General Colin Powell was interviewed by Tim Russert on a variety of topics this past Sunday on Meet the Press. He answered any number of questions about the war in Iraq and the lead up to it. He also confirmed that Sen. Barack Obama had come to him for advice and counsel (and that he would be available to any other candidate who came to him as well). He refused to say who he would support in the 2008 presidential elections -- in fact, refused to say that he would support the Republican candidate, just that he would support the best-qualified candidate.
Tucker Carlson had an interesting reaction to that interview today. It went something like, well, you know I highly respect General Powell and I really hope that Obama gets the Democratic nod over Hilary Clinton, but why in the world would Obama go to Powell for advice after he was personally responsible for our going to war in Iraq?
I can't imagine anyone better for Obama to go to for advice and counsel concerning foreign affairs, matters of state and the military. General Powell is a warrior, a man of honor and conviction. Unfortunately, there were people in the administration who took advantage of that honor and, in my opinion, set him up to make that speech at the U.N., knowing that doubters like myself would say, "If General Powell says it's what we need to do, then we need to do it." That is exactly how I felt at the time. Is it any wonder that he still will not trash the administration or man that he served? It is not now and never will be his nature to do so. He is a military man of honor and integrity through and through.
One can only hope that whoever wins the presidency in 2008 will again ask the general to serve his country. He is sorely missed, IMHO.
Reader Comments ( Page 1 of 1)
1. thanks for your two cents.collins power is still the man of honor and obama must seek his advice.
habib at 3:44PM on Jun 12th 2007
2. No matter who Barack Obama gets counsel from will not change the fact that Barack Obama is racist to Hispanics. I say there is a reason a former civil rights attorney does not run for president with civil rights as a main issue and if you are a Hispanic American from the state of Illinois this concerns you. It can be verified having already been placed on repeated formal notice Barack Obama has taken no action to stop or even call for any investigation into IDHR & EEOC’s discriminatory practices that mistreat, harm , and prevent Illinois Hispanic American complainants from fairly & fully exercising their legal right to assert the exact same claim of discrimination based on RACE that other nonHispanics are allowed to by IDHR & EEOC. There can be no dispute that since 2004 I was and still now am not being allowed to assert & memorialize a claim of discrimination based on RACE on formal official “IDHR & EEOC” charges of discrimination with IDHR & EEOC focusing instead on manipulating the charging process by IDHR & EEOC repeatedly pressuring me to sign (upon threat of dismissing my charges) only IDHR & EEOC prepared “IDHR & EEOC” charges of discrimination in which IDHR & EEOC never memorialized my clear unambiguous claim of discrimination based on RACE that I have always maintained against Hormel Foods Corporation & UFCW since 2004. Even to date IDHR & EEOC have not provided me any state law or state rule and/or federal law or federal rule that excludes and/or prohibits any Illinois Hispanic American citizen from asserting and memorializing a claim of discrimination based on RACE on formal official “IDHR & EEOC” charges of discrimination at the agency IDHR and/or at the agency EEOC. Despite bringing this to Barack Obama’s attention Barack Obama and his office having full knowledge and understanding has continued to ignore the fact that I, one of his Illinois Hispanic American constituents, is unlawfully being treated unequally by IDHR & EEOC. IDHR & EEOC (For instance but not limited to) has attempted to dissuade me, an Illinois Hispanic American citizen, from filing charges, misrepresenting facts in the public record, and IDHR & EEOC is excluding & denying me , an Illinois Hispanic American citizen, a fair & full opportunity to memorialize my assertion of discrimination based on RACE on formal official “IDHR & EEOC” charges during the charge process without IDHR & EEOC ever providing in a clear straightforward honest manner an actual written legal justification that shows under what actual discriminatory Illinois law and/or federal law allows IDHR & EEOC to exclude any Illinois Hispanic American citizen from fairly & fully exercising their legal right to assert the exact same claim of discrimination based on RACE that other nonHispanics are allowed to & enjoy as matter of record at IDHR & EEOC. As a result of Barack Obama’s failure to insure that his Illinois Hispanic American constituents are not being prevented from fairly & fully exercising their legal right to assert discrimination based on RACE at the agencies IDHR & EEOC and Barack Obama’s failure to even call for an investigation to immediately redress this serious matter Barack Obama is effectively aiding and abetting Race discrimination, obstructing justice, and shielding Hormel Foods Corporation & UFCW from ultimately being held accountable for Hormel Foods Corporation and UFCW (for instance but not limited to) violating Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by subjecting me an Illinois Hispanic American citizen to discrimination based on RACE. The fact and truth of the matter is Barack Obama can not deny that I one of his constituents, an Illinois Hispanic American citizen, brought to his attention that there is substantial evidence about IDHR & EEOC interfering with my right for an investigation into my claim of discrimination based on RACE against Hormel Foods & UFCW from ever being conducted to date. Because I , an Illinois Hispanic American citizen, have the audacity to believe I am equal under the Laws of the United States Of America I refuse to believe IDHR & EEOC, Hormel Foods Corporation & UFCW (Despite Barack Obama’s inaction) are above the law and will not ultimately be held accountable for the above mentioned actions.
Chaos45i at 5:48PM on Jun 12th 2007
3. Chaos45i is a major JERK. This idiot shows up at every Obama blog with his own agenda. Get a life, you ASSHOLE!!!
cliff at 8:12PM on Jun 12th 2007
4. Chaos' comments are just that - chaos. No one wants to read 4 pages of a single blog entry. That should not be allowed.
Jewel at 8:20PM on Jun 12th 2007
5. Obama probably went to Powell for the truth. I'm certain that's what he got.
Steve Bonomo at 10:01PM on Jun 12th 2007
6. Chaos....your Pitiful, anybody with good sence should probably stay away from you!
ed at 11:35PM on Jun 12th 2007
7. Reporting a fact does not make me a jerk but if I am Barack Obama is worse being a Racist, I say there is a reason a former civil rights attorney does not run for president with civil rights as a main issue and if you are a Hispanic American from the state of Illinois this concerns you. It can be verified having already been placed on repeated formal notice Barack Obama has taken no action to stop or even call for any investigation into IDHR & EEOC’s discriminatory practices that mistreat, harm , and prevent Illinois Hispanic American complainants from fairly & fully exercising their legal right to assert the exact same claim of discrimination based on RACE that other nonHispanics are allowed to by IDHR & EEOC. There can be no dispute that since 2004 I was and still now am not being allowed to assert & memorialize a claim of discrimination based on RACE on formal official “IDHR & EEOC” charges of discrimination with IDHR & EEOC focusing instead on manipulating the charging process by IDHR & EEOC repeatedly pressuring me to sign (upon threat of dismissing my charges) only IDHR & EEOC prepared “IDHR & EEOC” charges of discrimination in which IDHR & EEOC never memorialized my clear unambiguous claim of discrimination based on RACE that I have always maintained against Hormel Foods Corporation & UFCW since 2004. Even to date IDHR & EEOC have not provided me any state law or state rule and/or federal law or federal rule that excludes and/or prohibits any Illinois Hispanic American citizen from asserting and memorializing a claim of discrimination based on RACE on formal official “IDHR & EEOC” charges of discrimination at the agency IDHR and/or at the agency EEOC. Despite bringing this to Barack Obama’s attention Barack Obama and his office having full knowledge and understanding has continued to ignore the fact that I, one of his Illinois Hispanic American constituents, is unlawfully being treated unequally by IDHR & EEOC. IDHR & EEOC (For instance but not limited to) has attempted to dissuade me, an Illinois Hispanic American citizen, from filing charges, misrepresenting facts in the public record, and IDHR & EEOC is excluding & denying me , an Illinois Hispanic American citizen, a fair & full opportunity to memorialize my assertion of discrimination based on RACE on formal official “IDHR & EEOC” charges during the charge process without IDHR & EEOC ever providing in a clear straightforward honest manner an actual written legal justification that shows under what actual discriminatory Illinois law and/or federal law allows IDHR & EEOC to exclude any Illinois Hispanic American citizen from fairly & fully exercising their legal right to assert the exact same claim of discrimination based on RACE that other nonHispanics are allowed to & enjoy as matter of record at IDHR & EEOC. As a result of Barack Obama’s failure to insure that his Illinois Hispanic American constituents are not being prevented from fairly & fully exercising their legal right to assert discrimination based on RACE at the agencies IDHR & EEOC and Barack Obama’s failure to even call for an investigation to immediately redress this serious matter Barack Obama is effectively aiding and abetting Race discrimination, obstructing justice, and shielding Hormel Foods Corporation & UFCW from ultimately being held accountable for Hormel Foods Corporation and UFCW (for instance but not limited to) violating Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by subjecting me an Illinois Hispanic American citizen to discrimination based on RACE. The fact and truth of the matter is Barack Obama can not deny that I one of his constituents, an Illinois Hispanic American citizen, brought to his attention that there is substantial evidence about IDHR & EEOC interfering with my right for an investigation into my claim of discrimination based on RACE against Hormel Foods & UFCW from ever being conducted to date. Because I , an Illinois Hispanic American citizen, have the audacity to believe I am equal under the Laws of the United States Of America I refuse to believe IDHR & EEOC, Hormel Foods Corporation & UFCW (Despite Barack Obama’s inaction) are above the law and will not ultimately be held accountable for the above mentioned actions.
Chaos45i at 2:19AM on Jun 13th 2007
8. I think it shows great judgement on Obama's part to seek advice from such a highly respected man who has plenty of knowledge on the situations at hand. This move has only increased my respect for both men.
Lynn at 11:59AM on Jun 15th 2007
9. Well, I believe the Former Secretary of State and Joint Chief of Staff and decorated combat General has served our country well. I believe his services is well needed in the USA and of course his experience and knowledge would serve the international community as well.
As stated he is a man on honor and respect and will do the right thing! no matter what party wins the election.
In addition, I believe if Clinton or Obama wins, I believe they should ask the former Sec. of State to join in running the country again. What position, I would leave that up to the elected President and Vice President to decide, but place him in a position that utilizes all his skills, knowledge and abilities to unify this country and bring stability to the international community, especially the middle east.
We as a nation must move beyond our difference between parties and unify our American Dream!
I look forward to seeing him once again in politics and especially in the leadership of this country. America needs REAL LEADERS!
God Bless America!
AJ
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Tony at 1:21PM on Jun 15th 2007
10. There's absolutely no out-smarting Colin Powell. He's always 10 steps ahead of the media.. he knows how they work, so I bet he's got an answer thought out for every single question he could be asked about his opinions regarding Barack Obama.
Obama at 10:36PM on Jul 1st 2007