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Colin Powell endorses Obama

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Jonathan Martin's Blog: Colin Powell endorses Obama - Politico.com

Its official. I'm glad that Powell endorsed Obama. Powell's endorsement credibily refutes the argument that Obama does not have the experience to serve as President.

Powell has served under Presidents as a General and as Secretary of State. I think he knows what he is talking about here.
 
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This is huge.
 
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He was honest and frank and spoke alot of common sense about this election race. I liked it when he flatly said that Palin was not ready to be VP and he party has shifted rightwards with her VP pick, he clearly doesn't like the way the GOP are going at the minute.

Of course alot of people are going to say he is only voting for Obama on race, but we know differently.
 
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It's cuz Colin is black, and brothers have to stick together. :2razz:
 
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Nail in the coffin.


The only thing that could save the GOP would be Palin's son getting killed in Iraq or something equally horrible that I don't wish on them.
 
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If you listen real hard during Meet The Press I could swear I hear a fat lady singing... either that or it's Sarah Palin crying.

"She is a very distinguished woman and she is to be admired," Powell said. "But ... I don't believe she is ready to be president of the United States."

The first part of the quote is his being magnanimous. You gotta know she is thinking that she would have been better off staying hidden up there in Alaska. Now even Alaskans are starting to dislike her.
 
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This is an endorsement of a thinking man.

As Powell said, McCain shows no "intellectual curiosity". Sound like any other Repub leader you know? He used McCain's judgement of picking Pallin, his "demogogery" of insinuating that Obama was a Muslim and that there is something wrong with electing a Muslim, McCain's narrowing focus of the campaign into negative accusations, trying to link Obama's patriotism and Americanism to that of Ayers and McCains erratic actions to the economic situation all played a part in his endorsement.

Watch the landslide. This will be something they'll be teaching in political science classes for a long time to come.

Watch how the previously red states are turning pink, then white then baby blue then dark blue. We'll see this week if Powell's endorsement has an effect on all those retired military and senior folks in those states.

Powell's explanation of his thought process to make this decision shows that he chose Obama for the man he is and the way he handles situations. Deciding against a 26 year old friendship will carry a lot of respect for this intellectual decision that he knows is best for America and for the world.

McCain is toast!!!
 
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Powell didn't endorse Kerry in 2004.

Not black enough, obviously. :(
 
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sazerac said:
Powell didn't endorse Kerry in 2004.

Not black enough, obviously. :(
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Yeah, that kind of narrow, intellectually easy attack of Powell's endorsement will most certainly be the McCain camp's reaction. And it will be the final torpedo that 180'd right into their campaign.

Americans are not so stupid as to believe your type of attacks. Most respect Powell. Most will recognize his thoughtful explanation. Many will follow his lead, as they always have, ignoring party rhetoric.

Watch the landslide as it happens! Maybe National Geographic should get this in video form. It doesn't happen that often! :rofl:rofl:rofl
 
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sazerac said:
Powell didn't endorse Kerry in 2004.

Not black enough, obviously. :(
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The economic condition of the country was better in 2004, and the War in Iraq was far less of a catastrophe. Not to mention, I believe Secretary Powell was still serving in President Bush's Cabinet at that time.
 
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Man, how many people on those politico comments were saying that Powells endorsement is because of race or "black peer pressure"? I stopped counting after a while. But sadly, I'm not that suprised.
 
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ADK_Forever said:
Americans are not so stupid as to believe your type of attacks. Most respect Powell. Most will recognize his thoughtful explanation. Many will follow his lead, as they always have, ignoring party rhetoric.
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The only people that would follow Colin Powell's lead are already firmly rooted in the Obama camp.
 
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I hate to break up this Liberal love fest......No news here....Powell has always been a RINO.........I would have been shocked if he had endorsed McCain.......
 
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Panther said:
The only people that would follow Colin Powell's lead are already firmly rooted in the Obama camp.
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Wishing this to be true doesn't work in the real world. :roll:
 
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ADK_Forever said:
Americans are not so stupid as to believe your type of attacks. Most respect Powell. Most will recognize his thoughtful explanation. Many will follow his lead, as they always have, ignoring party rhetoric.
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You're certainly wrong on that point. Americans ARE that stupid. Not all but a large portion, they are ignorant and take no steps what-so-ever to educate themselves. Add that portion with the portion like the "conservatives" around here who know better but CHOOSE to believe it because they simply must have an excuse other than the truth and you have a large voting block. Mark my words, you're going to hear Rush and Hannity (along with their ditto-heads) insinuate that racial excuse.
 
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Navy Pride said:
I hate to break up this Liberal love fest......No news here....Powell has always been a RINO.........I would have been shocked if he had endorsed McCain.......
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No news? Why, just because you don't like it? :doh

You would have been shocked because contrary to the content of most of your posts you do have some intelligence and recognize that Powell is a thinking man and would not be able to back a non-thinking man.

Watch the landslide. :applaud :applaud :applaud
 
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He is a very smart man and would have gotten my vote had he ever decided to run for president.
 
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ADK_Forever said:
Wishing this to be true doesn't work in the real world. :roll:
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Oh please, he's a pro-abortion, pro-gun control, pro-affirmative action self-proclaimed "republican". The fact that he's supporting Obama is only surprising to the most ignorant.
 
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Slippery Slope said:
You're certainly wrong on that point. Americans ARE that stupid. Not all but a large portion, they are ignorant and take no steps what-so-ever to educate themselves. Add that portion with the portion like the "conservatives" around here who know better but CHOOSE to believe it because they simply must have an excuse other than the truth and you have a large voting block. Mark my words, you're going to hear Rush and Hannity (along with their ditto-heads) insinuate that racial excuse.
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True enuff! Note I didn't say "all". :cool:
 
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ADK_Forever said:
No news? Why, just because you don't like it? :doh

You would have been shocked because contrary to the content of most of your posts you do have some intelligence and recognize that Powell is a thinking man and would not be able to back a non-thinking man.

Watch the landslide. :applaud :applaud :applaud
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This thread is not about me my whacked out left wing friend.......I know its difficult for you but try and stay on topic..........
 
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why is this big news again?

the man is bitter, we get it. however it comes as little shock other than he just sank any political aspirations he may have had, :lol:
 
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Panther said:
Oh please, he's a pro-abortion, pro-gun control, pro-affirmative action self-proclaimed "republican". The fact that he's supporting Obama is only surprising to the most ignorant.
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Like I said he is a Republican in name only..........
 
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The only people that would follow Colin Powell's lead are already firmly rooted in the Obama camp.
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In fact, many, many independents seem to idolize Powell.
I've heard many of them say they wished he had run for president.
 
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1069 said:
In fact, many, many independents seem to idolize Powell.
I've heard many of them say they wished he had run for president.
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If those independents are that aligned with Powell's policy positions, not a chance they would have considered McCain - they would be solidly for Obama.
 
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Navy Pride said:
I hate to break up this Liberal love fest......No news here....Powell has always been a RINO.........I would have been shocked if he had endorsed McCain.......
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I'll second you on the RINO comment. I think he's a traitor. Where's he getting Palin lacks experience? Obama has less than she has at governing.
 
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