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... yeah, that guy ... the guy who testified to the UN even though he thought a lot of the "intelligence" he was reading was bullshit.
I trust Powell is smart enough to say "thanks, but no thanks" and stay retired.
Yes, Colin Powell WAS a hero to some people ... but to run for office would be to put his entire sordid career (going all the way back to My Lai) on the stand...
Just say no!
... but to think McCain's camp would ask -- priceless
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I feel good about Biden even though I've disagreed with him often (he's more than just a bit of a hawk, but most of the folks on those subcommittes are -- the MIC koolaid is probably of the triple-X strength) ... He has a lot of energy and enthusiasm and is a good contrast to the more "cerebral" Obama.... and he's REALLY smart and knowledgeable from what I seen. He can think and talk on his feet, even if he occasionally stumbles.
