Colin's Delusion
Most Americans have a great respect for Colin Powell following his military career and term as Sec. of State during the Bush Administration. Rightfully and deservedly so. Now retired and away from the political arena we should ask if he has changed or if his position is not removed from his former achievements. We are not surprised at his endorsement of Obama.
Unfortunately his reasoning echoes the Obama campaign rhetoric and media slants. It would appear Colin reads the newspapers and watches television. Obviously therefore he is not privy to "insider" information. Moreover, he subscribes to the great promises of the young candidate Barak Obama.
Promises are easily made and often far more difficult to deliver. Rhetoric is easily spoken and rarely throughout history carried out. Colin thinks Obama can give transition to the country and the economy. We may question that thesis because Obama has almost no experience in world affairs, if any. We may question his qualifications to be President of the United States despite his eloquent speaking of promises. Talk is cheap and experience is priceless. John McCain has more experience than either Bush or his father and far more than Bill Clinton.
Colin raises the question about Sarah Palin's qualifications. Sarah's qualifications are not the issue. The more important issue is whether or not Barak Obama is qualified to be President. Obviously a qualified charmer and speaker but not so sure about his role as Commander-in-Chief.
Obama also has paternal links to the theology of a dangerous enemy of the United States. Furthermore, reportedly links to a known bomber during the 1970s. The reports say "bomber" not protester. The Obama campaign would have us believe that nothing of the past matters any more. Everything matters now because the election approaches. The electorate has the burden of protecting the values of this great country, values acquired over the centuries and for which a horrific and magnanimous price was paid by millions who gave their lives and made great sacrifices for ours and future generations.
The past matters greatly as evidenced by our long standing freedoms and for which we as voters carry the responsibility to protect for all succeeding generations. No issue of substance may be taken lightly when we go into the voting booth. Barak Obama is a regretable delusion from which Colin Powell and wishful thinking liberals are now suffering from. The United States of America was not founded on a delusion, nor has it survived by delusion. The disturbing facts are upon the table. Wishful thinking will not change them. Neither will eloquent speaking and smiling faces. When civilization is under attack, throughout the world, we must ask ourselves very important questions. How smooth and handsome was Winston Churchill or FDR? How realistic was their electorate?
Richard
