(10-18-2021, 02:38 PM)flsprtsgod Wrote:

(10-18-2021, 01:03 PM)Lucky2Last Wrote: Do you say that because you value Powell or because he'd use his death to advance his narrative?

I didn't care for Powell's politics as he was a strongly centrist Republican who was too moderate after he retired. I respected his career in the military and public service though and believe he is due more than a lot of respect for that work and that he was by all accounts a very nice man. I think Ronster shouldn't be using his RIP thread as an end zone spike for his agenda, it's unseemly.

I didn't necessarily agree with General Powell's politics, but I have much respect for the man because he kept it separate from his job both as a general and as Secretary of State under President Bush.  To me that was a man with the highest integrity expected from military leaders and cabinet officials.  He never let his politics get in the way of his job.

Regarding the part in bold, I certainly agree 100%.  It doesn't matter if he was vaccinated or not, it proves nothing.  He was 84 years old and had major health problems.  He was one of the people most vulnerable to the disease.

My parents are both well into their 80's, both vaccinated and in reasonably decent health for their age (my father is diabetic).  The disease could easily take them at any time.

General Powell will be missed by many and his passing is mourned by many.  May he RIP.

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