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There’s a lot being made in the news about Colin Powell’s recent statements in which he’s hinting that, this November, the long-time Republican may cross party lines and vote for the Democratic presidential candidate. He specifically offers a lot of praise for Barack Obama and says that he is looking for a candidate “to be leading a party that is fully in sync with the candidate and a party that will also reflect America’s goodness and America’s vision.”

I guess Colin wants a pat on the back?

This is just part of the long narrative of Colin Powell, post-Bush White House, in which he is now willing to speak up when it no longer counts. He helped lie us into war, helped further destroy Haiti (yes, he had inside knowledge that a coup was coming to topple the democratically-elected Aristide) and traded his good reputation and name for shame by allowing himself to be pimped by Bush Co.

So, to me, who Colin Powell will vote for matters to me as much as for whom Paris Hilton would vote. It’s all fluff.

Colin Powell, your ship has sailed. At least have the dignity to go off quietly.

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