Why Listen to Colin Powell, or Brokaw?

Not only did Powell lend his personal credibility to Bush at key moments – from the Florida recount battle to the Iraq War to Election 2004 – but a serious examination of his career would reveal a person who consistently has put his career ahead of his country’s best interests Full Story »

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by Paul Keene - Oct. 21, 2008

I am troubled that some of the quotes from Powell's book are taken out of context but overall the report is illuminating. At the same time, I feel that Powell is trying to make up for being a "good soldier" for the Bush administration for the last 8 years. I do recall that he was the lone dessenting voice in the run up to war within the administration and had to be strong armed into playing along. I do agree with him whole heartedly about Brokaw, that man has been a sheep the whole time he has been in front of the public.

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