No, Doug, you have a perfect record of missing the point. One might think it was on purpose. Either that or you really do, in the grand tradition of GWB supporters on Mudcat, feel a obligation to turn off your brain before sitting down at the computer. As well as not even reading what you yourself say.

You made a sarcastic remark about all the wonderful things the Republicans had done for Powell--including making him the first black 4-star general-- ignoring the idea that he had achieved this by his own work and talent.

Do you deny this?

Your insinuation that all these positions were "given" to Powell by the generous Republicans is racist.

Not that we expect you to admit it.

After all, you're a gentleman, of course.   That, is, a genteel racist. That makes it all better. Or maybe not.

Actually it seems Greg has your number. Sometimes I think he's too harsh--but this time it fits perfectly.