Trump Comments on Colin Powell's Passing

Paul_Thomson · 2021-10-24T23:57:58.420Z

WuWei:

Objective measure’? That’s not how language works.

That’s fine. Since your disapproval of Trump’s comments is based on their transgression of your subjective standards of propriety , you should be able to appreciate that others can validly appreciate them for their candour and honesty.

WuWei · 2021-10-24T23:58:58.974Z

You “appreciate” those comments?

Paul_Thomson · 2021-10-25T00:00:28.098Z

WuWei:

You “appreciate” those comments?

For their candour and honesty.

WuWei · 2021-10-25T00:01:36.236Z

Paul_Thomson:

WuWei:

You “appreciate” those comments?

For their candour and honesty.

That is astounding.

zantax · 2021-10-25T13:12:29.305Z

tnt:

How is this making sausage? Commenting on the passing of a decorated war veteran who served honorably his country has nothing to do with legislating or running the executive, does it?

This is just common decency.

So, if we had access to all of your past posts, we wouldn’t find any that were less than kind to him in the Bush Iraq era? You never called him a liar after his UN thing?

https://www.salon.com/2021/10/19/colin-powells-legacy-how-his-wmds-lie-led-to-donald-big-lie/

party-free · 2021-10-25T14:15:00.948Z

When he was alive.

Also, he admitted he was wrong. Doesn’t absolve him, but he recognized and admitted it. That’s far more than be said about Trump on basically everything.

zantax · 2021-10-25T14:16:04.832Z

party-free:

When he was alive.

Also, he admitted he was wrong. Doesn’t absolve him, but he recognized and admitted it. That’s far more than be said about Trump on basically everything.

I don’t think dying or apologizing absolves you of the guilt of participating in taking us to war based on lies, do you?

party-free · 2021-10-25T14:18:30.362Z

Did you even read the post you just quoted?

zantax · 2021-10-25T14:19:06.663Z

party-free:

Did you eve read the post you just quoted?

Yes I read it, looks like excusing his actions to me.

party-free · 2021-10-25T14:20:47.042Z

Clearly not.

party-free:

Doesn’t absolve him

The words were RIGHT THERE.

zantax · 2021-10-25T14:21:33.935Z

party-free:

Clearly not.

party-free:

Doesn’t absolve him

The words were RIGHT THERE.

Right there in your deflection to Trump.

tnt · 2021-10-25T14:34:08.972Z

zantax:

So, if we had access to all of your past posts, we wouldn’t find any that were less than kind to him in the Bush Iraq era? You never called him a liar after his UN thing?

You think commenting on a living administration member about their work is the same as commenting the day after he dies?

I have no issue with saying Powell lied to the UN. Then or now - now that his passing is days ago.

I have a problem with issuing a ‘condolence’ statement the day he passes filled with snark and hatred.

I guess we’re different that way.

Tom_Ch · 2021-10-25T14:59:43.048Z

Ceasar:

Scratch:

Ceasar:

Rush used to spoof him a lot.

Well as long as Rush thought so…

Yup. Rush, as he was 99% of the time, was right.

Why putting numbers out there that no way to prove ? that’s non sense data you just provided.

Kelby · 2021-10-25T15:05:20.316Z

Tom_Ch:

Ceasar:

Scratch:

Ceasar:

Rush used to spoof him a lot.

Well as long as Rush thought so…

Yup. Rush, as he was 99% of the time, was right.

Why putting numbers out there that no way to prove ? that’s non sense data you just provided.

“Rush is (was) right 99% of the time.”

You want to know the source for that statement?

Rush Limbaugh.

A neat little circle of logical reasoning.

party-free · 2021-10-25T21:04:27.419Z

Your answer was there. You wasted time asking it.

Not a deflection to discuss the point that Powell had the integrity to be able to acknowledge he was wrong, which stands in stark contrast to the asshat who couldn’t just bite his tongue and who never admits he was wrong.

Supreme_War_Pig · 2021-10-25T21:13:20.296Z

zantax:

tnt:

How is this making sausage? Commenting on the passing of a decorated war veteran who served honorably his country has nothing to do with legislating or running the executive, does it?

This is just common decency.

So, if we had access to all of your past posts, we wouldn’t find any that were less than kind to him in the Bush Iraq era? You never called him a liar after his UN thing?

https://www.salon.com/2021/10/19/colin-powells-legacy-how-his-wmds-lie-led-to-donald-big-lie/

I personally called him a shill, and subsequent events confirmed that assessment.

Nevertheless, on balance 1-he was an admirable public servant, and 2-recanted that testimony. All in all, while he made mistakes, Powell was a great American. He certainly did not deserve Trump sliding him.

Supreme_War_Pig · 2021-10-25T21:16:28.446Z

zantax:

party-free:

When he was alive.

Also, he admitted he was wrong. Doesn’t absolve him, but he recognized and admitted it. That’s far more than be said about Trump on basically everything.

I don’t think dying or apologizing absolves you of the guilt of participating in taking us to war based on lies, do you?

Absolution? No, probably not. But publicly admitting mistakes, and taking responsibility for those mistakes is admirable, and should be encouraged in our leaders.

Paul_Thomson · 2021-10-27T09:06:16.217Z

Supreme_War_Pig:

Nevertheless, on balance 1-he was an admirable public servant, and 2-recanted that testimony. All in all, while he made mistakes, Powell was a great American. He certainly did not deserve Trump sliding him.

Interesting how the left extends mercy for past indiscretions to those who stay on or move to centralized power models, but refuses forgiveness for past indiscretions to those who recant but remain on or move away from centralized power models

tnt · 2021-10-27T11:04:10.578Z

Paul_Thomson:

Interesting how the left extends mercy for past indiscretions to those who stay on or move to centralized power models, but refuses forgiveness for past indiscretions to those who recant but remain on or move away from centralized power models

Who are you referring to?

Paul_Thomson · 2021-10-27T13:27:27.224Z

tnt:

Who are you referring to?

The Left.