On Oct 20, 2:20*pm, Boater wrote:
JimH wrote:
On Oct 20, 10:45 am, Boater wrote:
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.

Doubtful. *It only had an impact on those who need others to decide
for them who they should vote for and in that case most of that group
will be voting for Nobama anyway.

The Democratic base is very motivated. Powell's comments will help more
non-aligned, independent and undecided voters go for Obama. This
election is going to depend on turnout and independent and undecided
voters. What Powell said will matter to some of those folks.

Perhaps, but his endorsement and comments yesterday were certainly not
"absolutely devastating" to the McCain campaign as you suggest.

If an endorsement sways a voter......that voter needs to visit the
wizard in hopes of getting a brain.