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17. Colin Powell's Thinking Is Shallow

Mon Jan 21, 2013, 02:51 PM

Jan 2013

It is not the Donald Trump's of the GOP where the problems lie. Nobody pays any attention to him. Powell should check what the leadership such as Romney co-chair John Sununu is saying and what Rick Santorum is saying and why 71% of Hispanic's voted for Obama. They are playing back the message the base wants to hear. The "base" is driving the Republican, not the leadership. Just ask Bob Bennett and Richard Lugar -- leaders that were tossed overboard by the base in the primary process. The problem with the modern GOP is not the leadership, lacking though it is, but the base that will not be led by the designated leaders but flock to the likes of Grover Norquist, Wayne LaPierre, Frank Luntz, the Koch brothers and Joe Ricketts. They are the movers and shakers of the modern GOP. If Powell thinks it is Donald Trump it just demonstrates how shallow Colin Powell's thoughts are and why the GOP is in such trouble.

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Colin Powell: 'Birther Nonsense' Is 'Killing The Base' Of The GOP [View all] Redfairen Jan 2013 OP

kick samsingh Jan 2013 #1

Colin Powell: 'Birther Nonsense' Is 'Killing The Base' Of The GOP Flashmann Jan 2013 #5

Personally I welcome the demise of the anti-working class party. Couldn't happen fast enough. olegramps Jan 2013 #31

No No! Don't stop saying Birther!!! Left Coast2020 Jan 2013 #35

I think he's bewildered at how absolutely NUTZ they've become in just four years. TwilightGardener Jan 2013 #2

Junior & Crashcart created this mess: bemildred Jan 2013 #9

That was the big neocon creed, if I recall correctly. TwilightGardener Jan 2013 #11

Yep. Much easier to start than to shut down, it seems. nt bemildred Jan 2013 #14

Powell seems to disagree with almost everything the GOP is right now. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2013 #3

Haha, Colin. Who knew you were so dumb? RobertEarl Jan 2013 #4

Instead of asking "how can Republicans win" try asking "How can America win?" Bucky Jan 2013 #8

Word. nt cbrer Jan 2013 #23

Please proceed, Base Of The GOP. Iggo Jan 2013 #6

Boo-fucking-hoo, General. You laid down with the dogs. Enjoy the fleas. Bucky Jan 2013 #7

I imagine his next statements will involve him switching parties..sooner than later. n/t Jefferson23 Jan 2013 #10

Wonderful news. They should keep it up for 4 more. kestrel91316 Jan 2013 #12

his lies killed tens of thousands of Iraqis, he has no place to talk about killing anything nt msongs Jan 2013 #13

Guese who Capt Medina and Lt Calley's commander was in Viet Nam? marble falls Jan 2013 #16

Really? Le Taz Hot Jan 2013 #37

I read about this when W put him in his cabinet, surprised me then and has colored my attitude about marble falls Jan 2013 #40

Mainstream GOPers like Powell were convinced they could control peace frog Jan 2013 #15

Colin Powell's Thinking Is Shallow DallasNE Jan 2013 #17

Sorry, Colin, birthers are the Republican base. Scuba Jan 2013 #18

duh... SoapBox Jan 2013 #19

Doesn't he get it? Birthers ARE the GOP's base. Jamaal510 Jan 2013 #20

Gee, Mr Powell! How could that have happened? It's a complete mystery! struggle4progress Jan 2013 #21

Oily's taking down the Cha Jan 2013 #22

Please proceed, Ms. Taitz. tanyev Jan 2013 #25

What Base? You mean the 1% (aka Job Creators) should pay NO taxes .. base ?? flying-skeleton Jan 2013 #24

I think that's the 46% too stupid to vote in their own best interest base. nt Walk away Jan 2013 #26

Let Them Keep Talking About It......... rsmith6621 Jan 2013 #27

Yawn. Fucking war criminal. SomeGuyInEagan Jan 2013 #28

False. That nonsense is only making them ill. Socal31 Jan 2013 #29

Yeah, any reasonable person should be embarassed to be associated with a party.. DCBob Jan 2013 #30

Well, HE'S part of their base. I bet $$ he'll never change parties. BigDemVoter Jan 2013 #32

Bravo Foxtrot Delta Doc_Technical Jan 2013 #33

No, the birther idiots ARE the base. MrSlayer Jan 2013 #34

Oh no, please do go on.... Matariki Jan 2013 #36

I can't figure out if he's trying to destroy or repair his party. truthisfreedom Jan 2013 #38

It's your party Colin. Ash_F Jan 2013 #39