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OLDMDDEM

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142. It doesn't matter

Wed Oct 31, 2012, 01:49 PM

Oct 2012

I wouldn't run for any office. Powell should have apologized (he didn't). This caused him to lose credibility. Even though he did say he was duped, he showed remorse but never said those two magic words.

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Powell endorse nothing to brag about. [View all] lalalu Oct 2012 OP

Yeah we know he sucks, but he helps krawhitham Oct 2012 #1

There are a lot of rethugs who babylonsister Oct 2012 #2

It won't. lalalu Oct 2012 #4

You don't know that at all; he could babylonsister Oct 2012 #9

I do know that. lalalu Oct 2012 #14

No you don't, and your personal opinion means absolutely zilch babylonsister Oct 2012 #24

Obviously my opinion and others do matter. lalalu Oct 2012 #42

yep, but i his defense, when he was working his way up... WCGreen Oct 2012 #97

You assume i haven't dealt with such issues lalalu Oct 2012 #99

I agree OLDMDDEM Oct 2012 #3

I'm certain that is what you would do, onenote Oct 2012 #5

It doesn't matter OLDMDDEM Oct 2012 #142

Agree 100% lalalu Oct 2012 #21

Don't know how much it will help but it can't hurt Jersey Devil Oct 2012 #6

Real Republicans endorse Obama Sunlei Oct 2012 #7

Debate for after the election - for now, let's hope he delivers votes! Democat Oct 2012 #8

JESUS!!!! do we have republican TROLLS taking over DU bigdarryl Oct 2012 #10

Really? lalalu Oct 2012 #16

Did you vote in Carter / Reagan elections? nolabels Oct 2012 #90

Good post. lalalu Oct 2012 #96

Powell, In My Opinion RobinA Oct 2012 #102

That is what bother me the most lalalu Oct 2012 #107

Um, he followed orders for f*ck's sake Maximumnegro Oct 2012 #125

+1000 ProudProgressiveNow Oct 2012 #49

I'm With You On This ..... global1 Oct 2012 #56

That's rich. lalalu Oct 2012 #65

Frankly, Obama needs all the help he can get. Powell is a great deal of help. bklyncowgirl Oct 2012 #11

You must be kidding. lalalu Oct 2012 #22

Powell is a soldier who follows orders, in that case to his own detriment. To his credit he left. smorkingapple Oct 2012 #12

I think he was a believer Cosmocat Oct 2012 #15

He was not used. He lied. lalalu Oct 2012 #19

Powell was not "used." He was a willing participant who chose to lie. NYC Liberal Oct 2012 #28

Thank You lalalu Oct 2012 #43

Probably, but now we're using him in two elections we needed to win to help reverse Bush years smorkingapple Oct 2012 #91

Yes it is. DCBob Oct 2012 #13

That is your right and your opinion. lalalu Oct 2012 #20

What blame Powell deserves for Iraq he has fessed up to. DCBob Oct 2012 #25

He caused deaths due to his lies. Period lalalu Oct 2012 #31

I think he was manipulated by Bush and Cheney and the neocons in the Bush Admin. DCBob Oct 2012 #34

You do realize that had Powell not gone to the UN justiceischeap Oct 2012 #52

Powell had a chance to take a stand. lalalu Oct 2012 #59

Funny to watch you get smacked around on this thread Floyd_Gondolli Oct 2012 #86

I have no idea what you are referring to. lalalu Oct 2012 #89

You are not defending your position well at all Floyd_Gondolli Oct 2012 #95

OK, you have a right to your alternate view of reality. lalalu Oct 2012 #98

You are very obtuse Floyd_Gondolli Oct 2012 #130

Count Me RobinA Oct 2012 #108

Thanks lalalu Oct 2012 #113

It was his goddamned job. Cut the shit. Maximumnegro Oct 2012 #126

Now you are just getting desperate. lalalu Oct 2012 #129

Speaking of shit that needs to be cut: JoeyT Oct 2012 #136

+1000 ProudProgressiveNow Oct 2012 #51

Powell's endorsement is a BIG deal JuveDem Oct 2012 #17

Obviously you have not lost anyone due to these wars. lalalu Oct 2012 #26

Thank you General Powell. Now record an ad for Obama VirginiaTarheel Oct 2012 #18

I think Powell made mistake like everyone, and was embarrased by it. n/t JackN415 Oct 2012 #23

So if Cheney and Bush just said sorry that would OK too? lalalu Oct 2012 #27

That's Never Going to Happen otohara Oct 2012 #29

No... because: JackN415 Oct 2012 #30

Powell was a veteran of Vietnam. lalalu Oct 2012 #33

That's lot of insight you have there... Jeff In Milwaukee Oct 2012 #35

Insight from veterans. lalalu Oct 2012 #57

Well... LP2K12 Oct 2012 #32

Thank you for your service... Jeff In Milwaukee Oct 2012 #37

If you are as familiar with the mililtary as you claim lalalu Oct 2012 #38

Yes LP2K12 Oct 2012 #45

If what you post is true lalalu Oct 2012 #62

No, I was in the military and served under General Powell when he had only three stars UCmeNdc Oct 2012 #50

My brother was a Vietnam vet. lalalu Oct 2012 #54

No, I was there with people in his command UCmeNdc Oct 2012 #103

Like i said his flunkies liked him lalalu Oct 2012 #106

You have never been in the military have you? UCmeNdc Oct 2012 #109

I never said i was. lalalu Oct 2012 #118

I only asked that since I felt you did not understand why I wrote that about Gen Powell UCmeNdc Oct 2012 #131

Powell helps us peel off some independents and republicans. reflection Oct 2012 #36

In close races... Jeff In Milwaukee Oct 2012 #40

If He Would Have Endorsed Romney After Endorsing Obama In 08 It Would Have Been A Huge Story DemocratSinceBirth Oct 2012 #39

You need to listen what Lawrence Wilkerson has said about Colin Powell. DCBob Oct 2012 #41

So? lalalu Oct 2012 #53

"So?".. How Cheneyesk of you. DCBob Oct 2012 #69

This thread has actually turned surreal. lalalu Oct 2012 #70

Indeed.. what should be seen as good news for the President.. DCBob Oct 2012 #75

Powell bashed himself by being a LIAR. lalalu Oct 2012 #80

FYI... Obama thanked Colin Powell for endorsement DCBob Oct 2012 #120

Well duh lalalu Oct 2012 #124

I like being diplomatic too! DCBob Oct 2012 #127

OK lalalu Oct 2012 #135

I'm a veteran John2 Oct 2012 #44

+1 DCBob Oct 2012 #47

Just a loyal soldier? lalalu Oct 2012 #55

Wow. you're in full-on nasty mode this morning. Accusing a veteran of thinking like a nazi? nt progressivebydesign Oct 2012 #112

and so ends the shred of Lalalu's credibility... iiibbb Oct 2012 #141

+2 thank you for the voice of reason and experience. nt progressivebydesign Oct 2012 #111

It's being downplayed in the media this morning. socialaidem Oct 2012 #46

You don't have to "brag" about it ProSense Oct 2012 #48

It won't. lalalu Oct 2012 #58

It will regardless of whether or not you believe it. And, ProSense Oct 2012 #64

If my view doesn't matter than why bother to respond. lalalu Oct 2012 #67

You were wrong about Obama keeping his distance. n/t ProSense Oct 2012 #68

NO, I was not. lalalu Oct 2012 #72

Wow ProSense Oct 2012 #74

NO, it isn't. lalalu Oct 2012 #78

A distance? LP2K12 Oct 2012 #71

A video from almost 2 years ago? lalalu Oct 2012 #101

Doesn't matter in the context of the election WeekendWarrior Oct 2012 #60

You have within the Republican base nobunnyclue Oct 2012 #61

Post removed Post removed Oct 2012 #63

Nice, countering nonsense ProSense Oct 2012 #66

Of course it is. If it makes you "rethink your vote", then TwilightGardener Oct 2012 #73

Were you in such a rush to defend Powell you didn't read my whole post? lalalu Oct 2012 #77

You said Powell was just as repulsive to you, I assume you meant that TwilightGardener Oct 2012 #79

I do find Powell as repusive. lalalu Oct 2012 #82

Colin Powell was on duty during the Bush years Xyzse Oct 2012 #76

Cough... LP2K12 Oct 2012 #81

That is so lame it doesn't warrant a full response. lalalu Oct 2012 #83

So... LP2K12 Oct 2012 #84

Powell actually violated his oath. lalalu Oct 2012 #85

And LP2K12 Oct 2012 #87

"Go Obama!" lalalu Oct 2012 #88

I'd have to agree with LP2K12's assessment Xyzse Oct 2012 #92

You have a right to your view. lalalu Oct 2012 #105

That's cool too. Xyzse Oct 2012 #122

Imagine the alternative JSK Oct 2012 #93

I get what you are saying but those people are already in Romney's corner. lalalu Oct 2012 #104

are you kidding? You think Powell did this to "reduce damage to his image?" Gotta be joking. progressivebydesign Oct 2012 #117

I don't know what happened at the time of the Iraq war? lalalu Oct 2012 #119

Let's not hold a grudge. Powell knows the kind of people that'd be put in there by Romney. Comrade_McKenzie Oct 2012 #94

So What Josephb26 Oct 2012 #100

Oh yes. You're much more urbane and cool and liberal than the rest of us. progressivebydesign Oct 2012 #110

Ron Paul is a racist. lalalu Oct 2012 #115

whatever iiibbb Oct 2012 #114

Whatever lalalu Oct 2012 #116

Well then you should punish Obama/Democrats by not voting for him iiibbb Oct 2012 #121

That's your response? lalalu Oct 2012 #123

You start from a position of delusion iiibbb Oct 2012 #139

What you think of him has nothing to do with his ability to influence Reps to not support Romney nt Lucinda Oct 2012 #128

He is not going to influence any republicans to vote for the president. lalalu Oct 2012 #132

I didn't say they would support the POTUS Lucinda Oct 2012 #137

It isn't brag worthy after what he did. But if this.. mvd Oct 2012 #133

While I overwhelmingly agree with the sentiments in this post Ztolkins Oct 2012 #134

John McCain Thinks It Is! BlueDemKev Oct 2012 #138

I say we get what we can out of powell hrmjustin Oct 2012 #140