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Powell's Endorsement: Redemption, Race, or Revenge?

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Just as I was contemplating how shallow and narrow-minded that view seemed to be, the other guy opened his mouth. This was the taller man, in jeans and a hooded sweatshirt. He disagreed with his friend regarding Powell's motive. This guy saw Powell's endorsement as an act of revenge. "He didn't have the guts to stick with Bush," he said. "Now he's taking it out on the whole Republican party." This, the man said, gives him even more reason to vote for McCain.

While I shudder at these misguided perspectives, I maintain hope that many in this country will see Powell's endorsement as I do -- a non-racial, no-agenda attempt to now do the right thing for this nation.

And I sincerely hope that Powell will find peace with himself.

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People seem to think by Stanimal on Monday, Oct 20, 2008 at 1:10:10 PM
How quick the democrats forget what a liar Powell was at UN! by Stephen Fox on Monday, Oct 20, 2008 at 2:50:12 PM
Cindy Frapp comment is the typical by Stanimal on Monday, Oct 20, 2008 at 6:17:29 PM
a vote for Obama is a vote against the neocon agenda? by Anton Grambihler on Monday, Oct 20, 2008 at 1:26:45 PM
Facts are central, as is culpability by Michael McCoy on Monday, Oct 20, 2008 at 3:21:13 PM
Powell's Support of Barack Obama Is A Step To End Racism by Action Speaks on Monday, Oct 20, 2008 at 6:24:28 PM
Re: Powell's Endorsement by Munich on Monday, Oct 20, 2008 at 6:52:34 PM
I see ... by Mr M on Monday, Oct 20, 2008 at 7:06:49 PM
My eyes are Open Mr. M by ronheri on Monday, Oct 20, 2008 at 8:02:13 PM
Re: Powell's Endorsement by Munich on Monday, Oct 20, 2008 at 8:04:46 PM
Happy you feel safe enough to discharge your pinned up anger by Action Speaks on Sunday, Nov 2, 2008 at 3:10:21 PM
Nice article Mary by E. Nelson on Monday, Oct 20, 2008 at 8:43:06 PM
Too little too late by vidiot on Monday, Oct 20, 2008 at 10:59:27 PM
powell didn't back Obama because there was some one by chris ferry on Monday, Oct 20, 2008 at 11:05:03 PM
I am too much of a cynic and realist to fall for this BS! by Stephen Fox on Monday, Oct 20, 2008 at 11:08:05 PM
all of the above by shirley reese on Monday, Oct 20, 2008 at 11:12:21 PM
Shirley by E. Nelson on Tuesday, Oct 21, 2008 at 12:13:58 AM
Mr. Nelson do some checking! by ronheri on Wednesday, Oct 22, 2008 at 11:26:21 AM
Re: Powell's Endorsement: Redemption, Race, or Revenge?" by Munich on Tuesday, Oct 21, 2008 at 12:55:40 AM
During the Reagan Adnimistration, by Stanimal on Tuesday, Oct 21, 2008 at 5:09:22 AM
Re: Powell's Endorsement by Munich on Tuesday, Oct 21, 2008 at 8:49:13 PM
The O.J. Race Card by ronheri on Tuesday, Oct 21, 2008 at 1:47:48 PM
nice flow of comments, most illuminating! by Stephen Fox on Tuesday, Oct 21, 2008 at 2:00:12 PM

 
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