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Title: Colin Powell Endorses Barack Obama For President
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CBS News
URL Source: http://www.digtriad.com/news/articl ... ses-Barack-Obama-For-President
Published: Oct 25, 2012
Author: CBS News
Post Date: 2012-10-25 20:36:13 by Hondo68
Keywords: a long patrol, starting to rise up, keep on the track
Views: 30850
Comments: 59
(CBS News) Former Secretary of State Colin Powell broke with the Republican party during the 2008 election, to endorse then-candidate Barack Obama for president, calling Obama a "transformational figure." With 12 days to go before the presidential election, Powell publicly endorsed President Obama for re-election on "CBS This Morning" Thursday "I voted for him in 2008 and I plan to stick with him in 2012 and I'll be voting for he and for Vice President Joe Biden next month." Powell explained his choice to Charlie Rose and Norah O'Donnell: When he took over, the country was in very very difficult straits. We were in the one of the worst recessions we had seen in recent times, close to a depression. The fiscal system was collapsing. Wall Street was in chaos, we had 800,000 jobs lost in that first month of the Obama administration and unemployment peaked a few months later at 10 percent. So we were in real trouble. The auto industry was collapsing, the housing was start[ing] to collapse and we were in very difficult straits. And I saw over the next several years, stabilization come back in the financial community, housing is now starting to pick up after four years, it's starting to pick up. Consumer confidence is rising." Summarizing the past four years under Obama, Powell said "Generally we've come out of the dive and we're starting to gain altitude." He acknowledged that problems remain, saying "The unemployment rate is too high, people are still hurting in housing but I see that we're starting to rise up." Turning to foreign policy, Powell said he saw "the president get us of one war, start to get us out of a second war and did not get us into any new wars. And finally I think that the actions he has taken with respect to protecting us from terrorism have been very very solid. And so, I think we ought to keep on the track that we are on." Powell expressed his concern about Republican candidate Mitt Romney's changing positions on international affairs. "The governor who was saying things at the debate on Monday night ... was saying things that were quite different from what he said earlier. I'm not quite sure which Gov. Romney we would be getting with respect to foreign policy." "One day he has a certain strong view about staying in Afghanistan but then on Monday night he agrees with the withdrawal, same thing in Iraq. On almost every issue that was discussed on Monday night, Governor Romney agreed with the President with some nuances. But this is quite a different set of foreign policy views than he had earlier in the campaign. And my concern ... is that sometimes I don't sense that he has thought through these issues as thoroughly as he should have." Powell also said that he has given close consideration to Romney's domestic policies. "As I listen to what his proposals are especially with respect to dealing with respect to our most significant issue, the economy, it's essentially let's cut taxes and compensate for that with other things but that compensation does not cover all of the cuts intended or the new expenses associated with defense." He added that with this endorsement, he "signed on for a long patrol with President Obama" and that he feels more comfortable with Obama's stances on climate change, immigration, and education. Powell also criticized congressional leaders for not living up to their responsibilities, mainly around resolving the approaching fiscal cliff. "The major problem faced either by Gov. Romney or President Obama, whoever wins the election, is going to be what to do about the fiscal cliff we're about to fly over," Powell said. "This is something that was put in place by Congress and while we're talking about the two candidates for president let's not forget that Congress bears a lot of responsibility for many of the problems that we have now. They're the ones that write the appropriations bills. They're the ones that pass the legislation for more spending and for the various entitlement programs that people have trouble with." Gen. Powell last joined "CBS This Morning" in June, and at the time remained noncommittal about his support for either candidate in the race for the White House. "Whatever judgement I have right now would be incomplete. I haven't seen everything that Mitt Romney is going to do. I haven't seen how our economy is going to play out," he said in June. And, despite his endorsement of a Democratic candidate in two presidential elections, Powell says he remains a Republican. "I think I'm a Republican of a more moderate mold," he said before adding, "That's something of a dying breed I'm sorry to say."
Poster Comment: He likes his flip floppers to have more color. Mitt's not black enough.
Powell said that he did not give either candidate early notice of his endorsement, but that he has "the utmost respect for" and spoke to Gov. Romney several weeks ago, and speaks to President Obama regularly.
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#20. To: A K A Stone (#18)
believes in fucking monkeys is for abortion. Mittens invented queer marriage, and eagerly signed hundreds of fag licenses in Mass. He faithfully kept his promise to be gayer than Ted Kennedy. No problem, Mitt will give them a monkey marriage license, regardless of sexual orientation! Mitt has vowed to protect Roe v Wade, and a woman's right to kill.
Obama's watch stopped on 24 May 2008, but he's been too busy smoking crack to notice.
In retrospect, though, how much of that resume is attributable to Republican Party-led Affirmative Action? Lord knows Powell was promoted above many non- African-Americans with greater resumes, and while he didn't screw up much with Cap Weinberger and Reagan/Bush as his bosses, I'm not sure those he leap-frogged would have screwed up either...MUD
"Devolve Power Outta the Federal Leviathan and Back to the States, We do love Freedom. That doesn't include killing human beings. It doesn't mean we support people to stupid to know that we didn't evolve. It doesn't mean we call something perverted normal and pretend marriage doesn't mean the union of a man and a woman. You sure are stupid. Should I have the right to kill you? If I used your illogic I would have that right. If you want to call a square a triangle you have that right. But that is becuause you are a really dumb person. Immoral too but that is a different subject. But you can't make a law making us call squares triangles. That is the kind of moron you are. Go ahead now and tell us the wonderful things Obama the shit face has done for our country. You can't, he didn't you are a very mentally sick person.
So you don't think that people who are born of rape are human? Do you think that they will turn out to be bad people? Are they less human then Obama's kids? Do they deserve to be killed?
Didn't you vote for the baby killer candidate again this year?
If a woman is traumatized by a brutal act of extreme violence, she in no way should ever have to suffer sharing linage with a rapist. To believe otherwise is just an act that is insensitive and extremely evil.
Are you to much of a pussy to answer the questions I asked?
You are voting for "I was an pro-abortion Massachusetts Governor Willard Romney." What a hypocrite.
There is only one person I can think of presently living that should have been aborted. That would be Barack Hussein Obama. His mother was a slut too.
Always taking the high road and using your best High School taunt of the day are you. "Yawn.'
What a hypocrite. I considered not voting Romney because of that issue. But he changed his mind what 10 years ago. Then it comes out that he counseled a woman against abortion when he was a Bishop. People can change can't they Mike? I'll just have to give him the benefit of the doubt on this one. Since he is running against a guy who supports aborting white babies born alive. A real sicko you helped install as President there little Mike.
You don't invoke anger in me when you make yourself look immature and baitful. Why should High School taints bother me? I graduated from there in 1972.
"Yawn.' So you are to much of a PUSSY to answer 24. Here let me answer it for you. You think children that were born of rape should never have been born. You think they are inferior to Obamas kids. You support murdering human beings. You think they could never amount to anything. You are pro murder Mike, mininggold. So if you get murdered should anyone give a shit?
You always bait and taunt people based on their past opinions, then you hate it when done to you. Grow some brains, and find a way to get those balls to drop down into where they are in real men.
Why would an immoral toad of a witch be angry at the death of children? I would never expect that from a toad like you. You probably jack off to the thought of dead babies.
I think it should be up to the rape victim to decide what she needs to happen. My opinion is very simple, direct, and shows empathy and caring for victims of a horrible, violent act against them.
Grow some brains, and find a way to get those balls to drop down into where they are in real men. I sure do taunt losers about their evil positions Mike. Glad you are paying attention. Do you have anything of substance to offer. Like maybe answer 24 and explain your reasoning. You can't because it would show you to be a hypocrite liar. You're not an honest or good person Mike. You are immoral and godless.
Why do you want to know my sex habits? Trying to get your rocks off?
I always note when you are immature and a hypocrite. So what?
My opinion is very simple, direct, and shows empathy and caring for victims of a horrible, violent act against them. Are you innocent until proven guilty in this nation? If they are going to allow the killing of babies because their father was a rapist. Shouldn't that have to be proven in court first? Or do you not believe in innocent until proven guilty?
Do you get off on rape? DO you consider it violence?
I think rapists should be executed. Do you think they should be executed. Or put in a room with free tv and food for life? Mike you care more about a plant then you do about human beings.
Of what am I a hypocrite on Mike?
Why should I have to repeat myself? If you can't figure out answered this already, it is your problem, not mine.
I don't want you to repeat yourself I want you to quit acting like an asshole and answer 24. Are you capable of that? What is your picture you posted supposed to mean. Are you trying to say those people support rape? If that is your position you are a nut job Obama ball licker.
You have sounding like a goober with not a lick of sense to him the entire thread, heal yourself.
Oh you changed your graphic. Still another lie. Why are you a liar Mike? Oh that is right that is what Wiccans do. You know satanist stuff like killing babies and stealing from the producers and other fag perverted stuff. Mike you are not a moral person. You are not a good person. You are not a wise person. You are an immoral fool who doesn't have a clue. Mike your positions are evil.
Bottom line is you support killing kids because of the crime of their father. I think those kids should be allowed to be born and contribute to society. I guess I am a bad person because I don't like to see children killed. A sick world we live in that celebrates child murder. I like kids. You obviously don't.
Your baiting is childish and as I said doesn't bother me as people consider the source.
Here is what the Senate candidate was trying to say. All human beings have worth. They are endowed by their creator with certain inalienable rights. Life is one of them You are being disingenuous and a disgusting liar when you suggest that people who want to save innocent human beings support rape. Mike you are a liar. Repent Mike. You are a seriously confused individual.
Every time you start losing the debate. You cry and whine he is baiting me. Well if you had a good answer that wouldn't matter. You can't defeat the merit of my words with your puss out excuse. You are a coward too Mike.
More useless and childish posturing from you. When you decide to debate the issue like an adult, I won't have to just let your name calling and baitig say all that needs to be said about you. :-)
How?? You said Zero % thinking women for Romney. Which means Conservative women aren't gonna vote for Romney.. So does that mean you think Liberal women are thinkers (which we know they aren't) or are you saying the Conservative women are gonna vote 3rd Party??
“We have four boxes with which to defend our freedom: the soap box, the ballot box, the jury box, and the ammunition box.”
Thinking women aren't conservatives. No thinking woman wants to be a Second Class slave....
No thinking woman wants to be a Second Class slave.... So voting with your genitals and voting for handouts is what makes someone a thinking person?? LOL... So what happens when the money runs out?? Ooohhh that's right no food, no car, no house, no birth control, no abortions, talk about being a SLAVE!!
“We have four boxes with which to defend our freedom: the soap box, the ballot box, the jury box, and the ammunition box.”
No thinking woman wants to be a Second Class slave.... “We have four boxes with which to defend our freedom: the soap box, the ballot box, the jury box, and the ammunition box.”
Yes, it worked with yukon and tater!
Obama's watch stopped on 24 May 2008, but he's been too busy smoking crack to notice.
Relax.....this is legitimate rape....;}
Yep. All LP Presidential candidates have gotten about 1/2 percent of the vote or less, except Ed Clark in 1980 who got about 1 percent. Gary Johnson is not going to get anywhere close to as many votes as Ed Clark. Losertarians.
for queer marriage. Romney isn't and never was.
"We (government) need to do a lot less, a lot sooner" ~Ron Paul
#21. To: e_type_jag (#4)
"...he was a good man of substantial accomplishment"
Localities, and Individuals as Prescribed in the US Constitution."
#22. To: mininggold (#19)
I thought you new type of so called conservatives loved freedom.
#23. To: A K A Stone (#22)
#24. To: Ferret Mike (#23)
#25. To: Ferret Mike (#23)
#26. To: A K A Stone (#24)
#27. To: Ferret Mike (#26)
#28. To: A K A Stone (#25)
"Didn't you vote for the baby killer candidate again this year?"
#29. To: Ferret Mike (#26)
#30. To: A K A Stone (#27)
#31. To: Ferret Mike (#28)
You are voting for "I was an pro-abortion Massachusetts Governor Willard Romney."
#32. To: A K A Stone (#29)
#33. To: Ferret Mike, mininggold (#30)
Always taking the high road and using your best High School taunt of the day are you.
#34. To: A K A Stone (#31)
"People can change can't they Mike?"
#35. To: Ferret Mike (#32)
You don't invoke anger in me when you make yourself look immature and baitful.
#36. To: A K A Stone (#33)
#37. To: Ferret Mike (#34)
You always bait and taunt people based on their past opinions, then you hate it when done to you.
#38. To: A K A Stone (#35)
#39. To: A K A Stone (#37)
#40. To: Ferret Mike (#36)
think it should be up to the rape victim to decide what she needs to happen.
#41. To: A K A Stone (#40)
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#42. To: Ferret Mike (#41)
Do you get off on rape? DO you consider it violence?
#43. To: Ferret Mike (#39)
I always note when you are immature and a hypocrite. So what?
#44. To: A K A Stone (#43)
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#45. To: Ferret Mike (#44)
#46. To: A K A Stone (#45)
#47. To: Ferret Mike (#44)
#48. To: Ferret Mike (#46)
You have sounding like a goober with not a lick of sense to him the entire thread, heal yourself.
#49. To: A K A Stone (#47)
#50. To: Ferret Mike (#46)
#51. To: Ferret Mike (#49)
Your baiting is childish and as I said doesn't bother me as people consider the source.
#52. To: A K A Stone (#51)
#53. To: mcgowanjm (#15)
So now you're full circle:
#54. To: CZ82 (#53)
You said Zero % thinking women for Romney. Which means Conservative women aren't gonna vote for Romney.
#55. To: mcgowanjm (#54)
Thinking women aren't conservatives.
#56. To: mcgowanjm (#54)
Thinking women aren't conservatives.
#57. To: CZ82 (#56)
Seriously, does that actually work on anyone?
"We (government) need to do a lot less, a lot sooner" ~Ron Paul
#58. To: CZ82 (#56)
#59. To: A K A Stone (#18)
Gay Johnson will get less then 1/2 percent of the vote.
"we must as a species go into a period of shrinkage that we have not experienced since the Dark Ages and the Black Plague" -- lucysmom
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