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McChrystal. And he paid for it with his career. Far more courageous than Powell in that regard.
I think that there were alot more admirals and generals that did not agree with cowboy bush and crew about Iraq and promptly retired AND than talked about what was going on. The military is bound to support their civilian bosses regardless how stupid or inept they are.
Again,why does this matter. Why attack Powell instead of the problem?
Because that is the republican way. Anyone who tells the truth about them is seen as a loser and idiot even when that person speaks the truth like Powell is doing.
Republicans believe that all is well in their world. That Romney didn't lose the election, it was stolen from him and that all republicans are saints.
Finally a Republican that speaks truth to power. Until Republican leaders like Powell emerge things will continue to go downhill for the GOP.
Quote from Powell:
In an appearance on Meet the Press Powell noted that there is a "dark vein of intolerance in some parts of the party."
Powell is correct of course. There IS intolerance in some parts of the GOP. The operative term though is "some".
Just as there is intolerance of "some" in the Demcatic party.
It makes debating easier, research easier, rhetoric easier, and hate easier if everyone who indicates they are part of one party or another is painted with the same brush.
Because "some" in the GOP are racist, does that make everyone in the GOP racist? Because "some" Democrats want to ban guns does that mean they all want to - and that they ALL accuse conservatives of being gun clinging, child killing, bible thumping, womb hating rednecks?
I'll answer my own question - no, it doesn't. To say that finally a Republican speaks the truth (because his statement reinforces your preconceived and simpleton generalizations about ALL conservatives, and provides you with more ammunition to score points on a message board) is a rhetorical, incorrect, too-far-reaching statement.
The only thing better than hearing Colin Powell call the GOP out on their bigotry and insanity, is coming here and reading the GOP loyalists rushing to deny what everyone else knows to be obvious. It tells me that when we go into 2016, their candidates will be another bunch of clowns cheering for people with health insurance to do, booing gay soldiers, and supporting candidates who blather about how black people love being on welfare.
I do expect a few more cycles like that, in 2016, 2020, and perhaps 2024. The Establishment GOP eventually will tell the TP to become a Third Party if they wish, and at that point, the Dems and GOP will both be competitive nationally once again. The TP as a 3rd party will be a joke.
This was one reason I didn't vote for John McCain during the 2008 election. He picked a lousy VP.
My experience as well. Originally, I supported McCain in 2008. I didn't like Clinton and I didn't know Obama. I supported McCain's failed bid in the 2000 primaries, and I supported him in 2008. It was his supporters that first caught my attention, notably: the woman who called Obama an Ay-rab, and the man who screamed "[Obama is] a terrorist," both at McCain rallies. Then, when he chose Palin, my first question was, "Who the hell is she?" I was still with McCain, but cautious. When she started opening her mouth is when I dumped McCain. I was left with "none of the above" as I was in 2000 as well. ("None of the above" is an actual option on ballots in Nevada.)
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Until Republican leaders like Powell emerge things will continue to go downhill for the GOP. 
