There are a limited number of decent human beings in what was formerly known as the Republican Party, which makes Colin Powell's death more tragic. I admired him until he made the mistake of accepting the Secretary of State position during Bush 43's first term. As one of possibly three Republicans who was widely considered to be honorable and capable, his credibility was needed to sell the PNAC agenda (invasion of Iraq) based on non-existent WMD. Though I felt betrayed at the time, Powell redeemed himself later by supporting Barack Obama, and being rejected by people who are now Trumplicans.
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