Now, I realize that I'm not in the center of it all, living the day-to-day drama and I don't have to make decisions that affect the face of the political landscape. But you know, I just don't get some of the decisions the Repubs have made in terms of who they have chosen as the face of their party. The Repubs have Colin Powell who is a hero in my book and one of the only voices of reason in the Bush administration. And instead of vaunting Powell as a leader and a reason why people would want to be Republican they've ostricized him and given him reason to doubt the vision and direction of their party.
When Colin Powell, a person of high moral character who has accomplished much in the face of adversity begins to question his own party, it is time to look at the Republicans and wonder what has caused him to have doubts. The fact that he endorsed Barack Obama means that he has lost complete confidence in the Republican party.
In addition to being highly critical of Powell the Republicans have seemingly chosen to rely on the message and ideas of Rush Limbaugh of all people. Powell: a former four-star general, National Security Advisor and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; Limbaugh: college drop out, radio talk show host, tv personality. I tend to give credence to people of substance.
If someone can explain Republican logic to me I'm all ears.
Trevor.
Sorry, Trevor. I'm not a republican. I can't tell you what they are thinking.
ReplyDeleteFor starters, I'm not a Republican or a Democrat.
ReplyDeleteAs far as Limbaugh is concerned, I believe he is the loudest voice of the Conservative movement, not the Republican party.
As far as Powell is concerned, he hurt his credibility as a conservative - by the conservatives - by supporting Obama.
I'm former military and do have respect for the guy. However, he should have never worked for Bush Jr. It did not serve him well at all. His views now make him look like a hypocrite.
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