Colin Powell Endorses Barack Obama (Original Statement)

Colinj Powell just endorsed Senator Barack Obama. He says we need a "generational change"

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[javajive01]

Obama is clearly the best choice.

[monabang]

Uh yeah this is not racial. Moron.

If he votes McCain all he does is what the country always does is vote party.

If he votes Obama people will say he is because Obama is black.

But I ask you this question.

Is it racist that whites vote for whites for the last 200+ yrs of this country?

Only a ignorant racist would claim Powell would vote for Obama just because he is black.

[jnthnlck]

what's hilarious about this interview and his Meet the Press appearance, is that as much as he explained himself here and on MTP on why he supported Obama, Limbaugh, Hannity and others summarized all his words to "he's doing it because he's black." What a big insult. This man is one of the most intelligent americans we have, and to be a republican and yet insulted by right-wing commentators is terrible.

[onebigkiss]

You seem to keep getting more and more off topic, you brought up black people , crime and welfare, you being homeless has nothing to do with that, and nothing to do with the issue of racism in this country, I have friends of all colors and from different parts of the world so dont come at me that. I'm just telling it like it is, there is problem in the US and 400 years of oppressing the blacks has proved that.

[adk1guy]

Been through shit? You ever been homeless and staving? Living off the land and the street? Mother died, father abandoned me? Going days without food? Yeah, I'm white and apparently you have a problem with that! But you are dead ass wrong on my going though shit, just as you are dead as wrong about the rest of your stereotyping bullshit.

[onebigkiss]

And another thing, you talking about this country was built on the backs of small business, no, THIS COUNTRY WAS BUILT ON THE BACKS OF BLACK PEOPLE,PEOPLE WHO WERE BROUGHT HERE FROM AFRICA, BEATEN ,RAPED AND KILLED. So knock it off and stop trying to lie to everyone, because we all know the truth.

[onebigkiss]

Lets pretend your not a white guy, who never been through any of the shit a black man has, lets pretend you are not a white guy trying to keep the blacks down, Lets pretend it's not about color for you. BTW I didnt vote for no Barack Obama. I didnt believe his bullshit, I dont believe yours either.

[adk1guy]

Let's pretend you are not all about race. Reverse discrimination! You, and Powel were/are racially modivated Anyone in America blessed with intelligence has the opportunity to reach their dreams. If you don't have the guts and/or ambition to risk all for yours, don't cry about it.  Our country is built on the backs of small businesses. If entrepreneurs are punished for success, there will be no incentive. Then who will be there to pay the welfare, unemployment, and entitlements.....you?

[onebigkiss]

Lets pretend that welfare wasnt invented by white poeple for white people.Lets pretend that everytime a black person goes for a job interview he gets it even though the white guy is less qualified.

Lets prentend that white people dont commit crime but since all the cops judges and DAs are white that doesnt

make a difference.Lets pretend that a lot of white people both republican and democrat voted for Obama. Lets pretend that no one agreed with McCain and Lets pretend that Obama didnt win.

[onebigkiss]

Powell was the Korean war and got wounded in Vietnam. He also has a Purple Heart and Broze Star, seems like you just dont like the man. That maybe why you are not telling it like it is, fact is Colin Poweel has served this country for most of his life, what have you done?

[dafuma21]

its still sad you have a masters...maybe you should be checked like Joe the plumber..