Powell hints at future as political commentator

[RamboLiberal]

http://sg.news.yahoo.com/041210/1/3p6f3.html

Outgoing US Secretary of State Colin Powell hinted that he may become a commentator on political and foreign affairs after he leaves his post next month.

Powell, who has been close-mouthed about his future plans after announcing his resignation as the top US diplomat last month, said he expected to be "speaking out on the issues of the day" when he returns to private life.

"I am stepping down from this job but I am not retiring from life," he told a group of Dutch students here on perhaps his final official trip abroad.

"I will find things to do in the private sector and I also expect to have a public part of my life where I'll be speaking out on the issues of the day and have the opportunity to express my opinions from time to time," he said.

[quispquake]

1. Well, considering that...

...he doesn't mind spewing forth lies as truth, he should fit right in...

[Wickerman]

2. How can you talk about what you were afraid to do? n/t

[nashville_brook]

3. "I'll be speaking out on the issues of the day,"

too bad he didn't do that during his tenure.

[The Backlash Cometh]

4. He can take Novak's place.

[displacedtexan]

5. What a coward! (It's Friday News Dump time!)

There's no better time to test run something like this "Pundit Powell" idea than after 4 pm on a Friday.

Bwahhaaaaa!

[punpirate]

6. It's easy work...

... and well-paid, at least on TV. After all, Hannity and O'Really can do it. :P

`Course, this little announcement on Powell's part is probably intended to start a bidding war between CNN and Fox....

[llmart]

7. One more good reason......

not to watch TV.

I've had enough of his lying, pandering ways.

[UTUSN]

8. Another Role Nobody Will Listen to Him in. That's the Ticket. n/t

[Judi Lynn]

10. Truly. Ignored him before, glad to do it again. n/t

[johnfunk]

9. He'd make a great FAUX "News" Channel opinion whore...

... and provided needed diversity among their current stable of right-wing opinion thugs.

[AlinPA]

13. I was thinking the same thing. Another maggot on Faux.

[Vidar]

11. Maybe he can cohost with that other famous military leader--

Oliver North.

[MasonJar]

12. Oh gee, Colin, we can hardly wait/not.

[SodoffBush]

14. I have stopped watching all TV news and only pick/choose from the web

Powell is just another reason to listen to classical music instead.

[0007]

19. Until the wind instruments start in and then I pass, don't mind the

flutes, it those trumpet solos!

[The Zanti Regent]

15. Oh, Colin, admit you already signed with Fox and shut up!

He would fit right in with all the other liars!

[Solly Mack]

16. Go away, Powell. No one cares what you think.

[cornermouse]

17. Not on my tv, he won't.

[bluedonkey]

18. Mr Powell

needs to just go away!He's a disgrace and will not be allowed in my house.

[Khephra]

20. Powell already has experience enough for the job...

...experience in whoring out his soul, that is.

[Mist]

21. What can he comment on?

The best brand of lube? (Sorry for the rudeness--I woke up cranky).

[leesa]

22. He's a great liar, I think it'll suit him well.

[Zerex71]

23. Really? Will he lie and use bulls**t PowerPoint presentations there too?