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Powell endorses Obama for president- calls Democrat ‘transformational figure’
MSNBC | 10.19.2008

Posted on 10/19/2008 7:56:13 AM PDT by JustTheTruth

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To: JustTheTruth

Unfortunatley I believe Powell did this because of race. I also believe that he can take the rest of his life going around to all the families of the lost and wounded in Iraq and tell them sorry, I must have been wrong about that war thing. Powell is gone to me now.


41 posted on 10/19/2008 8:16:06 AM PDT by robtrml
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To: BenLurkin

I think you’ve nailed it. Without the endorsement of Powell they may have only backed him at the 94% level. We are saved!


42 posted on 10/19/2008 8:16:12 AM PDT by SPOTTEDOWL (Are frontal lobotomies prerequisite for being classified as a liberal?)
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To: MissEdie

I believe that Powell stated something to the effect that: ‘the fragile coalition of arab allies would not hold together if America were to finish the job’.


43 posted on 10/19/2008 8:16:47 AM PDT by Be_Politically_Erect (If I didn't think he'd get emotionally attached to it, I'd tell Obama to kiss my A** !)
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To: JustTheTruth
Stressing that Obama was a lifelong Christian, Powell denounced Republican tactics that he said were insulting not only to to Obama but also to Muslims.

O h M y G a w d!!!

Colin you of all people! I have been in and out of the Middle East and Pakistan this year and EVERY MUSLIM I TALK TO IS PROUD THAT OBAMA IS A MUSLIM!!!!!!

44 posted on 10/19/2008 8:18:16 AM PDT by missnry (The truth will set you free ... and drive liberals Crazy!)
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To: JustTheTruth

Powell can be blasted but this should be another wake up call to see how low the regard of Republican brand has sunk in the last 8 years. Voters want a change of direction.

If Republicans can’t recognize that and run a campaign where all they can offer is fear itself, then even an Obama will beat them.

What is needed is a New Conservative Contract with America setting forth where they want to lead the country. If not now then before 2010. Oust the Neocons bring back the Oldcons.


45 posted on 10/19/2008 8:19:54 AM PDT by ex-snook ("But above all things, truth beareth away the victory.")
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To: JustTheTruth

Powell made an ass and a hypocrite out of himself today spewing Obama camp talking points.

That was a big mistake that took his credibility down the toilet.


46 posted on 10/19/2008 8:19:55 AM PDT by dforest (Is there any good idea out there that Obama doesn't lay claim to anymore?)
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To: JustTheTruth
Stressing that Obama was a lifelong Christian, Powell denounced Republican tactics that he said were insulting not only to to Obama but also to Muslims.

"Lifelong" apparently starts at 29.

47 posted on 10/19/2008 8:20:12 AM PDT by torchthemummy (Why Is The Educational Establishment Comfortable With Ayers' Unrepentent Radicalism (Terrorism)?)
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To: 2001convSVT
Powell said “McCain’s choices in the last few weeks — especially his selection of Gov. Sarah Palin....

All the pundits are saying how bad Palin has turned for the McCain campaign. Obviously they are not paying attention to the huge turnouts for her recently.
48 posted on 10/19/2008 8:21:09 AM PDT by Wilum (Never loaded a nuke I didn't like)
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To: JustTheTruth

Wow.

This gives 0bama another .0028% of the black vote, up to 99.76%


49 posted on 10/19/2008 8:21:11 AM PDT by Skooz (Gabba Gabba we accept you we accept you one of us Gabba Gabba we accept you we accept you one of us)
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To: JustTheTruth

Even when he was in office,

it became increasingly clear that he

IS

a dyed-in-the-wool GLOBALIST/socialist/communist/Marxist/ Traitor.

Traitor to God, the American way and quite possibly apple pie.


50 posted on 10/19/2008 8:21:23 AM PDT by Quix (POL LDRS GLOBALIST QUOTES: #76 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2031425/posts?page=77#77)
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To: JustTheTruth
Colin Powell is either a AA fool or a communist.

51 posted on 10/19/2008 8:21:28 AM PDT by Uri’el-2012 (Psalm 78:35 And they remembered that God was their ROCK, And the Most High God their Redeemer.)
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To: VOA
Sadly, he lost me after being simply a political hack with his nearly substance-free presentation before the United Nations before we rolled into Iraq.

Don't paint me as anti-war. Saddam was like an ugly wound that needed lanced OR walled off. Where I'm going is how disappointed I was when Powell later said he basically didn't believe in what he said during that presentation.

If he'd simply said "We don't have the goods on Saddam. And I'm now resigning as Sec. of State." I'd have some level of respect for him.

Now Powell has totally "Jumped The Shark" like Fonzi. It's a disgraceful to a fairly good career.

How would you like to have this kind of "general" (small g intended), lead you into battle? Powell IS a disgrace! He sold his country AND his party out for his race.

52 posted on 10/19/2008 8:22:14 AM PDT by teletech (Friends don't let friends vote DemocRAT)
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To: LottieDah

Yes, Powell is the perfect example of what is wrong about
“reaching across the aisle”.
I have to say, I never liked him.
But “support” from people like him is apparently essential
in giving Obama cred he would never have on his own.
It would be nice if SOME candidate (McCain is no better than anyone else in this regard) would understand that to most voters the endorsement hunt is meaningless,and becomes nothing but a bolster to self-importance to the endorser and endorsee, and a way to get back ‘in the picture’, if not the White House.
People would dearly love to hear, just once, that they’re what matters.


53 posted on 10/19/2008 8:22:32 AM PDT by supremedoctrine
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To: JustTheTruth
Powell endorses Obama for president

I'll take one Joe "the plumber" over RINO Powell any time.
54 posted on 10/19/2008 8:25:05 AM PDT by adorno
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To: JustTheTruth

Powell had already proven himself to be a traitor — this is just further confirmation.

He practiced treachery — he left Scooter Libby out to dry on felony charges on the phony Plame charges, when all the time, he knew it was his guy Armitage who “leaked” the BS info.


55 posted on 10/19/2008 8:25:21 AM PDT by webschooner (Welcome to the wonderful world of Socialism -- kindly check your money and possessions at the door.)
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To: missnry
Colin you of all people! I have been in and out of the Middle East and Pakistan this year and EVERY MUSLIM I TALK TO IS PROUD THAT OBAMA IS A MUSLIM!!!!!!

The way I understand it is that, once you are a muslim - you are ALWAYS a muslim - otherwise, you get beheaded - don't you?

Of course, Obama's muslim brothers know that & they are just wink-wink nodding until he gets elected. It's all part of the plan.

56 posted on 10/19/2008 8:25:43 AM PDT by alicewonders (Sarah Palin is the face of America's future.)
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To: JustTheTruth

Huh. I guess people are voting their race this time.
Okay.


57 posted on 10/19/2008 8:26:34 AM PDT by Lancey Howard
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To: Leisler
must of = must have .. just sayin'. Great analysis, otherwise.
58 posted on 10/19/2008 8:27:31 AM PDT by Windflier (To anger a conservative, tell him a lie. To anger a liberal, tell him the truth.)
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To: JustTheTruth
Obama is transformational alright.....just like a

Plastic, mechanical and ever-shifting....

59 posted on 10/19/2008 8:28:50 AM PDT by anniegetyourgun
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To: JustTheTruth

Make that 98% of the Americans of African decent supporting the half white Kansas guy from Illinois with a Muslim name. Nope, no racism here, move along, nothing to see here.

But if 98% of the WASPs supported a........., oh never mind!!

Gunner


60 posted on 10/19/2008 8:31:07 AM PDT by weps4ret (The media is not Main Stream.)
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