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In reply to the discussion: Powell not ready to endorse Obama for re-election [View all]RevStPatrick
(2,208 posts)16. Mr. Powell, that could have been you...
...sitting behind that desk in the Oval. You could have been that transformational figure.
But you chose to throw your lot in with the Neocons, and that proved to the world what a tool and a lackey you really are. Actually, I'm glad you chose to expose your toolness the way you did. No one will ever be fooled by you again.
Go ahead and "keep your powder dry," or whatever, Mr. Powell. Nobody really cares.
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No one cares, Colin. You had a chance to make a difference and you blew it.
Prometheus Bound
May 2012
#3
That's appropriate. & I am ashamed of what this thread looks like at this point.
patrice
May 2012
#13
1+ - Guess we need to ask whose economy, domestic or foreign, he's referring to, since his
patrice
May 2012
#22
Which fees then get paid by certain PNAC -ian SuperPACs. This IS pretty disgusting.
patrice
May 2012
#34
Looks as though Romney REALLY does intend to divide the Armed Forces from the People. nt
patrice
May 2012
#26
There was a disgusting piece in Parade Magazine this week about Powell's concern for "kindness"
Arugula Latte
May 2012
#35
Colin Powell, accessory to war crimes is one endorsement that we can do fine without.
Dawson Leery
May 2012
#38
He may not be "ready" to endorse Barack Obama, but he sure doesn't appear
Liberal_Stalwart71
May 2012
#52