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AnteUp1 year, 2 months ago
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Powell didn't have to play. He was a commander in the military.
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Who would have a better understanding of the REAL costs of war
to our troops - a General? Yeah - and you should NEVER lead
them into a war under false pretenses. But that is exactly what Powell was doing at the U.N. - presenting evidence he did not believe. But he sentenced all those Americans - men and women - boys and girls - plus thousands of Iraqis to the horrors of war. WHAT? Because he didn't want to make a fuss? He was not appointed to that Cabinet post because of loyalty to Bush, but supposedly because of his experience. I thought it was his expertise in affairs of State that counted - NOT his ability - or willingness - to PLAY politics.-
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vor1 year, 2 months ago
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Note that Powell has long said he was surprised to see the bio weapons info provided by Curveball re-inserted into his speech. What was he to do at that point? Of course he could have stopped and redacted what he had just said. That would have been a pretty incredible thing to do. But Powell was always a loyal soldier. I can't imagine having to live with that on my conscience as he must.
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Like Condi I wonder if he will ever reveal his true feelings on the neocons. He has certainly hinted at his distate for their policies. I have real mixed feelings about the man. He could have changed history. But would anyone have really listened at that point? Don't forget that Bush's approval ratings were sky high at the time of the speech. The war drums had been sounded.-
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AnteUp1 year, 2 months ago
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How can I say this - I would LIKE to have liked Powell.
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See - even you used the term "loyal soldier" - LOYAL to whom?
At this point the best Powell could even hope to do is tell
it to the dead and wounded. He helped put a ball in motion
that continues to this day. Even in a just war, the price of
freedom is beyond belief for most who have not served
during a time of war. For those that survive and return to their
homes? It does not end - the memories last a lifetime.
I think Lawrence Wilkerson has written much under his own
name that is probably very close to what Powell thinks -
but Lawrence Wilkerson's statements didn't put a bow
on GW's gift of war in 2003 - it was Powell's. I agree and
for some reason almost feel sorry that he has so much
to deal with - but the bottom line is, he should have known
better. The importance of getting it right - BEFORE shock and
awe - cannot be overstated.-
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AnteUp1 year, 2 months ago
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I know. I really have thought about Powell's role in this a lot. He was aware - like none of us could be - of the type of people he was dealing with in the White House.
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I've wondered if the desire to run for the office of the Presidency didn't play a part in his decisions. He IS a registered Republican.
How much support could he count on from the GOP if he publically bucked or embarrassed Bush? Even making waves could have been fatal to a career in politics that I feel he still regrets not reaching for.
Just the musings of a housewife - but I think he HAD potential.
I think he will live out his days regretting the decisions he made.
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