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October 19, 2008

Colin Powell Endorses Obama

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Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama has won over the former Secretary of State Colin Powell -- and received the retired Army General's endorsement today.

"We need a president that will not just continue, even with a new face and some changes and with some maverick aspects, will not just continue basically the policies that we have been following in recent years," the 71-year-old announced this morning on "Meet the Press," as reported by the L.A. Times.

Colin -- who was President Bush's first Secretary of State and served in three GOP administrations total -- called the Illinois senator "a transformational figure."

Powell stated that while he felt both Obama and McCain are qualified to lead from the White House, Sarah Palin -- McCain's choice for VP -- is not. Colin also opined that Barack was better equipped to deal with the nation's financial crisis.

McCain responded to Powell's suggestion that Obama is ready to lead with an interview on "Fox News Sunday," stating that he and Powell "have a respectful disagreement" on the matter.

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Everybody needs to lighten up…if you look at the liberal news channels, Obama is winning, If you read the liberal papers, Obama is winning, BUT, if you talk to your friends and neighbors, you employers, your family, your soldiers, your Physicians, you know, the REAL people….McCain is who they say they are voting for. He is trusted and true and has what it takes to be Leader of our Country. Enough about Sarah Palin not having what it takes to be VP, what was it Joe Biden said yesterday about the world challenging Obama in the first 6 months if he is voted president??? Where did that come from? Did you hear about that on a liberal TV news report…nope, I didn’t think so….. And how is it that Ayers mentions Obama by name in the same sentence with Louis F. in his book? If I wrote a book, I doubt I’d put “Just some guy in my neighborhood’s” name in it unless I was pretty darn close to that fellow….Where is your common sense, my red flags are waving all over the place where Obama is concerned. Let’s not worry about it too much…McCain will more than likely come out on top because the majority are just not talking about who they are gonna vote for. You can’t go by the polls, the liberal media is simply reporting what they want you to think is going on in hopes that you will “Go with the flow” and vote for Obama….There are alot of us out here in the “Real World” who are definately voting for John McCain….Oh, and by the way, did any of you see the videos from the ACORN events where the women are speaking and saying that “They At ACORN” will help Obama win the presidency? Not biased? Get real….


- Colleen
Posted 10/21/08 09:13 AM
 

Look at Obama Jama’s birth certificate as provided on his website and you’ll see his name is Barak HUSSEIN Obama, not Barak Stephen Obama. He’d love for his middle name to be Steve. If he’s embarrassed about people using his middle name, he needs to change it or shut up about people calling him Hussein!


- B.Smith
Posted 10/20/08 09:33 PM
 

Anonymous - sweetie, you need to read some of our dialogue in a story called “Madge ‘Sweet’ on Palin? Hardly!” Just click on the most commented section (found on the main page) and you’ll see the story is #2. I can’t speak for anyone else but I can tell you that I have read Rev 13 and have some understanding of what you’re suggesting.

FYI - Sue and I are not the same person. While this notion is complementary, you’ll notice our writing styles are completely different.

So here’s the main point of my message for the hour ——- Don’t kid yourself or fall prey to what the mainstream media is spoon-feeding you. Mccain’s supporters are well informed and have come to the same conclusion - Obama is dangerous for this nation. Biden himself admitted this today when he told reporters and supporters that the terrorists were probably going to test Obama within the first 6 months of his term. Great….just the kind of thing I’m looking for! Obama stands for socialism but has no intention of subjecting his family to it. Don’t believe me? Then how to you do explain Michele Obama’s hotel room-service tab —- over $430 in room service billed to the campaign. Just the usual…lobster tails etc… And to top it all off, she didn’t even tip above and beyond what was a required gratuity (20% of the bill). Nice to see their for the working class! Socialism for the majority but red carpet treatment for those closest to him. Maybe that’s why Colin is keeping close to “that man.”

Back to my point, you may be asking yourself why so many of us on this site have similar views considering we’re bombarded with liberal, narrow minded theoretical principles day in and day out. It’s because we see things the way they really are. We can take what the media and democrats dish out and filter it thru our brains! And yes - I said narrow minded and liberal in the same sentence. My experience in blogging with people like My Opinion, C and Anonymous is that they are overly focused on their feeling and the hipnotic rhetoric that has taken their emotions to that place where they can’t see through their hatred. You know what we call this don’t you? ———— BIGOTRY. Here’s the definition in case you need it because it’s just so sad that we use terms we don’t understand. “Bigot is often used as a pejorative term against a person who is obstinately devoted to prejudices even when these views are challenged or proven to be false or not universally applicable or acceptable.” Liberals spout off about tolerance but have little of it when it comes to people who follow anything in line with Judeao-Christian values. Are we bigotted? No. We’re just not easily persuaded by special effects and hollywood celebs while the person talking is making ignorant suggestions and calling it policy. Personally, I’ve just been able to discern truth through the mud.


- Amy
Posted 10/20/08 09:27 PM
 

Colin Powell should be president.


- 98corvette
Posted 10/20/08 09:14 PM
 

Powell, although an elequent speaker, proved absolutely nothing in his regard to endorseing Barack Obama! His reasons had absolutely no substance what-so-ever. What were his words..”inspiring,.. TRANSFORMATIONAL!? And to slam Sarah Palin as “inexperienced, or not ready” was like comparing an apple to sour grapes! He gave no validity to his statements regarding Barack Obama. If anything the only thing Powell has proven is his ability to maneuver his own course in the political system and attempt to position himself for “better things”. This MEDIA DRIVEN candidate Barack Huesein Obama, has remarkable timing with his pay-offs, Dis-associations, and is absolutely hiding the truth!!


- two cents
Posted 10/20/08 08:42 PM
 

Powell proved once again why his cred is so solid. He discussed his reasoning, laid out the decision he reached, and then put substantial attention on elements of the choices we are all working to understand and vote. We should express appreciation for his leadership on this current decision.


- Johnny
Posted 10/20/08 07:21 PM
 

First of all, BLADE - BRILLIANT DEDUCTION!
NOTE TO ANONYMOUS: Yes, I believe,(that has nothing to do w/ my political choices) and, NO, I DON’T intend on voting for obama. His affiliations are troublesome, but his denial is dangerous.Throw in his inexperience, his unwillingness to provide vital records, and his dirty money dealings, and you have a recipe for disaster - I fear what he really is, so don’t fret.I’m a bit disappointed about Powell. Oh, well. EVERYONE I know will be voting for John McCain!
MY OPINION: You can hope all you want, but I am not AMY - thanks for the compliment, though, as she hits the nail on the head! As for defending someone whose name you can’t seem to get right, you seem more bent on being racist than anyone I’ve read in a long time. Your assumption is that I must be white; there ARE black people who are voting for McCain - my husband(who’s 100% African-American - not just a little piece like bo) and his family included! Should I assume, you then, are black because you’re voting for obama?You should really read your posts prior to sending them - your personal attacks are hopefully not indicative of obama voters’ thought processes.


- sue McC/P 08
Posted 10/20/08 06:09 PM
 

who cares what colin says. my say is just as important.


- ali
Posted 10/20/08 04:59 PM
 

Why is it so UN-important to KNOW the history of a man wanting the highest job in this country? Why is it dismissed in headlines of desperation? Sure the economy is important, and the next president coming in will address the issues. But it is extremely important for me know the history of the man applying for the job? How can it so easily be dismissed that this guy Barack Huesein Obama has not only a money trail to follow, but has been in contact with known terrorists? His preacher of 20 years screams “God D** America” and makes anti-white america rantings, and it was “convenient” for Barack to now dis-associate with him? HE has only been a Senator for 3 years, compared to John McCains 26! Has never served in the military, and is deserving of the “commander in chief” job? You never even heard of this man a year ago, and now you’re ready to give him the drivers seat? For me, HISTORY matters. Ties, matter.. you’re only as good as the company you keep. And the media is quickly becoming the decision maker? He, Obama, has gone to every extent to HIDE his past. Everytime he is cornered with any issues regarding his past, he quickly deters attention to the economy or other political issues? WHY? Why is his middle name so taboo, and NEVER used by media? Ask yourself a few questions, and do some research to find the answers. You just might be surprised! I certainly do NOT question the PATRIOTIC SPIRIT of John McCain.

My humble opinion.


- Jack
Posted 10/20/08 04:52 PM
 

why doesn’t any one ask how bo is for the middle class people when he chose not to accept limits on donations to his campaign, so he now has deep pockets holding $658 million! this i-whs money that could have been put to better use by the people to pay bills
with!
this is the man you want to elect to ease our pain & make changes what change-he’s a democrat & will raise our taxes & cut our benefits just like all democrats!!!!!!!


- anon
Posted 10/20/08 04:01 PM
 

Yes, I’ve read REVELATIONS…..but that’s not an excuse to say that Obama is the “antichrist”!!!

We are actually already in revelations with the wars that President Bush started with his “scull & crossbone” fraternity brothers.

You people will say and do anything to blame the things going on in this country on someone who is coming in and trying to fix it!

For once in your lives, do something that will help the next generation move forward without reservations of race, creed, color…..the Contstitution states that “all men are created equal”……..it’s about time we took another look at the Constitution!!!


- CWright
Posted 10/20/08 03:08 PM
 

Anonymous.. The BIBLE also says BE not JUDGE, it seems to me you are the one that needs to do some praying, you are the one that’s suppose to be a christian. If you are a christian why are you calling me a RACIST, sounds like that’s being a hypocrite. It should not matter to you what color I am ,SO CALL CHRISTIAN. YOU ARE A TRUE HYPOCRITE PRAY FOR YOUR OWN RACIST WAYS.


- My Opinion
Posted 10/20/08 02:53 PM
 

MY OPINION, FOR ONE I AM NOT A HYPOCRITE. AND YES I DO READ THE BIBLE AND LIKE I SAID BEFORE MAYBE THAT IS SOMETHING YOU MIGHT NEED TO DO BECAUSE IT SAY IN 42 MONTHS,AND YOU KNOW WHAT THAT IS ALMOST A FOUR-YEAR TERM OF PRESIDENCY. ACCORDING TO THE BOOK OF REVELATIONS THE ANTI-CHRIST IS; THE ANTI-CHRIST WILL BE A MAN, IN HIS 40’s,of Muslim descent, who will deceive the nations with persuasive language, and have a MASSIVE CHRIST-LIKE appeal… the prophecy says that people will flock to him and he will promise false hope and the world peace, and when he is in power, will destroy everything..NOW BY CHANCE DO YOU RECOGNIZE THIS DESCRIPTION??????? SO MAYBE YOU COULD BE THE ONES THROWING THE STONES BECAUSE YOU ARE THE HYPOCRITES. AND SO YOU KNOW THE WAY YOU SAID ABOUT BEING WHITE IT DOSE NOT MATTER WHAT COLOR I AM I WOULD LIKE FOR ALL PEOPLE TO BE FREE AND SPEAK AND FILL THE JOY OF FREEDOM,THAT MY FATHER AND OTHER PEOPLES FATHERS WHO HAVE PUT THEIR LIFE ON THE LINE FOR US TO INJOY OUR FREEDOM THAT MY DAD DIED FOR ME AND MY KIDS AND EVERONE ELSES KIDS AND I AM SURE YOU HAVE SOME.SO DONT CALL ME A HATEMONGERS AND HOW I MUST BE WHITE, YOU MUST BE BLACK AND DONT HAVE A FAITH BECAUSE IF YOU DID YOU WOULD NOT HAVE SAID THE THINGS YOU DID. SO I PRAY FOR YOU AND HOW YOU WILL FIND YOUR FAITH BECAUSE YOU SOUND LIKE THE RACIST!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NOT ME


- Anonymous
Posted 10/20/08 02:43 PM
 

And what if Barack’s middle name is Hussein? Do you know how many soldiers with that middle name are fighting for this country right now?

You people are so small minded that even just a name leads your judgement and not reason and deeds about one person.


- Faune
Posted 10/20/08 02:43 PM
 

Some of those Evangelical Christians need to take a Discipleship class. It usually lasts about a year. Some of the things they spout off as Christian, is no where to be found in the Bible.

When I see a white person being asked if they’re voting for a candidate due to his skin color, then we can talk.


- Sonya
Posted 10/20/08 02:29 PM
 

Don’t talk to me sbout faith …Anonymous, it has nothing to do with this topic.. Most of you hatemongers are white and always try to throw christianity, you guys be the first ones to throw stones. If you want to talk about christians then why don’t you use your time wisely you hypocrite and do yourself some justice and read your bible instead of trying to witness to me.


- My Opinion
Posted 10/20/08 01:37 PM
 

AMY AND SUE THE REAL TWISTED ONES. OR THE SO CALLED MY OPINION. Both of you really need to see how wrong your opinions are. MAYBE YOU BOTH NEED TO TRULEY OPEN YOUR EYES. FIRST ASK YOUR SELF DO YOU BELIVE IN CHRIST? IF SO GO TO REVELATIONS CHAPTER 13 AND READ. next ask where O where is all this money comming from? Next ask why did he say about is MUSLIM faith and then try to cover it up. THIS IS SOME OF YOUR FIRST QUESTIONS YOU NEED TO START WITH, AND THEN DO SOME REAL BACK GROUND CHECKING ON YOUR SO CALLED OBAMA MAN. IF YOU REALLY INJOY YOUR FREEDOM YOU AND AMY AND SUE YOU MIGHT REALLY LOOK INTO ALL OF THIS. YOU THINK YOU HAVE IT BAD NOW VOTE FOR YOUR MAN AND SEE WHAT HAPPENS. GOD BLESS YOU HOPE YOU CHANGE YOUR MINDS.


- Anonymous
Posted 10/20/08 01:01 PM
 

AMY AND SUE THE REAL TWISTED ONES. OR THE SO CALLED MY OPINION. Both of you really need to see how wrong your opinions are. MAYBE YOU BOTH NEED TO TRULEY OPEN YOUR EYES. FIRST ASK YOUR SELF DO YOU BELIVE IN CHRIST? IF SO GO TO REVELATIONS CHAPTER 13 AND READ. next ask where O where is all this money comming from? Next ask why did he say about is MUSLIM faith and then try to cover it up. THIS IS SOME OF YOUR FIRST QUESTIONS YOU NEED TO START WITH, AND THEN DO SOME REAL BACK GROUND CHECKING ON YOUR SO CALLED OBAMA MAN. IF YOU REALLY INJOY YOUR FREEDOM YOU AND AMY AND SUE YOU MIGHT REALLY LOOK INTO ALL OF THIS. YOU THINK YOU HAVE IT BAD NOW VOTE FOR YOUR MAN AND SEE WHAT HAPPENS. GOD BLESS YOU HOPE YOU CHANGE YOUR MINDS.


- Anonymous
Posted 10/20/08 01:01 PM
 

Amy, and SUE, Whatever… You guys are twisted up into one which leads me to believe you are the same person. I tell you What …. it doesn’t matter what you say or think about me. Barack Obama will be the next President of the United States of America, like it or not. (How about that?).


- My Opinion
Posted 10/20/08 12:36 PM
 

Colin Powell is of partial African heritage.

Barack Obama is of partial African heritage.

Colin Powell is a long time republican who, to my knowledge, has never endorsed a liberal Democrat for any office.

Barack Obama is a Democrat with the most liberal voting record in the senate.

There is no other logical conclusion that can be drawn except that Powell is endorsing Obama because of his ancestry, by definition racist.


- blade
Posted 10/20/08 12:31 PM

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