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In reply to the discussion: Colin Powell: 'Birther Nonsense' Is 'Killing The Base' Of The GOP [View all]peace frog
(5,609 posts)15. Mainstream GOPers like Powell were convinced they could control
the teabaggers while reaping the benefits of their high media profile. EPIC FAIL.
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Personally I welcome the demise of the anti-working class party. Couldn't happen fast enough.
olegramps
Jan 2013
#31
I think he's bewildered at how absolutely NUTZ they've become in just four years.
TwilightGardener
Jan 2013
#2
Powell seems to disagree with almost everything the GOP is right now.
The Velveteen Ocelot
Jan 2013
#3
I imagine his next statements will involve him switching parties..sooner than later. n/t
Jefferson23
Jan 2013
#10
his lies killed tens of thousands of Iraqis, he has no place to talk about killing anything nt
msongs
Jan 2013
#13
I read about this when W put him in his cabinet, surprised me then and has colored my attitude about
marble falls
Jan 2013
#40
Gee, Mr Powell! How could that have happened? It's a complete mystery!
struggle4progress
Jan 2013
#21
What Base? You mean the 1% (aka Job Creators) should pay NO taxes .. base ??
flying-skeleton
Jan 2013
#24
I think that's the 46% too stupid to vote in their own best interest base. nt
Walk away
Jan 2013
#26