial, multi-cultural world. I didn't say Powell based his endorsement entirely on race, but I believe he did partially, and I didn't say there was anything wrong with that. Why does openly supporting someone your own race or your own culture has to be a bad thing? What's wrong is turning a blind eye on bad behavior just because someone is the same race or culture as yours.

And what's wrong with this country is that someone always thinks of race as a either you are racist or you are not, so my discussion will always be taken in a negative light. Let me repeat this: I believe Colin Powell's endorsement is based partially on race, and there's nothing wrong with that, because Obama is not a convicted criminal or someone with a shady past or anything of the likes. Now get a grip of yourself.

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midnightdj — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 23:30:51 GMT

nickgr:

You encapsulated whart is wrong with our two party system! You said Powell "betrayed his party"! Apparently because he recognizes he has a brain and chooses to use it rahter then march in lock step with every pronouncement his party (matter not whether Democrat or Republican) proclaoms.

I am repulsed by the attitude our major parties have of "check your brain at the door...we will TELL you wha tto think and what to say! Thank God Gen. Powell has the courage to buck "his" party and say what he truly believes. Nickgr, apparently you wait until your party makes a statement before knowing what to think...pity!

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Charles_BCCA — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 23:31:32 GMT

I agree that most important part of Powell’s endorsement was his comments in most clear and precise language about the sorry state of the Republican party, that has become increasingly extremist has lost touch with common people struggling with their lives, and a warning to McCain who has become part of this evil empire. He can no longer be trusted to represent working men and women except those who are rich and famous. Should he ever hope of saving himself from everlasting disgrace he needs to sack Sara Palin and denounce the like religious extremist he had once denounced before? Without that he is destined for the disgrace in history for a man who once stood for noble causes. It will be shame to go down, win or lose the presidency that is hardly the most important thing for a man of his legacy. He can secure victory in defeat, but the time is running out. As far Sara Palin she is a cancer growing rapidly and will turn on him in his defeat and then go on to destroy what is left of the Republican party and that may not be such a bad thing.

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Catbuns1978 — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 23:31:45 GMT

Markk3441- As far as your posting is concern, what is your point?? Everyone has a right to their own opinion. So do you, but in all fairness, who threw the 1st stone. That all democrats are waiting for hand outs, that we believe anything that the so called "liberal media", spouts. The point I want to make is: information. People who want to make a clear, intelligent choice look further than the everyday media. How would you feel, is someone called you UN-American? There is no such thing it really bothers me. That our country as a whole would believe in this crap. Anyone with a brain in their head, has had enough, We are not better off now, nor will we under McCain. He has the same policy's as Bush, plan and damned simple. We all know, KNOW, trickle down economics does not work. He does not have any new idea's, if he did then maybe I would listen. We're in a war that should have never been started in the 1st place. We should have actually hunted down Osama, instead of invading a country that had nothing to do with it.

The reason why there is such a divide in our country and our idea's. Is because everyday the same crap is crammed down our throat. Bush and Cheney did so much for this country, John McCain has done so much for this country, REALLY? When? After 25 yrs in the Senate, he should know a thing or two about what this country needs. Now more of the same. "We are the most innovative country in the world", so why the same dinosaur politics? why the same recycled " Reaganisms". Right now this whole race is just that RACE! I don't care if they are black, white, yellow, purple, green. If they can get this country out from under this slump, then I am all for it. Nothing is ever black or white just a couple shades of grey.

Loriw-

As far as your postings, same crap just a different voice yelling it. Try using your computer to actually look up facts instead of spouting off everything you hear from the Robo calls and Rush.

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DaveWK — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 23:32:02 GMT

General Powell has the respect and admiration of Americans across the political spectrum. His opinion carries great weight. His endorsement provides a ready answer to the absurd personal attacks on Obama to the effect that he's a socialist and "pal" of a former terrorist. The attacks made on General Powell by the likes of Limbaugh and some of the writers below, like the attacks on Obama, will only serve to further alienate independents and moderates. We all should be grateful that Obama will have his advice in the future. If Bush had taken it in the past, the debacle in Iraq might have been avoided.

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nickgr — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 23:33:01 GMT

I agree with loriw.

Hillary is the moral winner of the Dem primaries.

Closet Reps in open primaries voted for Hussein so as to block her.

Hussein only got the most leftist 40% ,in a 3-way primary.

60% of the Dems did not vote for him.

Most Hillary's Dems should crossover to Mccain.

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Markk3441 — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 23:35:43 GMT

I'm a Republican and General Powell has the right to endorse any candidate he wishes for any reason he wishes. We might not agree with his endorsement but a) I don't think it'll matter much as the election is all but over barring a monumental change in momentum and b) as a former General he's earned the right to go against his own party if he so chooses. Call it a mulligan, call it whatever you wish, but he's hardly a 'traitor' in my book.

People just have to accept that right now the political pendulum has swung to the left after years of an unpopular President and a free-spending Republican Congress (2000-2006). The left will have their heyday, as they have since the 06 elections, and eventually that pendulum will swing back towards the middle and the right. It's just how politics is in this country.

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nickgr — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 23:38:50 GMT

I agree with loriw.

Hillary is the moral winner of the Dem primaries.

Closet Reps in open primaries voted for Hussein so as to block her.

Hussein only got the most leftist 40% ,in a 3-way primary.

60% of the Dems did not vote for him.

Most Hillary's Dems should crossover to Mccain.

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nickgr — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 23:46:22 GMT

If Hillary's Dems vote smart,they can give the presidency to Mccain.

Then,they can elect Hillary in 2012.

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nickgr — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 23:48:05 GMT

If Hillary's Dems vote smart,they can give the presidency to Mccain.

Then,they can elect Hillary in 2012.

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ChronicIronic — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 23:48:28 GMT

How Racism Works...

What if John McCain were a former president of the Harvard Law Review?

What if Barackl Obama finished fifth from the bottom of his graduating class?

What if McCain were still married to the first woman he said "I do" to?

What if Obama were the candidate who left his first wife after she no longer measured up to his standards?

What if Michelle Obama were a wife who not only became addicted to pain medication, but acquired them illegally through her charitable organization?

What if Cindy McCain graduated from Harvard?

What if Obama were a member of the Keating-5?

What if McCain were a charismatic, eloquent speaker?

IF THESE QUESTIONS REFLECTED REALITY DO YOU REALLY BELIEVE THE ELECTION WOULD BE THIS CLOSE? THIS IS WHAT RACISM DOES. IT COVERS UP, RATIONALIZES AND MINIMIZES POSITIVE QUALITIES IN ONE CANDIDATE AND EMPHASIZES NEGATIVE QUALITIES IN ANOTHER WHEN THERE IS A COLOR DIFFERENCE.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

Obama:

Columbia Univ. BA Political Science with a specialization in International Relations

Harvard - Juris Doctorate, Magna *** Laude

Biden:

Univ. of Delaware - B.A. in History AND B.A. in Political Science

Syracuse Univ. College of Law - Jusris Doctorate

McCain:

U.S. Naval Academy - Class Rank: 894 of 899

Palin:

Hawaii Pacific Univ - 1 semester

North Idaho College - 2 semesters - General Studies

Univ. of Idaho - 2 Semesters - Journalism

Matanuska-Susitna College - 1 semester

Univ. of Idaho - 3 semesters - B.A. in Journalism

Now which team would you hire?

PS. What if Barack Obama had an unwed, pregnant teenage daughter.

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whatisreal? — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 23:52:12 GMT

Nickgr:

You are a very jealous person.

You seem like a racist, though you may not be.

Using the name Hussein is really quite telling about the person you are.

Is your mother embarassed by you at family gatherings?

Hillary Dems saw who McCain chose for VP, and get why, and most probably think for themselves.

Where do you go when Barrack Hussein Obama wins? Do you then crawl into a bottle of cheap Limbaugh?

Obama has really made me like the name Hussein. Finally somebody positive with that name...

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rapidron — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 23:53:04 GMT

Nickgr: you are what is wrong with this country.

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rapidron — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 23:54:23 GMT

ChronicIronic:

AWESOME REASONING. Too bad so many will turn a blind eye to something so simple and righteous, and embrace their baser emotions.

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rooferr — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 23:55:52 GMT

as part owner of a medium size business, religious child support and maintenance payer, aomwone who grew up lower middle class in Mr. Obama's state and strong white republican in a democratic area, the words of a man i have respected for many years make me think. if Mr. Powell had decided to run for president, i would have supported him greatly in his run for office. When i saw General Powell support Mr. Obama, my head spun around, but the more i think, the more i can see why. Senator McCain has done great things for our country, i just wish he would've picked Ms. Rice for his running mate. Mr. Obama speaks well, (he's almost Clintonesque in his delivery, Bill that is) but his tax plans scare the #### out of me with 3 to pay for in college soon, the severe economic downturn, and the tremendous termoil worldwide. i can only hope that whoever gets in has the support necessary to make the right decisions for ALLof America...and he does make me think!!! All business owners aren't rich, some have gotten there through effort, not from inheritance!

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Markk3441 — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 23:56:22 GMT

Cat:

My point is that the vast majority of people of opposing viewpoints are apparently unable to discuss their ideological differences without name-calling, demonizing, and generally believing someone with different viewpoints is somehow sub-human born with lesser intelligence or apparently part of a vast racist conspiracy, depending on who you 'talk' to.

Personally while I'm sure you believe that Senator McCain has 'done nothing' for America, that the mainstream media with the exception of Fox isn't biased to the left, and that 'Reaganisms' is a 'bad tern', well, I would argue each of those points. You say that there is alot of information out there, I agree. Senator McCain has been a political maverick for most of his political career, hardly a 'walk the line' Bush clone, MOST of America believe the media is not at all impartial, and President Reagan presided over the years where most Americans were upwardly mobile in standard of living and incomes... So there ya go...

re: Why the Powell Endorsement Might Actually Matter

nickgr — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00:17 GMT

The leftists have learned well the trick of defamation.

That's why pops chickens out & does not talk about Wright.

So everyone who says something negative about a black is a racist,right ?

Is his middle name Hussein or not ?

If u mention my mother,I will mention your sister...

If u are white,u are also a fool,since u think that Hussein is not just another South side ghetto black who hates u.

If your African becomes president,buy a new wallet to put the money he will...give u...

re: Why the Powell Endorsement Might Actually Matter

rapidron — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:01:27 GMT

So many incredibly ignorant and ugly comments from McCain supporters. How do you people look yourselves in the mirror?

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whatisreal? — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:03:56 GMT

Rapidron and Chronic, thank you. You ensure that I don't have to waste my time and effort attemptiong to reason with the unreasonable, and ignorant. Chronic, nice job spelling it out like you did. Sad though, they won't get it.

Where do the roaches go when the light is turned up on them? Motel Limbaugh!

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nickgr — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:13:46 GMT

No,it is u,the socialists who molest America.

U are the leftiest 20%,( 40% of 50%) & u want to jump the majority of 80%.

U want to turn USA into Europe,with 50% taxes,1000sq.ft apts costing 1mil,Donald Duck "cars " & paroled murderers.

U have gone delirious with your African muslim

Even if he is elected,he will be forced to be an Uncle Tom.

That will be our sweetest revenge....

re: Why the Powell Endorsement Might Actually Matter

whatisreal? — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:18:49 GMT

Nickgr: I gave you the benefit of the doubt about being a racist. You convinced me though, you are a racist punk with very little integrity, and brain power of our own. You obviously have gotten beat up too many times and suffer some very serious issues.

Yes Nicky, his middle name is Hussein, and I had a cat named Nicky when I was growing up. The only place it didn't use was the litter box.

As far as your mother, she is probably a saint, and you are most likely her biggest regret. How could a parent feel good about putting another ignorant racist in this world?

And no Nicky, people that say something negative about a person of color are not racists. Racists are people that talk and act like racists, people like yourself. Look in the mirror, read your posts.

Go get help! There are very good counselors out there that can help you. Yu don't have to let your fear and insecurities govern your actions and your jealous thoughts. When Hussein (I love that name now) wins, you are going to need some therapy obviously. Go get some help, think about the furture, think about being somebody that others will respect.

re: Why the Powell Endorsement Might Actually Matter

Nins — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:19:45 GMT

The GOP is grasping at straws. They have nothing substantive against Obama, but boy are they good at making up lies. He's a socialist, he's a terrorist, he's a Muslim! This is the leading Karl Rove tactic for years, and if America falls for this again we should be ashamed of ourselves. Not to mention the obvious fact that this is all a smokescreen to keep the focus off of the economy, and off the fact that Palin has been found guilty of abusing the power of her office, that she is in contempt of court for obstruction of justice. After Nixon and Clinton, Americans are to some extent jaded, but really, would you want a VP who refuses to attend hearings in her own defense, and instructs her employees not to testify?

This year, the GOP offers you an angry old man and a woman who, while personable, is desperately uniformed on national and international issues. Both of them are far right politically. McCain used to be a maverick, but since 2004 he's voted 90% with Bush. McCain's policies are not original or reformist, despite how he's tried to co-opt Obama's popular message of change. Please go to the websites of both of the candidates and read their platforms. Obama's Blueprint for Change has more good ideas than McCain's plan. Compare them yourself. Obama's basic premise is that tax dollars should be spent to make America stronger and to improve the lives and well being of our people. For example, he uses education programs to train a new technology workforce, contributing to energy independence, creating jobs and improving the economy. When you read McCain's plan you will find no over-arching design to get America back on track. Instead you'll find more tax cuts for the wealthy, de-regulation of the health care industry, and a stated intent to overturn Roe v. Wade.

I'm a Republican. Although I embrace some forward-thinking social values, in the past I've rarely voted Democrat. My thinking was that since Republicans grow robust economies, by voting Republican I endorsed a plan that would grow wealth for our nation, and then we'd be able to afford social programs. It was a good strategy for a couple decades, but I have to say that the tenure of W. Bush has changed my mind. Not only is there nothing fiscally responsible about today's GOP, and the insidious alignment of the party with religious intolerance has really turned me off.

On the other hand, the intelligent luminous thought of Barack Obama has ignited my patriotism. I want a President who puts America first and can get the economy back on track. In my mind, values voting takes a back burner when we are faced with a meltdown of the economy. It is time for a change, a real change. The Republicans have controlled the Presidency for 28 of the past 40 years, but they have fallen down on the job. The Democrats have a stellar candidate this year, and I am voting for Obama.

re: Why the Powell Endorsement Might Actually Matter

nickgr — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:24:16 GMT

I like talking to leftists... They have no arguments.

They show their IQ in every comment...

Also they rudeness & vulgarity.

It is so clear to readers that they actually form a cult.

A cult of hate against the whites,the christians,the Americans.

A cult against money,riches,profits,corporations.

That cult is called socialism.

re: Why the Powell Endorsement Might Actually Matter

Pocolodi — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:26:27 GMT

rapidron, you must be new here... either that or you must have missed the multitude of ignorant, hateful and yes, very ugly comments from Obama's supporters. Just check out a few of the degrading, awful comments made against Sarah Palin.

I'm sure you'll want to leave them a note rebuking them also?

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delfairchild — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:26:53 GMT

It won't make a difference. Who was going to vote for Obama, will continue to do so and who will vote for McCain will continue to do so. This is about, Abortion, 2nd Amendment, Socialism, Protectionism.

McCain-Palin 08

re: Why the Powell Endorsement Might Actually Matter

pinpin1 — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:28:15 GMT

Here' our personal equation in simple math. Dems minus Hillary equals McCain. McCain plus Palin equals Obama. One of Powell's reasons but enough for us to Gobama.

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whatisreal? — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:30:07 GMT

Nickgr: I am really starting to belive that you are one of the freaks at the McCain/Palen rallies that yelled out "kil him" and "off with his head".

Do you know that McCain and Palen don't really feel like you do??? It is a political game they play out of necessity, because they are losing and don't know what else to do. They are trying to make something stick you idiot! They don't believe what you believe at all. They would think you are a freak, and most out there including myself would agree.

Please don't pass your issues on to your children. Please don't have any, we don't need this ignorance in our country. We need to grow, and prosper as a country. We will never allow your metality to prevail. You are a thing of the saddest part of the past.

There he goes seeing communists and socialists again. McCarthy anyone??

re: Why the Powell Endorsement Might Actually Matter

BigR — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:34:02 GMT

An endorsment by a digruntled ex Secretary of State doesn't mean much. He was pushed out by his party and stepped down from office and I'm sure he carries a grudge.

re: Why the Powell Endorsement Might Actually Matter

BigR — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:36:47 GMT

Obama's VP choice (Joe biden) has said Obama is not qualified to be President, why would an endoesment by Powell change my mind. I believe Joe Biden, Obama is not qualified to be President.

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whatisreal? — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:38:26 GMT

Nickgr: I am a Christian and an American and love money and am incorporated. I hate taxes, love profits and still don't belong to the little box you live in. It is a cult of racism, or intolerance, of fear, of insecurity. You are exactly what Jesus warned about, and you are not a Christian, because Christ was not a racist, he was also most liberal and social with his messages and teachings. He wouldn't know you and you would probably hang him on a cross or something for being a liberal from that part of the world. He would be so dark you would probably call him all sorts of names.

You are not a Christian...

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nickgr — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:39:02 GMT

Oh really,watch how much u will prospect with Hussein & Michelle...

But seriously,it is obvious that the Obama supporters are in a delirious condition,without rational thinking,without logical arguments.

If it is the economy,well,Hussein & Mccain don't really have big differences,apart from the socialist characteristic of Hussein,the anti-rich tax raise

A typical leftist "hate tax "..

If it is about character & ideology,well an American war hero & a ghetto black are not even comparable..

re: Why the Powell Endorsement Might Actually Matter

ChronicIronic — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:45:08 GMT

How Racism Works...

What if John McCain were a former president of the Harvard Law Review?

What if Barackl Obama finished fifth from the bottom of his graduating class?

What if McCain were still married to the first woman he said "I do" to?

What if Obama were the candidate who left his first wife after she no longer measured up to his standards?

What if Michelle Obama were a wife who not only became addicted to pain medication, but acquired them illegally through her charitable organization?

What if Cindy McCain graduated from Harvard?

What if Obama were a member of the Keating-5?

What if McCain were a charismatic, eloquent speaker?

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

Obama:

Columbia Univ. BA Political Science with a specialization in International Relations

Harvard - Juris Doctorate, Magna *** Laude

Biden:

Univ. of Delaware - B.A. in History AND B.A. in Political Science

Syracuse Univ. College of Law - Jusris Doctorate

McCain:

U.S. Naval Academy - Class Rank: 894 of 899

Palin:

Hawaii Pacific Univ - 1 semester

North Idaho College - 2 semesters - General Studies

Univ. of Idaho - 2 Semesters - Journalism

Matanuska-Susitna College - 1 semester

Univ. of Idaho - 3 semesters - B.A. in Journalism

Now which team would you hire?

PS. What if Barack Obama had an unwed, pregnant teenage daughter.

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nickgr — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:46:09 GMT

Oh,u are... a christian now...?

Christians don't hate any race,nation or faith,correct ?

" We are all children of God "...

While muslims are officialy entitled by Kuran to regard non-muslims & women as inferior. Right ?

U suggest that the son of a muslim & a woman so pro-muslim that she marries a muslim for the 2nd time,after beeen dumped by her 1st muslim , can be...a christian ?

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whatisreal? — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:52:18 GMT

delfairchild: You said, "It won't make a difference. Who was going to vote for Obama, will continue to do so and who will vote for McCain will continue to do so. This is about, Abortion, 2nd Amendment, Socialism, Protectionism."

Very true indeed! It is also about moving the subject to something that is beyond those typical old arguments. All of this left and right talk is really old worn out arguments. There are a lot of independents who do not like party affiliation, and they will decide the election in the end. It is in the middle where things get done. Black and while, up and down, left and right are not really doable. Do you erally think that a democrat is a socialist? Do you really think that a republican is a capitalist pig? That is all part of the programming, we are way beyond that as a mass, but just do not know it yet.

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nickgr — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:57:08 GMT

Chronic,

degrees are not the cornerstone of somebody's quality & character.

Especially in business & politics,degrees mean nothing.

The more PhD nerds in CIA & Pentagon,the weaker these organisations become.

re: Why the Powell Endorsement Might Actually Matter

nickgr — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 01:02:54 GMT

U don't mention "Joe the whatever ",

we don't mention Bidet gaffes...

Frankly,the VPs should be off limits.

They are just substitutes in case...

re: Why the Powell Endorsement Might Actually Matter

whatisreal? — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 01:04:23 GMT

Nickgr: You said, "Christians don't hate any race,nation or faith,correct ? " Then why do you hate Muslims so much? That is the definition of hypocrasy.

I can find all sorts of unsavory things in the old testament as well. It is about respect for people's religion.

I guess you never read how Saul was converted to Paul. He was a person who murdered Christians for sport. You really need to open your mind to what is possible, and be more tolerant of what you don't understand. Everybody does, including myself.

I have some very dear friends that are Hindu, Muslim and Christian, and black and white and all sorts of shapes, sizes and colors. I am sorry you are so scared that you really don't get beyond your fear. Reach out and see what the world has to offer. Make some Muslim freinds, or people different from you, see how much it makes a good difference in your life.

re: Why the Powell Endorsement Might Actually Matter

utajab — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 01:08:44 GMT

You people who use Obama's middle name like as if its something horriblem, need to grow up. It's very childish and immature.

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nickgr — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 01:13:23 GMT

The middle name is characteristic of his muslim true faith.

We don't hate muslims,they hate us.

We are just defensive & certainly no fools to think that the muslims...love America...

re: Why the Powell Endorsement Might Actually Matter

mcgreen — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 01:21:33 GMT

Islamophobia - the new racism in America.

I am sick to death of stupid remarks like they hate us for our freedoms. How about they hate us because our government gives lots of money to cruel dictators allowing them to stay in power and continue to abuse human rights.

re: Why the Powell Endorsement Might Actually Matter

ICYEYES800 — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 02:26:39 GMT

DUHH....Last time I looked Powell was BLACK and his vote was assured to be for Osama...GOD, he'd be tarred and feathered IF he didn't...SO, what USE is this article???? TYPICAL USELESS reporting for the RAG Newsweek...totally predictable.... McCain/Palin '08

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BeachComber — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 02:51:35 GMT

Hey whatisreal,

You are too kind to nickgr. His name says it all.

Nickgr, is afraid of one thing. An Obama win, and the fact that he has run a smarter, more intelligent campain than McCain and every other contender make him the "tiger Woods" of politics.

In nickgr's mind, this is unacceptable.

When a nation can look beyond a mans color and see his superior intellect, then nickgr will no doubt loose his entitled jobs to better, smarter people who just happen to not look, or narrowly think like him.

An Obama win causes nickgr and those like him to loose his slippery grasp of the power centers of america thus making this country as actually free as it's aspirations have always suggested.

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Unseen Hope — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 04:06:18 GMT

Well, Obama has his one endorsement from a former Secretary of State---McCain has five: James Baker, Lawrence Eagleberger, Alexander Haig, Henry Kissenger, George Schulz (not to mention others noteables like Norman Schwarzkopf, James Schlesinger, Alan Greenspan...).

Sure it hurts, but many of the arguements Powell makes are weak:

1) Don't vote for McCain because Palin is not ready to be President. No real explaination why she is unqualified--I guess we are just suppose to trust him. If she is not ready, what make him think Obama is--and he wants to be president. Is it his two years of grooming? Is that what it takes? Obama does not have one ounce more experience than Palin--in some areas, even less.

2) Obama is not a socialist. Well, if you promote government-run health care for non-government employees, if you promote government-provided free college education to average students, if you are for giving money to companies for hiring people, if you want the government to solve desparity of incomes in America, etc. then you are promoting things socialists do. If you quote from socialist authors, well, there is plenty of good reason to think you're a socialist.

3) McCain is trying to paint Obama as a Muslim. Well, there is some confusion based on name, but the McCain campaign has not pursued such a line of reasoning. If the problem is that McCain and Palin have pointed out Obama's unusual relationships, then that is Obama's issue, not McCain's. Such relationships are legitamate to bring into question. Relationships include:

--William Ayers (domestic terrorist--political promotion)

--Rashid Khalidi (PLO--Obama fundraiser, supports terror against Israel)

--Luo Raila Odinga (Radical socialist in Kenya--campaigned for)

re: Why the Powell Endorsement Might Actually Matter

HAL--- — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 04:41:55 GMT

Your typical McCain/Palin supporters:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRqcfqiXCX0

OBAMA supporter: "It's the economy stupid."

McCain supporter: "It's the skin color stupid."

You be the judge.

End ignorance and prejudice in America.

OBAMA '08

re: Why the Powell Endorsement Might Actually Matter

brickfish — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 05:04:25 GMT

Powell was impressively judicious in his remarks. He laid out a carefully reasoned case for why McCain has disappointed him and for why Obama has impressed him. You could sense Powell’s sincere loss of confidence in McCain's judgment based on the several factors he named. You could also see that he finds Obama a profoundly impressive individual, again, for reasons he lucidly articulated. Powell has worked at the highest levels of the military and at the highest levels of government. Given his deep experience and his strong arguments it's hard not to be swayed. When he says Palin is unqualified, his remarks, given he background, hold great weight. When he says Obama is a transformative candidate I think he speaks to what inspires so many about Obama’s candidacy.

re: Why the Powell Endorsement Might Actually Matter

cobalt6 — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 05:35:46 GMT

Powell's endorsment means nothing it was predictable!!

Gore and Kerry were both ahead in the polls before the elections !!!

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cobalt6 — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 05:54:39 GMT

For the first time in my life I ahve to give credit to Jesse Jackson! Jesse Jackson has the courage to tell the truth about Obama and go against his own!!! Jesse Jackson has always been on African Americans side and fought for them. If he is talking against Obama I am sure he has good reason. It would also be great if Jesse Jackson would endorse McCain and give us more reasons why he thinks Obama should not become president!

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europeandoll — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 06:04:53 GMT

loriw

you seem to be so concerned with Obama's "wealth redistribution'. I remember from earlier posts that you said, you are on your way to be a millionaire (but no there yet), if this is the case then you have nothing to worry about because, all in your pocket is change, anyway. I would recommend you double up on your shifts since a good nurse is always in demand. You could make a small fortune working overseas, Afghanistan or Iraq are definitely short staffed. I will not challenge your comment about Obama's donors not being US citizens, becuase it is irrelevant. The only difference between you and me is, that You are a US citizen by birth and I am a proud US citizen by choice.

re: Why the Powell Endorsement Might Actually Matter

Clatech — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 07:03:46 GMT

Colin Powell was George Bush’s most trusted advisor. He sold the war in Iraq to the American people and the U.N. Selling Barrack Obama should be a “slam dunk”.

re: Why the Powell Endorsement Might Actually Matter

floridacadman — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:21:09 GMT

Powell is easily one of the smartest men in the political inside. The difference between a good president and a bad one, is that the really good ones surround themselves with genius. When Bush let Powell walk, the only real talent he had left. His opinion matters because he had the brains and forethought to distance himself from a fool. His intellect reaches across racial boundries.

Re Cobalt6; Jesse Jackson has always worked his own agenda. He has his radical followers like Wallace had the clan. Wallaces endorcement wouldnt matter to the mainstream undecideds, and Jacksons opinions dont matter either.

re: Why the Powell Endorsement Might Actually Matter

intermedusa — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:40:13 GMT

BARRICK CHAVEZ OBAMA ELECTION MEANS 4000 DOW

lawrencehoule@yahoo.com

Roosevelt said - " The only thing to fear is fear itself. Well - ITS FEAR TIME. Within 3 days of Obama's election the Dow will collapse to 4000. Obama's election with his income distribution and high taxes means the DESTRUCTION OF THE MIDDLE CLASS - A DOW OF 4000 turns 401k's into WORTHLESS paper.

Obama is America's Hugo Chavez. His high taxes and income redistribution will turn US into Venezuela. These policies like communist and socialist ideas lead to the destruction of the middle class and the impoverishment of the entire country. Venezuela was an incredibility rich country with a thriving middle class. Now it is an ECONOMIC DISASTER. The middle class was destroyed. If you want a SOCIALIST PARADISE like Venezuela vote Obama.

OBAMA: GREAT DEPRESSION: 15% UNEMPLOYMENT AND $10.00/GALLON/GAS

Obama high taxes means a SECOND GREAT DEPRESSION, 15% unemployment and his Iraq policies will lead to collapse of Iraqi government and oil soaring to $200.00/barrel and $10.00/gallon of gas. IRAQ IS AT THE CENTER OF THE OIL PRODUCING UNIVERSE. If Iraq falls oil will soar out of sight. This is the answer to Obama’s Afghan nonsense.

re: Why the Powell Endorsement Might Actually Matter

floridacadman — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 11:09:21 GMT

Ref intermedusa; Take a breath and relax Chicken-Little, the sky isnt falling and your 401 will be fine, try not to cry. Your war mongering right wing are taking a few years off, thats all. After we get in there and fix the mayhem, theyll be back unfortunately.

re: Why the Powell Endorsement Might Actually Matter

Trooper101st — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 12:59:12 GMT

Well, ANOTHER republican has endorsed OBAMA. Gen. Powell is not an ordinary man, as many know. He has led men in battle, has been around the block in DC more times than you can count, and instituted the "POWELL DOCTRINE"....which was ignored by GW Bush and his cadre of neo-cons. Iraq was a horrible judgement call, a bad play that was compounded by the lack of a post-Baghdad plan. So, Mc Crap has resorted to slimy, divisive campaign rhetoric and neo-con fear tactics, which may have worked 4 yrs. ago but will not work now. Tying BO to Ayers and his actions are nothing but DESPERATE SMEAR tactics by a washed up politician that would say or do ANYTHING to become CINC. He will bomb Iran, opening up another theatre when we are stretched so thin now. He refuses to even talk to our enemies in low level discussions that can lead to higher level talks and avoid a military confrontation. Mc Crap has said time and again, he does NOT understand the economy, and I do not want a 73 yr. old CINC and an Alaskan hockey mom holding the reins of this country....YOU BETCHA!!!!

re: Why the Powell Endorsement Might Actually Matter

nickgr — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:14:21 GMT

The hypocricy of the leftists,20% of the electorate,is impressive...

Now Powell is...the most luminous (sic),intelligent ,serious person on planet...

One phrase ," Taxes are for the common good ",reveals the intelligence of that Harlem Jamaican...

U leftists keep on pounding to us the WMD "fiasko "...

Your brother peddled it in the UN ...

As for economics,Hussein is a smart socialist. He goes (verbally) against only the very rich,at 250K

That is a "progress",the Dems in the past attacked the 100K,even the 80K rich...

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Trooper101st — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:16:29 GMT

Gen. Powell and his ethnicity has NOTHING to do w/ his endorsement of B. Obama. Anyone spouting that kind of GARBAGE truly does not have a clue of wat kind of man the General is. So, put ur sheets and hoods away and DEAL W/ IT. Those who have served are offended of the direction of Johnny Boys' campaign. SMEAR, LIE, GUTTER tactics are not the traits I want in a CINC. Anything goes, just WIN baby, WIN! The choice of Palin was a horrendous error in judgement, but if that helps get him a "W" I guess to him the means justify the end. DISGRACE, SHAME, even Republicans are jumping ship, coz they know the ship is nearly SUNK.

re: Why the Powell Endorsement Might Actually Matter

Pocolodi — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:17:19 GMT

Biden trashes Obama with Doomsday prediction!

In a "Mark my words speech," Joe Biden "guarantees" a "Major international crisis" within 6 months of Obama's election. He states that Obama's youth and inexperience will be tested, and he doesn't know the outcome! Just what we need while were in the middle of two wars and an economic crisis....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ymy0Woaz81U

Feel safer now?

re: Why the Powell Endorsement Might Actually Matter

think4yourself — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:24:38 GMT

Colin Powell's "endorsement " for Obama is the lastest in a string of PROMISES THAT OBAMA HAS BROKEN WITH THE DEMORCATIC PARTY. WHY??

2. Obama has lied about the vote for the Gun Bill, Campaign Financing, relationships with EVERYONE he knew in CHICAGO and now PULLING OUT OF IRAQ. Think I'm lying

Obama said this on the Today Show:

Colin Powell will have a role as a top presidential adviser in an Obama administration, the Democratic White House hopeful said Monday.

"Whether he wants to take a formal role, whether that's a good fit for him, is something we'd have to discuss," Obama said.

SO I GUESS ALL YOU PEACE FIGHTERS and BRING OUR TROOPS HOME PROTESTERS CAN SHOVE IT! As far as Obama is concerned. He'll never end the WAR anymore than McCain will...

COLIN POWELL JUST DOESNT WANT HISTORY TO SHOW THAT A BLACK MAN WAS ELECTED PRESIDENT AND HE WAS NOT ON THE "LIST" OF AFRICAN AMERICAN BACKING HIM.

If he REALLY endorsed him he would not only campaign with him but have more interveiws.

BTW... Why did Obma want Powell's endorsement anyway???? McCain I can see but why Obama??? His whole campaign from Primary to General Election was running on ALWAYS being against the IRAQ WAR. And anyone who voted for it (Hillary) no matter what how they feel now was wrong and has POOR JUDGMENT. So why would he want an endorsement of someone who made the CASE TO GO TO WAR????

OBAMA NEVER GOING TO END THE WAR. NO TROOPS ARE COMING HOME.

re: Why the Powell Endorsement Might Actually Matter

Trooper101st — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:27:48 GMT

Hey Mr. Nickgr, the pun of ur handle is not lost on me. Do you still wear a sheet and a hood? Gen. Powell is respected around the WORLD, which is more than I can say for our current CINC. You sound like a racist, neo-con mook, with no guts and brains. You have no clue about Obama's tax plan do you numb nuts? How will we rebuild our infrastructure, fund good social programs, fund our powerful military if there are no taxes? You truly are lost. 250k and UP. Do you know wat up is? No, its not ur head that is UP ur rectum, thats something different. Did you finish high school?

re: Why the Powell Endorsement Might Actually Matter

Pocolodi — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:28:12 GMT

Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright agrees with Sen. Biden that it is a 'statement of fact' that terrorists will test Sen. Obama within first six months of his presidency.

So Biden and now Madeleine Albright agree that Obama is an invitation.

re: Why the Powell Endorsement Might Actually Matter

nickgr — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:46:51 GMT

I welcome comments like Trooper's.they show the quality & the character of Hussein maniacs...

re: Why the Powell Endorsement Might Actually Matter

Catbuns1978 — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:09:45 GMT

nickgr-

Is really your intention to piss people off? You have nothing better to do wth your life? Or are you a career blogger? Come on I've read some of the crap you have been spewing. Terrified your trust fund might actually have to pay out, for something more than redbull and the new upgrades for your computer? Hussein maniacs huh? Really is he still the boogeyman you all are afraid of, I believe that ship has sailed. We effectively took him out, don't have to look under your bed anymore, Prez Bush made sure of that for you. Did you get to pick your name at birth?

Quality and character is what us, Obama supporters have. So afraid of change that you have to resort to right down name calling and lies. Please!!!!!!!!! We'll I guess you'll have your chance to screw eveything up again in 8. Until then stay under your sheets, with you flashlight and hope nothing goes bump in the night, it might be a democrat.

re: Why the Powell Endorsement Might Actually Matter

nickgr — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:26:10 GMT

Keep them coming,the people can understand who is rational & who is a maniac....

re: Why the Powell Endorsement Might Actually Matter

tomh_32 — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:28:43 GMT

Trooper101st,

Say what you want, but the tone of your post is what keeps racism alive and well in this country. When it comes to affirmative action, which by the way I think is necessary, I don't hear the likes of you denouncing it. When it comes to political endorsement, you're so sure that your beloved Powell's endorsement has nothing to do with race. What hypocrisy. Of course he will not say it out loud, but his action is consistent with affirmative action, which is not wrong. Why are you people so afraid of admitting it.

There have been 43 presidents of this country, all white males. Now there are two equally qualified individuals, one black and one white. Their political leanings are different, but it's not a big deal. Republican or Democrat, left or right, they have their fair share of positives and negatives. Wouldn't you say it's fair to support the black candidate based on affirmative action? Powell did exactly the right thing for someone of his heritage. I myself wanted to vote for Obama because of reason I stated above. The only thing that keeps me from voting for him is his voting on the Born alive Infant Protection Act in his state of Illinois. His reasoning for voting against it just sends a chill up my spine. It shows he is willing to go to great length to protect the right of the woman (i.e. doing anything he could foresee to protect Roe v Wade), to the point that he would deny granting human status to an infant that might be born alive.

re: Why the Powell Endorsement Might Actually Matter

nickgr — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:38:36 GMT

Anybody who thinks that Obama is NOT a black racist,supremacist & antisemite,is a fool...

Obama is a "kinder,gentler " version of the Jacksons,Wright,Farrakhan, etc...

re: Why the Powell Endorsement Might Actually Matter

floridacadman — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:39:52 GMT

With supporters like nickgr and Rush Slimeball, after its over, this campaigne is going to go into the history books as one of the most disgusting ever run. A decent guy like McCain, (who I dont happen to agree with, but USED TO respect), is ruining himself by association with supporters that make mockery of the process. Slandering Powell? He was the only ray of intelligence the Bush Administration had going for it, once he was gone, Bush sealed his fate as possibly the worst US president that has ever lived.

Any candidate that says he should be president because the other guy sucks, instead of why he is right for the job, should not even be in the running, let alone win.

re: Why the Powell Endorsement Might Actually Matter

Catbuns1978 — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:40:30 GMT

nickgr-

That's all you got??? I thought you said to keep them coming, no witty comeback. I'm a maniac, sure I watched Flashdance to, does that mean I'm wrong now? Point of the matter is there should have never been an "us", against "them", theme that seems to be popping up everywhere. I'm still an American, so are you. But, because I have a different view than you do, doesn't qualify me as wrong. Your out and out BS, is what causes people to get mad. So if you want a real debate, try one with yourself. Because in your mind your right, and the rest of the world has gone mad. I guess I should try Prozac every once in a while to?

re: Why the Powell Endorsement Might Actually Matter

nickgr — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:53:28 GMT

" Ray of intelligence "...

I am a centrist Democrat & I understood long time ago that the socialists are a cult who thinks & acts irrationaly.

The more arguments u bring to them against Kennedys or Obama,the more they worship them.

Fortunately,they are only 20% of the electorate,so I adress the rest 80%...

Centrist Dems like me should crossover & vote for McCain ,reluctantly...

The economic crisis is just a malfunction of the system,it is not a fault of Reps or Dems.

Neither Obama,or McCain ,or Hillary have a magic remedy for it...

re: Why the Powell Endorsement Might Actually Matter

max in fl — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:01:02 GMT

think4yourself

I think Mr Powell should answer your questions...

It troubled me. We have two wars. We have economic problems. We have health problems. We have education problems. We have infrastructure problems. We have problems around the world with our allies. So those are the problems the American people wanted to hear about, not about Mr. Ayers, not about who's a Muslim or who's not a Muslim. Those kinds of images going out on Al-Jazeera are killing us around the world.

And we have got to say to the world, it doesn't make any difference who you are or what you are, if you're an American, you're an American. And this business, for example, of the congressman from Minnesota who's going around saying, "Let's examine all congressmen to see who is pro-America or not pro-America" -- we have got to stop this kind of nonsense, pull ourselves together and remember that our great strength is in our unity and in our diversity. And so, that really was driving me.

And to focus on people like Mr. Ayers and these trivial issues, for the purpose of suggesting that somehow Mr. Obama would have some kind of terrorist inclinations, I thought that was over the top. It was beyond just good political fighting back and forth. I think it went beyond. And to sort of throw in this little Muslim connection, you know, "He's a Muslim and, my goodness, he's a terrorist" -- it was taking root. And we can't judge our people and we can't hold our elections on that kind of basis.

So, yes, that kind of negativity troubled me, And the constant shifting of the argument. I was troubled a couple of weeks ago when in the middle of the crisis, the [McCain] campaign said, "We're going to go negative," and they announced it, "We're going to go negative and attack [Obama's] character through Bill Ayers." Now I guess the message this week is, "We're going to call him a socialist, Mr. Obama is now a socialist, because he dares to suggest that maybe we ought to look at the tax structure that we have."

Taxes are always a redistribution of money. Most of the taxes that are redistributed go back to those who paid them, in roads and airports and hospitals and schools. And taxes are necessary for the common good. And there is nothing wrong with examining what our tax structure is or who should be paying more, who should be paying less. And for us to say that that makes you a socialist, I think is an unfortunate characterization that isn't accurate.

I don't want my taxes raised. I don't want anybody else's taxes raised. But I also want to see our infrastructure fixed. I don't want to have a $12 trillion national debt, and I don't want to see an annual deficit that's over $500 billion heading toward a trillion. So, how do we deal with all of this?

re: Why the Powell Endorsement Might Actually Matter

nickgr — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:16:36 GMT

I always suspected that the Jamaican from Harlem was an antiamerican snake...

Now,he revealed his true colours,calling Ayers " Mr." & praising the islamofascist channel " Al-Jazeera "...

The Reps should have kicked him out of the party after they had no use for him...

re: Why the Powell Endorsement Might Actually Matter

Catbuns1978 — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:22:04 GMT

Nickgr-

So know if you support Obama or the Kennedy's, your cult worshipper? That is one hell of a stretch there. Even by fanatics. These people have taken a chance and thought outside the box, brought new idea's, to a floundering country, they have been torn down for just those idea's. New=bad. Old=still working. But, who is the old still working for? Certainly not the middle class american, who gets up everyday, goes to work. We just get screwed. Frankly, I'm tired of paying taxes and health benefits, that never seem to cover anything but, padding some rich guys pocket. This country has been built by people, middle class people. Now your seeing what failed policy's and tax structure do to people, who pay the most. They lose their homes, life savings, JOBS!

So if that makes me radical and a maniac, then sure I have a right to my vote. It's what I work for eveyday, MY FAMILY!!! And I'm tired of people saying that isn't important. Fanatic, maybe, level headed-not right now. But intellegent enough to know that the same things aren't working, so I'm willing to look outside that box, and go with some change for once. Got a problem with that? Tough deal with it. You vote your way and I'll vote mine.

Reality sucks, but it is what the rest of us live in. I can't affored to pay 5,000 for a 12,000 insurance policy. I don't want my social security, that I have been paying on since I was 18, to be privitized. I work for my family and try to make ends meet. If that make's me more for change oh well. At least I have a reason to look the other way, towards something new. My judgement isn't clouded by race or standing. All I see is a rough road ahead for everyone, so you better go get a helmet.

re: Why the Powell Endorsement Might Actually Matter

think4yourself — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:25:33 GMT

It's not Obama should not care about Powell's endorsment. He should be seeking Biden's. And why has'nt Joe Biden voiced this concern to the Public? If this is something that is going to effect all Americans then why say this at a "Closed Door" Fundraiser? Biden maybe our next VP and he is the one that has the "Foreign Policy" experience so I take him at his word and believe him. So what is he hiding from us? It's his duty to tell the American People. For all of our sakes!

re: Why the Powell Endorsement Might Actually Matter

nickgr — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:34:30 GMT

U are a victim of socialist propaganda

A properly privatised Social Security could bring more benefits to u...

More bang for the buck...

Anyway,u think that an antiamerican antiwhite ghetto black cares for you & your economic problems ?

U think the motive of Obama is to do good to u ?

He rides a hatewave of Africans & socialists who smell the weakness of the Reps...

re: Why the Powell Endorsement Might Actually Matter

nickgr — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:34:35 GMT

U are a victim of socialist propaganda

A properly privatised Social Security could bring more benefits to u...

More bang for the buck...

Anyway,u think that an antiamerican antiwhite ghetto black cares for you & your economic problems ?

U think the motive of Obama is to do good to u ?

He rides a hatewave of Africans & socialists who smell the weakness of the Reps...

re: Why the Powell Endorsement Might Actually Matter

Catbuns1978 — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:08:34 GMT

Socialist Propaganda? Since when did, I say that? Apparently in all your rants you never really bothered to read what I wrote? Properly privitized social security, really, and where would any on over 65 be right now? Seeing as Wall street crashed, people have lost their life savings, but thats ok with you. As far as an anit american, anti white, ghetto black- get beat up recently? To much of a cracker in the wrong neighbor hood? Couldn't be that you drip with KKK slang, and the undying bigotry, that anyone within a 100 mile radius of you crap can sense? Weakness in the Republicans, why is that ? Can you tell me why, the whole Republican community is in a uproar? The rats have left the ship, but you still cling to the one thing, your right and the rest of the world is wrong. Maybe, just maybe, someone will give you some big boy pants to wear and let you have your brain back. But that actually might me a big mistake, because I think you honestly might be dangerous then.

You want to be rude, and nasty so be it. But, try looking in the mirror, while wearing your Reich uniform. Better yet, I hear there is a sale on Martha Stewart sheet's on sale, white one's half off. 200 thread count might be a better fit for you delicate skin.

re: Why the Powell Endorsement Might Actually Matter

nickgr — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:47:07 GMT

U are not a victim of socialism,u are paranoid.

No more talk with Obamaniacs...

Every body who is not a socialist or an African,should vote,reluctantly,for Mccain.

His presidency will be weak,

in 2012 Hillary will easily win the nomination & easily become President.

Hillary is so much a better personality & politician to either Hussein or Mccain.

re: Why the Powell Endorsement Might Actually Matter

Nins — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 17:39:34 GMT

People on these bogs are fond of saying that the current economic meltdown was caused by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac underwriting bad mortgages. While Fannie and Freddie obviously are guilty of writing bad mortgages, and worse, guilty of lobbying Congress to allow them to do so with impunity, their actions are just a small piece of the puzzle when it comes to determining who (or what) caused the financial crisis we face today.

In 1929 the stock market crash caused the banks to fail, because the banks were in bed with the stock market. Back then, banks owned investment houses, so when the stock market fell, the banks fell too. This triggered the Great Depression. So in 1933 the Congress wrote laws that regulated banking, making it illegal for banks to own investment companies, mortgage guaranty companies or insurance companies. The idea was to keep key industries separated by a fire wall, so that if one industry failed the whole economy would not go down in flames.

But the Republicans under Bush deregulated the banking industry. Senator Phil Gramm wrote legislation (the Gramm Rudman Act, the Gramm Leach Biley Act, etc.) that stripped away the regulations in the financial and insurance industies. He pushed them through the Republican Congress and they were signed into law by Geo. W. Bush. John McCain voted in favor. Everybody said how great it is to deregulate and create free markets.

Lehman Brothers, Bear Stearns and Merrill Lynch each gave over a million dollars to Senator Gramm's re-election campaign.

The economic collapse that happened later was a direct result of the deregulation, and here's how: the banks wrote bad mortgages, then bundled the mortgages into investment vehicles that they sold all over the world, and they even got firms like AIG to insure the investments. It was all a house of cards.

If there had been no deregulation, sure we would have had a bunch of bad mortgages, and the mortgage guaranty and real estate industries would have suffered, but there would not have been a global financial meltdown, since the problem would have been contained in one sector of the economy. You can thank Geo W. Bush, Sen. Phil Gramm and Sen John McCain for the meltdown, since they were strong proponents of deregulation.

Furthermore, although Fannie and Freddie are now holding the bulk of these bad mortgages, Fannie and Freddie did not originally write most of these mortgages. They bought them after the fact, bundled by banks/investment companies. Fannie and Freddie got screwed by the Wall Street fat cats. And so did you, if you pay taxes.

What is Phil Gramm doing today? He works as a lobbyist in Washington, trying to make it legal for the Swiss bank he represents to sell Death Bonds in the United States. Nice guy, Phil Gramm. Incidentally, John McCain has said that he wants to appoint Phil Gramm as Treasury Secretary. Some people just can't learn from their mistakes.

re: Why the Powell Endorsement Might Actually Matter

bluebloodedLV — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 17:42:12 GMT

The McCain campaign has exposed a very emabarrassing section of society. They are un-American even anti-American with their disgusting comments and ignorant views based on lies and fear. They are a shameful representation of America, but hopefully only a small cross section - not the majority.

re: Why the Powell Endorsement Might Actually Matter

paulte — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 17:42:32 GMT

Why should Powell's endorsement matter? First, it's just one black supporting another one. Is this a surprise with the block voting among blacks? Second of all, he is not much of a Republican anyway being pro-choice, pro-diversity, etc. His endorsement of Obama is no surprise and no big deal!

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ICYEYES800 — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 18:22:58 GMT

Nickgr, Love the way you get these nutjobs ALL UP IN ARMS over your posts....that is the only reason I ever come to this website....to give them a CAUSE to hate......It's truly a howl to see the ALL UP IN YOUR FACE tactics that Osama has endorsed and encouraged HIS PEOPLE to follow....in order to get him into the White House....and they say McCain has an ANGER PROBLEM....wow McCain makes most of these bloggers looks serene and calm....Keep up the good work, the natives are restless!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! McCain/Palin '08

re: Why the Powell Endorsement Might Actually Matter

nickgr — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 18:41:08 GMT

ICY,

As I stated,I am a centrist Dem,Hillary's supporter & I experienced the Obama hatewave in the primaries.

Especially the Afros cursed & spitted any ...desperate black who dared to support Hillary...

It's a cult-like faith. If solid evidence that Obama was a paedophile comes up,they will shout & scream :

" Lies,conspiracy,bigotry,racism " etc...

U cannot talk reason to those characters.

What we need is to rally Hillary's Dems to crossover to McCain,

reluctantly,'cause McCain is not popular.

Then,Hillary gets the nomination & the Presidency in 2012.

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ICYEYES800 — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 18:48:55 GMT

Nick, I've heard that Hillary has agreed to Hold a high level postion in the McCain cabinet...I think it would be a great payback for those supposed supporters who bailed on her.....she certainly DESERVED the nomination instead of the guy who has worked so little to be where he is....It is simple to see that he is the PUPPET....for people with an agenda for American, that is not in the best interest in the MAJORITY of working Americans........... McCain/Palin '08

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think4yourself — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 19:06:46 GMT

He's got Powell's endorsement. Now if he can only get Joe Biden's endorsement that would be really great!!!!!!

NOT READY TO LEAD!!!

McCain/Palin 08

WHEN I SAY OBAMA YOU SAY AYERS!!!!!!!! :)

re: Why the Powell Endorsement Might Actually Matter

nickgr — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 19:15:15 GMT

If the rumor is true,she will be disgraced & commit political suicide...

A potential President to become...member of the cabinet...?

In Euro slang,there people are " the King's fools "...

I don't believe in conspiracy theories...

I believe that u see what u get & u get what u see...

It is true that if Hussein is elected he will do what the Dem congress tells him...

If Hillary's Dems crossover,we will have a repeat of 2000.

The rest 2 weeks are so interesting...

See u in the other threads

re: Why the Powell Endorsement Might Actually Matter

tiredoflies — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 19:30:25 GMT

Before you buy in to McCain saying he is different than Bush, just remember:

ACTIONS SPEAK THOUSANDS OF TIMES LOUDER THAN WORDS

McCain, down in the polls with less than two weeks left is saying he is different than Bush. But, for the last eight years he has been with Bush almost all of the time.

Now, in the final two weeks, he wants you to believe he is someone else. People just do NOT change that fast.

HIS WORDS ARE JUST THAT, WORDS TO DUPE YOU AND PANDER FOR YOUR VOTE.

if he gets elected, when this election is through:

MCCAIN WILL BE THROUGH WITH YOU.

He will be back to the McCain he was for the last eight years:

- More for the oil companies

- More for the top 5% of business

- More for the already wealthy

- More for the trickle down

- More partisanship in Washington

- More warrantless spying on Americans

- More Isolation of the U.S. in the world

- More Taxpayer money to Iraq

- More oil dependency

- Less for renewable energy ..

- Less diplomacy and More war

- ..

- And, LESS FOR THE MIDDLE CLASS AND BELOW

YES, ACTIONS DO SPEAK THOUSANDS OF TIMES LOUDER THAN WORDS

And for the last eight years, McCain has spoken very loudly.

re: Why the Powell Endorsement Might Actually Matter

nickgr — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 19:45:06 GMT

It is possible that Obama camp spread the rumor about Hillary as a stop gap measure,to prevent leakage of Hillary's voters to McCain.

Anyway,we just don't like Obama...

It is as simple as that...

re: Why the Powell Endorsement Might Actually Matter

ICYEYES800 — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 20:52:12 GMT

TIRED OF FLIES, AGAIN, I Urge you to get your head out of the bucket of CRAP that you've been buying from Osama....then the FLIES will go away, and you'll have the ability to see and hear for yourself..........You'll still have brown eyes, but maybe a 20/40 vision.... McCain/Palin '08

re: Why the Powell Endorsement Might Actually Matter

nickgr — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 21:10:54 GMT

As for the typical leftist arguments,the most provocative is the "isolation from our allies "...

Who is our ally ?

The Euros are 60-80% antiamerican...

They claim that USA & Israel are the...biggest threats to peace...

We are lions & we don't have to appeal to sheep of 150% taxation...

It is lonely at the top but we...are the top...

re: Why the Powell Endorsement Might Actually Matter

whatisreal? — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 22:09:04 GMT

So Nigr: Where do you go when Obama wins? Are you a freak show that is going to attempt to hurt good people? You sound like somebody that Bush would put in guantanimo. That is you would be if you were not on your knees before him.

I mean really! I can understand the pain that many Bush supporters are feeling. He was a failure on so many levels and he did not bring forth his mandate by the religious (not so Christian) right. He is mocked for good reason, and I have some sympathy because he was obviously in WAY over is head from the very beginning. His supporters thought it was great, he is like a regular guy and a Christian. Well, he turned out to be an insecure person with obvious father son issues and was easily pushed around by Cheney and that crowd. What was delevered for the most part was historical blunders and embarassment.

It is fitting that some very prominent conservatives are moving away from the trash that has taken over their party. They are rising above a loyalty to a party and calling things what they are. Not because they are traitors and hate America, because they are Patriots and love the country. The country is more important than party loyalty, especially when the party has really turned into a freak show.

The GOP is lost, they have been for some time. What did you expect? We are an embarassment to the world. America, get it? We are an embarassment. One of our greatest strengths was a our values and how we are looked on and what we stand for, and we now look like a bunch of hypocrites becuase of the way this country was ran.

It isn't we don't love America, we just expect more of our leaders, and do not want them undermining the values of this country. The GOP wanted the power, the religious right put politics first and what a historic failure. That is why we are going to have our first black president. Because there is no trust in the GOP, because we need a leader and people don't care what fuking religion, or color they are. This country has been leaderless for too long, and racism and bigotry is gross, and is totally anti-american, and is blatantly Anti-Christian.

These bigots, racists and terrorists calling themselves Christian, or speaking of their moral highground are disgusting. If you want to know they are what is the "AntiChrist", not some man with a 666 on his head. When you are being a racist you are being an AntiChrist! or anti-Christian.

Bible in one hand, whip in another, chain that boy to a tree. You know it!

re: Why the Powell Endorsement Might Actually Matter

Catbuns1978 — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 22:37:51 GMT

Nickgr-

So what your saying is anyone who is not with you then we are all anti-american? No better than everyone from Europe? Hate to give you a reality check we are NOT on top. When we have to borrow from China to bail out Wall Street and Banks, we are not as strong as you think. We have no allies because for the last 8 yrs Bush has pretty much ignored the rest of the world. And now Americans are paying dearly for it. Have you checked lately, maybe stop your hate and see the amount either hurt or dead on our side? Why because we are fighting 3 wars, and our proud people in uniform, SERVING their country, are not getting the support they need. Something Powell had said from the start. I would think after 40 yrs serving his country he might have a clue. He did his job.

I was a Hillary supporter, but she lost or as you said was robbed. Either way we have 2 choices McCain or Obama. Frankly, if Hillary is throwing her support behind Obama, then your point is mute. Hillary knows who she is supporting, or did you forget that fact? She will run again in 2012, then you can bow down and kiss her feet then. Would you be running your mouth this much if she was slotted to be Obama's VP? Your not running for president, clearly evident....what scares you the most is the white house is going to have a black president. BIG FRIGGIN DEAL!!!! So I should get behind McCain, because I like Hillary? Nah, I like to think I'm a little smarter than that. I want a prez with a brain, even tempered, willing to listen. McCain, if he knows so much, then why hasn't he gotten Osama? Why hasn't given a straight answer on how he's going to fix this economy? Frankly Palin has never had my vote, when are you going to figure out that the only reason McCain picked her was trying to get the Hillary vote? That everyone would flock to her, please the woman needs to go home, and stay there. But, again you will see her again in 2012, against Hillary then what? Who you going to throw hat in the ring for then?

As a democrat you should know better than to spread lies, or are you a poser? Information is a wonderful thing, stay in school and maybe you might learn something.

As far as ICYEYES800- trying to be a sidekick is a hard job, Maybe you should run as McCains VP choice you both have about the same grasp on reality. And have the same big mouth to spread lies you have no idea what your talking about. And if all your going to do is run your mouth than get off this blog you bore me.

re: Why the Powell Endorsement Might Actually Matter

nickgr — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 23:14:40 GMT

! comment & I am done ( for today ).

I like talking to Hillary's Dems.

I want to consider them as ideological allies.

If Obama is elected,he will probably be reelected in 2012.

By 2016,Hillary will be 69 & old news...

There has never been a 3rd in a row Dem Presidency,so she goes for...2020 & 2024.

Who's alive & who's dead by then...

If McCain becomes Prez,he will be weak.

Hillary will get the nomination in 2012 & easily defeat McCain.

So,this Obama is a real spoiler,a nuisance,

Better vote the pops now,so as to elect Hillary triumpantly in 2012.

See u around...

re: Why the Powell Endorsement Might Actually Matter

whatisreal? — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 23:20:21 GMT

Catbuns-

Very reasonable!

My sister told me once, don't try to reason with crazy people, they are crazy for a reason. Nickgr is a fringe freak, the type that yells at a Palen rally, "off with his head", you know, that type.

I did want to point out in my last point that his views are as anti-Christian as they come. Just for my own point, because for some strnge reason it feels good to point out the hypocrates.

Just know that soon hopefully start to heal this country, and the fringe freaks will be left on thier own clinging to a fresh pile of Limbaugh.

re: Why the Powell Endorsement Might Actually Matter

whatisreal? — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 23:31:55 GMT

Nigr: We are not the top you ignorant racist. We are a joke to the rest of the world. That is why the GOP is damned. Real Americans will not stand for being a joke to the rest of the world any longer. What a narrow minded, uninformed roach of a person you appear to be.

And yes, I am taking this personal. I take embarassments to this great country personal. And the gall you have to act like we are on top.

You are so ignorant you don't even see how Rome is burning. Your bar is set so low, and you support so much that is really sick in this country that you are dispicable in my eyes.

Education is erally lacking, you really need to get some, you are a mouth without a brain. You are a puppet, and are used by your puppet masters who you so adore, and who use you for there ends, and spit you out in the end becuase they are sickened by you.

You are what is anti-american, and anti-christian, you are the virus which is a plague on the accountability and values in this country.

re: Why the Powell Endorsement Might Actually Matter

cobalt6 — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 04:22:19 GMT

Powell endorses Obama which was totally predictable!

Biden throws Obama under the bus!!! This is too FUNNY!!

re: Why the Powell Endorsement Might Actually Matter

GregHere — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 10:27:02 GMT

...................................Of course the Colin Powell Endorsement will throw votes towards Barack Obama, it is just a question of how many. Powell will tip plenty of Undecided voters Obama's way and change some Moderate Republicans perceptions about sticking with McCain. I am sure Powell feels that Bush and Company were not forthright about alot of information about Iraq that Powell received while he was Secretary of State and he has bad feelings of betrayal by Bush and that he was used to give support to Bush's ideas........Powell was not a "Happy Camper" in the Bush Administration and now he wants to "Do The Right Thing"!!!!

re: Why the Powell Endorsement Might Actually Matter

nickgr — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 10:40:23 GMT

Powell is a used lemon.

More voters will see his hypocricy,his treason on the REps & his textbook socialism than the voters who will care for his endorsement.

That is a lesson for the Reps,not to try to create uncle Toms from snakes...

Time for aunt Tom, Rice ,to go...

He should have been kicked out from the goverment ever since he objected to the liberation of Kuwait in '91...

re: Why the Powell Endorsement Might Actually Matter

floridacadman — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 10:44:28 GMT

Someone needs to give Palin a job description before this goes any further...or, she could at least wait until shes elected before she attempts a coup d'etat of the senate.

re: Why the Powell Endorsement Might Actually Matter

befair — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 12:50:14 GMT

General Colin Powell has served this country with dignity for many years and he deserves the respect that any other Four Star General gets in this country. His endorsment is significant because he is a high profile Republican and a General who well knows the rigors of war and peace, and he has publicly endorsed the Democratic Nominee. Our country faces very serious issues and hard times ahead. Who ever the President turns out to be, that person is going to have great challenges and trials. Joe Biden was absolutely right when he said Obama would be tested. Any President will be tested and Biden's point was that Obama has shown himself to be calm and steady in a crisis and has shown himself to be the kind of leader who has the intellect on his own but reaches out to the brightest minds in the country and the Government to work together to reach the best solution for our country. McCain knows as well as anyone that Obama is a good American and a good human being. All this mud that McCain has been slinging is done simply to take away from the fact that McCain made a miserable choice with Palin and he has made big blunders during this financial crisis. Our country will be in excellent hands if Obama wins the election.

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kkhan — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:18:08 GMT

Powell is the honourable American Four Star General who showed up at the United Nations with a brief case of lies & falsified documentation to present a case for war against Iraq. However admired he may have been, it's all in the shadows now, he is nothing more than a decorated hypocrite.

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kkhan — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:18:17 GMT

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RO in Reno — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:55:38 GMT

The Powell endorsement will make a significant difference.

For me the difference came long ago with Gov Bill Richardson's endorsement of Obama, who called him a "politician of a lifetime" that was when I took a very close look at Obama and liked what I found.

Powell called Obama a "Transformational figure" and people will take note of that.

This country has reached the final result of what the Republicans have truly represented all along. And it is not the middle class or the working people of America that represent the majority of the population, or the concept of what we think America should be.

With this disastrous state the Republicans have left the country in, many more people are engaged in a more involved and intelligent assesment of the candidates, perhaps than ever before.

re: Why the Powell Endorsement Might Actually Matter

nickgr — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:25:27 GMT

Powell is a Jamaican from Harlem,who became a grunt so as not to become a bell boy...

The Reps created him.

To paraphrase the thief,burglar & junkie Malcolm Little ( " X " ) ,

they thought they got themselves a House Negro but he proved to be a Field Negro...

It is so simple...