Of course, I have the upmost respect for GEN Powell and agree with most of what he says. I think he feels somewhat betrayed by the Republican Party, which one could certainly understand. I will always believe that Powell was opposed to Iraq from day one, but because he's a good Soldier, he did what the President told him to (support the invasion, go to the UN). I would argue that the invasion of Iraq violated the principles of the Doctrine that bears his own name.
I was listening to talk radio this morning, and of course some of the conservative hosts are already bashing him, and brandishing him as a traitor, which is preposterous, of course. One even insinuated that he has betrayed the troops, which is even more insane.
His comments in DADT were interesting, all things considered. I think the real issue is, which he failed to point out:
We are cutting waivers for former felons to enlist and we won't take a gay person? What message does that send? Of course, Powell didn't really take a position, but he insisted that Congress review it.
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