BAR wrote:
JimH wrote:
On Oct 20, 10:45 am, Boater wrote:
jamesgangnc wrote:
"Tim" wrote in message
...

On Oct 19, 10:13 am, Boater wrote:
Eisboch wrote:
"Boater" wrote in message
...
"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 endorsement of a newspaper or a public figure is a self serving act.
Why would the older Powell wait until now to endorse Obama? The younger
Powell has endorsed McCain. Both endorsements are irrelevant.



I'm glad to see the grapes of wrath are going to be so bitter this year
for the "Base."