Rachel's Opening CHENEY Smackdown 12/30/09. An Instant Classic

[kpete]

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Don't miss the very first 10-15 minutes. I stood up in my living room and cheered. (I know, I'm a geek. :) ) Rachel just wows me!

[AusDem]

1. this needs to be seen by more people

given all the issues that the progressive and democratic communities are fighting over these days, at least this ONE issue can unite everyone. investigate and try the mofos and put them behind bars.

[Amonester]

12. put them behind bars...um... sorry.... (don't hold your breath)

it will not happen

not enough millions of people in the streets (even not enough dozens of people to begin with) launching a national strike unlimited in time

because of too many iPods, twitters & co, the latest video games in stores, football, etc.

if only we had a real Democratic (principles of true justice, not corporate greed) super-majority, sure.

[DailyGrind51]

28. Nothing will happen to Cheney & Co. and they know it.

President Obama thought that by refraining from prosecuting his predecessors he would gain cooperation from the "loyal" opposition -- He was wrong!

[TheEuclideanOne]

31. Two Points on that.

In both healthcare and the recent stimulus bills, the democrats took request after request and ammendment after ammendment on bills where it painfully clear that not a single Republican would vote. If the democratic party can not see very clearly that they will get no cooperation at all at THIS POINT IN THE GAME, then the hope that there would be some cooperation in the very beginning is just wishful thinking. It really is maddening that our party is told very bluntly that they WILL NOT GET ANY SUPPORT....EVER!!!... from the Republican party and yet they still give in to people who do not have the wishes of the country in mind. The Republicans don't even hide it. They tell the Democrats that no matter what you do, we will vote against anything you do. I have no idea why they keep up this behavior. As a democrat, is very emotionally unhealthy to pay attention to what is happening. It is really embarrassing to be a democrat right now.

My second point is that Rachel should not be reporting on this at all. The place where we should be hearing of this evidence is in a court hearing as they are reading the guilty verdicts for the last S.O.B.s in office.

[MadMaddie]

42. If Rachel didn't report on it we wouldn't be hearing about it

the MSM will not report it, the only way to force the DOJ and other legal entities to pursue this is to put it out for all to see. There is probably more evidence that's not being reported but this is a start...

We have to pressure the Dems to pursue this illegal activity....Rummy and Cheney among others committed war crimes and should be prosecuted.

[TheEuclideanOne]

43. Give it up

Sorry to be such a pessimist, but as much as I would love to see it, I don't hold very high hopes. If they were going to do it, they would have done it already.

[lsewpershad]

49. No excuse is necessary

to prosecute these people. They violated many laws,, the US constitution, and lied to the nation...more than enough to thoroughly investigate and prosecute.

[gateley]

2. K&R -- Thanks SO much for posting this!! nt

[the blues]

3. K&R. Prosecute those heinous scumbags.

This may sound be a stupid question, but -- why were they trying so fucking hard to prove the Iraq - Al Qaeda link after the fact? They had already duped who they needed to dupe to invade, already gotten their twisted war. Were there legal ramifications if they were wrong? Or was the potential political fallout too scary?

Meanwhile, they roam free....

[mwb970]

22. I'd be more interested in the link between al Qaeda and the republican party.

Think about it. Name two groups that want Obama to fail: al Qaeda and the republicans. Name two groups who are constantly making exaggerated statements to their followers condemning the American government: al Qaeda and the republicans. Name two groups who approve of using torture for political gain: al Qaeda and the republicans. I could go on.

When will Americans wake up and realize who their true enemy is?

[icee]

24. Bingo! You win the prize. Once the neocons established the link

between al Qaeda and Iraq, it further neutralized their own possible link with al Qaeda, and gave them more cover for their--the Neocons--participation in 9-11. It's all beginning to unravel. But why now? Think about it. Who else needs cover now?

[mwb970]

25. I might add that al Qaeda criticized Obama's Nobel Peace Prize.

Just like the republicans! Even using the same words and phrases in some cases.

There is example after example of the common cause of al Qaeda and the republicans living among us here in America: Bring Obama down, and bring America down with him.

[bleever]

4. That was authoritative and thorough.

Awesomely so. I enjoyed it too.

[AlbertCat]

44. and thorough.

Well, it would have been more thorough if it didn't cut off just as the interview was starting....

[Esra Star]

48. Did you see part 2 on youtube? nt

[bevoette]

5. it is SUCH a shame she is preaching to the choir...

because she is the absolute BEST at laying out clearly, concisely, non-emotionally and rationally these arguments. she's 10x better than Keithin that regard, IMO.

i swear she could probably get thru some of the thick skulls of people who NEED to watch her if they would actually be willing to do so.

i wish she was on 60 minutes or something.

[Douglas Carpenter]

6. kick and recommend

[snot]

7. RM: totally awesome. Don't forget to go rate this up on YouTube.

[bjobotts]

8. There must be accountability for all the horror, death, and destruction caused by these men

[bjobotts]

9. Their hypocrisy must be exposed. Good job Rachael

[Rhiannon12866]

10. K&R! And I'm totally with you!

Sometimes I'll applaud or yell "alright!" even though it's just me and the dog... :blush::rofl:

[mzmolly]

11. Torture for political reasons?

Imagine that.

WTG Rachel!

Thank the gawdz for MSNBC.

[democracy1st]

13. K & R

[dotymed]

35. Hopefully,

Since our government is so corrupt (still), another country, with real principles, will prosecute bush and cheney. We know that unfortunately (I worked for his election too, after Kucinich was forced out)this administration will NEVER prosecute these bastards. Hell, it is obvious to me that there is only one party with two names.....so sad.

[winyanstaz]

14. war crimes....

How can Obama turn his back on war crimes? Does an American President get to decide what laws are inforced or not? I thought the laws applied to everyone.
If Obama wants to turn his base around..all he would have to do is uphold the law and investigate these war crimes.
Is that too much to ask?

[FrenchieCat]

16. Perhaps you can write to journalists and get them to do what they are supposed to do.....

and bring this shit out in the open.

Instead of pointing your finger, use both your hands and start writing to the media,
and demand that they investigate this shit....cause that's what journalists are supposed to do....
just like this one did. Problem is she is just one, not enough to get the ball rolling.

Obama is about to provide a mountain of evidence via declassifying certain documents.
He's doing his job on this, IMO. But he ain't supposed to be the lonely warrior...

What are you gonna do other than sign some damn internet petition?

[winyanstaz]

23. You are assuming a lot there....

I happen to write letters to my Senators and representatives along with signing petitions both on and off line. I also make personnal phone calls to my Senators and representatives and local government officials as well.
I have marched, painted signs and attended town hall meetings and I have also written newspapers and the tv stations.
I worked damned hard to get Obama elected.
I am also vocal with my own circle of friends and family which happens to be very large..and in my Church.
I happen to be very active in politics.
What have you done besides follow me from the last post?

[Hassin Bin Sober]

26. "But he ain't supposed to be the lonely warrior..."

Yes. Poor Obama. It's not like he has a justice department to investigate this shit.

Jesus. You people get more delusional by the day.

[dotymed]

36. Ain't it the truth.

People before party. Just because I worked to get Obama elected, doesn't mean that I am happy (at all) with most of his decisions since his inauguration. People before party and profits...it ain't happened yet.

[SeattleGirl]

15. That was SO kick-ass!

I love it that she is not afraid to speak the truth!

[FrenchieCat]

17. She's lovely......

[SeattleGirl]

18. I've had a girl crush on her for the longest time. She is so

smart!

[anniebelle]

19. Rachel's the only thing positive about the media these days.

Her knowledge is awesome and her fearlessness is even more awesome -- I love that woman! We have absolutely quit all the talking heads on the teevee, but I pick up Rachel on the radio with her show from the night before.

[mwb970]

20. This reminded me of how much I can't stand bush.

Just seeing that dumb face and hearing that stupid slurred drawl brought back all the memories of the Bush Disaster that we have just endured. What a terrible president he was! Luckily, we had a sociopathic war criminal on hand to run/ruin the country while bush was on his Endless Vacation.

[trusty elf]

21. k&r

[spicegal]

27. Bush and Cheney were frantically seeking justification for a war they should never have started.

That's why Cheney continues to go after Obama in such a vicious relentless manner. That's why these neocons are so determined to polish Bush's legacy. Anyone involved in ordering torture should be held accountable, including Cheney.

[KansDem]

38. I think that's the real reason behind not releasing the torture photos..

Not because it will put American troops in the mid-east in greater danger, but that we will all see once and for all that Bush, Cheney and the rest committed war crimes.

Americans understand that a picture is worth a thousand words. Even the staunchest Repub would finally have to admit America committed crimes against humanity...

[AlbertCat]

45. They did everything, legal and otherwise....and they STILL couldn't find a link....

That is a very important fact.

[freddie mertz]

29. One of her very best efforts in a very very good year.

Rachel has kept her eye on the Repuke-Wingbut nutballs all year and done MAGISTERIAL work on the inner-workings of the crazy, corrupt right all year.

She deserves an Emmy at least, maybe the Medal of Freedom.

[robo50]

30. No one is better than Rachel, Keith comes close, but Rachel, that woman

ROCKS!

[rasputin1952]

32. In it's basic sense, this is treason...

I wonder how much cheney would spill if he was charged with treason and facing the DP...after all, that is the maximum sentence for treason.

Cowards always seek justification for their acts, this was an act of terror perpetrated by a high government official. It really doesn't get much worse than this.

Let's see ow cheney holds up under a simple interrogation, no torture, just what an average suspect in a serious crime has to go through...my money is on his crumbling within 15 minutes.

[midnight]

33. K&R

[90-percent]

34. The lack of prosecutions

The lack of prosecutions sets and enacts the following;

"If the President does it, it's not illegal."

Good luck trying to prosecute any future psycho President, America. Who ever it is will be UNTOUCHABLE!

-90% Jimmy

[Overseas]

37. K&R. Inspiring. //nt

[BrklynLiberal]

39. I stood up and applauded as well. She was just on fire!!!!!!

[JohnnyHardhat]

40. Great stuff-Cheney's worse than Nixon!

I hope some of our elected officials take this to heart and finally start an investigation into Cheney and Rummy.

[pleah]

41. K&R Now can we prosecute those bastards? n/t

[jonmiller74]

46. Wonderful job!!!!

I'm always impressed by her broadcasts, almost makes me wish I owned television.

[Holy Moly]

47. so?

Great job as usual, Rachel.
But
Boyz will be boyz,
presidents will be presidents,
veeps will be creeps,
and in Amurikha, drips never become satisfying
torrents of **truth.
For as there is honor amongst thieves,
so is there honor amongst thieving presidents.
Rahmobahma is honoring, will honor, the rights,
privileges, and immunities of his duly respected predecessor
in good standing, just as he hopes and expects that he
too will be so rightfully honored and immunized by his own
successor.. and history, if only because he too cliquishly obeyed
the code of presidential immunity.
The King is dead,
Long live the King...

** Among the drips that never became a torrent of
attempted truth seeking:
JFK assassination Warren Commission coverup
Nixon's Watergate criminal trial preempted by pardon
Reagan's Iran-contra accomplices immunized & pardoned
GWbush/cheney 911 Commission coverup

The only deep penetrating probe twas into the
Clinton on-the-job blowjob
sob

[Kablooie]

50. God, I wish this would mean something. But all it's good for is a few guffaws.

There is no chance that any kind of actual action towards anyone will even be considered.

[Grassy Knoll]

51. The 3 fuckin stooges....