What would you ask? General Colin Powell

2015-07-22T19:48:15-04:00

Colin Powell is regarded as one of the United States' greatest statesman and a retired four-star general in the United States Army. He was the 65th United States Secretary of State (2001-2005), serving under President George W. Bush. He was the first African American appointed to that position. He was the first, and so far the only, African American to serve on the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

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SCENARIO: You have one chance, one opportunity to ask one question...

What would you ask President Barack Obama?

Follow-up: Why would you choose to ask this question?

ADMIN - Do not change title for 'proper punctuation'...this will be a running series.

Response by TSgt David L. made Jul 22 at 2015 7:54 PM

2015-07-22T19:54:54-04:00

Dear Gen. Powell,
When are you running for President? There are a whole lot of us that can't wait for some like you to turn our country around. For the better!

Response by SPC Tony Bucaro made Jul 22 at 2015 7:57 PM

2015-07-22T19:57:23-04:00

First, I had the pleasure of serving under this great man. If I could meet him I would just say thank you for being one the best leaders I had the honor of serving under. Second, my serious question would have to be why wasn't he more vocal about the first draw down. A lot of good soldiers lost their military careers because of this. Why didn't he stand up for us troops?

Response by CW4 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 22 at 2015 8:00 PM

2015-07-22T20:00:12-04:00

Dang it, you beat me to that question.

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 22 at 2015 8:11 PM

2015-07-22T20:11:07-04:00

I would ask Colin Power why he allowed the first black president to be Obama instead of Colin Powell.

Response by LTC Stephen C. made Sep 26 at 2016 9:59 AM

2016-09-26T09:59:55-04:00

I've never asked General Colin Powell a question, SGM Matthew Quick, but I was once in a forum where I could have. I even got to meet him (well, shake his hand)!
General Powell's wife is a graduate of Fisk University in Nashville, and he was the commencement speaker there on May 4, 1992. I don't know how it was arranged, but our USAR unit, the 125th Army Reserve Command (ARCOM) was drilling the weekend prior (2-3MAY) and he came by and spoke to us. I can't even remember what he said, but we were all spellbound by his presentation.
The security surrounding his arrival and departure was wild. The Secret Service (or something like them) showed up an hour or so before and searched the building. No one was allowed to enter or leave the building for an hour before and after his departure.
It was an interesting visit from a most interesting man.

Response by SPC John Waisman made Apr 5 at 2018 2:33 PM

2018-04-05T14:33:20-04:00

I don't know about President Obama, but what I would like to ask General Powell is this: would you *please* run for president so I have someone to vote for?

Response by MAJ Bruce Davie made Apr 5 at 2019 7:51 PM

2019-04-05T19:51:17-04:00

General Powell: Why didn’t you run for President? I served with you when you commanded V Corp.

Response by SPC John Waisman made Jan 25 at 2020 7:46 PM

2020-01-25T19:46:20-05:00

Sir,
I would like to ask why you have not run for president of the United States. No one, in my view, is better qualified.