Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
I know...another "head shaking" moment! I can't believe Buchanan went there...if Powell had wanted to endorse a candidate just because he is black then he would have done it long ago!
Pat Buchanan has always been a goofball just like his sister, Bay.
I wouldn't be so sure about that. There is no way that any of know what is or was in his mind that led to his endorsement. I figured he would endorse Obama and I figured that out long ago. But I won't say it was directly just because the man is black, though I do believe it played a part in his decision. How could it not?
Here's what Powell said about this:
Quote:
GEN. POWELL: I'm an American, first and foremost, and I'm very proud--I said, I've said, I've said to my beloved friend and colleague John McCain, a friend of 25 years, "John, I love you, but I'm not just going to vote for you on the basis of our affection or friendship." And I've said to Barack Obama, "I admire you. I'll give you all the advice I can. But I'm not going to vote for you just because you're black." We, we have to move beyond this.
I wouldn't be so sure about that. There is no way that any of know what is or was in his mind that led to his endorsement. I figured he would endorse Obama and I figured that out long ago. But I won't say it was directly just because the man is black, though I do believe it played a part in his decision. How could it not?
I am sure the fact that Obama is black made Powell consider endorsing Obama earlier than he would have. That being said...I don't think he would have endorsed anyone if not for three other things:
1. McCain picking Palin as VP
2. McCain being lost on the economy (McCain said it himself that it's his weakest area)
3. The way the McCain campaign has been fueling the hatred of the radical wings of the Republican party. I explained why I feel it's dangerous behavior and Powell sees the same thing and wants no part of it.
If McCain had picked someone else as VP who is strong on the economy and fit to be president in the event of having to and McCain's campaign hadn't sunk so far in the gutter I think Powell would have endorsed him instead or not endorsed anyone.
To be fair, Powell even said that it was a factor, but not a main factor. The main factors having to do with how far-right the Republican party is shifting. If it were the main factor, he would have endorsed him earlier on instead of waiting until now. McCain's dishonorable campaigning is what pushed him that way.
This is presidential election is black versus white,(sad but true) and I'm on the side of the guy who wears the white hat. HI-HO-Silver! Awaaayyy.
and who is wearing the white hat?
Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick. Over $68,000 in prizes has already been given out to active posters on our forum. Additional giveaways are planned.
Detailed information about all U.S. cities, counties, and zip codes on our site: City-data.com.
Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
