Originally Posted By Lisann22 <<<<I have to say that I got a bit teary eyed when Powell started talking about Muslim Americans serving in our Armed Forces. He is making a statement here about inclusiveness that no one else is making, including most Democrats.>>> So agree. I was so moved by his words. I feel like he spoke the opinions most of us having been expressing but did it in a much more eloquent and concise way.
Originally Posted By Hans Reinhardt "If McCain has any more ammo in his back pocket, he'd better use it quick!" Yep, I can't wait to see how they'll try to spin this. George Bush must feel like crawling under a rock right now.
Originally Posted By chickendumpling I realize the improbability of a McCain/Palin presidency but don't count your chickens before they're hatched. As for the cabint position, Powell has made clear he doesn't want that. And, having made that clear, I think Obama would respect that. He also made clear that he'd give advice to either Obama or McCain and I hope whoever wins takes him up on that. I can't imagine they wouldn't.
Originally Posted By mele <a href="http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2109445/posts" target="_blank">http://www.freerepublic.com/fo...45/posts</a>
Originally Posted By WorldDisney ^^Please see my thread: Dont count the chickens before they hatch . But, I agree, he said he doesnt want a post, but I imagine an official or unofficial advisor would never be out of the question. But man, it WOULD be funny (and weird) to go from being Bush's sec. of state to Obama's lol.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip <a href="http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2109445/posts" target="_blank">http://www.freerepublic.com/fo...45/posts</a> What the heck is with the video at the bottom of the page you linked to??
Originally Posted By WorldDisney LOL mele, did you read the posts of the right wing fruitcakes you just posted? They are saying Powell is now a traitor, a disgrace to the troops and of course, ONLY backing Obama because he's Black!! I dont get how people can listen to what the man said and get ANY of that?? Did they not clearly hear what he had to say why he cant believe in McCain's campaign like the majority of people are saying now? And I think its funny, they ignore Powells issue of how his own party are undermining Muslims as a whole in that country but have no problem citing Obama's race as his main factor for going with Obama.
Originally Posted By dshyates The comments from the Free Republic website linked above ARE fantastic. Bless their heart, poor things.
Originally Posted By Hans Reinhardt "They are saying Powell is now a traitor, a disgrace to the troops and of course, ONLY backing Obama because he's Black!!" Of course they are. They are running out of straws to pull. Never mind all the white conservatives that are endorsing Obama too.
Originally Posted By Hans Reinhardt You know, in many ways the Republicans, particularly this administration, created the perfect climate for this remarkable election season and surprising turn of events. Non-existent weapons of mass destruction, prematurely claiming victory in Iraq, letting Bin Laden slip through our fingers, mishandling Katrina, the economic meltdown, denying global warming, and a host of other lies, deceptions, and domestic and international gaffes have surely contributed to everyone's exasperation with the Republican Party.
Originally Posted By mele I didn't watch any videos but yes, of course I read their comments. That's why I posted it here.
Originally Posted By chickendumpling <<Today he is a traitor.>> That's exactly what they said about McCain in 2000. Palin is the party now. McCain will be on Chris Wallace's show tonight but the transcript is already out:<a href="http://tinyurl.com/5br226" target="_blank">http://tinyurl.com/5br226</a> Apparently, endorsements don't matter.
Originally Posted By mele <<Palin is the party now.>> Depressing as hell. A step back for this country.
Originally Posted By Hans Reinhardt Now McCain is trying to suggest something scandalous will arise from Obama's record breaking campaign fund raising. What next?
Originally Posted By chickendumpling <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7mmrF-4rUE" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...mrF-4rUE</a>
Originally Posted By ecdc And of course, Rush Limbaugh is saying Powell only endorsed Obama because they're both black. Deep thinking yet again from the neocons. And before we all hear about how Rush is just an extremist, not representative of real conservatives, let's not forget he's interviewed John McCain, Sarah Palin, and Dick Cheney. Just a right-wing nut disassociated from the party indeed.
Originally Posted By Dabob2 Love what he said about Palin. Not nasty, just correct. <"Now that we have had a chance to watch her for some seven weeks, I don't believe she's ready to be president of the United States, which is the job of the vice president," Powell said. "And so that raised some question in my mind as to the judgment that Senator McCain made."> And isn't it amazing that the man can lay out 7 straight uninterrupted minutes of reason after well-thought-out reason why he's decided to endorse Obama, and all Limbaugh and those internet yahoos can figure is he did it because he's black?
Originally Posted By barboy ///And isn't it amazing that the man can lay out 7 straight uninterrupted minutes of reason after well-thought-out reason why he's decided to endorse Obama, and all Limbaugh and those internet yahoos can figure is he did it because he's black?/// It is quite possible that those 'reasons' are not his true feelings but merely his public alter ego rationalizing his Obama endorsement. Since publically voting for one based on race is social and political suicide I am not convinced of his true feelings. And it is possible that Powell backs Obama because of Obama's race and his position on issues/leadership. Or Powell only cares about Obama's message and stances and not race......any of those scenarios could be true. So maybe Limbaugh is right, maybe he is wrong on this one....I don't think we'll ever know.
