He was used, or allowed himself to be used, by the Administration much the same way Adlai Stevenson spoke to the U.N. during the Cuban Missle Crisis. Problem is, he did it backwards. Stevenson did have evidence. Powell had conjecture (some say manufactured evidence). I believe it was, to a great extent, Colin Powell’s gravitas that helped sway opinions toward supporting the invasion of Iraq.

I know. Two different times. Two different issues. But, there are similarities and we needed an Administration and a Stevenson to keep us out of Iraq. We should not be there.

That said, Powell’s endorsement of Obama makes sound sense. I’m glad he took the step to speak out now.

But, let’s not forget these examples, too.