Colin Powell Dead at 84

[MuggsyB]

Wow.  Apparently from COVID-19 complications. Stunned.  May he rest in peace.

[dgies9156]

Sad.

Thank you for your service to our nation.

[Uncle Rico]

Like most public figures, his passing will be divisive because that's where we are as a nation.  He made a tragic mistake as a public official and was remorseful for it.  Unlike many of those that will take potshots at him today, he did more service for this nation than most.  While I didn't agree with his politics, I respected the man and his service to America.  God speed

[MuggsyB]

Like most public figures, his passing will be divisive because that's where we are as a nation.  He made a tragic mistake as a public official and was remorseful for it.  Unlike many of those that will take potshots at him today, he did more service for this nation than most.  While I didn't agree with his politics, I respected the man and his service to America.  God speed

He did more for our nation "than most" is a vast understatement regardless of his politics.  Look at his resume.  He served our nation beyond admirably for essentially his entire adult life.  God bless his wife and family.

[Warriors4ever]

Very sad to hear this. Did not realize he had multiple myeloma.

[Hards Alumni]

He did more for our nation "than most" is a vast understatement regardless of his politics.  Look at his resume.  He served our nation beyond admirably for essentially his entire adult life.  God bless his wife and family.

He was a fine man, but like all men not infallible.

[MuggsyB]

He was a fine man, but like all men not infallible.

True.  Infallibility was not part of my comments.

[tower912]

A good man whom I admired.  RIP.

[Jockey]

A good man whom I admired.  RIP.

I agree. He made one big mistake by trusting a close friend (Tenet) and he apologized for it.

He was a great mentor and an advocate for all soldiers.

[jesmu84]

Didn't he make a career out of being a member of the deep state?

[JWags85]

Didn't he make a career out of being a member of the deep state?

Wut?

Powell was smart, fair, measured, and accountable.  Thats why he was successful in basically all facets of life and why you're seeing respect in the remembrance from basically across the board, regardless of political affiliation. 

[Galway Eagle]

Great rational guy from a bygone era.

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/18/us/colin-powell-gop.html

[Uncle Rico]

Wut?

Powell was smart, fair, measured, and accountable.  Thats why he was successful in basically all facets of life and why you're seeing respect in the remembrance from basically across the board, regardless of political affiliation.

Fairly certain that was teal in tone

[JWags85]

Fairly certain that was teal in tone

DAMMIT 

[jesmu84]

DAMMIT 

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[MU82]

Wut?

Powell was smart, fair, measured, and accountable.  Thats why he was successful in basically all facets of life and why you're seeing respect in the remembrance from basically across the board, regardless of political affiliation.

Well, not quite from across the board ...

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/10/18/colin-powell-remembered-biden-former-presidents/8505549002/

Trump, whose rhetoric Powell criticized as "dangerous to our democracy," was the only living former president not to issue a statement recognizing Powell after his death.

[JWags85]

Well, not quite from across the board ...

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/10/18/colin-powell-remembered-biden-former-presidents/8505549002/

Trump, whose rhetoric Powell criticized as "dangerous to our democracy," was the only living former president not to issue a statement recognizing Powell after his death.

I hope youre taking advantage of the landlord stipends for the penthouse apartment he's occupying rent free in your head.  You and Rocket should use the same property management company for your tenants and get a group rate.

[MU82]

I hope youre taking advantage of the landlord stipends for the penthouse apartment he's occupying rent free in your head.  You and Rocket should use the same property management company for your tenants and get a group rate.

I gave absolutely no opinion, Wags, just stated a fact.

I guess the fact that a great American died and every living ex-president but one recognized him ... that's not worth mentioning in a thread dedicated to that great American.

I didn't give him a hilarious nickname. Didn't call him out for lacking class. Just stated a fact. Who knew facts bothered you so much, Wags?

[JWags85]

I gave absolutely no opinion, Wags, just stated a fact.

I guess the fact that a great American died and every living ex-president but one recognized him ... that's not worth mentioning in a thread dedicated to that great American.

I didn't give him a hilarious nickname. Didn't call him out for lacking class. Just stated a fact. Who knew facts bothered you so much, Wags?

Oh my bad, just facts? Not a pathological need to bring up (insert clever nickname or "your god/savior/hero) in every non-MUBB thread? Got it. 

Thank you for keeping us abreast of such valuable facts and insights.  Always helps to know how our esteemed former President applies to so many things 

[MU82]

Oh my bad, just facts? Not a pathological need to bring up (insert clever nickname or "your god/savior/hero) in every non-MUBB thread? Got it. 

Thank you for keeping us abreast of such valuable facts and insights.  Always helps to know how our esteemed former President applies to so many things 

Except none of those disparaging things were in what I posted. There was no opinion, no nicknames, no nuthin' except a fact. You have made it into something else ... which I guess is a pathological need for you?

Oh, and you're welcome! 

[The Sultan]

Except none of those disparaging things were in what I posted. There was no opinion, no nicknames, no nuthin' except a fact. You have made it into something else ... which I guess is a pathological need for you?

Oh, and you're welcome! 

You brought up politics (again) when there was no need to.  Go find a political board somewhere instead of constantly using this one to scratch that itch you have.

[MU82]

You brought up politics (again) when there was no need to.  Go find a political board somewhere instead of constantly using this one to scratch that itch you have.

[ZiggysFryBoy]

Funny if you hadn't been banned and bitchslapped by the mods multiple times.  Your self control is that of a 3 year old.

[real chili 83]

Wags' post was pretty funny.  Lumping Rocket and 82 together in the same "head space" was a good chuckle. 

[Uncle Rico]

It's scoop, Jake