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whomod said:
Hopefully [Powell will] put out his own book once he's no longer beholden to these guys.




Exactly how is Powell "beholden to these guys"?

Colin Powell is the Secretary of State. Before becoming Secretary of State, Powell served as a key aid to the Secretary of Defense and as National Security Advisor. He was a Four-Star General and served as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

This man could resign tomorrow and be a millionaire. Forget book deals and lectures. The opportunities in corporate America are limitless.

Furthermore, if Powell wanted to, he could have been Vice President...or even President... for either political party. Hell, let's face it, Kerry would give his left nut to get Powell in the VP slot.

If anything, the GOP is more beholden to Powell than the other way around.