Carol C: I did not state or imply that Colin Powell's achievements were not earned. In my opinion he deserved every promotion and appointment he received. It is not racist, in my opinion, to point out, however, that his abilities and accomplishments were recognized by Republican administrations.

His argument about Gov. Palin not being qualified is also only an opinon. The same could be said of Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush. All ex governors of their states. What on earth has Obama done in his short life equal to their experience. Beats me.

Mick: I did not reply to your post because after scanning it, I did not deem it worthy of a reply. I did not write my views in order to argue with anyone. I merely stated my opinion. You have a right to yours and I have a right to mine.

I did not intend anything I said to be taken as racist. Anyone who read it as such, has a right to make of it what he/she chooses.

DougR