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Sen. John McCain Slams Colin Powell for Endorsing Pres. Obama
Earlier today, General Colin Powell endorsed President Obama for the second time. Powell said he agreed with Pres. Obama’s decision to end the war in Iraq, to begin to end the war in Afghanistan and not starting any new wars.
Powell told CBS News: "You know, I voted for him in 2008, and I plan to stick with him in 2012 and will vote for him and Vice President Joe Biden next month. So that's an endorsement for President Obama for reelection."
In response, Sen. John McCain (R-Arizona) said Thursday afternoon on the 'Kilmeade and Friends' radio program: "General Powell, you disappoint us and you have harmed your legacy even further by defending what is clearly the most feckless foreign policy in my lifetime,” reports TalkingPointMemo.com.
There's obviously no love lost betwen Powell and McCain. If you recall, the Republican senator failed to get Powell's endorsement during the 2008 campaign -- and McCain certainly hasn't forgotten that slight. In fact, since his work with the George H.W. Bush Administration, Powell has distanced himself from the Republican party.
As of yet, no one has criticized Sen. McCain for his attack on the former American General.
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Fun...he doesn't like the
Fun...he doesn't like the foreign policy that Romney pretty much completely agreed with during the debates.
"General Powell, you
"General Powell, you disappoint us and you have harmed your legacy even further by defending what is clearly the most feckless foreign policy in my lifetime"
So, I take it he doesn't remember Napoleons foreign policy decisions? Or even the great Neanderthal vs. Homosapien wars? :P
But seriously, besides him being ancient, I would say that ol' dubbya had a far worse foreign policy based on faith and prayer rather than learning about the country we were fighting. Also, not understanding that you can't stop terrorism by killing tons of people in the country, he just started a cycle of violence with them that will never end. With every terrorist we kill, another 50 rise in their place, now with martyrs.
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