Colin Powell endorses Obama

[jefferson_dem]

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[MoJoWorkin]

1. He pulled out all the stops with the soldier buried in Arlington story. Eloquent endorsement.

[paulkienitz]

39. ...and y'all laughed at Fox for predicting this from a dance move.

Where's your written apology? :P

[debbierlus]

2. Strong endorsement - eloquent & respectful of McCain while praising Obama

Nail meet coffin.

[madaboutharry]

3. That was beautiful.

Barack Obama has much to teach America.

[fourvahl]

4. Wow - Just WOW!!11

Thank you for getting that up here so quickly. I expected Powell to be vague in his interview but Obama couldn't of asked for a better endorsement. This literally left me in tears of joy. Just WOW!!

[BeliQueen]

10. This made me tear up as well.

The story of the soldier really brings home the unfair nature of the anti-Muslim sentiment that the Republican base has embraced.

I went to see "W." last night with my sister. Most people say that George W. Bush gets a sympathetic portrayal, but I left the theater feeling really bad for Colin Powell. He was the voice of reason in a chaotic environment--a soldier surrounded by those who choose not to serve. It was an unenviable position.

[jhrobbins]

52. I always thought that Powell was a jewel in a cesspool-I never understood

why a man of such obvious integrity and honor was an integral part of the worst administration in history. Had he been a Democrat, he too would have made a terrific choice for our party.

[Turbineguy]

5. This is

GOOD.

[Hope And Change]

6. K & R!

[1corona4u]

7. Love him or hate him, his logic is dead on.

He did so for ALL the right reasons.

[Cali_Democrat]

8. THANK YOU GENERAL!!!!!

That was sooooooooooooooooooo AWESOME!!!!

[here_is_to_hope]

9. Wow, that was great! k/r!

[democracy1st]

11. Very Strong Eloquent endorsement.

[Sherman A1]

57. Agreed

and a stinging indictment of the current version of the Republican Party and their politics of personal destruction. I am sending the YouTube link to everyone in my email address list with just that message, because the General (for all his faults and who among us has none?) has said it far better than I (or I think pretty much anyone else) can ever say.

[DWilliamsamh]

12. No one could have done a better job....

Of laying out the case FOR Senator Obama while stating the failures of Sen. McCain to make his case in an HONORABLE, and HONEST way.

Of course we all know the immediate assessment will be: Powell is a traitor to his party - the party that gave him so much, and the reason for his betrayal is race.

[usregimechange]

13. kick

[gratefultobelib]

14. What a pleasure to see an intelligent man speak and not to be interrupted by

annoying, hateful rep talking heads.

[barack the house]

15. I think he should of said that there needs to be unpartisan appointments to supreme court but >

otherwise a good endorsement.

[Cali_Democrat]

18. Disagree with you on the muslim point

I thought that was his strongest point. He really called out the GOP for their anti-Muslim bigotry and I'm sure most Americans will be moved by that beautiful story about the Muslim soldier.

[barack the house]

19. Yeah fair mineded people will but have we seen much of fair minded. Hope it does resonate that way.>

I've new seen the Poweell press conference and he elaborates more and clears up any grey areas. I think the point was more in the larger picture that divisive rhetoric is unhealthy for a society and that point would of been clearer to left and right is all I am really saying.

[Laxman]

16. That was no ordinary endorsement

He spoke for over six minutes without interruption presenting a reasoned and logical argument supporting his endorsement. "why shouldn't a seven year old Muslim kid dream that he could grow up to be president someday?"

People who don't learn from their mistakes are idiots and people who don't make mistakes don't exist. This endorsement was a elegant summation of all that is wrong with the current Republican approach to politics and power in America today. Perhaps the fact that it is coming from a former insider in this misadministration can help the whole country turn a corner in our future course.

[KatyaR]

17. Damn, how eloquent and straight to the point . . .

if we had more politicians who could think and speak like this, our country would be a much, much better place.

Thank you, Colin Powell--beautifully done.

[orbitalman]

20. SEND TO EVERY REPUBLICAN YOU KNOW....

..if you're still even speaking to them. The General has redeemed himself from the mess partly he with others got us into in the first place.

[barack the house]

22. I think might be good is to send along with it the Powell press conference too, where he eloborates

more details too.

[Hutzpa]

26. You need to see 'W'

he was hoodwinked into supporting the War, which is a damn shame.

[orbitalman]

46. That is, precisely, an added point.

So are many other republicans being hoodwinked and sticking with it in the name of party, not country. Powell belongs to the republican party...their's. Maybe, in the end, in the secrecy of their voting booth they will be conscience-stricken and see the light-as a last chance. Hope never dies, all the way down to the last second.

[Lorien]

21. That was a very thoughtful endorsment

:thumbsup:

[MindMatter]

23. I don't give a damn about his endorsement, but his explanation was excellent

Even brilliant. It really put a lot of things into perspective at a time that many Americans may be trying to come to grips, balancing the many factors Powell discussed. So I really appreciate his comments.

[quiet.american]

24. Regardless of how I personally feel about Powell, this was a powerful, powerful statement. nt

[Reform]

25. I am not a Powell fan but

His wording of his reasoning was spot on, and he will make his case hard to defend amongst republican pundits.

[ThatsMyBarack]

30. Ditto!

:patriot:

[jhrobbins]

49. I was always a Powell fan until the Bush administration when I thought

that Powell had somehow gone off the rails. I was heartened when he left and especially now after this endorsement. I can hear already thought the comments in the back rooms of Republican machinations.

[eringer]

27. An Albatross Hanging Around Senator McAniac's Neck

Rush and Sean will have a field day with this endorsement. Can't wait to hear Rush saying, "Isn't he the one that lied about the weapons of mass destruction?" and from Sean, "He was wrong then and he is wrong now!" McCain will mention his name at his rallies and the cries for "kill him" and "he is an Arab too" will again resonate from his crowd of avid "end days" supporters.

[lostnotforgotten]

28. Despite His Misplaced Trust In W., That Was A Strong Endorsement

That said, I do not and will not easily forgive those that placed their face and trust in the Republican party.

The reasons why?

Does one really need to give reasons any more?

[spelldmilk]

29. Wow, that was beautiful.

[onehandle]

31. Nice. nt

[Politicalboi]

32. This is real good

And from this interveiw I guess the big news about Palin's SNL stunt isn't getting much time on MSM.

[xxqqqzme]

33. thoughtful, reasoned

superbly articulated and presented...Powell moved up a notch or two on my respect scale.

His disappointment in the publican party, and reasons for that disappointment, should resonate w/ true publican conservatives.

[patrice]

34. Classy + the Classic Rational mind.

[understandinglife]

35. Digg Link!

http://digg.com/educational/Colin_Powell_endorses_Obama_14

[bleever]

36. Okay, that was eloquent and moving.

A praiseworthy declaration, and a moment of pride not just for him but for America.

[LiberalLovinLug]

37. If Powell was the VP instead of Palin

I can say this now that it can't happen, (knock on wood). The only way McCain could have flipped the polls to 10 points in his favor would have been to have Palin graciously step down (for the good of her family and commitments to Alaska) and Colin Powell replace her. Imagine, the GOP would have their very own African American to tout, silencing all the racism critique. And one whose resume, however tainted looking to anti-war liberals, is far longer. I was biting my nails thinking that this may be Rove's big October surprise - Powell endorsing McCain, and then replacing Palin. The independents would have looked at this as a reassuring balance and a solidification of foreign policy depth for the White House. McCain would have cleaned up. All I can say is whew....

[Leopolds Ghost]

38. Sometimes good things happen

Score one for the good guys.

[Alcibiades]

40. I don't think I have ever seen the MSM let any Dem speak

for this long about why they support Senator Obama. Not as well rehearsed as his UN presentation, but better for that.

General Powell has redeemed himself, and should be considered for the Obama cabinet.

[blackdogga]

41. Dreams Do Come True!

Who'd have dreamed we could have this team representing us as a nation to the rest of the world!I'm staring to feel really Patriotic now!

[Joey Liberal]

42. Powell - a voice of reason

That was refreshing, that's for sure!

[crankychatter]

43. oh, ker-SNAP... oh, Oh, OH!!!! that's gotta smart... omiGOODNESS

His penance is not complete

but that Powell is working on his redemption NOW, baby

good job General

[Locut0s]

44. As moving and genuine as this is I can't help but think back to his appearance before the UN....

I really believe this is genuine and the endorsement he made is moving and heart felt. But you know if he had not appeared before the UN and made the case for attacking Iraq we might not be there now. Many people see his appearance there as crucial to getting the few supporters the US managed to get for Iraq.

[1Hippiechick]

51. Do you honestly believe that Powell knowlingly lied about Iraq? I have never felt so sorry for

anyone in my life! Why do you think he resigned?

He was USED and ABUSED by the Republican party--the same party "handlers" who put out the LIES in South Carolina back in 2000 that McCain had fathered a BLACK child out of WEDLOCK--outright LIES--and they KNEW that this was his adopted child! And what does McCain do? Hires the same MFs to run HIS campaign--lobbyists--looking out for number 1 and to HELL with the rest of us. That party doesn't care about Joe the Plumber or any other "common" American. They are corrupt to the core and will do ANYthing to hold on to power. THAT is what the Rethuglikkkan party has become. May they ALL rot in hell!

Powell waited for the right moment and the right man. NOW....Payback is HELL!

[Don Davis]

45. Powell Announces the New 'Colon Doctrine'

http://satiricalpolitical.com/?p=4146

[michaelsbill111]

47. Political Short/Ad

Great political mini 2min movie...Can you solve the theorem...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KzbJtG9V2E

[Kalifornia.Kid]

48. Oktoberfest Surprise

Obama has a "hero sandwich" on the table while McCain continues to bring mud.

[malik flavors]

50. Maybe the highest quality endorsement Obama's received yet. That was gorgeous.

[LaStrega]

53. I'm all misty now.

This is the kind of thing I need to be hearing. I'm facing being layed off ... I seriously needed this.

k&r

[elleng]

54. If we are fortunate,

Colin Powell's statement will have the effect of growing and solidifying OB's base AND turning MANY reps around.

The beginning, I hope, of revivification of Colin Powell.

[PinkyisBlue]

55. All I can say is Wow, that was awesome.

I'm surprised he was allowed to give this endorsement on television. Why do I get the feeling the other shoe is about to drop?

[ghostsofgiants]

56. "What if he is? (A muslim)"

It's about fucking time someone with a high profile came out and said that on such a public stage.

[ecstatic]

58. A 7 minute, uninterrupted well thought out endorsement with no notes

I have to give Tom B. kudos for shutting the f*ck up and letting the man speak... and let me just say, that was the most moving endorsement I've seen since the Kennedy endorsement. The Kennedy endorsement is when I finally began to believe that Obama could win (the beginning of hope).