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Politics : Liberalism: Do You Agree We've Had Enough of It? -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (53263)	10/27/2008 4:14:04 PM
From: DizzyG	1 Recommendation Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 224744

I wonder if Colin Powell is embarrassed too, Kenneth... Gen. Colin Powell lent his star power to Sen. Ted Stevens's criminal trial Friday, praising the Republican for his “sterling” reputation and fierce advocacy of Alaska's interests. “I never heard in all these years a single dissenting voice with respect to his integrity, with respect to his forthrightness,” said Powell, an Army general whose long career includes stints as secretary of state under President Bush, national security adviser for President Ronald Reagan and former chairman of the joint chiefs of staff under President George H.W. Bush. Powell said he knew Stevens “extremely” well from their work together on defense issues, saying the two men have known each other for 25 years. Character-witness testimony is a key part of the strategy for the defense team, which is trying to convince the jury that the Alaska Republican is honest and trustworthy. And as one of the most prominent African American public figures in the country, Powell's testimony could be influential to an overwhelmingly black jury. Indeed, his testimony seemed to grip many of the jurors, as Powell went through his long career in public service. He did two tours of duty in Vietnam and was awarded the Purple Heart. thehill.com Makes you wonder about his endorsement of Obama, eh? LOL! Diz-

To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (53263)	10/27/2008 4:51:10 PM
From: TideGlider	3 Recommendations Respond to of 224744

I know you aren't embarrassed. You love corrupt politicians.

To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (53263)	10/27/2008 4:53:21 PM
From: TideGlider	1 Recommendation Respond to of 224744

ABC News' Jason Ryan Reports: Colin Powell's endorsement of Barack Obama's candidacy certainly got a lot of attention. But somewhat less well known has been his endorsement of a somewhat more controversial senator -- Ted Stevens, R-Alaska, who is currently on trial in federal court for alleged corruption. Powell was a key defense witness in the month-long trial that is expected to go the jury tomorrow. Powell called Stevens' character "sterling" and said that "If you made a deal with Ted Stevens you knew it was good… [He] never would do anything that was improper." ABC News' Jason Ryan Reports: Colin Powell's endorsement of Barack Obama's candidacy certainly got a lot of attention. But somewhat less well known has been his endorsement of a somewhat more controversial senator -- Ted Stevens, R-Alaska, who is currently on trial in federal court for alleged corruption. Powell was a key defense witness in the month-long trial that is expected to go the jury tomorrow. Powell called Stevens' character "sterling" and said that "If you made a deal with Ted Stevens you knew it was good… [He] never would do anything that was improper." (maybe they should peek around in Powell's accounts)

To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (53263)	10/27/2008 5:25:30 PM
From: tonto	2 Recommendations Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 224744

Why just in Alaska? Just like Democrat Jefferson hid his cash in the freezer, we should all be angry about these politicians that we choose all the time because of party affiliation. Are you embarrassed that you were quiet at that time?