I use the term “Colin Powell Republicans” to describe those “Republicans” who are easily swayed by Obama doing something that appears Hawkish and accomodating to centrist/moderates, like Colin Powell, and I think Petraeus was brought in to get their votes.
OH, OKay. I understand your point and I concur. Thanks very much.
The General was an idiot to accept the position and I said so at the time.