Comments on: Not that there’s anything wrong with that

By: Rahul

Rahul — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 01:25:37 +0000

Hey, this isn't news! Fox News figured out the brutha because he be dancin' hip-hop. I believe they called Colin Powell's performance dark and balanced.

I wonder whether that means they think Rove is in the tank too...

By: jackal

jackal — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 21:24:06 +0000

I believe this was the picture Powell was referring to:

http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2799458160082084340PJiPzB -- it's very moving.

By: alc

alc — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 20:52:48 +0000

I’d have more respect for Powell if he had resigned in ’02.

By: chachaji

chachaji — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 17:53:18 +0000

83 Â· SM said

http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/10/19/powell-endorses-obama/?hp

I agree. It's not just a strong endorsement, it's a great speech in itself. I was disappointed, however, that Powell did not even more forcefully distance himself from McCain. But he really hit the 'Muslim' accusation out of the ballpark.

For his part, Obama would do well to more aggressively 'reach-out' to other moderate Republicans who are like Powell in their thinking. It's too bad Powell has been National Security Adviser and Secretary of State already. It would be great if some suitable role could be found for Powell in a future Obama Administration.

By: SM

SM — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 16:43:24 +0000

I’m happy to say that someone has FINALLY made point number 3 on your list of things you wish Senator McCain had said. Today Colin Powell endorsed Barack Obama on Meet the Press!! He brings up that he has issue with a. people calling Barack Obama a Muslim when he is not and b. those who call him a Muslim saying it as if it is a bad thing. You can watch his great, great, great endorsement here: http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/10/19/powell-endorses-obama/?hp

By: i had a dream

i had a dream — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 14:57:12 +0000

Slate elaborates on the equivalency between Sarah Palin and George Wallace.

By: campmuir

campmuir — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 18:09:23 +0000

so much for the “liberal” media plastering this all over the place.

By: Dr Amonymous

Dr Amonymous — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 06:13:00 +0000

54 Â· Nayagan said

Dr, You need to deploy a better argument than the Walt/Mearsheimer one if you wish to undermine the power of AIPAC in electoral and governing politics. Because, in that 'better world,' you speak of, freedom of speech (as expressed in political advocacy) is thrown into the dustbin. I guess it's hard to feel this way now, as you may live in a place where you can be criminally prosecuted for hurting someone's feelings, but I'm mostly okay with the current arrangement.

Huh? I'm not trying to undermine their power here except to the extent that I'm pointing out that they're zionist (which they are)- It's f@#ked up, not to mention stupid, to go to AIPAC and say profoundly undiplomatic things about Israel / Palestine that are sensitive negotiating points. But I'm still voting for him (if I get a ballot).

By: kleagle

kleagle — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:21:00 +0000

sorry, enlightenment just dawned on me. i realized there was a fundamental disconnect because i was arguing with republicans, who, of course, don't believe in the fundamental concept of hate crime.

i apologize for wasting both our times.

By: kleagle

kleagle — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 21:51:10 +0000

77 Â· Manju said

uance is the last vestige of the scoundrel.

refuge. if you're going to insult, do it correctly. if it's a vestige, i wouldn't need it.

yes, i am an elitist.

you yourself in 61

i am not 61.