So, why is Colin Powell getting so vocal these days? I never did understand his loyalty to Bush.?

Question

I really thought he was too smart for that.

Answer 1

Powell was the ONLY one in Bush's cabinet of loonies who had a thoughts that had basis in reality. Unlike the maggots who used any means to ditch their responsibility to go to Vietnam, him being a long time military leader he knew about the atrocities war creates. He was the voice against the Iraq war and considered him producing the "evidence", he knew were false in front of the general assembly, his lowest point in his career.
Why did he do it you may ask? He could no longer afford to be an opposition to his president. When one serves in the cabinet, he has to implement the policies the president (in Bush's case read: puppetdent) determines. It was crystal clear that he wouldn't serve a second term in case the Bush junta was reinstalled by whatever means. I actually expected him to step down at the beginning of the Iraq war, but i guess he considered he could be of service to avoid the worst. It is deplorable that people who never served a single day in the military are determining that we attack countries unilaterally and that people of obvious intelligence and experience like Colin Powell are marginalized.

Powell is indeed one of the few republicans i could see as president.

Answer 2

There is a great story from one of the people helping Powell prepare for his big UN presentation. They were conducting a walk-through rehearsal when, suddenly and angrily, Powell crushed the papers he was reading from and threw them across the room shouting, “I’m not reading anymore of this bullshit”.

I think he took the ‘good soldier’ part a little too far. There is a point at which his loyalty to the country and the citizens of America comes before his loyalty to President and position.

I think Bush effectively ruined any future political aspirations Powell may have had when he sent him to the Middle East knowing that national leaders there would refuse to meet with the then Secretary of State.

This is an example of how the Republican Party really feels about minorities. Instead of facing the problem himself, Bush sent Powell into a situation where he, and by extension the United States, would be politically embarrassed. In the parlance of the Antebellum South – Powell and Rice were the Republican Party’s ‘house slaves’ – allowed into their Master’s house, but not a part of it (except for the sexual exploitation).

It must be interesting if you are Colin Powell’s best friend. I doubt we can fully imagine or appreciate the things he knows.

Here is a sure-fire winning ticket: Powell / (Bill) Clinton.
And, yes, he can.



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Yet, you seem to have little problem making quick interpretations of everyone else's psychology and motives.

Should people conclude that your two-faced answer (an observation of a single action) is an accurate reflection of your personality?

Answer 3

Bush made the mistake of taking Colin Powell, one of the smartest, most experienced, most honorable, most successful men this nation has ever produced, putting him into a position of authority, then ignoring his advice and forcing him to spout the party lines and the lies written for him by an idiot.

The only thing that has kept Powell quiet for so long is his loyalty to his country and to its institutions. He may not respect Bush, but the people elected him, and Powell honors the office of the President. As the push for the 2008 presidency starts to kick off, I think we may hear a lot more from Mr. Powell. He has stated that he is not interested in a public office, but if he were running for President, he'd get my vote.

Answer 4

When you are a top executive in the president's cabinet you have to be loyal to the president; however, as you know Colin Powell resigned probably because he did not agree with Bush's ideology.
Since he is now a private citizen he can say what he pleases even if it is against Bush.

Answer 5

Hmm, I never saw any loyalty to Bush. He took the political job to establish some credibility. Bush learned that he was not going to be able to control Powell and got rid of him....just as Powell must have expected.

He is now free to come back as the voice of moderation.

How about about Powell/Rice ticket?

Answer 6

Colin Powell may want the opportunity to finally say what he feels. He was too scared before and his wife thought his airplane would be shot down if he didn't agree with the President. Powell is finally exercising his right to freedom of speech before they take it away from all of us.

Answer 7

Double talk! Colin Powell is a man with a soul, not a man like George Bush who sold his.

Answer 8

Powell knew that he was on the wrong side of the Political tracks. He probably could no longer work for someone as disingenuous GWB. He now sees the error of his past ways...

Answer 9

If you are anything like most critics u probably base you opinion on the crease left by Bush's Tailor as much as the the obscure, unclear,telescopic non pertinent thoughts floating around on the inside of your brain .. you experts are all alike?
And I seriously doubt if u ever will understand his positioning..I wouldn't pretend to from here!

Answer 10

I kind of get this idea of powell being like "I've bit my tongue long enough and I've had it up to here (*puts hand flat on top of head*) with you're cr*p".... when he's coming out now... like he's just bursting because he can't hold it back anymore...