Colin Powell endorsed Obama four years ago, but this time around, he has chosen not to. Gen. Powell clearly sees that Obama's job performance has not lived up to the 2008 hype. Do you?

by JenSemPa Posted 2012/05/25 00:18:16

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	Yes, I know that Obama's job performance has not lived up to the '08 hype.	25 votes	54%
	No, I don't see that Obama's performance hasn't lived up to the '08 hype. I watch too damn much MSNBC and CNN.	1 vote	2%
	Uh ... Colin who?	4 votes	9%
	Other answer	16 votes	35%

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pizzaman7 2012/05/25 21:52:30

Yes, I know that Obama's job performance has not lived up to the '08 hype.

How time makes a difference....he was once perceived to be the second coming....

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Mike 2012/05/25 16:00:47

Yes, I know that Obama's job performance has not lived up to the '08 hype.

At least he's being honest as are many others

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ken 2012/05/25 11:31:41

Other answer

I was hoping to see a link or a video or some other proof Powell isn't planning to endorse Obama. Excuse me if I'm skeptical.

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All American 2012/05/25 11:10:27

Yes, I know that Obama's job performance has not lived up to the '08 hype.

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I think he voted for him because he's black, but now the thrill is gone and he ain't coming back.

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Torchmanner ~PWCM~JLA 2012/05/25 10:45:04 (edited)

Yes, I know that Obama's job performance has not lived up to the '08 hype.

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I knew that he was going to be a disaster BEFORE the election because I read his own words from his books. We all know why colin voted for him.

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Apache 2012/05/25 08:33:36

Yes, I know that Obama's job performance has not lived up to the '08 hype.

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Obama played sincerity incredibly well, he would be a much better actor than he is a President. Powell endorsed what seemed plausible. In the context of the Obama ruins Powell must face reality, as do the rest of Americans.

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☆The Rock☆ * AFCL* The Sher... 2012/05/25 08:29:56

Uh ... Colin who?

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He is a CFR puppet like Obummer!

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my2cents 2012/05/25 08:10:25 (edited)

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Powell said on Hannity that he hasn't chosen to endorse anyone yet.

Given Mitt's cluelessness on foreign policy, Powell could still endorse Obama again.

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mrdog 2012/05/25 07:19:01

Yes, I know that Obama's job performance has not lived up to the '08 hype.

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what could voters expect from inexerienced man, comm. org., rev wright bubba..etc..

Voters should correct their mistake in 08.... as Colin should do...bark

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westernslope~PWCM~JLA 2012/05/25 07:11:23

Yes, I know that Obama's job performance has not lived up to the '08 hype.

Couldn't even close Gitmo .... LOL

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Thor American EXPAT n New G... 2012/05/25 07:03:33

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Powell is and was nothing more than a political oppertunist.

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redhorse29 2012/05/25 05:46:50

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Colin is a smart man and is playing a political game. He will support Barry because they are black. Colin dares not turn his back on a member of the hood.

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marylou5 2012/05/25 05:43:02

Yes, I know that Obama's job performance has not lived up to the '08 hype.

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Powell knew voting for skin color was a mistake...and he did it anyway!
Let's hope his courage has returned to do the right thing!!

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TheR 2012/05/25 05:42:34

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I heard they bend over for each other.

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Hula girl - Friends not Fol... 2012/05/25 05:16:20

Other answer

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I think Colin supported him the first time because he was black nothing else.

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☆The Ro... to Hula gi... 2012/05/25 08:31:16

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Powell is a NWO puppet, Hula! This country is gone..

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mwg0735 2012/05/25 05:14:52
dominic garcia 2012/05/25 05:02:42 (edited)

Yes, I know that Obama's job performance has not lived up to the '08 hype.

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Colin Powell is a traitor. He should of never endorsed Obama and now he is feeling guilty because he knows darn well Obama is destroying America. Mr. Powell use to be a very respected man, till he turned his face on America, by voting for Obama. Now..... he wrote a book and wants to make amends with the Republicans. I will be sure not to buy his bloody book. I want to see if all the liberals will be supporting his book.

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A Found... to dominic... 2012/05/25 05:09:39

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He let you stay in the country without a green card. How can you turn on him like that?

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dominic... to A Found... 2012/05/25 05:42:41

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I was born here in the United States, If you can get Obama to show me his birthcertificate, I'll show you mine. It even has my little feet on it! ;0)

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marylou5 to dominic... 2012/05/25 05:44:38

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I'd love to see your baby feet.....LOL

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dominic... to marylou5 2012/05/25 05:48:55

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Ha Ha Ha.... well don't hold your breath because Obama is not cooperating. It be great if he would show us his birthcertificate with his little feet, that way we could compare his toe prints. Ugh... I guess it is pushing it ha! LOL

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A Found... to dominic... 2012/05/25 14:15:49

"Anchor Baby"??? Mom and Dad also have "birth certificates"?

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dominic... to A Found... 2012/05/25 14:26:13 (edited)

We are all legallll!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!... You are too funny!

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A Found... to dominic... 2012/05/26 03:54:31

You say. But if you don't post a photo of your birth certificates here on SH, can we call you "illegal" and other names to satisfy our ignorant lust for controversy and prove we are delusional and mean spirited with nothing better to do with our lives? Just asking.

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marylou5 to A Found... 2012/05/25 17:30:47 (edited)

Natural born citizen...he is NOT!
That's the qualification for the presidency!
You deliberately ignore that fact. Anchor babies are not natural born citizens...but you already knew that:-)

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A Found... to marylou5 2012/05/26 03:52:26

"Natural born"? I was "natural born", being delivered in the manner that nature intended. What is more "natural" than to be cast into this world screaming and crying after a long time floating around in some salty water in mommy's tummy?
Barack Obama was born in the same manner, in Hawaii, and is a healthy 50 years old now, looking good.

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marylou5 to A Found... 2012/05/26 05:06:16

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Disingenuous post!

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dominic... to marylou5 2012/05/26 14:14:44

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Marylou....thank you dear!

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Chantal Eyong 2012/05/25 04:48:36 (edited)

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I dunno about the way you're posing this question. You're asking voters to agree with you and be smart or disagree with you and be ignorant.

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JenSemPa to Chantal... 2012/05/25 04:53:55

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Uh, excuse me, but no, I'm not.

Why the hell do you think I put "other answer" on there? You know, the answer that you chose?

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Chantal... to JenSemPa 2012/05/25 04:59:36

That doesn't lesson the bias of your question. You're basically asking, "Do you or don't you know Obama didn't live up to his hype in 2008?" And I say there is a bias based on the context of "I watch too much damn MSNBC and CNN." The option to choose other is left for miscellaneous commentary, as I'm doing now.

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Chantal... to Chantal... 2012/05/25 05:03:42

Maybe some people believe that he has owned up to the hype he stirred in 2008. And that could start a whole other argument but it's still a person's belief no less. It just seems that your question is fueled by your clear opinion on the topic.

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C-ZAR™, Emperor of the PHÆT 2012/05/25 04:37:35

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No it didn't but what Presidential candidate's HAS?
I was under no illusions that Obama was some "Messiah" a term I find BLASPHEMOUS by those who utter it. Obama, Romney and any other candidate that ever comes along until this planet is no more is only HUMAN--never forget it. I felt Obama was the better man for the job, he's not perfect, but I STILL feel he is better than Romney

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JenSemPa to C-ZAR™,... 2012/05/25 04:55:10

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Okay, but you might want to bang on about the "Messiah" stuff in response to a question that actually uses that word. Mine doesn't.

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C-ZAR™,... to JenSemPa 2012/05/25 04:59:11

I know, Jen, but I am tired of people thinking that Obama was gonna "cure all" or something, Candidates on the campaign trail LIE and will continue to LIE, he kept some of his promises and didn't keep others, just like many a candidate turned President, we can all get in line, it's the nature of the beast

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Chantal... to C-ZAR™,... 2012/05/25 05:10:24

Though I do think his presidency has shed a lot of light on questions concerning who in the government really has the power. For many reasons, it was easier to just say "Throw Bush out and we'll eliminate all of our problems!" But it seems people are beginning to look within themselves to begin advocating change. Things will continue to be bad if we think any future President will "rescue" us.

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SK-LIBERTY OVER EQUALITY 2012/05/25 03:37:35

Yes, I know that Obama's job performance has not lived up to the '08 hype.

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But no, i believe Colon Powell is elbow deep in obama's colon. touting his phony success is what i just recently heard.

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A Founding Father 2012/05/25 03:33:37

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Did Colin Powell ask you to speak for him, or did you just open your mouth and out came these unfounded words? Somehow, I think the latter best describes your credentials.

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JenSemPa to A Found... 2012/05/25 04:57:46

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Oh dear. This is the mentality we're dealing with when we engage Obama supporters, folks.

I simply relayed the fact that Powell endorsed Obama four years ago, but is not endorsing him this year.

There's nothing there as far as "speaking for him." There's nothing "unfounded" about relaying that fact, which has been documented in recent news reports.

It's obvious that Powell believed in Obama four years ago, but Obama's job performance has since caused Powell to not believe in him anymore. Don't make smart-aleck personal attacks on me simply for pointing that truth out.

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