witness disgraceful debate disgraceful debate former secretary state colin powell decide stay silent long share harsh message republican candidates stop it.we know particular election deteriorate respect republican party leave many us could say eloquently powell interview npr things consider express sentiments late first lady nancy reagan powell mention felt would disturb way current gop candidates claim keep husband legacy alive.powell know reagan national security adviser recall former president act utmost civility lack nastiness party current presidential candidates possess call childish behavior bicker accompany every single republican debate compare jerry springer show stand junior high school trick one another think belittle country belittle office strive gain hope start realize amuse might realty television even jerry springer think go far jerry springer think go far friends go far powell reference fact jerry springer democratic mayor cincinnati 1970s host drama-filled talk show recently decry gop debate say show circus presidency unite state suppose circus powell word wisdom gop become respectful message candidates probably mature enough internalize listen npr interview powell message stop npr interview also share similar message monday morning cbs say republican campaign go mud say comment make toward nastiness run us grind foreigners world look distress watch interview powell support president barack obama term powell insist still republican always vote person think best america time powell criticize gop obama first term former secretary state say 2008 speak call president muslim curse know anything constitution say muslims bad 2012 powell oppose level intolerance part party think still powell say endorse specific republican candidate time criticize particular candidate remark either way message certainly apply every single one colin powell bash gop candidates belittle america junior high antic video/audio