Posted on 11/25/2005 9:58:25 AM PST by Carl/NewsMax
An angry former Secretary of State Colin Powell is blasting the Bush White House for attacking Rep. Jack Murtha, who undermined troop morale and encouraged al Qaida last week with his call for an immediate U.S. pullout from Iraq.
"To attack him the way he was attacked, accusing him of being a Michael Moore, was disgraceful and was not worthy," a Powell told the New York Post's Deborah Orin, who described him as "livid."
"Jack Murtha is great friend of mine," Powell declared. "He's a great patriot.
"I don't agree with his position," the former top Bush diplomat said. "But he has started a debate which is a good debate to have as to how long we should be there."
Hours after Murtha called for an immediate pullout last Thursday, White House press secretary Scott McClellan compared him to Michael Moore. Two days later, however, both President Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney went out of their way to describe Murtha as "honorable."
Still, Powell focused instead on the earlier remark, and said nothing about the olive branch offered by Bush and Cheney.
The one-time chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff also suggested that the war on terror wasn't quite as serious as other challenges the U.S. has faced.
"We're not facing a world war anymore," Powell told the Post. "We have pretty much convinced the world that democracy is a better system than communism or fascism or totalitarianism."
I know. He and John McCain are a lot alike. Both know that they are loved and protected by the media, therefore, they are both bullet proof.
Colin Powell sucks too. The only difference between him and Wesley Clarke is that G.H.W. Bush made Powell and Clinton made Clarke. When Powell needed a major command job they created a major command for him.
"Pssst. One WMD strategically placed and the damn Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade (plus alot more) is over.
You get?"
that's my point - if the war on terror was anywhere near as serious as WW2 they would have canceled the parade like they did in WW2.
Just because someone served our country in one way or another doesn't mean they are beyond criticism. At this point I don't realy care what Powell has to say about anything.
"Calling a congressman Michael Moore is a bit juvenile. You would think the President's spokesman could come up with something better than that."
Most of the news stories do not give the actual quote or only give part of it. Here is what Scott McClellan actually said:
"Congressman Murtha is a respected veteran and politician who has a record of supporting a strong America. So it is baffling that he is endorsing the policy positions of Michael Moore and the extreme liberal wing of the Democratic party."
Very interesting comparison. And one I'm sure Mr. Powell would readily embrace.
I categorize Colin Powell as a chameleon opportunist. I didn't care for his performance as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. And I was alarmed by his performance as Secretary of State. Given unambiguous tasks he performs well. But when left to his own devices he seems to be driven by liberal tendencies.
The country will be much better served if his main title is "Former".
Yeah Colin then why did Murtha say, "Our troops are our greatest enemy"..
Colin YOU are a disgrace.. Get outta my computer.. you Uncle Jesse..
"Colin Powell sucks too. The only difference between him and Wesley Clarke is that G.H.W. Bush made Powell and Clinton made Clarke. When Powell needed a major command job they created a major command for him."
President Reagan brought Powell in Reagan's second term and Powell is correctly credited with putting National Security back on a more professional footing after Oliver North etc... and I say that as someone who personally admires Oliver north.
I have a difficult time imagining Powell as ever being livid.
Good tagline!
Colin Polyp , and about as useful ....
What in the world is wrong with Colin Powell, he is sounding more and more like 'Stupid is as Stupid does'.
"who described him as "livid."
I have a difficult time imagining Powell as ever being livid."
Yep, I want to see his quote from other sources... This article seems tailor made to get conservatives to attack Powell. Let's see what the post actually says since it was a Post reporter.
Murtha called for the Jihadits to be presented Iraq on a golden platter. That makes him a traitor or a fool.
I don't care what Colon Bowell has to say about it.
"Colin Powell the black Wesley Clark. Between the two them you can see how mediocrity can rise to high circles by achieving a brown ring around their noses."
I think you do a disservice to President Reagan by suggesting that is the only reason he selected Colin Powell.
Indeed there is a difference..Shame on Colin Powell.
Another RINO goes ballistic.
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