The Powell Endorsement | 38 comments (38 topical, editorial, 0 hidden)

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Yes, but to go public is an act of betrayal - like contradicting a superior officer. You are supposed to keep your concerns to yourself.

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by Frank Schnittger (mail Frankschnittger at hot male dotty communists) on Mon Oct 20th, 2008 at 07:05:45 PM EST
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Well, he is trying to rehabilitate his seriously tattered career.

"Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage." - Anaïs Nin

by Crazy Horse on Mon Oct 20th, 2008 at 07:11:36 PM EST
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I doubt he still has career ambitions, although he may want to rehabilitate his reputation somewhat. However I read his "concerns" as genuine. It's never too late to look for redemption.

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by Frank Schnittger (mail Frankschnittger at hot male dotty communists) on Mon Oct 20th, 2008 at 07:25:38 PM EST
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Yes, i meant reputation, not career. I do believe he's been humbled by what's written about him and particularly his UN dog and pony. I'll bet he's had some enlightening conversations with Wilkerson as well.

While he has blood on his hands for Iraq, i do believe he's capable of making strides in a more human direction. This might be one of them, but what do i know?

"Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage." - Anaïs Nin

by Crazy Horse on Tue Oct 21st, 2008 at 05:53:43 AM EST
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He has 'expressed regret' for his UN presentation.

I'm more inclined to see this as opportunism, and a wish for another bite of the cherry.

But if it kicks the crutches out from under the McCain non-campaign, that's not a bad bonus.

by ThatBritGuy (thatbritguy (at) googlemail.com) on Tue Oct 21st, 2008 at 08:24:34 AM EST
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Re: Watching pieces of the Powell interview on (1.50 / 10)

Democracy Now.

What a fucking asshole! Worthless piece of shit! I don't give a rat's ass about a bump it gives Obama.

Suck my dick and kiss my ass, you fucking bastard!

And I'm holding back what I would REALLY like to type concerning that cock-sucking bastard!

They tried to assimilate me. They failed.

by THE Twank (yatta blah blah @ blah.com) on Tue Oct 21st, 2008 at 08:51:44 AM EST
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