[nmh]

THIS is what happends when the GOP plays the RACE GAME.

Powell was NEVER a Republican.

The ONLY reason he was dragged up the ladder by Republicans was beause he was BLACK. Powell was ONLY promoted because of the COLOR OF HIS SKIN and NOT HIS BRAINS.

Unlike Condi, or Clarence Thomas or War Connerly - they are REPUBLCIANS FIRST and skin color doesn't matter. They are NOT racists like POWELL.

[jacquej]

You are right, nmh, and Colin Powell knows this, and deeply resents it.

I feel sort of sorry for him, actually. It is one of the best examples of why “racial promotions” do more harm than good.

The consequent psychological insecurity and damage to the self-esteem of the individual promoted for reasons other than merit are never considered.

[jacquej]

You are right, nmh, and Colin Powell knows this, and deeply resents it.

I feel sort of sorry for him, actually. It is one of the best examples of why “racial promotions” do more harm than good.

The consequent psychological insecurity and damage to the self-esteem of the individual promoted for reasons other than merit are never considered.