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Old Nov 3, 2007 | 11:35 AM
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the cleveland plain dealer reported that colin powell during a sppech at
the annual CUYAHOGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON "In opening his remarks as the event's featured speaker.powell mused about retiring from the pinnacle of power,and how it left an emotional and intellectual void that needed to be filled.
So he bought a CORVETTE."


WAY TO GO COLIN POWELL!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Yep, he spoke at one of our company retreats earlier this year and mentioned that too. What a great speaker, even better now that he owns a Vette!
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I always liked and respected Colin Powell....now I understand why. Great minds think alike.
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I new there was something I liked about the man!!!!!!!
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Until he lied about Iraq at the UN to support Bush's war that has killed almost 4000 of our brave soldiers. Every point was a lie.

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Until he lied about Iraq at the UN to support Bush's war that has killed almost 4000 of our brave soldiers. Every point was a lie.
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Originally Posted by Walt White Coupe
Until he lied about Iraq at the UN to support Bush's war that has killed almost 4000 of our brave soldiers. Every point was a lie.
I can see that this thread is gonna get ugly.
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Originally Posted by Walt White Coupe
Until he lied about Iraq at the UN to support Bush's war that has killed almost 4000 of our brave soldiers. Every point was a lie.
And how many brave civilians would the terrorists have killed after 9/11 if we hadn't taken the fight to them?
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>>> I always liked and respected Colin Powell...

I used to, until February 6, 2003. I admired no person better until his speech. A real let down and real shame.
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Originally Posted by Walt White Coupe
Until he lied about Iraq at the UN to support Bush's war that has killed almost 4000 of our brave soldiers. Every point was a lie.
he served his country by doing what he was ordered to do. he also quit. my feeling is he didn't approve of the political situation and like a real man he kept his mouth shut. no crying to the press like a baby. that's gotta count for something. -bmb
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I can see that this thread is gonna get ugly.


Hillary for President!
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Originally Posted by Walt White Coupe
Until he lied about Iraq at the UN to support Bush's war that has killed almost 4000 of our brave soldiers. Every point was a lie.
This thread is about Corvettes. Your political opinion can be posted in the OFF TOPIC section. Maybe there someone can make you see the light and you can be set straight.
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>>> And how many brave civilians would the terrorists have killed after 9/11 if we hadn't taken the fight to them?

For taking the fight to terrorists, wouldn't attacking Mexico or Canada make just as much sense? Would have cost far less, at least...
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>>> And how many brave civilians would the terrorists have killed after 9/11 if we hadn't taken the fight to them?

For taking the fight to terrorists, wouldn't attacking Mexico or Canada make just as much sense? Would have cost far less, at least...
WHAT? Way over my head as I do not get this argument.
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>>> WHAT? Way over my head as I do not get this argument.

Before the US attacked Iraq, there were no al-queda terrorists. Wrong country...

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>>> WHAT? Way over my head as I do not get this argument.

Before the US attacked Iraq, there were no al-queda terrorists. Wrong country...
What a short memory you have. You can be willingly misled by all the drivel you want to believe in that the Dems, and their associates in the liberal media, continually propagandize unsuspecting Americans with. But the real reason, shockingly, that we invaded Iraq is because, (get this novel concept), was that Saddam failed to allow U.N. weapons inspectors into his country to look his W.M.D. His bluff was a monumental mistake. BTW, many of the weapons, not matter how small typical liberals may think they are, were moved to the Becca Valley prior to the invasion.
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Is there enough corvette cabin volume to fit his giant head?
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