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Obama Czar Rattner: Colin Powell Feels 'Hostility' From GOP Because He's Black
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| Mark Finkelstein
Posted on 01/14/2013 5:47:45 AM PST by governsleastgovernsbest
Oh those racist Republicans. Did you know that they're hostile to Colin Powell because he's black? Yup, just ask former Obama car czar Steve Rattner. The Morning Joe regular today claimed that poor Powell "feels this hostility toward him from the rest of the party in part because he's a minority."
Really? Colin Powell feels hostility from "the rest of the party" because he's a minority? The Colin Powell for whom so many in the GOP were clamoring to run for president in 1995-96? The Powell who actually won the 1996 New Hampshire primaryas a write-in!after he had withdrawn his name from consideration? That Colin Powell? Please.
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KEYWORDS: colinpowell; racism; republicans; steverattner
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To: governsleastgovernsbest
So who was calling Powell a “house negro” when he was working in the Bush administration?
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posted on
01/14/2013 5:49:33 AM PST
by
cripplecreek
(REMEMBER THE RIVER RAISIN!)
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To: netmilsmom; Behind Liberal Lines; Miss Marple; an amused spectator; Diogenesis; MEG33; PGalt; ...
Colin Powell feels “hostility from rest of Republican party” because he’s black. So claims former Obama car czar. Baloney! Ping to Today show list.
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posted on
01/14/2013 5:51:07 AM PST
by
governsleastgovernsbest
(FReepmail or ping me to be put on my ping list for criticism of liberal media)
To: cripplecreek
That’s exactly right. The left did nothing but go after Powell in racist tones for 15 years. Now that he’s on their team, he’s a-ok. Our side is critical of his illogical political decisions, and we are now racists. The left is evil.
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posted on
01/14/2013 5:52:16 AM PST
by
ilgipper
(Obama supporters are comprised of the uninformed & the ill-informed)
To: governsleastgovernsbest
I’m getting a little more than tired of all this BULLYING from the fools n the left!
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posted on
01/14/2013 5:53:15 AM PST
by
Coldwater Creek
(He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadows of the Almighty Psalm 91:)
To: governsleastgovernsbest
RE :”
Oh those racist Republicans. Did you know that they're hostile to Colin Powell because he's black? Yup, just ask former Obama car czar Steve Rattner. The Morning Joe regular today claimed that poor Powell “feels this hostility toward him from the rest of the party in part because he's a minority.” I know having Powell as SoS helped GWB get re-elected, but he sure created a monster.
All we need is an ex-GWB SoS claiming he's a Republican on TV lecturing Rs how they must be more liberal to survive.
At least Condi doesnt pull crap like that.
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posted on
01/14/2013 5:54:05 AM PST
by
sickoflibs
(Losing to O is NO principle!)
To: governsleastgovernsbest
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posted on
01/14/2013 5:57:58 AM PST
by
Mr. K
(There are lies, damned lies, statistics, and democrat talking points.)
To: governsleastgovernsbest
"feels this hostility toward him from the rest of the party in part because he's a minority." ... which begs the question,
how did someone with such poor analytical and problem recognition skills get to the position of CJCS?
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posted on
01/14/2013 5:58:19 AM PST
by
gov_bean_ counter
(Hope and Change has become Attack and Obfuscate.)
To: governsleastgovernsbest
I see a little nerd in need of a wedgie!
Powell is the racist, voting for the Black Man instead of his own party moderates Republicans MeCain & Romney.
To: governsleastgovernsbest
Powell “feels hostility” from the GOP because he has broken his Oath. The man has no honor.
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posted on
01/14/2013 6:03:25 AM PST
by
RavenATB
To: governsleastgovernsbest
That’s ridiculous, Powell is the perfect poster boy for the GOP. Wishy-washy, stands for nothing.
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01/14/2013 6:04:55 AM PST
by
CityCenter
(Compromise is the welcome mat to deception.)
To: ilgipper
NEW YORK (BNW) — Singer Harry Belafonte is holding his ground and on Tuesday refused to back down from his remarks last week calling Secretary of State Colin Powell a house nigger in the Bush administration. Belafonte said his problems are not with the man but with the policies Powell is supporting.
http://www.blacknewsweekly.com/201.html
Belefonte admits that it has nothing to do with race but with disagreement. They spout racist comments when they know it has nothing to do with race but if someone on the right voices legitimate disagreement with policy, the left comes running to scream racism.
They’re nothing but race baiting neanderthal trash and if they don’t like it, they can kiss my gleamin white ass.
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posted on
01/14/2013 6:05:07 AM PST
by
cripplecreek
(REMEMBER THE RIVER RAISIN!)
To: governsleastgovernsbest
"
Did you know that they're hostile to Colin Powell because he's black? Yup, just ask former Obama car czar Steve Rattner."
Or in other words, "Republicans are racist, just ask a Democrat"?. I'm shocked and dismayed.
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posted on
01/14/2013 6:05:23 AM PST
by
Durus
(You can avoid reality, but you cannot avoid the consequences of avoiding reality. Ayn Rand)
To: governsleastgovernsbest
I wonder if John Boehner is feeling any hostility from fellow republicans?
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posted on
01/14/2013 6:07:08 AM PST
by
Safrguns
To: governsleastgovernsbest
Obviously, Powell is not well read on American history.
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posted on
01/14/2013 6:07:22 AM PST
by
Eric in the Ozarks
(In the game of life, there are no betting limits)
To: governsleastgovernsbest
Powell could have been President. He had the full support of the Republican Party, in the aggregate and in detail. He chose to say no. His statement is specious.
To: governsleastgovernsbest
Rattner is an idiot. Most GOP members are extremely supportive of “blacks” who are supportive of liberty and individual rights...Justice Clarence Thomas, Dr. Thomas Sowell, Condi Rice, Dr. Walter Williams, Allen West, and Kenneth Gladney are a few examples. You know...the black people the Democrats always call “Oreos,” or refer to by saying they “aren't really black”...
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posted on
01/14/2013 6:09:47 AM PST
by
RavenATB
To: governsleastgovernsbest
I feel hostility from Democrats because I’m white!
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posted on
01/14/2013 6:10:54 AM PST
by
broken_arrow1
(I regret that I have but one life to give for my country - Nathan Hale "Patriot")
To: governsleastgovernsbest
The hostility is because he’s not a conservative.
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