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almostaugust · 05-17-2004, 10:29 PM

On Meet The Press the other night Tim Russett was interviewing Colin Powel through live satellite link. When Tim asked about pre-war intelligence issues- the most unexpected and perhaps funniest things i have ever seen happen during an interview of this sort. The camera foccussed on Powel just does this lazy pan away from him, showing beach views and palm trees.
Tim Russet says something like "I dont think thats appropriate"

Apparently, one of Powel's aides decided that the interview should end there. However Powel was a good sport, and insisted on answering the question.

Did anyone see this?

HarmlessRabbit · 05-17-2004, 11:06 PM

drudge covered it. here's a transcript.

I have a feeling Colin Powell has a job opening on his staff right now.

http://www.drudgereportarchives.com/...2602_flash.htm

seretogis · 05-18-2004, 01:35 AM

Definitely a classy response from Powel -- it's too bad that he has no interest in becoming the first black US President.

onetime2 · 05-18-2004, 04:17 AM

That's pretty funny. Powell is quite a guy. I wouldn't hesitate to support him in whatever endeavor he chose.

theusername · 05-18-2004, 03:14 PM

Boy how I wish this man was our President.

Zeld2.0 · 05-18-2004, 04:30 PM

i've always really liked powell too

nanofever · 05-18-2004, 04:38 PM

My cynical side says that Powell told his aide to pull this stunt to bring-up his creditability after his comments to the UN.

/tin-foil hat

G5_Todd · 05-19-2004, 04:49 AM

funniest thing i saw about powell comedy wise

comedian said they wanted him for the president but didnt want to see him get assinated by some skin head.....so he would have to have a mexican as a vice president.....

archer2371 · 05-20-2004, 12:06 PM

Man, if Powell ran, there would definitely be like a 70% vote in his corner, just look at the response from the members on this forum and where they come from politically. I wish he would run, he would be a good president. Eh, such is the bread of an every day life, from morning to noon, to the shadowless night. Woo, random Flogging Molly lyrics. Yeah, Powell is a classy guy.

maximusveritas · 05-20-2004, 12:34 PM

I think Powell's experience in this White House has probably soured him even further on ever running for President.
By all accounts, its been a nightmare for him and this is just another example. He's really the only voice of reason in a madhouse.

hari · 05-20-2004, 08:20 PM

I jus finished reading Powell's autobiography (covers up to about 1995). He's quite a remarkable guy and would make a great president.

There are a number of things in his book that are completely at odds with the Bush administration's actions ... I can't wait for the sequel.

Locobot · 05-21-2004, 04:05 AM

Powell has zero credibility the world over after his UN pre-war presentation. This is what his "aide" or whatever was hoping you'd forget. If I'm going to chose a Vietnam vet I'd prefer one who came home to question and end the atrocities going on there to a vet who openly sanctioned those atrocities. Have you ever read Powell's brief on the My Lai massacre? I'll take McCain or Kerry over Powell any day.

Delvid · 05-21-2004, 08:33 AM

If he doesn't want to be Prez then maybe he would be McCains VP. Now that would be a tough ticket to beat.

seretogis · 05-21-2004, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Delvid
If he doesn't want to be Prez then maybe he would be McCains VP. Now that would be a tough ticket to beat.

I have a very hard time believing that the Democrats who drool all over McCain's shoes would ever vote for him if he were actually to be the Republican candidate for President. He would lose his appeal as the "real Republican" (laugh) underdog.

hari · 05-21-2004, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by seretogis
I have a very hard time believing that the Democrats who drool all over McCain's shoes would ever vote for him if he were actually to be the Republican candidate for President. He would lose his appeal as the "real Republican" (laugh) underdog.

Democrats drool over his shoes because he's someone who comes off as trustworthy and thoughtful ... that is, compared to Bush, Cheney, Hastert, DeLay, Frist, et al. (admittedly not a high standard).

Why wouldn't we want two strong candidates instead of two weak ones?

05-17-2004, 10:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
almostaugust Junkie Location: Oz	Meet The Press (or dont!) On Meet The Press the other night Tim Russett was interviewing Colin Powel through live satellite link. When Tim asked about pre-war intelligence issues- the most unexpected and perhaps funniest things i have ever seen happen during an interview of this sort. The camera foccussed on Powel just does this lazy pan away from him, showing beach views and palm trees. Tim Russet says something like "I dont think thats appropriate" Apparently, one of Powel's aides decided that the interview should end there. However Powel was a good sport, and insisted on answering the question. Did anyone see this?

05-18-2004, 01:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
seretogis Huggles, sir? Location: Seattle	Definitely a classy response from Powel -- it's too bad that he has no interest in becoming the first black US President. __________________ seretogis - sieg heil perfect little dream the kind that hurts the most, forgot how it feels well almost no one to blame always the same, open my eyes wake up in flames

05-18-2004, 04:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
onetime2 Junkie Location: NJ	That's pretty funny. Powell is quite a guy. I wouldn't hesitate to support him in whatever endeavor he chose. __________________ Strive to be more curious than ignorant.

05-18-2004, 04:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
nanofever Huzzah for Welcome Week, Much beer shall I imbibe. Location: UCSB	My cynical side says that Powell told his aide to pull this stunt to bring-up his creditability after his comments to the UN. /tin-foil hat __________________ I'm leaving for the University of California: Santa Barbara in 5 hours, give me your best college advice - things I need, good ideas, bad ideas, nooky, ect. Originally Posted by Norseman on another forum: "Yeah, the problem with the world is the stupid people are all cocksure of themselves and the intellectuals are full of doubt." Last edited by nanofever; 05-18-2004 at 07:58 PM..

05-19-2004, 04:49 AM	#8 (permalink)
G5_Todd Junkie Location: Reichstag	funniest thing i saw about powell comedy wise comedian said they wanted him for the president but didnt want to see him get assinated by some skin head.....so he would have to have a mexican as a vice president..... __________________ "....and when you men get home and face an anti-war protester, look him in the eyes and shake his hand. Then, wink at his girlfriend, because she knows she's dating a pussy." -General Franks

05-17-2004, 11:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
HarmlessRabbit Junkie Location: San Jose, CA	drudge covered it. here's a transcript. I have a feeling Colin Powell has a job opening on his staff right now. http://www.drudgereportarchives.com/...2602_flash.htm

05-18-2004, 03:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
theusername Insane	Boy how I wish this man was our President.

05-18-2004, 04:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
Zeld2.0 Cherry-pickin' devil's advocate Location: Los Angeles	i've always really liked powell too

05-20-2004, 12:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
archer2371 Sarge of Blood Gulch Red Outpost Number One Location: On the front lines against our very enemy	Man, if Powell ran, there would definitely be like a 70% vote in his corner, just look at the response from the members on this forum and where they come from politically. I wish he would run, he would be a good president. Eh, such is the bread of an every day life, from morning to noon, to the shadowless night. Woo, random Flogging Molly lyrics. Yeah, Powell is a classy guy. __________________ "This ain't no Ice Cream Social!" "Hey Grif, Chupathingy...how bout that? I like it...got a ring to it." "I have no earthly idea what it is I just saw, or what this place is, or where in the hell O'Malley is! My only choice is to blame Grif for coming up with such a flawed plan. Stupid, stupid Grif."

05-20-2004, 12:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
maximusveritas Winner	I think Powell's experience in this White House has probably soured him even further on ever running for President. By all accounts, its been a nightmare for him and this is just another example. He's really the only voice of reason in a madhouse.

05-20-2004, 08:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
hari Upright Location: Los Angeles, CA	My American Journey I jus finished reading Powell's autobiography (covers up to about 1995). He's quite a remarkable guy and would make a great president. There are a number of things in his book that are completely at odds with the Bush administration's actions ... I can't wait for the sequel.

05-21-2004, 04:05 AM	#12 (permalink)
Locobot is awesome!	Powell has zero credibility the world over after his UN pre-war presentation. This is what his "aide" or whatever was hoping you'd forget. If I'm going to chose a Vietnam vet I'd prefer one who came home to question and end the atrocities going on there to a vet who openly sanctioned those atrocities. Have you ever read Powell's brief on the My Lai massacre? I'll take McCain or Kerry over Powell any day. Last edited by Locobot; 05-21-2004 at 04:09 AM..

05-21-2004, 08:33 AM	#13 (permalink)
Delvid Insane Location: Missouri	If he doesn't want to be Prez then maybe he would be McCains VP. Now that would be a tough ticket to beat.