WH: Cheney performs his role "precisely as the president would like him to."

[sabra]

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/N26247653.htm

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White House spokesman Tony Fratto said Cheney performs his role "precisely as the president would like him to."

Cheney, like others in the administration, has lost some policy debates and won others, Fratto said. "The only person who wins all of the policy debates is the president."

[liberal N proud]

1. Because that is what Cheney's office tells them to say

[The Count]

2. I agree. Lightning rod. I remember W not wanting to fire the ENron tainted

secretary of....? - White - he was quoted as saying: "I need you - you're my lightning rod". It's why W is such a damn lovable, likable guy - stays away from the lightning!

[Captain Hilts]

4. Sec. of the Army. Thomas White. Enron toadie/thief. nt

[The Count]

6. Thanks. My brain blocks at "army"

[bryant69]

3. That's just pathetic

"Hey Dad, guess what I just did? I just won another policy debate! My record is 322 to 0. Winning policy debates is easy because I'm so smart. Well just thought I'd let you know."

Bryant
Check it out --> http://politicalcomment.blogspot.com

[Javaman]

5. In otherwords, dickhead chaney is in charge. nt

[samq79]

7. that's because Bush is all about subverting the constitution, and Cheney's doing a masterful job n/t

[VOX]

8. Like "no child left behind," or "blue skies initiative" -- it's 180 degrees from the truth.

So the Puppetmaster **IS** pulling the strings.

[Gidney N Cloyd]

9. And the president likes precisely what Cheney tells him to like. nt