Colin Powell in the Obama team....sec. of education

one love · Postby **one love** » November 9th, 2008, 7:05 pm

Colin powell maybe the secretary of education and it looks like john kerry will be the secretary of state....

dolfan · Postby **dolfan** » November 9th, 2008, 7:17 pm

I'd feel a little better if it were the other way around. I still trust Colin Powell, at least more than I do John Kerry. The Department of Education is sort of the backyard of the Cabinet. If Powell accepts it, I have to assume it is because he wants it. I really don't imagine Obama would appoint him to that position if Powell wanted to be in State or Defense.

paul · Postby **paul** » November 9th, 2008, 7:40 pm

My hope would be that he would find a place for condi [-o<

Sherry · Postby **Sherry** » November 9th, 2008, 9:12 pm

Doesn't make sense.....Powell-education? If anything Powell and Defense..

And John Kerry, puh-lease.....

This is going to be an interesting four years!

one love · Postby **one love** » November 10th, 2008, 2:23 am

yellow rose I agree 100% it does not make any sense.

I love powell and respect him, maybe this was a ambition of his, I sure hope this was not a reason for a last minute endorsement. I know seems a little far fetched but we know every ones doubt was Obama's national security a endorsement from respected powell could change that :shock:

Dr. Ron · Postby **Dr. Ron** » November 10th, 2008, 2:29 am

Seems like my "once revered" General Powell, has turned out to be anyone's dog that will hunt.

I didn't see him as an attention grabber....but.....sec of education.....give me a serious break. While it is a very important post (?), he will militarize the system to become what Zero wants it to be.....Government controlled educational system with all power to controll taken from local school boards and oversight given to the powers that bel.....ie.....Powell.

Zero figures Powell has enough clout to bring this about it necessary. Help us Lord....and Kerry as Sec. of State.........are you serious? WEll at least it will get him out of the Senate.

What a sad state of affairs this is looking like.....at least we can easily follow the money.....

Mike Vande · Postby **Mike Vande** » November 10th, 2008, 2:54 am

paul wrote:My hope would be that he would find a place for condi

Aw dude, appointing her just because she's black would be racism, and what else would recommend a conservative former Bush cabinet member to a liberal/progressive Democrat president? No one in the Obama administration would trust her.

soulsearcher · Postby **soulsearcher** » November 10th, 2008, 5:19 am

Mike Vande wrote:
paul wrote:My hope would be that he would find a place for condi

Aw dude, appointing her just because she's black would be racism, and what else would recommend a conservative former Bush cabinet member to a liberal/progressive Democrat president? No one in the Obama administration would trust her.

Besides, she's an Aunt Jemima to the African-American community. Remember? One of the most brillant women on the planet rejected by her own race.

Interesting... they also called Powell, "Uncle Tom," but when he endorsed Obama, suddenly, he's redeemed, applauded and lauded.

What a bunch of hypocrites.

MacUser · Postby **MacUser** » November 10th, 2008, 5:50 am

soulsearcher wrote:they also called Powell, "Uncle Tom," but when he endorsed Obama, suddenly, he's redeemed, applauded and lauded..

Zowie. Say it ain't so! All we have to do is confess our sins to Obama? :lol:

Full Quiver · Postby **Full Quiver** » November 10th, 2008, 1:54 pm

Why does Condi's name keep getting dropped for this and/or that here at Jude 2?

Postby **Pastor Gary** » November 10th, 2008, 2:03 pm

Full Quiver wrote:Why does Condi's name keep getting dropped for this and/or that here at Jude 2?

Brilliant public servant, two earned doctorates, former President of Stanford University, extensive foreign policy experience, moderate to conservative in views, class act, Christian lady, great personal story... what's the fatal flaw I am missing?

crispfin · Postby **crispfin** » November 10th, 2008, 2:04 pm

Full Quiver wrote:Why does Condi's name keep getting dropped for this and/or that here at Jude 2?

Some people seem to think it'd be nice for her to stay on. I doubt Obama would offer her a position, but it's not impossible.

Postby **Pastor Gary** » November 10th, 2008, 2:08 pm

crispfinagin wrote:
Full Quiver wrote:Why does Condi's name keep getting dropped for this and/or that here at Jude 2?

Some people seem to think it'd be nice for her to stay on. I doubt Obama would offer her a position, but it's not impossible.

Don't you suspect that there will be some sensitivity to being cautious to have a cabinet that is not heavily loaded with people of color? He will no doubt have Powell, and probably a visible Hispanic leader, but is unlikely to pack the cabinet with blacks. In his inner circle during the campaign there were 3 white guys and a white female.

Full Quiver · Postby **Full Quiver** » November 10th, 2008, 2:13 pm

The Hispanic will most likely be Richardson.

Condi is part of the rogue Bush administration and a warmonger according to Obama's campaign that is why she won't be picked. She is all that you said PG but she is also pro choice so we need to stop promoting her.

crispfin · Postby **crispfin** » November 10th, 2008, 5:23 pm

Pastor Gary wrote:Don't you suspect that there will be some sensitivity to being cautious to have a cabinet that is not heavily loaded with people of color? He will no doubt have Powell, and probably a visible Hispanic leader, but is unlikely to pack the cabinet with blacks. In his inner circle during the campaign there were 3 white guys and a white female.

Honestly, I don't know. I think it might be possible, but then again he is following Bush who to his credit had the most diverse cabinet in American history so it can't become the old white guys club. :wink:

I heard that Hispanic groups are calling for more than one Hispanic cabinet member. It'll be tricky, but he'll have to somehow try and strike a balance.

Jude 2