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obamian (282 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-23-07 04:57 PM Original message |
Colin Powell might Endorse Obama in General (Possible Vice President?) |
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Wickerman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-23-07 05:00 PM Response to Original message |
1. streeeetch |
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Cha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-23-07 09:33 PM Response to Reply #1 |
53. Worse than fleas.. |
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msongs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-23-07 05:00 PM Response to Original message |
2. no way. powell is a primary architect and enabler of the iraq war PLUS |
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Captain_Nemo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-23-07 05:30 PM Response to Reply #2 |
16. Powell sold his soul to the Bush's..... |
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Cha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-23-07 09:35 PM Response to Reply #16 |
54. Ain't gonna happen.. |
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Donnachaidh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-23-07 05:01 PM Response to Original message |
3. Colin Powell? |
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Phredicles (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-23-07 05:02 PM Response to Original message |
4. I think Obama can (and should) do better; |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-23-07 05:04 PM Response to Original message |
5. Oh YUCK!!!!! Powell, stay the fuck away!!!!! He has NO credibility! |
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Cameron27 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-23-07 06:26 PM Response to Reply #5 |
23. ROFL |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-23-07 07:01 PM Response to Reply #23 |
28. Why thanks!! NT |
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valerief (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-23-07 05:06 PM Response to Original message |
6. Whore Colin Powell? Let him sit under Jeb's ass. He's a traitor to this country. nt |
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Alamom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-23-07 05:06 PM Response to Original message |
7. A lot of reasons this probably won't happen. The least being, Mr. Powell will be 72 in 08. |
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obamian (282 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-23-07 06:34 PM Response to Reply #7 |
26. I agree it's unlikely |
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Alamom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-23-07 07:18 PM Response to Reply #26 |
33. I did say "Being in his 70's would be the least of many reasons." n/t |
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Vickers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-23-07 11:43 PM Response to Reply #26 |
62. "Cheney's age/health condition wasn't that big of a factor. " |
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Benhurst (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-23-07 05:07 PM Response to Original message |
8. Colin Powell is a war criminal. No Democrat, or decent Republican for that matter, |
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Robeson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-23-07 05:10 PM Response to Original message |
9. I hate to hear he's turning to Colin Powell for foreign policy advice... |
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Captain_Nemo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-23-07 05:31 PM Response to Reply #9 |
17. If Obama turns to Powell Obama would be finished and |
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MasonJar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-23-07 05:12 PM Response to Original message |
10. No to Powell! If he had had one iota of courage and backbone and |
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mtnester (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-23-07 05:14 PM Response to Original message |
11. No, Colin Powell could have stepped up |
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tishaLA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-23-07 05:19 PM Response to Original message |
12. harold Fineman doesn't know what he's talking about |
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solara (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-23-07 05:22 PM Response to Original message |
13. You gotta be kidding.. |
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nevergiveup (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-23-07 05:23 PM Response to Original message |
14. So because Howard Fineman |
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obamian (282 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-23-07 07:10 PM Response to Reply #14 |
30. No |
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elizm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-23-07 05:25 PM Response to Original message |
15. Endorsement yes! VP...NOT! n/t |
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Mass (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-23-07 05:36 PM Response to Original message |
18. Fineman thinks that? Would not be the first time he is really wrong. |
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Graybeard (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-23-07 05:42 PM Response to Original message |
19. It was not MTP it was on Tweety... |
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obamian (282 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-23-07 07:22 PM Response to Reply #19 |
35. Sorry. My mistake. |
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Graybeard (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-23-07 07:28 PM Response to Reply #35 |
36. Welcome to DU! |
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montanacowboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-23-07 06:16 PM Response to Original message |
20. What a bunch of horseshit |
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Catch22Dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-23-07 06:21 PM Response to Original message |
21. You poor poster |
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obamian (282 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-23-07 06:58 PM Response to Reply #21 |
27. Yeah, I only started posting a month ago. |
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Catch22Dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-23-07 08:52 PM Response to Reply #27 |
47. That was rude of me |
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mitchtv (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-23-07 09:41 PM Response to Reply #27 |
55. The Kiss of Death |
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AtomicKitten (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-23-07 06:23 PM Response to Original message |
22. I just hope Powell doesn't get any cooties on Obama. |
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mmonk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-23-07 06:28 PM Response to Original message |
24. Powell as VP you can file in the bad idea bin. |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-23-07 06:33 PM Response to Original message |
25. Powell does NOT have bipartisan support; he was a tool of |
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obamian (282 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-23-07 07:04 PM Response to Reply #25 |
29. His views (post-Bush Adminstration) are respected by some Democrats |
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ulysses (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-23-07 07:12 PM Response to Original message |
31. OR...we could put Democrats on the ticket. |
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Catchawave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-23-07 07:16 PM Response to Original message |
32. If Powell aligns with Obama..... |
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earthlover (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-23-07 07:22 PM Response to Original message |
34. why not offer vp to a democrat with foreign policy experience.... |
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obamian (282 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-23-07 07:39 PM Response to Reply #34 |
38. I concede the point. Clark sounds a lot better. |
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Tom Joad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-23-07 07:36 PM Response to Original message |
37. Osama Bin Laden would be a worse choice for VP. Other than that... |
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dogman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-23-07 07:44 PM Response to Original message |
39. I am still trying to get oast Obama's vote for Rice. |
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obamian (282 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-23-07 08:02 PM Response to Reply #39 |
42. Seeking advice is enough to move Obama to the bottom of your list? |
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dogman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-23-07 09:19 PM Response to Reply #42 |
49. Powell has no integrity or ethical standing. |
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pstans (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-23-07 07:46 PM Response to Original message |
40. Powell had military credibility |
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Laurab (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-23-07 08:00 PM Response to Original message |
41. I think even the notion is ridiculous. |
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Tom Joad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-23-07 08:06 PM Response to Original message |
43. Obama seeks advice on banking industry. Calls up |
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AnOhioan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-23-07 08:09 PM Response to Original message |
44. Powell has zero credibility left |
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DKRC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-23-07 08:25 PM Response to Original message |
45. Obama + Powell would make as much |
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Tom Joad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-23-07 10:47 PM Response to Reply #45 |
57. Maybe the poster is too young to remember Powell's complicity in this war. |
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DKRC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-23-07 11:14 PM Response to Reply #57 |
59. Nope, I watched the VietNam war on TV as a kid, so I've been around awhile. |
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Tom Joad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-23-07 11:38 PM Response to Reply #59 |
61. No, i know you get it, i meant the Original poster who thought |
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DKRC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 12:09 PM Response to Reply #61 |
67. Ah, I knew one of us was confused |
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illinoisprogressive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-23-07 08:34 PM Response to Original message |
46. I don't think Powell will do public office again. He was seriously used and damaged |
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Clarkie1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-23-07 08:58 PM Response to Original message |
48. I don't think he's the only potential nominee Powell might endorse. |
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Colobo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-23-07 09:27 PM Response to Original message |
50. If Powell wants to endorse Obama, that's fine |
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Stinky The Clown (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-23-07 09:28 PM Response to Original message |
51. From Viet Nam coverer-upper to pure bullshit artist/war criminal. FUCK HIM |
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Adelante (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-23-07 09:31 PM Response to Original message |
52. OMFG!! |
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roguevalley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-23-07 10:09 PM Response to Original message |
56. Colin Powell needs to keep his blood-stained hands off Barak |
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flaminbats (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-23-07 10:54 PM Response to Original message |
58. I think it would be great if Obama can win Powell's support.. |
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FrenchieCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-23-07 11:34 PM Response to Original message |
60. Now that would be scary! I like Obama for his "thus far" good judgement...... |
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Booster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-23-07 11:45 PM Response to Original message |
63. If Obama picks Powell, he loses my vote period. Jesus, hasn't |
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w4rma (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-23-07 11:46 PM Response to Original message |
64. Why should Obama choose Powell as a running mate? Because they are both African-American? |
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dennis4868 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 09:23 AM Response to Original message |
65. Powell... |
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IA_Seth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 09:49 AM Response to Original message |
66. You know you're weak on Foreign Policy... |
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Blue-Jay (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 01:35 PM Response to Original message |
68. yeah. THAT'S gonna happen. |
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lojasmo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 02:22 PM Response to Original message |
69. Obama/Powell=I WILL NOT VOTE. EOM |
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Forkboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-24-07 02:30 PM Response to Original message |
70. That would make two Democrats that I absolutely wont vote for. |
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