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JackRiddler

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112. Sure, but why do people keep lining up for this punishment.

Sat Dec 1, 2012, 12:05 AM

Dec 2012

Didn't we learn from the first term?

Expect Bowles to replace Geithner, Rice for Clinton, Hagel at the Pentagon and some spooky mofo at CIA (or Harman, same thing).

You vote for the least harm and then use the impulse to organize in the neighborhoods and across milieux. Only movements get change. Ten million people marching for a new green economy (or actually building it) is possible. That's in our hands, each of us as one 1 in 10 million. Our happy dream picks for cabinet posts are not in our hands.

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If it's not a female pick, COLIN POWELL is the best choice of anyone for SOS [View all] graham4anything Nov 2012 OP

he lied to the world about wmd. he's not the man to represent Obama...imho spanone Nov 2012 #1

Seconded. No liars or Cleita Nov 2012 #3

If we disqualify all of those who mislead for a living in DC, are there any "serious people" left? leveymg Nov 2012 #29

There are still honest brokers in D. C., Bernie Sanders comes to mind, not for Cleita Nov 2012 #46

As with Kerry, I am not for a sitting senator at this time to leave their seat. graham4anything Nov 2012 #54

Gee, didn't Bob Graham leave his seat in the 2004 election and Mel Martinez (R,FL) get it? karynnj Nov 2012 #72

That's why one learns from history and goes forward graham4anything Nov 2012 #80

She beat him by EIGHT % - and though an incredible person, she was a first time candidate karynnj Nov 2012 #111

He lied us into a war choie Dec 2012 #140

Thirded. He lied about My Lai too. tblue Nov 2012 #81

That's right! Cleita Nov 2012 #89

+ struggle4progress Nov 2012 #52

Agreed! He is a nice guy, but he did not do a nice thing. hrmjustin Nov 2012 #78

Remember My Lai. Not a nice guy! Cleita Nov 2012 #90

I did not know this happened. Looked it up and it's horrible. Agschmid Nov 2012 #91

It needs to get out there for those who don't remember or don't know. n/t Cleita Nov 2012 #93

I consdier myself well versed on My Lai, but I never knew Powell's connection Victor_c3 Dec 2012 #139

I don't know if Powell still had a command when you Cleita Dec 2012 #158

I was in the Army in one form or another from 1997-2007 Victor_c3 Dec 2012 #164

Well, I commend you for how you handled those incidents. Cleita Dec 2012 #168

I never knew he was apart of that. hrmjustin Nov 2012 #97

Powell also helped cover up Iran-Contra kenny blankenship Dec 2012 #131

This message was self-deleted by its author AnotherMcIntosh Dec 2012 #159

Yes indeed... WCGreen Nov 2012 #79

If Obama take this liar into his administration, then he is not akbacchus_BC Dec 2012 #115

+ a brazillion undeterred Dec 2012 #152

Performance Art, people alcibiades_mystery Nov 2012 #2

Heh! GoCubsGo Nov 2012 #25

Hey, Ernie Banks is doing a card show in NJ this weekend I think. The Cubs & Mets... graham4anything Nov 2012 #61

. ProSense Nov 2012 #38

Powell should be in prison DemocratsForProgress Nov 2012 #4

+1 marybourg Nov 2012 #6

Twice, once for his complicity in Mai lai cover up and again for lying to the UN HereSince1628 Nov 2012 #40

This message was self-deleted by its author AnotherMcIntosh Nov 2012 #53

Damn right n/t DemocratsForProgress Nov 2012 #60

+1 forestpath Nov 2012 #99

Powell and Condi both, those two caused the worst in the middle east with their lies. akbacchus_BC Dec 2012 #118

Go away. n/t demmiblue Nov 2012 #5

. Hutzpa Nov 2012 #9

More tenacious than a fruit fly. n/t demmiblue Nov 2012 #13

And every bit as annoying. UnrepentantLiberal Dec 2012 #124

LOL Squinch Nov 2012 #31

That's not nice. ProSense Nov 2012 #41

Amen Union Scribe Dec 2012 #135

We shouldn't reward liars. n/t NRaleighLiberal Nov 2012 #7

He's too old - he'll be 76in April n/t malaise Nov 2012 #8

Malaise, he should pay for lying and akbacchus_BC Dec 2012 #119

Yes he's also a LIAR and a war criminal n/t malaise Dec 2012 #134

Lied to the UN prior to war, and you think the world would trust & respect him? Why? peacebird Nov 2012 #10

Wow. Are you old enough to remember his WMD presentation to the UN? cherokeeprogressive Nov 2012 #11

Watch him lie us into a war where hundreds of thousands of people suffered or died for no reason. Walk away Nov 2012 #12

OMG - AN ANTHRAX TRAILER! THEY FOUND IT! leveymg Nov 2012 #39

Another Generalissimo Asshole! nt Walk away Nov 2012 #94

... Gold Metal Flake Nov 2012 #14

vials if lies..and he got a pass SummerSnow Nov 2012 #18

I think you may be forgetting a little thing called the Iraq War. Here, let me remind you: LeftyMom Nov 2012 #15

Yup, I always think liars and incompetent fools should be rewarded... joeybee12 Nov 2012 #16

Right, only in Powell's case, SOS would mean Singling Out Sadaam. TheCowsCameHome Nov 2012 #17

Henry Kissinger is still alive! whistler162 Nov 2012 #19

Chrahst! You nudged me out on the Kissinger thing, you devil!!! byeya Nov 2012 #22

Yep any old war criminal will do malaise Nov 2012 #35

*snort* Capt. Obvious Nov 2012 #45

I await the OP's post - suggesting that Kissinger is also only a little older than JK karynnj Nov 2012 #75

Power. It's all about power LeftInTX Nov 2012 #85

Colin Powell and Henry Kissinger should be the only two people automatically byeya Nov 2012 #20

Hell, let's bring Rumsfeld back as Defense Secretary while we're at it. marmar Nov 2012 #21

Isn't Dick Cheney a former SOD? Let's bring him back too. LeftInTX Nov 2012 #88

Really....That douche bag liar? Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2012 #23

Uh, hell to the no! NICO9000 Nov 2012 #24

Didn't John Kerry vote for Iraq too? If one is being consistent here. Yet so many here want him graham4anything Nov 2012 #26

Kerry voted for Iran? When? And under what circumstances? babylonsister Nov 2012 #28

OOPS typo...or as Alan Jackson sang in "where were you when the world stopped turning" graham4anything Nov 2012 #34

Alan Jackson had the "singular best song" about 9-11? I think not. DisgustipatedinCA Nov 2012 #48

yes, I remember that from back then, but I am sure Paris (or Chuck D) do not want Jeb Bush in 2016 graham4anything Nov 2012 #55

So going to the UN and telling endless lies about WMDs is the same as voting yes. Walk away Nov 2012 #33

Did you not notice? We WON the last presidential election. Colin Powell's cowardice cost over 5000 Rowdyboy Nov 2012 #27

I'm for McCain. JackRiddler Nov 2012 #30

Glenn Beck is so measured and sensible. Don't forget to find a place for him on the staff! Squinch Nov 2012 #36

Bolton for U.N. Ambassador pinboy3niner Dec 2012 #132

And Ghomert for Secretary of Stupid. unhappycamper Dec 2012 #137

... pinboy3niner Dec 2012 #138

mr anthrax vial? no thanks. dionysus Nov 2012 #32

No rock Nov 2012 #37

he's a liar that took part in a mass murder of the Iraqi people. Whisp Nov 2012 #42

When you say you are "for anything", you really mean it, don't you? muriel_volestrangler Nov 2012 #43

the name graham for anything is about Sen./Gov. Bob Graham who should have been VP in 2000 and 2004 graham4anything Nov 2012 #47

I think that CGCS started after the 2004 election - so how could you have changed karynnj Nov 2012 #83

oops, the OFFICIAL John Kerry board in 2003. graham4anything Nov 2012 #92

I was a major Jimmy Carter fan since day one but I never heard of Lana Del Rey either til 2012 graham4anything Nov 2012 #49

Jimmy Carter is great, but he not just a few years older than JK, he is 81! karynnj Nov 2012 #69

the lessons of the past are always lost on democratic purists graham4anything Nov 2012 #44

This message was self-deleted by its author AnotherMcIntosh Nov 2012 #63

That was the year President Nixon became President Nixon graham4anything Nov 2012 #66

This message was self-deleted by its author AnotherMcIntosh Nov 2012 #68

1968 WAS THE YEAR NIXON WON. graham4anything Nov 2012 #71

This message was self-deleted by its author AnotherMcIntosh Nov 2012 #77

it's a typo. I never much edit. I Go forward. Edit is backward graham4anything Nov 2012 #82

This message was self-deleted by its author AnotherMcIntosh Nov 2012 #87

Powell can pass it easily. That is what is important if it is not Rice. graham4anything Nov 2012 #100

OFGS. Yeah, act like you don't understand common parlance. WinkyDink Dec 2012 #166

This message was self-deleted by its author AnotherMcIntosh Dec 2012 #167

There is so much fail in this post I'm surprised it doesn't implode. MrSlayer Nov 2012 #50

You're kidding, right? nt MrScorpio Nov 2012 #51

Not only "no",... lastlib Nov 2012 #56

Sick joke. truebluegreen Nov 2012 #57

Don't want any sitting senator or governor or in office person to leave their current position graham4anything Nov 2012 #58

Durbin IS currently Senator JI7 Nov 2012 #67

oops, meant Gephardt. Always confuse the two graham4anything Nov 2012 #73

I agree that Gephardt would have been a better VP choice. hrmjustin Nov 2012 #84

Remember the NY Post headline that day? Kerry's choice. Dem picks Gephardt as VP candidate graham4anything Nov 2012 #101

Yes! They had egg all over their faces that day. hrmjustin Nov 2012 #105

no ibegurpard Nov 2012 #59

How about zombie John Foster Dulles? I think he'd be a great pick. smokey nj Nov 2012 #62

I would have no regrets picking Edith Piaf graham4anything Nov 2012 #74

A guy who lies constantly? No thanks JVS Nov 2012 #64

Absolutely not he was the point man for the Bush Administration doc03 Nov 2012 #65

Holy non-sequitur, Batman! lumberjack_jeff Nov 2012 #70

Michael Bloomberg? Colin Powell? Good lord, no. NYC Liberal Nov 2012 #76

I am still waiting for him to change the law again to run for a fourth term. I would love to see him hrmjustin Nov 2012 #86

I usually agree with him on many issues, but goddamn the guy is an asshole. NYC Liberal Nov 2012 #95

I think he will go down as a good mayor, but as one of the most unlikable in history. hrmjustin Nov 2012 #96

I agree. NYC Liberal Nov 2012 #98

When they declared Rudy a saint in the media it turned my stomach. hrmjustin Nov 2012 #102

This HAS to be a joke. forestpath Nov 2012 #103

No, s/he's serious, sadly. smokey nj Nov 2012 #104

He most certainly is NOT. Warpy Nov 2012 #106

Ewww.....what a repugnant suggestion. BillyJack Nov 2012 #107

Is this post fucking serious? You don't remember how willing that Republican fucker is to lie? TransitJohn Nov 2012 #108

Good Lord, Sir! TheKentuckian Nov 2012 #109

The best alternative pick I've heard so far is AL GORE. Overseas Nov 2012 #110

Sure, but why do people keep lining up for this punishment. JackRiddler Dec 2012 #112

Well said. Overseas Dec 2012 #130

I doubt you wanna hear it, but the #1 person who has given billions to enviornment causes is graham4anything Dec 2012 #161

You serious! I hope you jest? akbacchus_BC Dec 2012 #113

Nope. The man either has no principles or he's easily duped. Maybe both. Canuckistanian Dec 2012 #114

no! nt wildbilln864 Dec 2012 #116

He was on record in an interview that Iraq had no significant ability to defend itself Fire Walk With Me Dec 2012 #117

+1 Colin Powell is respected on both sides of the aisle and has a ton of experience. nt rDigital Dec 2012 #120

You here to play but we are not playing! akbacchus_BC Dec 2012 #121

I not here to play. These next 2 years are going to be a PITA for the Democrats in trying rDigital Dec 2012 #122

If you think so, then there is no reason to argue with you! akbacchus_BC Dec 2012 #123

I'm sorry. I'm sure there are better picks, but he's not that bad. Insults are not needed. nt rDigital Dec 2012 #125

I am not insulting you but you have the audacity akbacchus_BC Dec 2012 #126

That's fine we both have an opinion on it. I think most every politician is a liar, but the rDigital Dec 2012 #127

I did not call you any name! Howevr, Coliin Powell is a liar! akbacchus_BC Dec 2012 #128

Another lying war criminal backing Obama, you say? kenny blankenship Dec 2012 #142

You have a valid point. I just don't want Kerry leaving his senate seat. nt rDigital Dec 2012 #163

+2. Finally, somebody without an angle. graham4anything Dec 2012 #144

So--the TRUTH about Powell is "an angle"?? WinkyDink Dec 2012 #147

Don't like Bush, don't vote for Jeb in 2016. It takes a Clinton to beat a Bush. graham4anything Dec 2012 #154

+1 Senate control is 1000 times more important than SOS or any other appointment. rDigital Dec 2012 #162

That lying POS? NO WAY IN HELL. aquart Dec 2012 #129

Well you know what they say - keep your friends close and your enemies closer. Initech Dec 2012 #133

Don't remember the part where it said make them Secretary of State. ToxMarz Dec 2012 #157

This message was self-deleted by its author AnotherMcIntosh Dec 2012 #160

Powell has no credibility. Did you forget the "weapons of mass destruction" speech that FSogol Dec 2012 #136

Powell is a Republican sign sealed and delivered Tippy Dec 2012 #141

You better go back to the drawing board. Comrade Grumpy Dec 2012 #143

Yes, LET'S make a REPUBLICAN WAR CRIMINAL/PERJURER/MY LAI APOLOGIST SoS. NOT. WinkyDink Dec 2012 #145

Colin Powell's a fucking war criminal. Iggo Dec 2012 #146

"If it's not a female pick..." Lizzie Poppet Dec 2012 #148

You might want to re-think your position. Ikonoklast Dec 2012 #149

Absolute WORST pick for SoS pinboy3niner Dec 2012 #150

besides all the toher reasons, NO REPUBLICANS PLEASE! robinlynne Dec 2012 #151

He's built his entire career on covering up war crimes. noamnety Dec 2012 #153

DUZY!! tabasco Dec 2012 #155

Never. That "one little vial" of deadly poison Aristus Dec 2012 #156

Three Words- the last two are Colin Powell... the first word is FUCK! stlsaxman Dec 2012 #165

no, he is not. La Lioness Priyanka Dec 2012 #169