GQ Exclusive: Colin Powell Wants Out

[maddezmom]

GQ Magazine on Powell's Frustration With the Bush
Administration, His Battles With the Pentagon,
His 'Real' Relationship With Vice President Dick Cheney,
and Whether He'll Return For a Second Term

NEW YORK, May 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Secretary of State Colin Powell is
exhausted, frustrated, and bitter, uncomfortable with President George W.
Bush's agenda, and fatigued from his battles with the Pentagon, reports GQ
magazine writer-at-large Wil S. Hylton in the June 2004 issue of GQ magazine.
Hylton's exclusive article, "Casualty of War," in which he talks with Powell
and his closest friends and colleagues openly and on the record, is available
online at http://www.gq.com.

http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=109&STORY=/www/story/05-04-2004/0002166707&EDATE=


direct link to article:
http://us.gq.com/plus/content/?040429plco_01

[Misunderestimator]

1. HA! And Powell is many a centrist's only reason for voting for Bush again

[PaDUer]

15. Powell wanted out

before this so-called war. Next thing you know, ooppsss..war..he was locked into it w/ his buddies..Remember that?? I think it was in TIME magazine.

[Dulcinea]

31. Powell said a long time ago he wouldn't return if Bush did.

mw

[Moloch]

2. That's good news

although if Colon had any spine he would have quit the administration long ago...

[Occulus]

45. Maybe he's been biding his time,

taking notes, saving files.... who knows.

Maybe he'll drop off the ticket and come clean.......... right before the election. It all depends on, privately, how dusgruntled he really is. If he's really pissed, he might well decide to turn himself into a known and acknowledged Deep Throat.

[Tellurian]

47. This is the TIME not 6 mos from now..

Powell doesn't have the luxury of time. When you've turned against the Bush Cartell, you end up having a heart attack, stroke or mysterious, fatal, car wreck.

Heck, even now, the spinners could sell an assassination as "Well, we're not suprised, Colin was receiving 100s of threatening e-mails every day." Blaming this whole Lying War on Him.

[Moloch]

57. "Maybe he's been biding his time,"

Let's hope so. That would definately bring shrub down.

[RobertSeattle]

3. Great Article - thanks

Powell is like some strange Shakespearian character now. I don't know if I should hate him or pity him.

[central scrutinizer]

4. he's always been a spineless opportunist

so it is not a surprise. Just one of the largest rats jumping ship. For all of you DUers who still believe that Powell was once an honorable man, I humbly direct you to consortiumnews.com where you can read his whole sordid history of lying and covering up.

[DEMVET-USMC]

56. Is Powell the Gen.Powell who authorized transfer of 4,000 TOW missles

to Oliver North`s group for sale to AYATOLLAH KHOMENIE`S IRAN ? Why was that sale of dangerous weapons to a self declared enemy of the U.S. not considered an act of treason? Anyone remember the IRAN-CONTRA affair. George the 1st was Reagan`s V.P., and many believe is the one who initiated that whole disaster. These Shrubs have a long record of this. There is a book that has been around a while that covers these and other stories. Go To: < www.tarpley.net >. Then click onto Geo.Shrub: The unauthorized BIO. It`s a great read with much info as to the Shrubs and the Nazis and a Gen. Powell authorizing the transfer of 4,000 TOW missles. ...Oscar

[orwell]

5. Rant and Puke

Thousands are dead. US foreign policy is in tatters. And he wants "out." So much for profiles in courage. Just walk away and leave your stinkin' mess for the next poor bastard.

You could bring down this prick's house of cards with one news conference but you betray your nation with your silence.

Screw you Colin Powell. :puke:

O

[AdrianInOcala]

6. Silly Colin....BUSHCO is like the Mafia....

They don't let you quit.

[maddezmom]

11. my thought was he's begging to get fired nt

[ewagner]

7. Powell distancing himself

from Dubya and the gang.

trying to salvage (what's left of) his reputation.

He needs to do more (IMHO) before I can consider him "reformed".

[Blasphemer]

24. I will never forgive him...

All his fancy dancing to save his reputation really disgusts me. He knowingly lied to the UN and the Public about Shrub's war. He had a choice and he decided to support the BFEE's agenda.

[FlemingsGhost]

8. Too late... a deal with the devil is for eternity.

Removing himself from the scene of the crime is not going to make him any less of a traitor.

[wryter2000]

16. Yup

The only way he can redeem himself is TALK, before November. Ain't gonna happen.

[makhno]

20. Well said

:thumbsup:

[yardwork]

43. He can check out any time he wants

but he can never leave.

Exactly the kind of brain-rot that the Eagles were talking about.

[Kolesar]

9. Yeah, and Bush will give Paul Wolfowitz his job

shudder

[WLKjr]

40. And then...

were all doomed. :nuke:(if we're not already)

[NNN0LHI]

10. Whats the hold up if he is leaving?

Is he concerned that he can't be replaced?

Don

[0007]

27. He pulled this crap 15 months ago, remeber?

He said he was gonna retire after 04. Then they patted him on the butt and the folks forgotten what Harry Belafonte had said.

And powell was happy until Bob Woodward came along.

[Bluebear]

12. Too little, too late. Perfectly viable candidate soiled for all time. n/t

[xultar]

13. Welp, I'll put it like this Powell was the only Shining Star they had and

they beat the poor guy to death.

Now this is a great show on Powells part.

He got to play with BushCo and instead of being tarnished for being a member of the team, now, he looks like a victim. So, he does not lose his centrist fans. Plus, he can get out instead of being kicked out. Well, let's say, he beat them too the punch and now they look like suckas.

Well played Powell, well played.

Powell is a shrewd MoFo. He may have beat BushCo at their own game. You know BushCo set him up to take the fall for that Roadmap bullshit. So he played them back and will end up being the better for it.

[Just Me]

14. Ewwww! Will he write a book, too?

Or will he come clean, immediately resign, and spill the beans like a true Patriot for this country and its people?

[THUNDER HANDS]

21. yes, he's writing a book

it's due out next year.

[makhno]

17. Powell is a traitor

The only way out for him should be in day-glo overalls. It boggles my mind that someone can so overtly abuse the trust of his position, severely damaging the efficacy of American diplomacy and state interests, and still get a sympathetic free ride from the citizens he was sworn to serve.

It's no wonder our leaders think nothing of promoting their corrupt agenda over the interests of the country. The worst that can happen is the loss of their direct political privilege. Like gamblers with infinite credit whose only fear is to be kicked out of the casino for cheating.

[KissMyAsscroft]

26. Bingo makhno!

That was a perfect analysis.

[CatWoman]

18. In the morning, I'll channel surf on the radio

and will sometimes listen to Imus.

G. Gordon Liddy comes on the same station.

There's a commericial containing a blurb by Liddy:

The Democrats just pay lip service to African Americans.

The Republicans have put an African American in the upper echelons of the Bush Administration.

The National Security Advisor is Black.

So is the Secretary of State.

And what do you hear from the Democrats? Only complaints!! Complaints when Bush should be congratulated!!!

Especially from that socialist Harry Belafonte!!!

Heh -- looks like Belafonte is right :D

[riverwalker]

19. Too late Powell

you sold your soul. No refunds, no exchanges, no returns. Funny thing about integrity. You compromise it a couple of times, and poof! it's gone.

[Gin]

22. don't wait...quit now..show some courage....why preview a story like this?

he must want to be fired..again..where's the courage? Once Woodward's book showed how badly he has been treated..he has no choice..the secret is out...he's a pawn..like Belafonte said.

[ithacan]

35. he's bailing like a rat from a sinking ship

he knows what's coming down the pike, that the Bush regime is imploding, that there may even be indictments.

This is a way to put plausible denial out there. To try to distance himself from the war criminals.

To try to retain a shred of credibility among the wider population (who don't know his real history...)

[damnraddem]

23. And Powell is content to let Dubya get reselected and then leave.

If he had any integrity, he'd do what others have already done -- leave and blast the Bushistas.

[truthisfreedom]

25. dear mr. powell, so many of us would love to pack you a nice balanced

lunch for your escape from bushco, but we're afraid you will end up like James Hatfield... and JFK Jr... and the Honorable Paul Wellstone...

[nadinbrzezinski]

28. Hmm

rumors have been aroumnd in and out the building that Powell is not
staying.

And in fifty years, when a lot of hte crap is declassed, we may find that powell held to the Soldier's code, and soldiered on...

Those who know what this means, will understand... the rest, well will see. I may live to see it... and I hope I am right,

[enough]

29. Like Arlen Specter, Colin Powel deserves disgrace

for putting his prestige behind something he didn't support in the first place.

Both of these "moderate" republicans will do ANYTHING to advance their careers and stay in the halls of power. Their later protestations of doubt or discomfort are meaningless.

This reminds of of Specter saying later that "if he'd known" what kind of a Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas was going to be, he might have had some doubts.

There must be a certain particular section of hell resesrved for this kind of traitor.

[genius]

30. Powell was a terrorist in Vietnam. Remember the My Lei Massacre?

If he's out, Bush must be really bad.

[The Backlash Cometh]

32. If only...

I'll believe it when he walks out and writes a book about his bitter experiences.

[dusty64]

33. I've heard this before,

I'll believe it when I see it. colon bowell has NO dignity and is just as rotten and evil as the rest of the regime.

[Generator]

39. Lordy, lordy he has his chance on Larry King tonight

Resign! What, no he's going to do more shilling! Then your post stands as true.

Does he need more reasons, torture scandals, turning parts of Iraq back to Saddam's generals, what's his tipping point?

It would be the best career move he could ever make, (not to mention his Soul) but I doubt he has the guts.

[cliss]

34. I looked at Colon recently,

and he really looks bad. He looks tired and drawn. His eyes have a vacant, distant look. The hair above his ears have turned to two streaks of pure white.

So Colin is tired of the game, now that he's paid his dues over the past 3 years. Sorry, I don't feel the least bit sorry for ya. You were a big part of the lying charade at the UN, in front of the American people, in front of a dubious world.

[yellowcanine]

36. If all this is true he should resign now - and say why

If he is a true patriot that is what he would do. Otherwise he is providing cover for Bush and if Bush wins the election we will be stuck with someone like Wolfiwitz, Elliot Abrams, or Otto Reich as Sec. of State.

[shawn703]

37. GIVE THE MAN A BOOK DEAL!

Put a rush on it, get it out in October!

[killbotfactory]

38. Think he's happy flushing his integrity down the toilet for these insane..

morons?

You lied to the your ENTIRE COUNTRY and the ENTIRE FUCKING WORLD world for these assholes insane agenda, Powell. Mea Culpa time.

[Pattib]

41. Remember the "walk-out" during his speech at the Rethug convention?

He had to know the deal then. He didn't even say anything "shocking", just reminded the people that the thugs haven't been a party open to African-Americans and they (repubs) needed to do a better job of embracing, big tent, tolerance...yada, yada, yada.

The delegates of a few states were pissed! Enough to walk out of his speech. Others turned their heads away or talked rudely throughout. Colin Powell knew what he was getting into. He did sell out. There was no way the Bush admin. was going to let him have any kind of power. He was their puppet.

[Tellurian]

42. Powell needs to STOP the INSANITY, call a Press Conference and..

Blow the Whistle on this White House gone MAD!

Doing this would be the only way to redeem himself in the eyes of the American People, as a TRUE Patriot, putting country first before a government gone rouge.

[democracy eh]

49. well he is on Larry King tonight

fingers crossed

yeah right

maybe they will open up the phones

yeah right

[Tellurian]

50. At this point in time. Powell is a liability to the Bush Administration..

He had better take a STAND!

His life is in jeopardy, if he doesn't do the right thing.

I guess, you could call his situation Wilsonesque.

Sooner or Later they're going to get him!

[Wind Dancer]

51. You took the words right out of my mouth!

We BEG you to expose this insanity!

[David__77]

44. He should repent now and not ten years from now.

NOW is the time for him to come clean, not years from now when we're lookning back at the debacle of these years. He must be like those Vietnam-era people that came back years later to make amends--now is the time for that.

[BiggJawn]

46. So what's stopping him?

He didn't sign Indenture papers, did he?

Stop your bellyaching and LEAVE, General Colon Bowell...And take your clueless son over at the FCC with you.

[Malva Zebrina]

48. Rats deserting the ship

to save themselves.

Powell is beyond saving himself. HE willingly lied for Bush

Now he wants to say he is disgusted.\??

What a tangeled web he wove for himself.

The whole bunch of them are despicable human beings, without honor and without morality

[Dr Fate]

52. REPENT!!! The TRUTH will set you free- and you can sell lots-O-books!!!

Do the right thing Powell- spill the beans and redeem!!!

[StandUpGuy]

53. What action was it that defined him as a dove ?

Any hopes I had that Powell was a moderate inside this extremist administration were dashed when I saw Tennent sitting over his shoulder at the U.N.

[daleo]

54. Powell should have left 20,000 corpses ago

Or is it 30,000? Anyway, before his dog and pony show at the U.N. brought enough fence sitters on side to give Bush the green light.

[BrewerJohn]

55. This from the article blew my mind

"Four days!" Armitage practically shouted when I mentioned Powell's visit to the CIA. "Four days! And three nights! The secretary is a man of honor! He values being credible. To be credible, you have to be able to stand behind what you say. That's why he fieldstripped it. Just like, you ever heard of fieldstripping cigarettes back in Nam?" He was referring to the process of tearing up smoked cigarettes so they will decompose quickly and leave no trace for the enemy. "That means tear it up and shake the tobacco that's left to the wind," Armitage said. "He fieldstripped it."

So he "fieldstripped" the lies, but they still got exposed the next day. These people are out of their depth.

[Dudley_DUright]

58. Here is another unbelievable paragraph

I got a small but precious glimpse of the show when, shortly after I interviewed Colin Powell, I met with Condoleezza Rice in her office at the White House, a bright and white and airy room that looked like a wedding cake turned inside out, where Rice sat prim and pretty beneath an Impressionist painting in a black business suit and bright red lipstick, smiling politely as she lied through her teeth about the war between the State Department and the Pentagon, as though no such conflict could possibly exist, not in her immaculate White House, and the century-long battle between the two agencies had, in fact, come to a screeching halt on January 20, 2001, when she and the Texan came to town.

Hylton has Condi's act figured out, but it is a rare journalist that will point it out for the public.

[Tatiana]

59. I loved that part. Indeed, it is rare for a journalist to point out lies

...nowadays.

[DEMVET-USMC]

60. Powell`s involvement in sale of 4,000 TOW missles to Iran

is noted in Webster Tarpley and Anton Chaitkin`s " Geo. Bush: The Unauthorized Bio.. To read about it go to < www.tarpley.net >. Then click The unauthorized Bio.,then click chapter XVIII-Iran-Contra. This chapter is laid out in chronilogical order, so scroll down to Jan.18,1986. As always these 2 authors carefully footnote every statement they make and this is footnote # 4. at the end of that chapter [ Report of the Congressional Committee Investigating Iran Contra Affair...... This is an important book full of facts about the Bush family and thier cohorts. For instance then Gen Powell was working as then Defense Sec. Casper Weinberger`s senior military assistant at that time. Many of the Names of the different people referenced still are very active in much of what is going on in the current Admin.. This book is wealth of information of how this Right Wing Cartel has taken over our Government and the types of things they are willing to do. ...Oscar

[Borgnine]

61. The only way he'll be redeemed...

...is if he comes clean about the entire damn administration before November. Bring them to their knees. It's your choice, Colin. How do you want to be remembered in the history book? You have the power to end this madness. Be a man.