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Colin Powell Has passed away
October 18, 2021, 07:24 AM
SpinZoneColin Powell Has passed away
https://www.cnn.com/2021/10/18...well-dies/index.html
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October 18, 2021, 07:40 AM
Pipe SmokerColin Powell died? Well, shucks.
Serious about crackers. October 18, 2021, 07:50 AM
dking271Tough, I really can not think of something nice to say. 84 and died of Covid related complications.
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October 18, 2021, 07:56 AM
Jimineerquote:
Originally posted by dking271:
Tough, I really can not think of something nice to say. 84 and died of Covid related complications.
Reports are he was fully vaccinated.
October 18, 2021, 08:00 AM
Balzé Halzéquote:
Originally posted by dking271:
84 and died of Covid related complications.
84 is a good run, covid or not. He was the squishiest of squishy Republicans which is the extent that I will criticize the man at the moment.
He was reportedly fully vaccinated by the way. If they're really blaming the Chinese flu for his death, that doesn't speak well for the vaccine. Still, 84 ain't too bad.
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October 18, 2021, 08:07 AM
SpinZonequote:
Originally posted by dking271:
Tough, I really can not think of something nice to say.
I respected that I never knew how much of a liberal he was until after he took off the uniform. Many of today’s military leaders could learn from that example.
“We truly live in a wondrous age of stupid.” - 83v45magna
"I think it's important that people understand free speech doesn't mean free from consequences societally or politically or culturally."
-Pranjit Kalita, founder and CIO of Birkoa Capital Management
October 18, 2021, 08:12 AM
Flash-LBI think it's safe to say that he had other preexisting conditions that had weakened his immune system.
October 18, 2021, 08:36 AM
RipleyPowell was a big race fan and showed up occasionally at IndyCar races to call the engine start so there's that.
Set the controls for the heart of the Sun. October 18, 2021, 08:42 AM
smschulzIsn't it grand CNN can lead their Fake News with more Covid indoctrination?
October 18, 2021, 08:47 AM
joel9507I respect his military accomplishments and am sorry to hear of his passing.
RIP, General Powell.
October 18, 2021, 08:49 AM
darthfusterRita X will unwittingly attend the wrong funeral.
You’re a lying dog-faced pony soldier October 18, 2021, 08:50 AM
BamaJeepsterquote:
Originally posted by Jimineer:
quote:
Originally posted by dking271:
Tough, I really can not think of something nice to say. 84 and died of Covid related complications.
Reports are he was fully vaccinated.
Thank goodness he was fully vaccinated, think how much worse it could have been if he wasn't!
Also, I'm guessing that he will continue endorsing and voting for dems in 2024.
“Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passions, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence.”
- John Adams October 18, 2021, 08:51 AM
chellim1quote:
Originally posted by Balzé Halzé:
84 is a good run, covid or not. He was the squishiest of squishy Republicans which is the extent that I will criticize the man at the moment.
He was reportedly fully vaccinated by the way. If they're really blaming the Chinese flu for his death, that doesn't speak well for the vaccine. Still, 84 ain't too bad.
Yep. On both points.
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-rduckwor October 18, 2021, 08:54 AM
GraniteguyYes, CNN's headline had to include "black" and "Covid" together to ensure maximum impact rather than just his title and service history.
Like others, I respected him for his military service.
October 18, 2021, 09:02 AM
nhracecraftquote:
Originally posted by Flash-LB:
I think it's safe to say that he had other preexisting conditions that had weakened his immune system.
This statement applies to most everyone that dies of, or with COVID!
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October 18, 2021, 09:16 AM
Ackksquote:
Originally posted by Graniteguy:
Yes, CNN's headline had to include "black" and "Covid" together to ensure maximum impact rather than just his title and service history.
Like others, I respected him for his military service.
They also interrupted the story of his death for a PSA about no vaccine being 100% effective.
October 18, 2021, 09:23 AM
Johnny 3eaglesquote:
Originally posted by darthfuster:
Rita X will unwittingly attend the wrong funeral.
I see what you did there! I was listening that day.
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October 18, 2021, 10:07 AM
CQB60Wonder which cemetery he chose? West Point or ANC? We shall find out shortly..
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October 18, 2021, 10:14 AM
P220 Smudgequote:
Originally posted by joel9507:
I respect his military accomplishments and am sorry to hear of his passing.
RIP, General Powell.
Said it for me.
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October 18, 2021, 10:24 AM
SIGnifiedJust like a lot of covid cases … He died of something else. He had blood cancer. That’s what killed him him.
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