Powell endorses Obama

Having had the utmost of respect for Colin Powell, I must say that I am very disappointed in his decision.

Wow! Powell says it all.

This should not surprise anyone. It seems that it is racism if a white supports McCain...but every...EVERY black supports obama and that's ok.

If electing a racist/unAmerican senator is what you want ...go ahead. Oops..
you are not allowed to say that. The fact remains he belonged to a racist/
unAmerican "church" for 20 years. How can people think he did not believe
in the message. He will be our first teflon president. God help us..oops can't
say God anymore.

McCain wants to tout the fact that he has the endorsement of Henry Kissinger the author of the Vietnam War and James Baker the guy who helped drive the U.S. into two recessions???

WTH?

McCain has lost his marbles and is looking for excuses after publicly reaching out to Powell and getting denied for very good reasons . . . mostly an unsound economic policy that has pilfered our national coffers.

McCain is a child of the country; his education through college, his air force job, and his job in congress have all been made possible by the United States tax payer. He depended on the governmnt all of his life. If that is socialism, then so be it.
I honor him for his military service but he doesn't honor my country nor its' population with the same opportunities he recieved.

Lol, typical Republicans 'Yeah Powell endorsed him, but y'know, we're still better' Powell was dead on in his analysis of this election. I just wish some of his Republican peers would show the same amount of intelligence and honesty. This country would probably be in a much better place right now.

A disgraceful and cowardly fall for Powell, who heretofor had served our great nation well. Now, for him to sucumb to the racist peer pressure of crossing his own party lines and supporting a "brother" just because he is a "brother" makes him nothing more than another un-american racist the likes of whom are ultimately going to destroy our wonderful country. He should be ashamed.

This is an excellent endorsement of Obama as a person who can tackle the issues of the today and tomorrow, especially in being our Commander-in-Chief.

It is notable that a great American and lifelong Republican like Colin Powell would decry the divisive tactics of McCain and Republican Party. It is truly time for a change.

I have always liked Colin Powell, but have lost respect for him in endorsing Obama. He would have been better off just being silent. I just don't understand how if someone thinks Sarah Palin is not qualified why would they think Obama is qualified! It doesn't make any sense if you look at the facts. Yes, Obama is a smooth talker, but again look at the facts. This year I will not vote for a Democrat - they have hidden too much and are not telling the truth about our economic problems and so many folks are desperate. Nancy Pelosi is an embarrassment to me as a woman. Barney Franks ought to be hiding, his arrogance is appalling. Be careful who you vote for, you might just get what you think you wanted.

With respect, the quote by "McCain spokesman Tucker Bounds" is one of the sorriest to have come out of either campaign. You can't downplay the significance of this, Colin Powell laid out his vote, in the most reasoned, intelligent way of anyone this year. I feel sorry for him, because he seems so hurt to be voting the way he does, but I think he, and other centrist republicans feel abandoned by this party.

I'm more interested,and pleased in General Petraeus' unofficial support of John McCain over General Colin Powell's very predictable ... and very "late" support for Barack Obama. Did Powell have to hold his nose on this decision?

Powell has always been a moderate Republican, and it is not really a surprise he endorsed Obama after his party has tacked repeatedly to the zealous side. It is interesting to note that Powell contributed to the McCain campaign early on, and must not have reached this decision lightly. I agree with his statements 100% that a Muslim American ought to feel not only welcome in this country, but be able to have aspirations to become a General, Senator, or President.
I am sad to say the Republican party is a husk of its former values of small government and the pursuit of happiness. It makes for interesting theater, but not important political dialogue, which is what we sorely need in the complex modern world.

IT ALL SEEMS BLACK AND WHITE TO ME.............................

I had already lost a lot of respect for Powell when he stood up in front of the UN and sold the case for weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. This is more of the same.

Liberals....before today. "Colin Powel is one of Bush's lying dogs who drove this country into an unnecessary war in Iraq. The loser can't be trusted on ANYTHING".

Liberals....today..."Colin Powel is a GREAT man who obviously is a genius".

Glad to see this isn't about race too. Nah, that can't POSSIBLY be it. After all, we all know that instead of Barack Obama he was Barry O'Brien a white guy from Chicago with the exact same experience, he'd be doing this well and that Powel would endorse him. Yeah, sure. Let me tell you about the tooth fairy now too.

I used to respect General Powell but knowing that he wants to endorse BO who is clearly linked to known TERROISTS and is also involved in the housing crisis (see Freddy and Fanny information) is frightening! He is playing the race card. How can anyone endorse a man who wants to steal - aka through taxes - from those who work hard and long for their money so that he can give our money to those who want to sit around and be lazy. That is not a democratic society -- that is a socialist society. If that is what BO wants to do -- then he is running for president of the wrong country!

Looks like the good General's true colors are showing through.

Those with short memories forget it was Colin Powell and the Clinton appointed CIA director who sold the UN and the nation that Iraq possessed WMD. We all viewed the presentation on TV. Very convincing. Virtually everyone, public and private citizen alike, believed him . . . . . except Barak Obama.

I was shocked and pleased by the annonuncement. The GOP is using this muslim mudslinging agenda to make their case for the Whitehouse and it is just wrong. We are all Americans, white, black, christian, jewish, muslim, hindu, etc...Recently, I received one of those robocalls, which stated Obama was a muslim, befriended a terrorist, and doesn't support Israel. Let's stick to the issues and stop this race baiting. I served in the military with folks from all walks of life, colors, relgions, cultures and ethnic backgrounds. Even if he was a muslim, so what!

To say that Powell supports Obama just because of his skin is the most malicious mud slinging on Powell.Powell himself could have easily been this nations first black president from a conservative platform if he so chose. If he ever had a Black power agenda he could have easily accomplished it.
When traditionally blacks overwhelmingly vote Democrat, powell was a Republican for years. What more is that he rose to become one of the most respected Republicans. This color blind man accomplished man today is supporting an awesome man - Barack Obama.

Obama 08

I used to respect Powell as a stand up guy and thought he was dealt a bad hand with W...But this is just down right wrong. He's off my Christmass card list for good. Even so, what do endorsements really mean? Absolutely nothing...if you were already going to vote for a socialist then you justify your position based on these endorsements......If you were going to vote for a true american like John McCain then it doesn't matter. To come out with an endorsement this late in the game is pure cowardice.... Then again I wouldn't expect most people from MA to understand given the nature of the voting majority and the fact that this state represents a complete undermining of what our forefathers stood for....

Give me a break!! McCain is so much more qualified to handle the country and it's political and security issues!!! Obama has no desire to defend this country and it's heritage!!!

The next endorsment will come from Osama bin Laden.

I liked Powell before, but now the true color of his vote is very clear!

Gen. Powell is the man, always has been, and he very passionately said what a lot of people feel. As an American, I am ashamed of the campaign Sen. McCain has run. I am insulted by his VP selection and I look forward to seeing him and the ugly history of racism that is embedded in the fabric of this country soundly defeated on Nov. 4

Ellie-
That Powell has endorsed Obama is not suprising, but not for reasons you would think. There are plenty of life-long conservatives who believe that Obama is a more qualified leader than McCain, and even more who think Palin is definitely UNqualified, compared to anybody: Christopher Buckley, Kathleen Parker, Charles Krauthamer, and even David Brooks (who called Palin a "cancer on the Repubican Party"), to name a few (most of which have careers starting and/or ending with the National Review) have all either outright endorsed Obama (as in Buckley) or have pointed out the damning flaws that the current GOP candidates have. I too am Republican and disagree with many of Obama's policies, but in comparision to McCain's utter lack of credible economic policy, lack of a transition plan, and a patently rediculous running mate, the choice is obvious: Obama is the leader for these times. I may hold my nose when I vote, but there is no doubt that the McCain lever is the wrong choice this time.
Why are these conservatives (and many others) spouting off with such heresy? Because the Republican party has abandoned it core values and become a safe haven for evangelicals, the "Joe Six Packs and "Joe the Plumbers" of the world-not hard working Americans, but intellectual slackers who believe their political beliefs entitles them to a free pass on intellect, hard work, and , in the case of Joe the Plumber, a license to casually disregard the truth and an exemption from paying ANY taxes. A glimpse of the preceding comments will demonstrate that the ideology espoused by Buckley, Burke, et al., is quite dead, and that much of our GOP is populated by cretins who spend too much time listening to talk radio. It took 16 years to recover from Goldwater, and we will be lucky if it takes us 8 to recover from this. In the meantime, we should put Obama in the White House and vote the GOP back into the majority in Congress-only then can we recover as a party and pave the way for a conservative comeback.

Obama has said some fairly socialist things "spread the wealth" and has hung out with some socialist-marxist people. The US, being a free country allows people their beliefs and many do favor socialism and some actual communism. They have the right to those beliefs, however if those are in fact Obama's beliefs or plans for this country, the citizens have every right to know that. If Obama is a socialist, the media is not doing it's job in reporting it.

It Just proves that race not principal is going to be the deciding factor in this race.

Ellie-
That Powell has endorsed Obama is not suprising, but not for reasons you would think. There are plenty of life-long conservatives who believe that Obama is a more qualified leader than McCain, and even more who think Palin is definitely UNqualified, compared to anybody: Christopher Buckley, Kathleen Parker, Charles Krauthamer, and even David Brooks (who called Palin a "cancer on the Repubican Party"), to name a few (most of which have careers starting and/or ending with the National Review) have all either outright endorsed Obama (as in Buckley) or have pointed out the damning flaws that the current GOP candidates have. I too am Republican and disagree with many of Obama's policies, but in comparision to McCain's utter lack of credible economic policy, lack of a transition plan, and a patently rediculous running mate, the choice is obvious: Obama is the leader for these times. I may hold my nose when I vote, but there is no doubt that the McCain lever is the wrong choice this time.
Why are these conservatives (and many others) spouting off with such heresy? Because the Republican party has abandoned it core values and become a safe haven for evangelicals, the "Joe Six Packs and "Joe the Plumbers" of the world-not hard working Americans, but intellectual slackers who believe their political beliefs entitles them to a free pass on intellect, hard work, and , in the case of Joe the Plumber, a license to casually disregard the truth and an exemption from paying ANY taxes. A glimpse of the preceding comments will demonstrate that the ideology espoused by Buckley, Burke, et al., is quite dead, and that much of our GOP is populated by cretins who spend too much time listening to talk radio. It took 16 years to recover from Goldwater, and we will be lucky if it takes us 8 to recover from this. In the meantime, we should put Obama in the White House and vote the GOP back into the majority in Congress-only then can we recover as a party and pave the way for a conservative comeback.

If Powel ran for President, the left would have denounced him as an Uncle Tom. He would have won, not because of the 1 - 2% of black votes he would have recieved, but because of his experience which rational voters would have understood, unlike the mass psychosis which is about to put a Marxist in the White House with his control of the media. Reminds me of Herr Goebbels, control the media, control the masses. Zieg Obama!

Gen. Powell outlined his reasoning. For those who, typical of neocon tactics, distort his thinking to justify their desperate and failed philosophy, well, we have seen this all before. In fact, this is all we'll see from the extremist right.
They're liars and cons scamming the american public... and the day of deciding is just after Halloween. Trick or Treat?

COLIN POWELL WAS THE REASON WE WENT INTO THE IRAQ.

HE TOLD US LIES ABOUT THE WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION.
WHY SHOULD I BELIEVE A MAN THAT INDIRECTLY CAUSED OUR ECONOMIC COLLAPSE
AND THE DEATH OF SO MANY SOLDIERS?

COLLIN POWELL WAS WRONG BEFORE AND HE IS WRONG NOW - OBAMA IS RELATIONSHIP WITH AYER COUNTS!

DEAR COLIN POWELL,
AS MARTIN LUTHER KING SAID, YOU SHOULD NOT JUDGE A MAN BY THE COLOR OF HIS SKIN
BUT BY THE CONTENT OF HIS CHARACTER

Who cares what Powell has to say? Without his mismanagement of the first Gulf War, we'd not be in the mess we are in right now.

I disagree with Colin Powell and Barack Obama on several points in General Powell’s endorsement. If Obama is qualified to be president, then Sarah Palin is also qualified to be PRESIDENT. John McCain chose a strong lover of God to fight abortion and same gender unions. They both acknowledge prayer, a powerful weapon in all problems.

In the war on terror the radical Islamists are fighting against abortion and same gender unions coming into their nations as well as other indecencies. The generals fighting since 2001 have missed the point. The best strategy to fight the war on terror is to vote for people who love God's ways. The primary message of the Qur'an is to follow the whole Bible. People who love the Bible will have something to talk about when then meet face to face. I do not know what Barack Obama would talk about; certainly it wouldn't be his party's platform of abortion rights.

Multitudes at rallies and huge donation amounts are not our guiding force. God commands us to fight against evil. We cannot vote for abortion and abominable relationships and that is the platform of Obama's Democratic Party. They refuse to change it. We must.

Do you think Powell would have endorsed Hillary!? I dont plame powell though Obama will do alot for black people.

Race trumps everything in this election! Even Colin Powell bowed to the forces of the racist campaign run by Obama and the Democrats. If Powell truly believes that Obama is competent, he would have said so long time ago. What's the point of saying it now? Why now? Is it because he is afraid that if he doesn't endorse Obama before the election and then Obama wins, he would be marginalized by black people? Colin Powell had gone before the UN to speak for the Iraq War even though he supposedly did not believe it in his heart. So is he endorsing Obama even though he does not believe Obama is qualified to be President? A lot of people used to think very hihgly of Powell, but the fact that he said nothing early on and then endorse Obama this late in the game says something spooky about him. Apparently everybody is dubious and so his endorsement actually rings empty. Few people seem to pay much attention to it at all. Just like Bill Clinton, if he had spoken positively of Obama right from the start, people would believe he is telling what he truly thinks. But he waited and waited, so whatever he says now of Obama, I think it is all out of political necessity. Those words are now meaningless.

Collin Powell lost my support. Period. He does not have a long term vision for the U.S. In history Bush will be remembered as a brave, disciplined and unbending statesman who fought vigorously against extreme Islamic terrorists. Europe will some day beg the US to save them from Isamic dominance after a long toleration of such radicalism. France, Germany , England and other liberal countries are already in great danger. Islam will swallow them soon. It would be too late. They abandoned Christianity which gave them freedom and prosperity to embrace Islam which would destroy them completely... Bush is right when he said that it is worth sacrificing to establish a free and democratic country in Irak and Afganistan where real people are starving for their basic human right and freedom. Popularity among in Europe and Middleeast should not be a yardstick for a really great man.

As an elderly independent voter and a big fan of General Powel for decades I was very anxious to hear what he had to say on "Meet the Press" this morning. He spoke to all the important issues of this presidential campaign and very clearly pointed out the differences in the two candidates. I am in full agreement with the reasons he gave as to why he will be voting for Senator Obama. They are the very reasons why I have already voted for Senator Obama.

With Colin Powell's endorsement of Barack Obama, John McCain is in DEEP political DOO-DOO.

And so is SILLY SARAH (Palin). OsiSpeaks.com

Chris:

The only way we're going to overcome racism is by electing Obama? What about the repeal of slavery? The destruction of southern Jim Crow? The voting rights act? The ability of black people to attend places like Harvard and Yale? The ability of black people to play pro sports, to work at any place they choose, to live in any neighborhood in America? That's not progress against racism?

Let me say it one more time. I don't give a flying flock that Obama is black. I care only that he's a disingenuous, manipulating, Marxist who wishes to destroy everything that makes America great. He hates freedom, success, saving, responsibility and self-sufficiency. He claims that he loves the working man and the poor while he sits in his hotel room with his wife eating caviar and lobster.

He'd sicken me if he was black, white, red yellow or purple. No matter.

Hattie,
Good for you for taking the time to listen objectively to his side for an hour, before just reading a headline and making a judgement call. That Powell would vote for Obama because Obama is black? Give me a break people. And to Mark Rollins, I'll bet you make more than $250,000 a year.........

Go O!

What happened to "change" He is partly responsible for the Iraq war. Now we will never get out of Iraq. He will be giving advice to Barak.

To those of you crying "race!" because Powell endorsed Obama: what do you say to Christopher Buckley's endorsement ? Or do none of you "conservatives" know who that is?

Most of the folks on this page are an embarrassment to the conservative movement, from the thinly veiled racists to those so blighted by mediocre intellect that they think the difference between a 36 and 38% income tax constitutes socialism (or even Marxism, as Mr. Rollins spits from his petulent os).

The reason Obama will win is because conservatism has been replaced with small mindeness. Until we give Americans a real reason to vote for us (the GOP), the better leaders will be seen across the aisle.

This was a difficult decision for Colin Powell with his 25 year friendship with McCain. His endorsement of Obama says it all. He, too, is tired of the dirty politics of the Republican Party (his party) just as John Lewis last week stated he was tired of the nature of the politics. Campaigns should be run on differences of opinions and ideas you wish to bring to the campaign. To run nothing but lies that have been disproven over and over again should be denounced by both both parties and in all elections. They are means to distract you from real issues and people are tired of it.

"Tucker Bounds, a McCain spokesman, responded, "Only an unproven and inexperienced politician like Barack Obama would have to rely so heavily on an another man's resume in making the case for his own candidacy -- and it shows that he's just not ready."
Only an untested hack like Tucker Bounds would grab at this straw-what a joke. Newflash to Mr Bounds-Intrade and every other oddsmaker has your man going down in up to 93% of ALL scenarios (Ohio or not). All Obama needs to do is avoid Palin/KKK rallies and not make any major mistakes.
We know Mr McCain is an inveterate gambler, but even he wouldn't take those odds. My guess is you're banking on the Bradley effect, but sadly for you, most of us are not so racist as to vote against our interests.
It's funny tho. When you talk. Keep it up! :)

I have to wonder if some of these people actually listened to Powell's reasoning. He repeatedly said both McCain and Obama would make good Presidents, but that McCain's recent behavior and the tone of the McCain campaign pushed him to decide to vote for Obama. McCain sold his soul to the right wing years ago, and Palin is just another example of that--she's far right, and that is EXACTLY what the GOP wants.

I'm not exactly sure what difference it makes, truthfully. After all I was going to vote for Obama before I heard the endorsement and I'm sure there are plenty of Mccain voters who have no intention of changing their vote now. Most everyone made up their mind 20 months ago. This process is so tedious and drawn out,I'm not changing my mind and neither are most of you, so why are fighting over this?

endorsing a socialist is dis-honoring his oath to this country. I wonder what cabinet seat Obama promised him? Race not a factor eh! What a crock ! Enjoy your welfare state everyone.

im proud of gen powell he sees through the narrow minded views of the republican party the dirty politics the blatant racism that it subscribes to, you mccain supporters would rather go down in flames with mccain and palin than see america be rescued by anyone else

When former Michigan governor Millikin (a centrist Republican) decried his party's "takeover by the conservative right wing" and condemned the low road campaign being pursued by McCain/Palin this past week, I could hardly believe my eyes and ears. In withdrawing support for McCain he went on to suggest that fellow Michigander and lifelong friend Gerald R. Ford, were he living would have likely done the same. Gen. Powell is to be commended for his honesty and candor. He joins William F. Buckley's son Christopher as one more respected and thoughtful commentator in surprising/offending his fellow Republicans in coming out for Obama this week. God bless America and honest Americans who will stand up to tyranny and petty-minded bigotry where ever they encounter it, at home or abroad!

black endorsing black whats new,except this black (obamarama)is a white racist and will do whats right for black america only.thats why this pig will not win.white americans will see this and vote white.if blacks can vote black whites can vote white thats why this is america home of the free .ayers,wright,davis,odingo,resco,acorn come on powell even your not that stupid

McCain made his own bed when he chose the cheerleader for his running-mate. Powell is just being honest and helping him nail the coffin. McCain made an error when he thought that we were ALL that stupid, and that everyone would simply LOVE her cause she was a chick. DOG-GONE-IT, wink wink, in her FIRST speech (and subsequent TV ads that were endorsed by McCain) Palin said that SHE STOPPED the bridge to nowhere. Is she that ignorant, or simply that ok with telling lies?? Palling around with TERRORISTS?? Then, after troopergate, I find out that 6 years, and 5 colleges later to get her 4 year degree in JOURNALISM?? Once again, it shows how much faith they have in the American people... THIS TIME we aren't going to elect MORE OF THE SAME!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yup, as they say in Boston - "WICKED SHAWKA" - unfortunately for Colin, Race Trumps All.

Right wing knuckleheads are out in force on this thread. If you favor Obama you must be a reverse racist. Right-wing knuckleheads are obsessed with race. Dangerous crowd. Got to boot them out of power for the sake of the country.

To all you people who are supporting Sen Mccain, Seriously is there any comparison between Barack and Mccain? Barack is head and shoulders above Bush, Mccain and Pailin put together. Really lets be real guys, he is the answer, Good leaders follow a great leaders, Bush was a bad leader followed by other bad leaders like Mccain look at what these bad leaders have done to our country.
The time is now Barack is a great leader other good leader will follow and work with him to transform and lead the country in a better prosporous America.

When I saw the New York Daily News' endorsement of Senator Obama today and learned of Colin Powell's endorsement, I began to get worried. Why are these Republicans or Republican leaning entities endorsing Obama? Maybe they have figured out that the incredibly anti-Democratic forces that have attempted to rule this country as if Joe Stalin was alive are not what makes the most sense for this country. With war, a foundering economy, a worried populace and an unprecedented deficit occupying our thoughts, why not think about taking a chance with someone who promises change. I dont want McCain's experience - it means nothing to me. When he can explain what victory with honor means to me, I'll pay my overdue bills.

As usual the comments from the right are ignorant, racist, and rife with spelling and grammatical errors. Poor dumb rednecks can't seem to deal with the fact the Obama is the only rational choice. Mr. Powell's eloquent endorsement says it all.

You assume that any black person that votes for Obama is doing so solely because of race? Even a decorated general and former secretary of state? Even after he gave specific and logical reasons for his decisions? Did you people not even watch the video?

Despite accurate claims that racism is a motivator for some McCain supporters, nobody is claiming that it's the only reason that a white person would vote for him, because that would be stupid. If you want to believe that all black people have no original though, even Colin Powell, you are blatantly inaccurate and racist.

With all due respect to Colin Powell, Powell is voting race. Period. Colin Powell knows that Obama has not one sentilla of sense about how the world works. He is sure that Obama will be held up by those around him. To Powell all that counts is the color of skin, he wants to see a Black president before he dies. He has lost all concern for the country, he apparently has no concern for the economy. He apparently knows little of Obama other than the fancy speeches. Obama ran on the Socialist Ticket in Illinois. Obama belongs to the teachings of Black Theology and anyone who knows anything knows that itsn't a good thing.B.O. Narcissist.

Two points 1. Wasn't Powell part of the Bush cabinet? Didn't he push to go into Iraq at the UN? 2. As a former Army Reserves Officer, it is HIGHLY LIKELY THAT OBAMA CAN NOT PASS A SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE. Clearly, the FBI has given it to him because of who he is. Personally, I do not feel safe with a radical anti-american having access to America's security information. I realize Bush is bad, but Obama is deeply concerning.

I don't like John McCain and will not vote for him on Nov 04th but by the same token I am ashamed of General Powell. After all this years as a republican, even serving as secretary of state under Bush he now crossess the party lines!!! It said it all "Everything to help a brother"

Powell left the Republican Party a long time ago. He also left his credibility on the UN table with his faux sales job on WMD.

Funny how the Libs jumped all over Powell when he worked for Bush and was being considered as either presidential or vp material for the Repub party. Now he's "one of them" when he's voting purely along racial lines.

You can throw Powell into the heap of party unfaithful along with Lieberman (right Democrats???).

The only thing that would stop Obama from passing a high ranking security clearance would be admitted drug use in a book. That is all. As a former U.S Marine Officer I would gladly follow Obama as my commander in chief, he could not be any worse than Bush and maybe would let us take the gloves off to get the job done. Politicians should not run the wars they start and Bush is a terrible commander in chief. He and his lackeys in the civillian contractors were the most corrupt pieces of you know what ever.
Powells endorsement just confirms my belief that Obama is not a socialist, does not pal around with terroist, has more experience, intelegence and personal honor that John McCain. Palin is a joke, she is a Dick Cheney in drag, a plotter, anti intelectual, bigot. I have served this great country for 25 years and never have I seen someone so lacking in the credentials of President of the United States than Sarah Palin. People aurgue that she has just as much experience as Obama, but experience alone does not make a good president. It takes intelegence, wisdom, character and a steady hand to steer this country and Obama has it in spades

Powell's endorsement of Obama does not verify Obama's judgement, but rather brings Powell's judgement into question. Powell says that Obama is ready to lead ... WHY? ... Regardless of Powell's last minute endorsement, Obama is still the most liberal senator in congress ... who accomplished nothing in his meager 3 years in office, except voting present 160 times, and campaigning for President, as well as associating with anti-American racists and domestic terrorists ... giving good speeches ... and, taking America down the road to socialism. I used to respect Colin Powell ... but, now that's history!!!

95%of blacks are voting for obama and 93% of those blacks don't understand obama ideology their voting for him because he's black. Obama is dangerous, and a threat to this country .His social policys are absurd,you have to work to get what you want or need. Obama is a black faced marxist santa claus.Beside ayers,wright,resco,acorn,and davis check out his ODINGO connection. NAACP beware if obama is elected it will set blacks back 150 years.OBAMA IS A CON MAN

ODINGO WILL BLOW OBAMA COVER WHERE IS THE COVERAGE? Maybe Powell can answer that.

No distributing of wealth? That's the problem we have today, is the gap btwn poor and rich! The rich are getting richer, the poor are getting poorer, and that's a true thing. There's just so many things that is wrong with this country. Isn't this country known for it's "diversity of americans"? Wealth should be equal. Yes, if you are better at doing business, that little extra wealth is yours to keep, but when it comes to taxing and stuff, it should be done in a way where the poor don't get poorer, and the rich dont get richer. It's just going to widen the gap between the two.

Powell's endorsement of Obama does not verify Obama's judgement, but rather brings Powell's judgement into question. Powell says that Obama is ready to lead ... WHY? ... Regardless of Powell's last minute endorsement, Obama is still the most liberal senator in congress ... who accomplished nothing in his meager 3 years in office, except voting present 160 times, and campaigning for President, as well as associating with anti-American racists and domestic terrorists ... and, taking America down the road to socialism. Obama betrayed a friendship of 20 years, for personal ambition. Powell betrayed his friendship with McCain. McCain did not betray his fellow prisoners, even during 5 years of torture. These facts speak volumes about who these men really are, and whether or not we can trust them.

wealth should be shared from the heart not forced by government. The old story of being denied because your black is over. Get off your lazy ass and go to work and stop begging for something for nothing like owning a home. How did obama,powell,ali,jordan,jackson,willams,young,carver,johnson,pditty,50cent,lewis
etc,etc make it? They worked their ass off so get off yours stop bitching and go to work and EARN what you want like everybody else. Here's a flash your not slaves anymore.

Colin Powell: "I'm endorsing Obama for the following well-articulated reasons"
Idiots posting here: "OMG HE'S VOTING FOR OBAMA BECAUSE THEY'RE BOTH BLACK."

Simply amazing.

Powell rose through the military ranks NOT by taking the hard combat assignments but by taking the cushy desk jobs to ingratiate himself in the D.C. politics that is so key for advancement. He has no credibility in the eyes of the military rank and file.

This was pointed out by the LEFT WING years ago. So what do they think of their buttt-kissing general now????????

It's funny that simply because Powell is black, that he's only supporting Obama because he's also black. Give me a break, lol, like the red neck republican's at McCain's rallies are the true Americans, while Colin Powell who's faught for his country and risen to the rank of General is just now another black person supporting Obama.. You people make me sick..
So let me see, if you're white and you support McCain does that make you a bigot? I mean there's a black guy running and you're not supporting him, so obviously every white person who supports McCain is only supporting him because he's white.. You people are not only stupid, you're un-american.

Hey jimmy you idiot (who posted at 5:51) before you call someone a redneck and stupid this is how you spell fought not FAUGHT. Not only are you stupid you can't spell.No wonder you support obama (birds of a feather) By the way the only front line powell ever fought on was at a grocery store.

Wow, maybe coming from the younger generation, I find it quite appaling how ignorant some people are. A terrorist? I'm sure McCain is happy that he has that "clutch". I'm sure that there would be less of this "musilm" or "arab" talk if Obama name was john micheal smith. However, it doesnt matter, he still a radical, socialist arab. Even though he born in kansas and raised in hawaii by his white mother, white grandparents and his step-father and half sister... oh yeah there white too. I find it amazing that people forget that he is bi-racial.... but if you have hint of "black" in you .... you're completely 100% african american

THE BATTLE'S NOT OVER. It's clear that Colin Powell has looked no deeper than the superficial rhetoric churned out by Obama. He has brushed aside his terrorist/socialist leaning and associations after "LISTENING to him for two years"? Give me a break! Hasn't he heard of the internet as a research tool?This proves nothing other than that Obama is a commensurate silver tongued orator who's well able to pull the wool over the eyes of even the least likely '.
I've spent two DAYS flat out, online doing some investigitave research and found out Obama's socialist/terrorist associations go a lot deeper than he wants us to know or Powell has discovered by listening to Obamas impressive 'ORATORY'. Clearly he's been mesmerized and looked no deeper than the 'gloss' Obama puts on his activities. Powells views on this matter, I now see, are unresearched and so, uninformed and therefore not worthy of serious consideration. I've always liked and respect Powell as an even handed, moderate but after listeneing to ALL his comments I see his views of Obama are amazingly superficial and gullible. I was astounded that he could betray his own party, abandon unborn babies and in affect built an altar to set up a Trojan Horse in the White House and on top of that say we shouldn't discriminate against Trojan Horses! It defies belief.

I'm an Aussie, with a niece who's married to a US Serviceman. She's a mum to 2 small children, believes in Obama and has no time to dig out the facts. So I'm committed to doing the research and publishing the information. I'm deeply concerned about what's happening in America and now the more so after hearing ALL of Powells comments online. We didn't get his comment "so what if he (Obama) was a Muslim?' on our TV news in Australia. What he said was unbelievable! Pure Political Correctness. No wonder why God commands us to pray for our leaders.'WHAT DOES IT MATTER IF HE (BARAK) IS A MUSLIM?' Is he for real? The reason he can even say such a thing is due to the fact that America is a free, democratic Christian nation. Do you think OSama would say the same thing about any Christian sympathizers he found in his camp? I don't think so.

Dr Daniel Sheyestah, ("exodusfromdarkness.org Newsletter Sending" )an international speaker and former militant Iranian Mulim, since converted to Christ after attending a Christian church for some months and experiencing honesty, tolerance and genuine love and fellowship- something he says does not exist in Mulim communities - says the West is ignorant of the true nature of Islam and is complicit in their own demise by appeasing Islam and that it's a one way street - going THEIR way. The global demographics confirm this.How many nations are now under Mulim/Sharia control and growing? They do NOT have freedom of speech amd so have an excuse. What excuse does the West have?

WAKE UP AMERICA!!! WAKE UP!!!
YOUR ONCE MIGHTY NATION IS IN DANGER OF LOOSING WHAT ONCE MADE IT GREAT. YOUR ABOUT TO SELL YOUR CHRISTIAN BIRTHRIGHT BY ALLOWING YOURSELVES TO BE WHITE ANTED FROM WITHIN!!!.
Obama's associations with Wright, ACORN, Ayres, Saul Alinsky - 'Rules for Radicals', Bernadine Dohrn, Madeleine Talbot - Fanny and Freddie, Weather Underground, Socialism/Marxism, Islam, Kenya, Ralia Odinga,(the list keeps growing) are not coincidental and they're not inconsequential side issues. They are about to take centre stage piggybacking in on Obamas coat tails.

OBAMA IS THE TROJAN HORSE. HIS ASSOCIATES ARE THE CONTENT OF THAT HORSE THAT ARE ABOUT TO BE DOWNLOADED INTO THE WHITE HOUSE/AMERICA AND SHIPPED AROUNG THE WORLD IN THE NAME OF 'CHANGE' AND INCLUSIVENESS. He 'won't take advice from Ayres in the White house' Oh Really? Why shouldn't he if he's a reformed terrorist and no longer a threat to America? Or does Obama know something more about Ayres than the rest of us do after working with him for 4 years on 'education programmes' for Americas youth?

This is not about diversity it's about divisivness. It's not about 'CHANGE' it's about changelings. It's not about Democracy its about deception and duplicity.
FOR THE SAKE OF YOUR NATION AND YOUR PLACE IN THE WORLD, PLEASE
AMERICA, RESEARCH THESE THINGS ONLINE YOURSELVES - ISN'T YOUR COUNTRY WORTH IT? Don't just take my word for it - I'm just the messenger.

Initially I was overwhelmed and influenced by Powells announcement, but after further research I've come to see that MCCAIN REALLY IS THE REAL MCCAIN AND PALIN REALLY IS THE REAL DEAL. They may not be sleek, but they're sincere. They may not be perfect but they're patriotic, they may not be 'glossy' but they' have Godly values, especially Palin. And if they can fight for vulnerable babies who can't even vote for them but depend on them for their lives, they will fight for the true values of all those in the free world whose lives are not under threat from economic disaster so much as the enemy that is within.
America - don't shoot your messengers!

michelle@publish BRAVO.I might add again ODINGO/OBAMA WHERE IS THE NEWS COVERAGE INFORM OR COUNTRY YOU IDIOTS BEFORE IT'S TO LATE

General Powell and the Democratic Party are making the same mistake that the NAZI party made with Hitler. They too thought that they could control Hitler but Hitler took over the party and ran it his way.

I bet if Palin was black and Obama white, Powell's choice would be different.

I had great respect for General Powell.

Moreover, what most americans fail to do over and over again, is challenge the discourse; to shift the gaze; to wonder and explore, without our ugly sense of superirority: What else could this look like? What if we stopped wasting our time making comments like, "i bet if Pain was black, no one would say this, or that", because that only shows a lack of mindfulness, of critical thinking. Obama plays the race card, because we exist in a political situation where if some random black guy in another state challenges the american system, and makes a comment which you are so simplistic enough to attack it as "unamerican", we suddenly associate that black man with Obama, because he is also black. Obama plays the race card because it must be played...race IS an issue, because it is your failure to grant complexity to candidates of color that makes a candidate like Obama have to fight harder than any other candidate, on issues that should not matter, but do. I am ashamed to be young and in the U.S., because of people like you, who are too simple and too proud to see the possibility of hope when it is right infront of us, and to to see the possibility of a new, critical discourse.
Should I define discourse for you?

Oh Yes I remember the general who didn't want gays in his military hmmm interesting from someone who has black roots!