Poiuyt
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Mon Apr-24-06 10:49 AM
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Would you like to see Dick Cheney retire? |
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In light of a recent editorial in the LA Times calling for Dick Cheney to resign, would you like to see it happen? There's no doubt that it would be better for the country in the short run, but what about the long term implications? Whoever Bush would nominate would have the inside track on the Republican nomination in 08. If he picked someone with energy and political savvy, he/she might be able to pull off the presidency in the general election. So what do you think...is it better to remove the evil mastermind behind Bush's push for global domination? Or is it better to let him weigh down the Bush administration so that the Democrats have a better chance to regain leadership of America?
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Mon Apr-24-06 10:52 AM
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1. Id like to see him in prison |
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And, to answer your question, even if he does retire, nothing will change. Its the same people pulling strings.
Consider the whole Tom DeLay ordeal.
He will be gone, yes. But he will still be a major player in the Republican scene, he will still be a major puppetmaster, and the changes he pushed are still in effect, ruining our country.
What's worse, he now will be a private citizen and won't have the same legal constraints that may have held him back somewhat in the past.
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Mon Apr-24-06 10:55 AM
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3. I agree - he should spend some time in Guantanamo eating those |
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great meals and enjoying playtime with the other political prisoners.
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Mon Apr-24-06 11:04 AM
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8. Maybe Rush can send him some "Club Gitmo" stuff for his stay |
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Mon Apr-24-06 10:53 AM
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Dick Cheney needs to go to jail! |
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Mon Apr-24-06 10:53 AM
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2. I never thought he would fulfill his whole term. |
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I STILL think he will resign "for health reasons." Especially if we take back the house.
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Mon Apr-24-06 10:57 AM
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4. I disagree that a Cheney replacement would have an advantage... |
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Edited on Mon Apr-24-06 10:57 AM by SteppingRazor
on the contrary, being connected to this administration would probably be a DISadvantage. Can you think of any Republican presidential contender outside the administration who would accept the VP job if Cheney retired (Frist, McCain, Giuliani, etc.)? Me neither.
So, given that his resignation would help the country, weaken this administration and the GOP in general and -- in my opinion -- weaken whatever presidential hopeful replaced Cheney, I'm all for it.
And besides the political reasoning, it's just the right thing to do.
Also, he really needs to spend more time with his family :evilgrin:
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Poiuyt
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Mon Apr-24-06 02:00 PM
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14. McCain would kill to get Cheney's spot right now |
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The way he's been kissing up to Bush, you know how much he wants it. I don't know if Bush would appoint him or Condi, but McCain wants to be president so bad, he'd do anything.
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Mon Apr-24-06 10:57 AM
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5. I actually want him to stay. He's a huge negative for the 'pukes |
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and it might be dangerous for him to be replaced by King George's heir apparent, especially if it was someone who wasn't a raving lunatic like the rest of them. Keep him on and see if his numbers go to single digits by the next presidential campaign.
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Mon Apr-24-06 10:59 AM
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If Cheney were to resign, it would give his successor the power of the incumbency.
I would prefer the serve out his term and then go directly to jail. I don't think he will make it to 2008 anyhow. I think the plan is already in the works for him to step down so they can grab another election.
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Mon Apr-24-06 10:59 AM
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7. Would like to see him retire to a 6X8 cell. |
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Mon Apr-24-06 11:07 AM
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9. I want him in GITMO and he needs to be waterboarded |
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so we can find out who attended and what was decided in his energy task force meetings. I want to know and I want it video taped the point where he breaks down like a baby and cries for forgiveness from his God.
THEN I want him tried for crimes against humanity in the hague. Bush right beside him of course.
Retirement is not an option.
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Mon Apr-24-06 11:18 AM
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10. "Retire" would not be my verb of choice. |
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Mon Apr-24-06 11:22 AM
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before his term is up, it'll be for "health reasons," for sure (right!), and his most likely replacement will be Condi Rice, who Rove probably figures is the only Republican with both name recognition and a ghost of a chance as things stand now.
I'd hate to lose both the Cheney lightning rod, and to give the right wing this head start on the 2008 race. He's been in this long--let him take the heat a while longer--then indict his nasty ass as soon as Gonzalez is no longer Atoorney General, i.e. the day of the 2009 inauguration-assuming Rove lets one take place.
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Mon Apr-24-06 11:32 AM
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12. Dick Cheney needs to go - today. |
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This afternoon. I will even pay for packing boxes from Lile Moving & Storage so he can get started.
If anybody saw those photos of Dick asleep while Mr. Hu Jintao was vising last week, they would agree. This ogre has done enough damage.
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Mon Apr-24-06 11:35 AM
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13. Yes. To the home for retired neoconservatives |
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United Nations Prison, The Hague
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Mon Apr-24-06 02:22 PM
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If you know how to get them in there, I'd even contribute to the extra housing quarters they'd need to build to accomodate all the corrupt neocons who really deserve to be not-so-ex cons.
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Mon Apr-24-06 02:25 PM
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16. I would like to see Cheney handcuffed and tied to a post |
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so he can face his firing squad for treason. Hey, dare to dream!
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