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General Forums => The O' Club => Topic started by: Connection on May 06, 2004, 06:14:42 PM
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I overheard something on TV about Powell quitting for the next term. Apparently he does not wish to serve the Bush administration again.
Althought I have not confirmed it, if it is true, what could this mean? I know one of the winning points for Bush in the past election was having Powell next to him. Could it hurt Bush that Powell makes it seem he's not happy with the way his administration acted?
Powell is the only politician I know of that is universally respected, not only by both main parties in the US, but by the rest of the world, including potential enemies of the US.
Powell was kept behind courtains for some unexplained reason during the past four years. I believe that Bush made a mistake by placing most of his trust on miss Rice instead of Powell.
Althought so far that I know of he has not made a strong statement against the way his boss is running the show (Powell is not the kind of person to demean the president, no matter what), could his unwillingness to continue serving this administration be taken as a sublime statement against the Bush administration?
All I know is that if Kerry were to win the next elections, and Powell surprises the world as a presidential candidate for the 2008 elections, things would be VERY interesting indeed.
Many democrats would put party aside and give him the vote.
Althought that situation is highly unlikely, Powell has the potential to be one of the great american presidents.
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USATODAY.com (http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2003-08-04-powell_x.htm)
Cited personal reasons for his quitting. But who knows for sure.
Here is an interesting article
http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/journalgazette/news/editorial/8522694.htm
And I recommend reading the Time magazine with the cover "Where is Colin Powell?"
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Yeah I bet he is pretty tierd of the whole mess.
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If he's smart (and I think he's very smart) he will run like the wind and disavow any knowledge of The Bush Administration's existence.
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He's been gonesers since for at least a year.
There's no question. If Bush loses, he's out. If Bush wins, he's out.
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He was always a one termer, and the only mess he is tired of is the media-the same reason he won't run for President. Damn shame, too.
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Originally posted by Lizking
Damn shame, too.
He's a good guy.
The only one of them that I trusted, even despite when he was trying to lie to me.
HIS book is about the only one I look forward to.
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Originally posted by Lizking
He was always a one termer, and the only mess he is tired of is the media-the same reason he won't run for President. Damn shame, too.
Agreed I think he would be one of the best presidents we could ever hope for.
He's smart and as far as we know honest.
great military career family man very we educated .
And most importantly just a likeable fellow.
But I am afraid America is simply not mature enough for an African American Pres.
Very sad indeed.:(
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I've met and spoken to him a few times when he was CJC and also prior to his cabinet position in social settings. He has a laser-sharp focus and does not suffer fools gladly.
He has consistently stated in public and in private that he will not seek the presidency and that decision is final. He truly is an honorable gentleman toward his nation and to his family. He is not a politician.
He and his family struck a deal: After his retirement, he would accept an appointed position where he felt he could serve his country effectively if asked, and in return, he would never subject his family to the rigors and loss of privacy that come with a political campaign. After all they sacrifced during his 35-year ascension of rank and responsibility in the military, it would be their turn.
Colin Powell has never been about Colin Powell. It has always been about serving his country. He is a rare breed - A true patriot.
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Republicans should have got Powell to run in the last election - would have been good for America and the rest of the wolrd.
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Originally posted by _Schadenfreude_
Republicans should have got Powell to run in the last election - would have been good for America and the rest of the wolrd.
They would never. He cannot be controlled by a party.
Not that he wants to run anyways.
A shame. Like I said before, he has the potential to be one of the great american presidents, and an asset not only to his country but to the whole world. The guy has such a presence and such an aura of integrity, wisdom and resolve that its almost surreal. He seems like a fictional character.
I remember a conference he did for international youth on MTV. Even talking to kids on that stupid channel he spoke with a great respect, confidence and authority that you would only feel "I would accept this man as my leader through anything."
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Originally posted by Rolex
Colin Powell has never been about Colin Powell. It has always been about serving his country. He is a rare breed - A true patriot.
Right on!
He is one of a kind I admire him greatly.
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Rummy wont but Powell will. Wow, what a great deal.
btw check out the economists front page.
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Is there anybody here who wouldn't vote for Powell over Chimpy or Jean Kerrie?
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Originally posted by FUNKED1
Is there anybody here who wouldn't vote for Powell over Chimpy or Jean Kerrie?
I am sure there are 1 or 2 in the closet kkk members, but besides that i would say no.
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a no brainer.
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Thinking about it for a sec....
That guy could quit right now, run as an independant, have about 5 cents for an ad budget and still win.
wtf, huh?
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It's a nice thought, but the man probably wouldn't survive his term.
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Yeah.
Hence his wife's not letting him run. Hence the current choice. Like I said, wtf.
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See my above post America simply Is not mature enough for a Black pres.
A very very sad but true fact.
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Originally posted by txmx
See my above post America simply Is not mature enough for a Black pres.
A very very sad but true fact.
We've just had every single person in this thread say they'd back him. I've never talked to a single person who didn't wish he'd run.
The problem isn't that America wouldn't elect him, it's that he won't run. I know he has personal reasons related to his wife... doesn't she have Multiple Sclerosis or something like that?
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Pretty damn sad that a good man does not wish to run for president because of all the crap he and his family would be subjected to.
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Originally posted by Furious
Pretty damn sad that a good man does not wish to run for president because of all the crap he and his family would be subjected to.
Tarmac I think It might be a combo Of what Furious said above and You know and I know there would be some cracker somewhere that might go wacky !
While I do believe that the large majority of Americans could have a Black Pres there is always that small minority of kooks out there.
I remember an interview of him and his wife.
And she stated that very concern.
Really suck too cause He Is the best MAN for the job right now.
I think most if not all foriegn leaders would respect him and work with him.
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You guys are crafty with the hand-made protest signs and the intardnet.
Pick a time, get a couple thousand in each city out one Sunday afternoon and say as much.
I think momentum would take care of the rest.
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I'd vote for him, no doubt. Can't find a trace of evil in his expressions or acts.
Daniel
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Looks like he's too straight to be a full-time politician. Too bad he's not interested about being a candidate.
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MAybe I posted this before.. but who cares.
I saw Powell speak at a business conference before he was Sec. State. In the middle of his speech a couple of enlisted men in uniform snuck up in front of the stage and were crouching down trying to get a picture.
Powell stopped his speech in mid sentence, looked down at the guys and said something like "Can I help you sarge?" The sargeant just kinda pointed at his camera. Then Powell invited them both on stage, posed for a picture with each one, shook their hands and went back to the podium.
All he said before he restarted was "I really miss those guys."
He'd get my vote, hell I'd work for his campaign.