[Vision2020] No longer a yes vote for Powell

[Debbie Gray]

I think it is hard to compare how he is doing his job as an appointed
official, Secretary of State, and how he _could_ fulfill the
position of president.

Of course he is loyal to his Commander, but who knows what he is doing the
behind the scenes. Maybe he IS the 'voice of reason' that has forestalled
an Iraq attack. What would you have him do instead of being a 'good
soldier and receiving his marching orders'? Resign? Then who would be
nominated? I am sure it wouldn't be anyone who might be associated with
the words 'reasonable' or 'intelligent' or 'experienced'...

Debbie (operating under the influence of codeine cough syrup, which has
edited my train of thought and completely derailed it)

On Wed, 19 Feb 2003, John Danahy wrote:

> While I would have certainly voted for Gen. Powell during the 2000
> elections, I must honestly say that is no longer the case.  He has shown
> himself to be loyal to his CinC and to the party.  He is a good soldier
> and, having received his marching orders, is doing his best to carry
> them out.
>
> However, what we need is someone who can think for themselves, and is
> not afraid to stand against other opinions.  In my poor opinion, Colin
> Powell certainly knows the current administration is wrong in the
> approach to Iraq, and he should be standing against, not supporting,
> GW's idiotic policies.
>
> John
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> jdanahy@turbonet.com
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Debbie

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