https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/10/colin-powell-dies-84-covid-complications-fully-vaccinated/

[Mrcopier]

Colin Powell Dies at 84 from COVID Complications -- He Was Fully Vaccinated | The Gateway Pundit | by Joe Hoft

General Colin Powell, former Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, died today from coronavirus.

www.thegatewaypundit.com

May he RIP

 

[sstterry]

Before this turns into an "anti-vaccine" thread, it should be noted that he had had multiple myeloma, a cancer of plasma cells that suppresses the body's immune response. Even if fully vaccinated against Covid-19, those who are immunocompromised are at greater risk from the virus.

 

[greybeard]

The gateway pundit leaves out an important detail, I suspect, they did it for a reason.
AO claims another one.
General Powell served in RVN in '62-63 and again in 1968.
Agent Orange was used from 1962 thru 1971.

 

[TennesseeTuxedo]

Before this turns into an "anti-vaccine" thread, it should be noted that he had had multiple myeloma, a cancer of plasma cells that suppresses the body's immune response. Even if fully vaccinated against Covid-19, those who are immunocompromised are at greater risk from the virus.

Amen to that, he was in the age range with the pre-existing conditions that warrant the vaccination. No argument there.

 

[HDRider]

Powell's 13 Rules are listed below. They are full of emotional intelligence and wisdom for any leader.

1. It Ain't as Bad as You Think! It Will Look Better in the Morning. Leaving the office at night with a winning attitude affects more than you alone; it conveys that attitude to your followers.

2. Get Mad Then Get Over It. Instead of letting anger destroy you, use it to make constructive change.

3. Avoid Having Your Ego so Close to your Position that When Your Position Falls, Your Ego Goes With It. Keep your ego in check, and know that you can lead from wherever you are.

4. It Can be Done. Leaders make things happen. If one approach doesn't work, find another.

5. Be Careful What You Choose. You May Get It. Your team will have to live with your choices, so don't rush.

6. Don't Let Adverse Facts Stand in the Way of a Good Decision. Superb leadership is often a matter of superb instinct. When faced with a tough decision, use the time available to gather information that will inform your instinct.

7. You Can't Make Someone Else's Choices. You Shouldn't Let Someone Else Make Yours. While good leaders listen and consider all perspectives, they ultimately make their own decisions. Accept your good decisions. Learn from your mistakes.

8. Check Small Things. Followers live in the world of small things. Find ways to get visibility into that world.

9. Share Credit. People need recognition and a sense of worth as much as they need food and water.

10. Remain calm. Be kind. Few people make sound or sustainable decisions in an atmosphere of chaos. Establish a calm zone while maintaining a sense of urgency.

11. Have a Vision. Be Demanding. Followers need to know where their leaders are taking them and for what purpose. To achieve the purpose, set demanding standards and make sure they are met.

12. Don't take counsel of your fears or naysayers. Successful organizations are not built by cowards or cynics.

13. Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier. If you believe and have prepared your followers, your followers will believe.

 

[HDRider]

Powell spoke to a group of us one time. I saw him drive up in a new Corvette.

Someone ask him if he would run for president. Actually pleaded with him to do so.

He replied that he had spent his life in public service. He was retired now and planned to enjoy life,,, and his new Corvette.

 

[Mrcopier]

The post was not meant to be political, simply to let everyone know he had past.

 

[jltrent]

Life expectancy of men in the United States is 76.3 so Colin Power at 84 had lived longer than average. Something is going to take all of us out sooner or later. At 84 he basically died of old age.

 

[HDRider]

At 84 he basically died of old age.

That is what CNN said

 

[TennesseeTuxedo]

That is what CNN said

Yet they will still chalk it up as a Covid death.

 

[TexasBred]

Yet they will still chalk it up as a Covid death.

Only Hannity and Tucker Carlson so far.

 

[TennesseeTuxedo]

Only Hannity and Tucker Carlson so far.

I watched them both last night and missed that part.