Obama; Will he throw Powell under the bus? (Colin Powell, Republican, retired)

[sanrene]

Colin Powell testifies Stevens' word is 'sterling' - CNN.com

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell testified in Sen. Ted Stevens' corruption trial Friday, saying the Republican from Alaska has a "sterling" character.

"He was a trusted individual whose word you could rely on," said Powell, a retired four-star Army general who spent about 40 years in public service.

"Never heard a single dissenting word," Powell, appearing for the defense as a character witness, said. "When you shook hands with Ted Stevens, it would benefit the nation in the long run."

Powell said he worked closely with Stevens when he led the Senate Appropriations Committee, and there was "nothing to ever suggest a lack of integrity."

Hmmm. I guess we might question Powells judgement based on his glowing testimony as a character witness to Stevens.

[zentropa]

Can I beg, plead, implore that people stop using that expression! FOR ALL THAT IS MERCIFUL PLEASE come up with another metaphor and put an end to the mindnumbing rhetorical laziness!

[domergurl]

But to answer Sanrene's question:

No

[paperhouse]

I'm guessing Powell didn't see the same evidence as the jury.

[SLCPUNK]

Originally Posted by zentropa

Can I beg, plead, implore that people stop using that expression! FOR ALL THAT IS MERCIFUL PLEASE come up with another metaphor and put an end to the mindnumbing rhetorical laziness!

You have to consider the source...

[Ironclad]

WOW, that Powell has pi$$ poor judgmental abilities.

[Mircea]

Originally Posted by sanrene

Will he throw Powell under the bus?

No, he'll probably throw Powell under a Mack triple-axle loaded with sand which has an International Harvester combine following closely behind it.

[janeannwho]

Moved to Sarah Palin' Friend thread. I responded in the wrong thread.

[Mamama Mia]

If it helps his cause, no doubt.
Not fun and pretty crowded under there, though - Wright, Ayers, Pflager, Farrakhan...

[TigerLily24]

Originally Posted by sanrene

Colin Powell testifies Stevens' word is 'sterling' - CNN.com



Hmmm. I guess we might question Powells judgement based on his glowing testimony as a character witness to Stevens.

Public vs. private personas perhaps?
We've all heard those stories - 'He was such a nice boy...'