It shouldn't come as a surprise. This is code word for Al-Qaida really wanting Obama to win as they most likely perceive Obama as the "Weak One".

In Powell's language, TRANSFORMATIONAL = RACE and his reasoning for endoresement does not add up.  Powell's endorsement is overrated! This is the guy who wrote in his book that he did not have "the fire in the belly" to become President and deep down, he did not have the guts to go into IRAQ either.

For someone who says he is an American first, he is very dismissive of Obama's associations with Ayers and Wright who denegrated this country. Is that being American First?  What a hyprocrite!

When you look into Obama's eyes what do you see?

W.E.L.F.A.R.E

My friends, this seven letter word, is the worst promise that America has to offer.  This "welfare" estate mentality is equivalent to modern day Slavery.  This penalizes the people that overperform and rewards those that don't.  Not only that, it perpetuates the entitlement mentality and mediocracy.

Why should I work 10 hours a days?  why should I push myself to be better than I am? 

This W.E.L.F.A.R.E mentality turns the clock back on our self-reliance and puts a ceiling on our potential.  So if your son or daughter got an 'A' in Math/Science and someone else got an 'F' would their grade be deflated to make someone else feel better?

Welfare = Failure

I disagree with Charles K. that it's the timing is wrong for the McCain team to bring out Obama's associations. If they had done it months ago, it would have been burried by now with the news of the financial crisis.

The American people are smart enough to connect the dots and also worry about the financial crisis.

Not only does Obama's associations show what his leanings are (leftist liberal) but also, the fact that he changed his name from Barry to Barrack Hussain shows his “real” and desguised muslim tendencies.

This reminds me of when Castro, soon after his take over, wore his Catholic virgin medal around his neck to fool Cubans into thinking that he was one of them and not a Communist. At the same time, he was plotting with Russia and turned Cuba into a Communist estate.

This was a great moment for McCain and if he sounded angry, even better. 

Enough is enough that "That One" the Teflon guy is getting away with little scrutiny and no one pointing out that his senate record amounts to "Zero", that his associations with less than desirable people shows his inclination and his comfort zone, that he lacks character and judgement. 

That when it comes to critical issues he doesn't have the backbone to make swift and commanding decisions (i.e Russia's invasion of Georgia and the "I'm here if you need me" management of the financial crisis.

It feels Like April Fools in October and the Fools are the American people who buy into Obamas' empty promises.

By all accounts, in a very short span of time, Gov. Palin got up to speed on the critical issues concerning this election. She was in command of every issue and went toe-to-toe with Binden.

Compared to 18 months Obama has had to prepare, not to mention, with an army of 200 plus foreign affair advisors, Gov. Palin performed brilliantly. Obama's performance was memorized as he has Zero foreign policy experience and has a very slim record in the Senate to speak to.

This was, in my book not only a game changer, but a big October Surprise that really took everyone by surprise. She is gutsy, smart and genuine. 

She has recued McCain twice now and will carry him to Victory on Nov. 4th.

Actions speak louder than words. For all his beautifully crafted words, Obama and his coterie show disrespect for the American Flag.

With all the Pomp and Circumstance displayed at the DNC convention, the devil is in the details. Leaving approximately 12,000 flags behind to be trashed, is a striking sign of what can be expected if the "chosen one" becomes the next President.

This thoughtless action is comparable to saying one thing to the folks in Scranton, PA and then saying something else behind their backs in San Francisco.

Obama will never put our Country First!

The biased media is intent in painting McCain's V.P. pick and, the swiftness with which he did it, as "poor judgment," because he did not take months in making the decision like Obama did.