Say what you want about this man, but obviously his “integrity meant a lot” to him. This man was an African American Republican who (by today’s standards) would be considered “an outcast.” Colin Powell would define his party, but he wouldn’t let his party “define him.” Chris Wallace (who I also admire as someone much like Colin Powell) says it best in this interview:
In the current world where people of a certain party honor the standards of their party (no matter what) Colin Powell was a “breath of fresh air.” Yes, he gave an “incorrect” statement to the world about Iraq’s “weapons of mass destruction.” He didn’t want to give the speech but was overruled by his own bosses. Powell “admitted” his speech was wrong and he felt some kind of way from it. It led to him “eventually” crossing lines and endorsing candidates from different parties (Barack Obama and Joe Biden). “No one” is perfect.” I think the “real heroes” are the ones who willingly “admit their mistakes.” There will always be people who will have something negative to say about Colin Powell, but they cannot question the strength of his “integrity.” Colin Powell passed on at the age of 84. He had a lot of ailments but some are trying to say that his was a victim of the corona virus. He was fully vaccinated, but he was in such a weakened state that “the virus contributed to his death, but was not the sole cause.” If he were able to still speak today I believe he would be the first one to state that. This man of integrity will sorely be missed. Thank you for checking out my Daily Thought and as always I wish you the very best that life has to offer.
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