I'm with you Brother, I don't think this one is over. Someone could attack the country tomorrow or make a threat and homeland security will put McCain in front. Anything can happen in two weeks. That's why all the candidates want us to vote early.
Colin Powell Endorses Barack Obama
Discussion in 'Political Debate & Discussion' started by JustChristian, Oct 19, 2008.
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Crabtownboy Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
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No, it would wake people up to the fact that its "Not the economy stupid." People, right now, believe that the "messiah" will help out their pocket book. That's their bottom line. They are not considering that Obama is weak on national defense, low down on the moral scale, and an overall bleeding heart libeal. They are simply voting thier pocket book which, in the long run, is about as shallow as it gets.
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Sarah Palin IS NOT QUALIFIED according to the establishment........BECAUSE she is not a member of the CFR, TLC, the Bilderbergers, the Bag of Bones, the Lodges or Knights of Columbus nor other fraternal secret organization, the banking establishment, the powers of darkness, the Bohemian Grove, etc., etc., etc..
Sarah Palin is at least AS qualified as Obama. Where does it say that slightly more than 143 days in office qualifies a candidate for the Presidency? People say it qualifies Obama...... Well, Palin is a fast study and has had more days in office than that! -
Crabtownboy Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
In fact, Peggy Noonan, the hightly respected conservative writer at the Wall Street Journal has written the best analysis of Palin that I have read, and she disagrees. Here is a quote from her editorial:
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The values of the Constitution Party might not be your values, but what are your values? McCain's liberal expanse of government into our lives agenda, or maybe his closet continuation of the present abortion policy? Or his vague ideas of immigration? Or maybe his not only cramming a 700 billion bailout bill down the throats of the American people, then adding 150 billion in pork to buy votes for its first defeat? That is after his quote speech after speech, "See my shiney new pen. It is a veto pen. I will veto any bill with earmarks and pork and make them famous." Are these your values?
Have you ever read the Constitution? -
Obama is black. -
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Bro. Curtis <img src =/curtis.gif>Site Supporter
So it looks like all Bush would have to do is endorse the zero & he too, could win the doe-eyed admiration of the left, as well.
I thought I'd see libbies heads exploding everywhere with this, I mean if ANYBODY could be even remotely blamed for lying us into a war, it's Powell.
It may be about race, but I think a cabinet post is the real motivation. I had high hopes when Bush finally jettisoned him, but those too, were quickly dashed. -
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As for abandoning preaching the Gospel to run a country, maybe that is God's plan for that particular man. Since we both know he is not going to win, it is a mute point. Maybe your call is to preach the Gospel for life, but that does not make that everyone's. Neither does it give you divine insight.
Maybe where you are the difference between left and right is defined as degrees of liberalism, but here, it is liberal and conservative. -
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You totally missed the point about God's call on pastors. Since I do not have access to God's thinking at any given moment, there is no way I could possibly know what He has in mind for Chuck Baldwin. There is no rule in the Bible that says you are called for life if God's plan differs. There are some, maybe most, that are called for life.
One thing that does amaze me is the difference in the support of the candidates in the different states. The economy here is not good, yet McCain is polling near 60%. Where you are, I assume the economy is bad because of the auto industry, but the numbers are probably just the opposite. -
Others not in her following saw weaknesses when she stuck to elaborate tales like the bridge she didn't stop and her states distance from Russia. She also gave that exact same speech for go knows how long while situations were changing in the country. When a candidate has to stick to disproved statements of achievements it generally shows they don't have depth in the tool box to fall back on. No one questions she's been a Mayor and Governor but the question being looked at is, is she ready? There are many Mayors/Governors to include Rudy who isn't getting my vote either.
I also had concerns with how much she had to memorize just to be put in front of the people. She is still not freely taking questions from the press. It makes one wonder when you don't put a candidate freely in front of mic's and camera's since that is how they get their message out. 1 Minute in front of a camera reaching people in all political parties is worth more than an 100 hours in front of a crown consisting only of your own party.
Also, when a chief lawmaker can't name supreme court decisions or can't spout off a periodical makes many of us feel the few facts she does appear to know are just memorized talking points.
Two things I see in Obama are his Harvard law degree and the fact he has the exact same political resume as Abraham Lincoln. He also seems more ready to take on the nations problems since he is not afraid of the camera or even questions from citizens like Joe the plumber. I'm not saying he always gives the best answer but it shows a lot that he put's himself in that situation in an attempt to spread his message beyond the ears of his following.
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righteousdude2 Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
Unfortunately, There Are More Shallow Folks...
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Powell's endorsement is not a surprise nor does he hold significant persuasion. It draws more attention to his motive behind the endorsement. It clearly demonstrates his lack of judgment regardless of his motive. Considering the facts known about Obama I have lost all respect for Colin Powell due to his endorsement of Obama. The main spotlight of his decision will not be turning voters towards Obama but turning most Americans away from any regard for Colin Powell and his leadership ability.
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This is no different from the guy who said he supports Obama because of race.
Colin is entitled to chose a candidate just like every one else. He can even cross party lines. Why does he need a motive when he's a retired 4 star general and secretary of state? He has nothing to gain???
And I can't see anyone doubting Powell's leadership abilities just as no one doubts John McCain status as war hero. Those are things that can't be taken away if you're sincere in giving them the title.
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