jamesgangnc wrote:
"Tim" wrote in message
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On Oct 19, 10:13 am, Boater wrote:
Eisboch wrote:
"Boater" wrote in message
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"I think we need a transformational figure. I think we need a president
who is a generational change and that's why I'm supporting Barack
Obama,
not out of any lack of respect or admiration for Sen. John McCain."
As much as I admire him for his honesty, Powell has been mislead and
wrong
before. He's only human.
Eisboch
The American people were mislead by the Bush Campaign in 2000 and 2004.

And Sec. Powell was part of the 2000, and 2004 Bush campaign so that
also made him a misleader?

I think it was pretty obvious that Powell did not agree with the current
administration. Even before 2004. His leaving was no surprise to many. He
stayed loyal to the party in spite of differences in opinion. A lot of
retired generals are much more cautious about military actions that
civilians. They know from experience that the cost is higher and the
results more ellusive than the surface facts suggest. Clearly proven in
this current mess. Frankly I hope Obama considers Powell for a return to
public service.




Powell's comments yesterday, both on Meet the Press and afterwards, were
absolutely devastating to the McCain campaign. I don't think I've ever
heard a more direct and erudite non-endorsement and endorsement of two
candidates.

The righties on one of the gun boards I read are just this side of a
mass stroke of the collective and, predictably, are now claiming that
Colin Powell is a traitor to America. This is precisely the sort of
commentary the McCain campaign is dredging up with its over-the-top
negative campaigning.

I think Obama will win in a squeaker in the popular vote and will do
better in the EC. My preference would be for Obama to absolutely
slaughter McCain and Palin in the popular vote, too, since, because of
the trash campaign they are running, they deserve humiliation, along
with the Republican base. If Obama were white, he'd probably be 15
points ahead right now.