Obama revels in Powell endorsement, cash mountain

Monday 20th October, 06:45 AM JST

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Badsey at 08:44 PM JST - 22nd October

Secessionist Party: Why should Alaska give their oil away, allow illegals to come in, and be expected to bail out the financials. -Makes sense to me and secession is a basic American right anyway. Maybe DC would finally listen if Alaska did secede. Even Lincoln endorsed secession.
Nessie at 09:52 PM JST - 22nd October

Secessionist Party: Why should Alaska give their oil away, allow illegals to come in, and be expected to bail out the financials. -Makes sense to me and secession is a basic American right anyway. Maybe DC would finally listen if Alaska did secede. Even Lincoln endorsed secession.

Giving oil away: When has Alaska given its oil away?

Illegals: They should not allow it, but good luck stopping it, especially when you need workers to harvest that delicious oil.

Bailing out financial markets: Alaska shouldn't have to, as long as they promise to give back all the Federal slush they've accumulated over the years as a net drain on tax contributions.
Damax6 at 10:35 PM JST - 22nd October

gezzzzzzzzzzz you whites have been voting white for years now. so why do balck people have to feel guilty for?. Colin Powell made his choice, it ur opinion to agree or disagree. anyway whites may not vote Obama, when they are actually in that Booth. They say they back him now becuase its the PC thing to say. BUTtttttt when they actually have to check his name....forget it....they will choose geritol juice and "Bree van de camp" in the end ...way...they are white
jwills79 at 10:50 PM JST - 22nd October

He is not voting simply because Obama is black. Besides, African-Americans have been voting for years for White candidates. How about White voters and Black candidates?

Damax6

You mean the Bradley affect?
Badsey at 11:14 PM JST - 22nd October

"aces production tax statutes"

0% sometimes. Depends on your definition of "giving it away" + the tax is a federal deduction = you are actually paying for them. = -(giving it away)
JoeBigs at 09:04 AM JST - 23rd October

General Colin Powel had an outstanding record in his the service of this country. A true American hero and patriot that deserves all the praise in the world.

But now that he has decided to throw his support to a man that he thinks would make a better President than McBush. What do the Neo Cons do? They call him every thing under the sun! That my friends is real sad and stupid.

Perfect examples, you have Rush yelling out that he is supporting Obama 08 because of race. Hannity is right behind Rush yelling the same race baiting bs. Real real sad Republicans real real sad!

McBush and his girl Thursday have brought out the worst in the ultra right wingers by race baiting. They have changed the direction of this campaign from a campaign on issues to a campaign on race.

You know it is so funny about the extreme right here and in the news. They claim to be fair true Americans, but with their racist remarks it just proves that they are anything but American.
SezWho2 at 09:20 AM JST - 23rd October

Badsey,

When was it that Lincoln endorsed secession? Are you talking about Texan independence from Mexico?

http://www.nps.gov/archive/liho/secession.htm
coulrophobic at 01:07 PM JST - 23rd October

The Party of the Rich wants socialism. It's like watching medieval flagellants mortify themselves in the vain hope of relieving guilt and gaining favor with an imaginary diety.
Blue_Tiger at 02:01 PM JST - 23rd October

I've basically lost all respect for Secretary Powell. It's one thing to support and endorse a candidate because you stand with him on the issues. According to Powell himself, he is diametrically opposed to Obama on just aobut every issue, and this is all not to mention the glaring fact that three Republican Presidents put Colin Powell in the position he's in today. There is only one reason, and one reason alone that Colin Powell is endorsing Barack Obama...
Nadiya1 at 03:38 PM JST - 23rd October

I have never written to JT before, but I have been following various discussions for over 7 months now. For me, it’s very interesting how Americans perceive events happening in their country.
Regarding the discussion about socialism… I grew up in a socialist country. I can tell you about socialism as I remember it: - Low taxes; - Free college education & free health care (we didn’t pay any money for either); - Virtually no unemployment, no homelessness; - Government working with the labor unions, not against them… It was the best time of my life, and most of my countrymen think the same way. We had a feeling of security and protection. We were not afraid of facing an uncertain future. There was, however, one “but”… The wonderful idea of socialism was destroyed by talentless leaders who were always abundant in our government. In the end, unfortunately, one guy, from the peasant class, got an education in the best university in the capital, became a lawyer, a member of the government, and then the first President of our country (all of this had happened and was possible under socialism). And then he went about destroying everything in the country, everything that was created by the hard work and enthusiasm of millions of people. Now you can see a different form of socialism in Sweden – it will appeal a bit more to you. It is different and it is working this time around. Regarding the fears about establishment of socialism in the USA – I want to give a quote from Newsweek magazine (Oct. 27, 2008) by an American citizen from Maine: “… Despite what free market capitalists assert, the current economic debacle demonstrates that capitalism doesn’t work for the common good unless it is regulated. Regulation levels the playing field between the relentless pursuit of profit and the need to temper it with some humanity to provide vital services to all citizens. Our economic system is not based solely on capitalism, but is a blend of capitalism and socialism. Social Security, Medicare, unemployment insurance, and public education are examples of government-run social programs. We need to restore the balance between unregulated capitalism and reasonable regulation that keeps business from its excesses if we are to have a just society that works for all”. As for elections, I am very sorry I am not able to vote for Barack Obama as I’m still not a citizen. I don’t think his “socialist” leanings will harm America. Electing him President will be a hard blow to racism, most dangerous of all displays of cruelty and inhumanity. I think it is still the main objection that people have to his candidacy. Choosing him as the next President will strengthen the authority of USA around the world. With all due respect to the military accomplishments of the other candidate, I can say only: He is a good guy, but in the wrong time. Choosing him as a President will be a step backwards for America… I hope Obama will become the next President of the United States, but at the same time I worry…

nadiya1
Nadiya1 at 03:45 PM JST - 23rd October

I was surprised to find such a famous columnist of “Human Events. com” as Ann Coulter amidst the readers of JT. But I don’t recognize her style of writing. Are you really Ann Coulter? After the very popular “Obama: Lucifer Is My Homeboy” -7721 comments ,09.17.08.(http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=28597), “If Democrats Had Any Brains, They'd Be Republicans” etc. in Human Events , her “Black persons who will vote for Obama because of his and Powell's color are being racist” (JT, 02:00 PM, Oct.20) looks very modest indeed. Usually, her readers curse their opponents and send to hell those who oppose them. Very strange for people who say they believe in God. Who can tell me why Republicans are supported by the most aggressive sort of people in America?
SezWho2 at 07:04 AM JST - 24th October

BlueTiger,

What is the one reason and one reason alone that Powell is supporting Obama? because he's a "transformational figure"? because he's a "generational change"?

Or maybe it's because Obama has

...displayed a steadiness, an intellectual curiosity, a depth of knowledge, and an approach to looking at problems like this, and in picking a Vice President that I think is ready to be President on Day One, and also in not just jumping in and changing every day, but in showing intellectual vigor, I think he has a definitive way of doing business that will serve us well.

Which of these reasons did you have in mind?
Blue_Tiger at 04:55 PM JST - 24th October

**SezWho2* -- If oyu have to ask, there's no reason to explain it to you...
JoeBigs at 10:37 PM JST - 24th October

SezWho2 at 07:04 AM JST - 24th October ...displayed a steadiness, an intellectual curiosity, a depth of knowledge, and an approach to looking at problems like this, and in picking a Vice President that I think is ready to be President on Day One, and also in not just jumping in and changing every day, but in showing intellectual vigor, I think he has a definitive way of doing business that will serve us well.

Very nice, I like it when someone uses fact like you have. Collin Powell endorsed Obama not because they were the same skin color. Or because Collin Powell is looking for a job.

Powell endorsed Obama because he sees someone who will be a good and fair leader and not someone who is erratic like John Mc has the last few months.

I find it so funny that the Right wingers here can not accept that General Powell, or should I call him Secretary of State Powell would pick someone other than on the bases of race.

I wonder how they feel about other Republicans picking him, you know like;

Ken Adelman (worked for RR), Ken Adelman, Scott McClellan, Paul O'Neill, General John Adams, General Richard D. Hearney, General Merrill McPeak, William H. Donaldson, Christopher Buckley, Jeffrey Hart.......and so on

All these must also of endorsed Obama because or race also! LOL

You guys just can not accept the FACT that Obama is the better of the two. He is also the most rational of the two.

Hell when Christopher Buckley does not support McBush you must accept the fact that McBush is not worthy of the position of President and Obama is.......

Christopher Buckley .....Christopher Buckley.....Christopher Buckley.

LOL
SezWho2 at 07:43 AM JST - 25th October

BlueTiger,

You don't have to explain it. Just state it. Is there something you're afraid to say? Or would it be that when you say it, it just sounds silly? Or maybe it's that you have no supporting evidence for it?