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In reply to the discussion: If it's not a female pick, COLIN POWELL is the best choice of anyone for SOS [View all]rDigital
(2,239 posts)162. +1 Senate control is 1000 times more important than SOS or any other appointment.
We need the big names to draw more votes in the midterm elections too. Kerry is a lock for MA.
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If it's not a female pick, COLIN POWELL is the best choice of anyone for SOS [View all]
graham4anything
Nov 2012
OP
If we disqualify all of those who mislead for a living in DC, are there any "serious people" left?
leveymg
Nov 2012
#29
As with Kerry, I am not for a sitting senator at this time to leave their seat.
graham4anything
Nov 2012
#54
Gee, didn't Bob Graham leave his seat in the 2004 election and Mel Martinez (R,FL) get it?
karynnj
Nov 2012
#72
She beat him by EIGHT % - and though an incredible person, she was a first time candidate
karynnj
Nov 2012
#111
I consdier myself well versed on My Lai, but I never knew Powell's connection
Victor_c3
Dec 2012
#139
Hey, Ernie Banks is doing a card show in NJ this weekend I think. The Cubs & Mets...
graham4anything
Nov 2012
#61
Twice, once for his complicity in Mai lai cover up and again for lying to the UN
HereSince1628
Nov 2012
#40
Powell and Condi both, those two caused the worst in the middle east with their lies.
akbacchus_BC
Dec 2012
#118
Lied to the UN prior to war, and you think the world would trust & respect him? Why?
peacebird
Nov 2012
#10
Wow. Are you old enough to remember his WMD presentation to the UN?
cherokeeprogressive
Nov 2012
#11
Watch him lie us into a war where hundreds of thousands of people suffered or died for no reason.
Walk away
Nov 2012
#12
I think you may be forgetting a little thing called the Iraq War. Here, let me remind you:
LeftyMom
Nov 2012
#15
I await the OP's post - suggesting that Kissinger is also only a little older than JK
karynnj
Nov 2012
#75
Didn't John Kerry vote for Iraq too? If one is being consistent here. Yet so many here want him
graham4anything
Nov 2012
#26
OOPS typo...or as Alan Jackson sang in "where were you when the world stopped turning"
graham4anything
Nov 2012
#34
yes, I remember that from back then, but I am sure Paris (or Chuck D) do not want Jeb Bush in 2016
graham4anything
Nov 2012
#55
So going to the UN and telling endless lies about WMDs is the same as voting yes.
Walk away
Nov 2012
#33
Did you not notice? We WON the last presidential election. Colin Powell's cowardice cost over 5000
Rowdyboy
Nov 2012
#27
Glenn Beck is so measured and sensible. Don't forget to find a place for him on the staff!
Squinch
Nov 2012
#36
When you say you are "for anything", you really mean it, don't you?
muriel_volestrangler
Nov 2012
#43
the name graham for anything is about Sen./Gov. Bob Graham who should have been VP in 2000 and 2004
graham4anything
Nov 2012
#47
I think that CGCS started after the 2004 election - so how could you have changed
karynnj
Nov 2012
#83
I was a major Jimmy Carter fan since day one but I never heard of Lana Del Rey either til 2012
graham4anything
Nov 2012
#49
Powell can pass it easily. That is what is important if it is not Rice.
graham4anything
Nov 2012
#100
Don't want any sitting senator or governor or in office person to leave their current position
graham4anything
Nov 2012
#58
Remember the NY Post headline that day? Kerry's choice. Dem picks Gephardt as VP candidate
graham4anything
Nov 2012
#101
I am still waiting for him to change the law again to run for a fourth term. I would love to see him
hrmjustin
Nov 2012
#86
I usually agree with him on many issues, but goddamn the guy is an asshole.
NYC Liberal
Nov 2012
#95
I think he will go down as a good mayor, but as one of the most unlikable in history.
hrmjustin
Nov 2012
#96
Is this post fucking serious? You don't remember how willing that Republican fucker is to lie?
TransitJohn
Nov 2012
#108
I doubt you wanna hear it, but the #1 person who has given billions to enviornment causes is
graham4anything
Dec 2012
#161
Nope. The man either has no principles or he's easily duped. Maybe both.
Canuckistanian
Dec 2012
#114
He was on record in an interview that Iraq had no significant ability to defend itself
Fire Walk With Me
Dec 2012
#117
+1 Colin Powell is respected on both sides of the aisle and has a ton of experience. nt
rDigital
Dec 2012
#120
I not here to play. These next 2 years are going to be a PITA for the Democrats in trying
rDigital
Dec 2012
#122
I'm sorry. I'm sure there are better picks, but he's not that bad. Insults are not needed. nt
rDigital
Dec 2012
#125
That's fine we both have an opinion on it. I think most every politician is a liar, but the
rDigital
Dec 2012
#127
Don't like Bush, don't vote for Jeb in 2016. It takes a Clinton to beat a Bush.
graham4anything
Dec 2012
#154
+1 Senate control is 1000 times more important than SOS or any other appointment.
rDigital
Dec 2012
#162
Well you know what they say - keep your friends close and your enemies closer.
Initech
Dec 2012
#133
Powell has no credibility. Did you forget the "weapons of mass destruction" speech that
FSogol
Dec 2012
#136
Yes, LET'S make a REPUBLICAN WAR CRIMINAL/PERJURER/MY LAI APOLOGIST SoS. NOT.
WinkyDink
Dec 2012
#145