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Title: Former secretary of state Colin Powell backs Obama
Source: reuters.com
URL Source: http://www.reuters.com/article/vcCa ... ateFeed7/idUSTRE49I1PX20081019
Published: Oct 19, 2008
Author: staff
Post Date: 2008-10-19 11:44:19 by Ferret Mike
Keywords: None
Views: 3547
Comments: 125

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Retired U.S. Gen. Colin Powell, a former secretary of state in the Bush administration, on Sunday endorsed Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama.

In an appearance on NBC's "Meet the Press," Powell backed Obama over fellow Republican John McCain, calling the Democratic nominee a "transformational figure" who could be an "exceptional president."

Powell said he plans to vote for Obama in the November 4 election but does not intend to campaign for the Illinois senator as Obama and McCain enter the final weeks of their battle for the White House.

Powell, who served in the military and government for 40 years, said he is not looking for a job in an Obama administration. However, he said, "I've always said if a president asks you to do something, you have to consider it."

McCain, appearing on "Fox News Sunday," said Powell's support of Obama did not come as a surprise and said four other secretaries of state had endorsed him.

In picking Obama over McCain, Powell said either "man would be a good president."

Powell praised Obama's "depth of knowledge" and "steadiness," while he was critical of what he described as McCain's uncertainty over how to deal with economic crisis.

Powell also voiced concern about McCain's selection of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his vice presidential running mate.

"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."


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Thanks you Mr. Powell, you are a wise man.

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#10. To: Ferret Mike (#0)

I wrote Colin Powell and his opinions off WHEN HE WHORED HIMSELF TO THE CURRENT ADMINISTRATION AND THEIR WORLD OF LIES REGARDING IRAQ. I don't understand how anyone else would consider his opinion to have merit==unless, of course, they support the killing and relocations of hundreds of thousands of innocent people, and the depletion of our nation's men and materiels.

rowdee  posted on  2008-10-19   12:10:34 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#13. To: rowdee (#10)

I wrote Colin Powell and his opinions off WHEN HE WHORED HIMSELF TO THE CURRENT ADMINISTRATION AND THEIR WORLD OF LIES REGARDING IRAQ.

Colon is an all-season radial whore.

Rotara  posted on  2008-10-19   12:15:47 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#16. To: Rotara (#13)

why don't you add something of value to the 'conversation'.....surely, you have something noteworthy of saying either for/against the person or their actions........and drop the names, labels, and the like. I really do think you have it in you to contribute more than the bilge.

rowdee  posted on  2008-10-19   12:18:07 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#18. To: rowdee (#16)

Why waste it on you?

Rotara  posted on  2008-10-19   12:19:15 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#22. To: Rotara, Christine (#18)

I hope to hell you aren't trying to sell me on your thoughts or ideals, but rather are trying to reach lurkers, and others who you might be able to convince to side with you and your opinion.

Eight second sound bytes are meaningless from the mouths of the political hacks, and they don't add anything to your persona either.

For some reason you seem hellbent on tearing down Chrissie's website......bring it down to gutter level, instead of trying to elevate it to the best site on the net for political discussion.

I only ping Chrissie because I've used her name.

rowdee  posted on  2008-10-19   12:24:23 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#23. To: rowdee (#22)

I could care less, sincerely.

Rotara  posted on  2008-10-19   12:24:42 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#26. To: Rotara, Christine (#23)

So it doesn't bother you that your actions are denigrating to this website?

rowdee  posted on  2008-10-19   12:26:50 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#86. To: rowdee (#26)

Maybe he and the others are spies from the new Freeper site LP whose goal is to undermine this site by trying to bring it down to the LP level?

bush_is_a_moonie  posted on  2008-10-19   16:38:56 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


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#87. To: bush_is_a_moonie is a Loonie (#86)

Maybe

Maybe you dream of being in the limo on your knees servicing obama while he smokes crack.

After all, obama is your messiah and savior

Flintlock  posted on  2008-10-19 16:50:34 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#89. To: bush_is_a_moonie, Christine (#86)

Maybe he and the others are spies from the new Freeper site LP whose goal is to undermine this site by trying to bring it down to the LP level?

C, they're on to me! LOL Ahaaahahahaha!

b_i_a_m, are you ready to publicly pronounce Barry Hussein Obama (NP) the savior again?!

Rotara  posted on  2008-10-19 16:54:41 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#92. To: bush_is_a_moonie (#86)

Most anything is possible with him/her/it. One thing is for certain, the level of discussion/conversation doesn't have to rise to much of a level for him/her/it to be in their comfort zone. :)

rowdee  posted on  2008-10-19 17:12:53 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


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