Comments on: Powell donates to McCain http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/09/powell-donates-to-mccain/ All politics, all the time Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:49:37 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Michael, Alexandria VA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/09/powell-donates-to-mccain/#comment-39832 Michael, Alexandria VA Wed, 15 Aug 2007 21:39:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/08/powell-donates-to-mccain/#comment-39832 Powell is a solder's solider. His will to do the right thing was chastised by the Bush administration and supported by Senator McCain. Vet's like Powell and McCain understand what will happen if we lose in Iraq and are not willing to let left wing sheep sway them. Powell is a solder's solider. His will to do the right thing was chastised by the Bush administration and supported by Senator McCain.

Vet's like Powell and McCain understand what will happen if we lose in Iraq and are not willing to let left wing sheep sway them.

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/09/powell-donates-to-mccain/#comment-35310 Anonymous Fri, 10 Aug 2007 15:40:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/08/powell-donates-to-mccain/#comment-35310 One more reason to NOT like McCain. One more reason to NOT like McCain.

]]> By: Penna. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/09/powell-donates-to-mccain/#comment-34808 Penna. Fri, 10 Aug 2007 00:38:16 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/08/powell-donates-to-mccain/#comment-34808 Two pathetic men! Two pathetic men!

]]> By: Al in SoCal http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/09/powell-donates-to-mccain/#comment-34677 Al in SoCal Thu, 09 Aug 2007 21:09:07 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/08/powell-donates-to-mccain/#comment-34677 Colin Powell put loyalty to the President and to the GOP far above the loyalty he actually took an oath to defend (hint: USA). He willingly went to the UN knowing what his word meant and PUSHED us into war. He should have walked away and resigned knowing this was a terrible decision and fighting the administration instead of cowardly hanging his head and going along for the ride. All his accomplishments were washed away in my opinion and I will never look up to him again.... Colin Powell put loyalty to the President and to the GOP far above the loyalty he actually took an oath to defend (hint: USA). He willingly went to the UN knowing what his word meant and PUSHED us into war.

He should have walked away and resigned knowing this was a terrible decision and fighting the administration instead of cowardly hanging his head and going along for the ride.

All his accomplishments were washed away in my opinion and I will never look up to him again....

]]> By: Cavenger http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/09/powell-donates-to-mccain/#comment-34655 Cavenger Thu, 09 Aug 2007 20:52:22 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/08/powell-donates-to-mccain/#comment-34655 Waste of money Waste of money

]]> By: katwac Oakland Calif http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/09/powell-donates-to-mccain/#comment-34624 katwac Oakland Calif Thu, 09 Aug 2007 20:21:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/08/powell-donates-to-mccain/#comment-34624 General Powell has always been and still is a respected General. Even thought Bush/Cheny sent him as the "Goat" in getting into this war - oh come on now Bush, you think us Americans are so stupid that we don't know Powell was set up royally???? Whatever you are doing, God Bless you General Powell. General Powell has always been and still is a respected General. Even thought Bush/Cheny sent him as the "Goat" in getting into this war – oh come on now Bush, you think us Americans are so stupid that we don't know Powell was set up royally????
Whatever you are doing, God Bless you General Powell.

]]> By: davidthejackal http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/09/powell-donates-to-mccain/#comment-34544 davidthejackal Thu, 09 Aug 2007 18:58:30 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/08/powell-donates-to-mccain/#comment-34544 You have to respect the fact that this is the guy that general Powell is endorsing in the campaign . He's been a top official in the administration and he knows his politics and military .If he is giving money to McCain I believe it for a good reason , and I believe that you may find a lot more respectable and powerful republicans following suit . You have to respect the fact that this is the guy that general Powell is endorsing in the campaign . He's been a top official in the administration and he knows his politics and military .If he is giving money to McCain I believe it for a good reason , and I believe that you may find a lot more respectable and powerful republicans following suit .

]]> By: OCPatriot, Orange County, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/09/powell-donates-to-mccain/#comment-34401 OCPatriot, Orange County, CA Thu, 09 Aug 2007 16:43:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/08/powell-donates-to-mccain/#comment-34401 McCain obviously has no moral compass. He emulates Bush and, when that doesn't work, he says he'll go back to being a maverick. He's no maverick; he mush; or, better yet, McCave. McCain obviously has no moral compass. He emulates Bush and, when that doesn't work, he says he'll go back to being a maverick. He's no maverick; he mush; or, better yet, McCave.

]]> By: Nick, Tucson, AZ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/09/powell-donates-to-mccain/#comment-34380 Nick, Tucson, AZ Thu, 09 Aug 2007 16:17:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/08/powell-donates-to-mccain/#comment-34380 I guess some folks are think of themselves as bullet-proof. Anyone criticizng Collin Powell for his participation in the Bush-Rove UN speeches falls within this category as far as I'm concerned. He was lied to just like the rest of us... plain and simple. Once he realized it he walked away from the administration. Who else has demonstrated that kind of credibilty? Study his distinguished career and you'll realise he is one of the greatest living Americans regardless of his mistakes at the UN. I guess some folks are think of themselves as bullet-proof. Anyone criticizng Collin Powell for his participation in the Bush-Rove UN speeches falls within this category as far as I'm concerned.

He was lied to just like the rest of us... plain and simple.

Once he realized it he walked away from the administration. Who else has demonstrated that kind of credibilty?

Study his distinguished career and you'll realise he is one of the greatest living Americans regardless of his mistakes at the UN.

]]> By: Jeff, Denver, CO http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/09/powell-donates-to-mccain/#comment-34368 Jeff, Denver, CO Thu, 09 Aug 2007 16:03:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/08/powell-donates-to-mccain/#comment-34368 I wonder if Gen Powell simply owed McCain money? Like for a dinner or something. Otherwise, McCain is too old and out of touch with what our generation requires. Gen Powell, although unknowingly, made a grevious error in his impassioned UN specticle and will live with its consequences for the rest of his life. Old soldiers need to fade away in this case. How unforunate - both are very honorable men, in my opinion, and will continue to be. I wonder if Gen Powell simply owed McCain money? Like for a dinner or something.

Otherwise, McCain is too old and out of touch with what our generation requires. Gen Powell, although unknowingly, made a grevious error in his impassioned UN specticle and will live with its consequences for the rest of his life.

Old soldiers need to fade away in this case. How unforunate – both are very honorable men, in my opinion, and will continue to be.

]]> By: BL, New York, NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/09/powell-donates-to-mccain/#comment-34322 BL, New York, NY Thu, 09 Aug 2007 14:45:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/08/powell-donates-to-mccain/#comment-34322 If only McCain could announce an agreement with Powell to put him on the ticket as Vice President, he'd regain his front-runner status for the nomination. If only McCain could announce an agreement with Powell to put him on the ticket as Vice President, he'd regain his front-runner status for the nomination.

]]> By: gene sarasota, FLorida http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/09/powell-donates-to-mccain/#comment-34297 gene sarasota, FLorida Thu, 09 Aug 2007 13:34:12 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/08/powell-donates-to-mccain/#comment-34297 Is it the kiss of death to have an endorsement by Powell, a person with little, if any, credibility after his complicity in taking America into an illegal war? Is it the kiss of death to have an endorsement by Powell, a person with little, if any, credibility after his complicity in taking America into an illegal war?

]]> By: AJ; Montpelier, VT http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/09/powell-donates-to-mccain/#comment-34272 AJ; Montpelier, VT Thu, 09 Aug 2007 12:31:10 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/08/powell-donates-to-mccain/#comment-34272 Powell is another of Bush's merry band of miscreants. Wouldnt you know that he would contribute to the one candidate who most supports Bush policies. Powell is another of Bush's merry band of miscreants. Wouldnt you know that he would contribute to the one candidate who most supports Bush policies.

]]> By: Lillian, Houston Tx http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/09/powell-donates-to-mccain/#comment-34269 Lillian, Houston Tx Thu, 09 Aug 2007 12:28:39 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/08/powell-donates-to-mccain/#comment-34269 I used to think Powell was a bright man, but that was until now, any one backing Mccain, well it speaks for itself I used to think Powell was a bright man, but that was until now, any one backing Mccain, well it speaks for itself

]]> By: Mary, Beaver, PA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/09/powell-donates-to-mccain/#comment-34261 Mary, Beaver, PA Thu, 09 Aug 2007 12:13:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/08/powell-donates-to-mccain/#comment-34261 Colin Powell lost his credibility years ago. McCain's star power has faded. You are both history, fellows, and good riddance! Colin Powell lost his credibility years ago. McCain's star power has faded. You are both history, fellows, and good riddance!

]]> By: mike chicago il http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/09/powell-donates-to-mccain/#comment-34253 mike chicago il Thu, 09 Aug 2007 11:45:59 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/08/powell-donates-to-mccain/#comment-34253 Cash to help feed the staff and prevent the power from being shut off. Not what I call a powerful support statement Cash to help feed the staff and prevent the power from being shut off. Not what I call a powerful support statement

]]> By: Hubert Columbia SC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/09/powell-donates-to-mccain/#comment-34218 Hubert Columbia SC Thu, 09 Aug 2007 06:12:37 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/08/powell-donates-to-mccain/#comment-34218 You always give money and support to your friends. You always give money and support to your friends.

]]> By: CMS; California http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/09/powell-donates-to-mccain/#comment-34193 CMS; California Thu, 09 Aug 2007 04:46:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/08/powell-donates-to-mccain/#comment-34193 I dropped support of my fellow alumni after his support of the illegal immigrant amenesty, but Powell is a very powerful figure who lends credibility to McCain. Good for him, he needs a boost after so much bad news. I dropped support of my fellow alumni after his support of the illegal immigrant amenesty, but Powell is a very powerful figure who lends credibility to McCain. Good for him, he needs a boost after so much bad news.

]]> By: Marinemomof3, Oceanside, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/09/powell-donates-to-mccain/#comment-34146 Marinemomof3, Oceanside, CA Thu, 09 Aug 2007 02:07:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/08/powell-donates-to-mccain/#comment-34146 I will never forget that UN Speech with the randitions of biological trailer trucks carrying chemicals weapons. I said to my son "that is funny, in the first Gulf War, they showed aerial/satellite photo's. I wonder what is up with the pencil drawings". That was the moment for me. I remember it like it was yesterday. I will never forget that UN Speech with the randitions of biological trailer trucks carrying chemicals weapons. I said to my son "that is funny, in the first Gulf War, they showed aerial/satellite photo's. I wonder what is up with the pencil drawings".
That was the moment for me. I remember it like it was yesterday.

]]> By: David, San Mateo, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/09/powell-donates-to-mccain/#comment-34115 David, San Mateo, CA Thu, 09 Aug 2007 00:55:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/08/powell-donates-to-mccain/#comment-34115 Can you imagine Powell supporting any candidate <i>other</i> than McCain? You think he would send a $2,300 check to Romney, Guiliani, Obama, Edwards, or Clinton? Seriously. Can you imagine Powell supporting any candidate other than McCain? You think he would send a $2,300 check to Romney, Guiliani, Obama, Edwards, or Clinton? Seriously.

]]> By: Wallace, Philly {PA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/09/powell-donates-to-mccain/#comment-34091 Wallace, Philly {PA Wed, 08 Aug 2007 23:28:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/08/powell-donates-to-mccain/#comment-34091 What a waste of money. I guess he feels sorry for the old fool. What a waste of money. I guess he feels sorry for the old fool.

]]> By: Connie, Tn. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/09/powell-donates-to-mccain/#comment-34076 Connie, Tn. Wed, 08 Aug 2007 23:09:58 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/08/powell-donates-to-mccain/#comment-34076 That figures! Since Powell make such an impassioned plea to go to war and McCain has always supported the war. Just 2 old people completely out of touch. That figures! Since Powell make such an impassioned plea to go to war and McCain has always supported the war. Just 2 old people completely out of touch.

]]> By: John, Michigan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/09/powell-donates-to-mccain/#comment-34060 John, Michigan Wed, 08 Aug 2007 22:46:48 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/08/powell-donates-to-mccain/#comment-34060 I respect both Powell and McCain but I don't respect someone they both supported. I will be looking elsewhere for the next president and the initials won't be R.P. I respect both Powell and McCain but I don't respect someone they both supported. I will be looking elsewhere for the next president and the initials won't be R.P.

]]> By: K.J. Cotterman, Dayton, Ohio http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/09/powell-donates-to-mccain/#comment-34058 K.J. Cotterman, Dayton, Ohio Wed, 08 Aug 2007 22:40:23 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/08/powell-donates-to-mccain/#comment-34058 Powell's contribution reinforces my sense that McCain has the most overall practical experience and wisdom to offer the nation as president. This election must not devolve into a simplistic generation X or baby boomer popularity or beauty contest. Powell is the main reason I ever voted for Bush & Co. who subsequently sold him down the river, using him as a scapegoat to present the U.N. bogus "intelligence" about WMD to support their nefarious plans. I'm counting on all senior citizens to remember 20th century military history and use their tremendous voting power. Powell's contribution reinforces my sense that McCain has the most overall practical experience and wisdom to offer the nation as president. This election must not devolve into a simplistic generation X or baby boomer popularity or beauty contest. Powell is the main reason I ever voted for Bush & Co. who subsequently sold him down the river, using him as a scapegoat to present the U.N. bogus "intelligence" about WMD to support their nefarious plans. I'm counting on all senior citizens to remember 20th century military history and use their tremendous voting power.

]]> By: David, Gilbert Arizona http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/09/powell-donates-to-mccain/#comment-34050 David, Gilbert Arizona Wed, 08 Aug 2007 22:30:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/08/powell-donates-to-mccain/#comment-34050 Jack, I can understand where the liar part comes from, although I believe that is being way to harsh. Lying implies that the individual has prior knowledge that what they are saying is false. Powell relied on his staff to vet the information he presented to the United Nations. Powell believed the information he was presenting was valid. Powell, in an interview with ABC News, accepted his part in the information failure. He felt as lied to by the system he worked for as the rest of the United States felt lied to. This is one of the reasons Powell left the administration after the first term ended. The part about making a profit off the death of civilians is confusing at best. General Powell had no vested interest in the war in Iraq. He was assigned General during the first invasion. Saying the General Powell made money off the war is like saying any military member who served in Iraq has made money off the war. Your statement is way off base. Jack,

I can understand where the liar part comes from, although I believe that is being way to harsh. Lying implies that the individual has prior knowledge that what they are saying is false. Powell relied on his staff to vet the information he presented to the United Nations. Powell believed the information he was presenting was valid. Powell, in an interview with ABC News, accepted his part in the information failure. He felt as lied to by the system he worked for as the rest of the United States felt lied to. This is one of the reasons Powell left the administration after the first term ended.

The part about making a profit off the death of civilians is confusing at best. General Powell had no vested interest in the war in Iraq. He was assigned General during the first invasion. Saying the General Powell made money off the war is like saying any military member who served in Iraq has made money off the war. Your statement is way off base.

]]> By: Tess, Seattle, WA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/09/powell-donates-to-mccain/#comment-34049 Tess, Seattle, WA Wed, 08 Aug 2007 22:27:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/08/powell-donates-to-mccain/#comment-34049 As a supporter of candidate McCain, I would really like him to see him put his resources into use and start addressing some of the most fundamental issues that are affecting the lives of billions of people world wide. Issue, such as, global poverty, needs to be addressed and regarded to as high priority by all our candidates. With our current defense budget costing the government over $500 billion dollars, a issue that can solved with $19 billion dollars seems minimal. It is time for this country to deserve a leader who will address this critical issue that affects 1.2 billion people everyday world wide. As a supporter of candidate McCain, I would really like him to see him put his resources into use and start addressing some of the most fundamental issues that are affecting the lives of billions of people world wide. Issue, such as, global poverty, needs to be addressed and regarded to as high priority by all our candidates.
With our current defense budget costing the government over $500 billion dollars, a issue that can solved with $19 billion dollars seems minimal. It is time for this country to deserve a leader who will address this critical issue that affects 1.2 billion people everyday world wide.

]]> By: Steve, Portland, OR http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/09/powell-donates-to-mccain/#comment-34022 Steve, Portland, OR Wed, 08 Aug 2007 21:38:11 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/08/powell-donates-to-mccain/#comment-34022 I wonder just how well respected Powell really is after his fiasco in the UN with the Iraq WMD moble lab scenario. I wonder just how well respected Powell really is after his fiasco in the UN with the Iraq WMD moble lab scenario.

]]> By: Lance, Monrovia, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/09/powell-donates-to-mccain/#comment-34017 Lance, Monrovia, CA Wed, 08 Aug 2007 21:32:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/08/powell-donates-to-mccain/#comment-34017 I guess old guys that are completely wrong about Iraq gotta stick together. I guess old guys that are completely wrong about Iraq gotta stick together.

]]> By: travis http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/09/powell-donates-to-mccain/#comment-34015 travis Wed, 08 Aug 2007 21:31:43 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/08/powell-donates-to-mccain/#comment-34015 Wow! The $2300 check that is worth $1,000,000! Wow! The $2300 check that is worth $1,000,000!

]]> By: Theresa Jones, Mesa, Arizona http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/09/powell-donates-to-mccain/#comment-34004 Theresa Jones, Mesa, Arizona Wed, 08 Aug 2007 21:20:19 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/08/powell-donates-to-mccain/#comment-34004 Mr. Jett, Where did you get the facts for these outlandish allegations? Mr. Jett,
Where did you get the facts for these outlandish allegations?

]]> By: DJ, Los Angeles CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/09/powell-donates-to-mccain/#comment-34001 DJ, Los Angeles CA Wed, 08 Aug 2007 21:18:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/08/powell-donates-to-mccain/#comment-34001 Powell himself was probably misled by the Rove/Cheney propaganda machine. Some say that's why Powell resigned, to distance himself from the misguided Bush policies. McCain was a maverick in 2000. McCain is nothing like that in 2008. All his viewpoints mirror that of Bush on immigration, Irak and any other major policy. Powell himself was probably misled by the Rove/Cheney propaganda machine.

Some say that's why Powell resigned, to distance himself from the misguided Bush policies.

McCain was a maverick in 2000. McCain is nothing like that in 2008. All his viewpoints mirror that of Bush on immigration, Irak and any other major policy.

]]> By: jack jett http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/09/powell-donates-to-mccain/#comment-33985 jack jett Wed, 08 Aug 2007 21:01:30 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/08/powell-donates-to-mccain/#comment-33985 Powell is a liar. Worse than that, he has made a profit off the killing of innocent civilians in Iraq. So any money he has is blood money and should be given over to the families of the victims. jack jett Powell is a liar. Worse than that, he has made a profit off the killing of innocent civilians in Iraq.
So any money he has is blood money and should be given over to the families of the victims.

jack jett

]]> By: nv http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/09/powell-donates-to-mccain/#comment-33954 nv Wed, 08 Aug 2007 20:33:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/08/powell-donates-to-mccain/#comment-33954 unfortunately for McCain, I don't think that 2,300 will be enough to catch back up to Ron Paul.. Paul is pulling away. unfortunately for McCain, I don't think that 2,300 will be enough to catch back up to Ron Paul.. Paul is pulling away.

]]> By: Lisa Duluth MN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/09/powell-donates-to-mccain/#comment-33945 Lisa Duluth MN Wed, 08 Aug 2007 20:23:58 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/08/powell-donates-to-mccain/#comment-33945 Who said the person was a reputed war protestor? Did you actually ask him/her? Just because they ask a tough question doesn't make them a protestor, it makes them a thoughtful, involved citizen. My guess is that if this war had a draft, it would be over in a month. Who said the person was a reputed war protestor? Did you actually ask him/her? Just because they ask a tough question doesn't make them a protestor, it makes them a thoughtful, involved citizen.

My guess is that if this war had a draft, it would be over in a month.

]]>