Sunday, September 19, 2010

Colin Powell Comes out Forcefully for Immigrants, Disses Birthers, Gingrich, Dishes on Tea Party, Palin

Powell says republicans need an agenda, especially if they incorporate the tea party wing. I always love to hear from Powell. He's one of the few calm and mature republicans. He needs to speak out more often. I'm so excited about this interview. Day after day of hearing from tea party nitwits in the spotlight, Powell is like a balm.

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Powell says republicans can't be anti-immigrant because immigrants are fueling our country. He says immigrants need access to education. The Dream Act is one way to do that, he said.

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Powell calls Sarah Palin a "star," though he doesn't think she's ready to be president still. Powell says he is concerned about an undercurrent of of lowlifes out there (I'm paraphrasing).

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Powell says lets get rid of the birther thing. Obama was born in the U.S. Powell says that Obama is a Christian. He says Gingrich is a fool (again, I've paraphrased). He says if the unemployment rate was lower, people wouldn't be attacking Obama in such a manner.

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Powell says it could be a good thing if the republicans own one of the houses, then they'd be more responsible. I didn't think of it that way, but it makes sense. They've been do-nothings since Obama took office.
Powell says Obama has lost the ability to connect to people. I'd argue that the reason for that is the undercurrent of lowlifes spreading misinformation about the president. There's one sure way to delude the masses and that is with fear.

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Powell on Afghanistan:

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Powell on Iran, says they could have a nuclear program that's not on track to be a weapon:

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Powell says Obama has done transformational work:

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