Not necessarily good news

Why does the report that Colin Powell plans to become a political commentator in the day ahead not fill us with maximum joy and gladness?

Powell, who has been close-mouthed about his future plans after announcing his resignation as the top US diplomat last month, said he expected to be "speaking out on the issues of the day" when he returns to private life.

Powell told Agency Press France that while he has rejected thoughts of entering "political" life, that does not mean public life.
Colin Powell was a fine soldier, ran a good war back in 1991, and has a personal story that is inspiring. Yet he has shown signs of wanting to prove his "moderation". Hope we're wrong but we have a funny feeling Powell was more useful as a Secretary of State. You rarely heard from him there.