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kpete Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-17-11 07:02 PM
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Cheney:'I'm More Sensitive Than Others+I'm reluctant to judge our politicians-But Obama Is 1X Prez '
Edited on Mon Jan-17-11 07:06 PM by kpete
Cheney: Don’t blame political class for Tucson massacre

By Daniel Tencer
Monday, January 17th, 2011 -- 6:00 pm
US system 'designed for political combat,' former VP says


In an interview with NBC's Jamie Gangel, set to air on the Today Show Tuesday, Cheney made it clear the blame should be laid with the alleged gunman, and not with politicians or media pundits.

"I think our politics can get pretty rough at times. Having been vice president for eight years, maybe I'm more sensitive to it than others," Cheney said. "I think we have to be cautious I guess about jumping to conclusions here about the extent to which the sort of the political environment contributed to or caused this event. I think the event was caused by a deranged individual. And that's where we ought to look in terms of trying to assess guilt."

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"I'm reluctant to judge our politicians based upon the act of what appears to be a lone, crazed gunman who perpetrated the crime," Cheney said.

Cheney also reiterated his assertion that President Obama will be a one-term president, dismissing the president's recent bounce in the polls.
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sakabatou Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-17-11 07:03 PM
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1. Yeah, fucking right. Sensitive my ass.
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steve2470 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-17-11 07:05 PM
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2. Sensitive + Cheney in one sentence makes no sense nt
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dennis4868 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-17-11 07:05 PM
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3. And Cheney's prediction....
that the Iraqis would throw flowers at us after the downfall of Sadaam worked out really well, huh?

WHO GIVES A SHIT WHAT THIS CRIMINAL HAS TO SAY ANYMORE....
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Jefferson23 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-17-11 07:06 PM
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4. From the guy who told Leahy, Fuck you.
Does he even remotely realize how many Americans want to see his sorry ass on trial for war crimes??


I can't stand this bastard free as a bird spewing crap unchallenged..ugh.
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TheCowsCameHome Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-17-11 07:06 PM
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5. Fortunately, you'll never know how many terms he serves, Dick.
You're in the Devil's waiting room.
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Raine Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-17-11 07:56 PM
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18. Yup Dick is "Shovel Ready"
and the Devil is anxious to stoke the fire with him. :evilfrown:
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baldguy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-17-11 07:06 PM
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6. How "sensitive" is he?
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dixiegrrrrl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-17-11 07:43 PM
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14. Please remind me of the meaning of that pic...
It's on the tip of my brain, but......
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baldguy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-17-11 07:53 PM
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17. 60th anniversary of the liberation of Aushwitz.
A very solemn occasion - for most people.
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dixiegrrrrl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-17-11 09:33 PM
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33. I am reading an article that describes Cheney as "almost autistic" in his
indifference to the thoughts and feelings of others.
“He has the least interest in human beings of anyone I have ever met,” says John Perry Barlow, his former supporter.

Cheney’s freshman-year roommate, Steve Billings, agrees: “If I could ask Dick one question, I’d ask him how he could be so unempathetic.”

Great article, about his role in the Nixon, Ford WH, and how he screwed up both of those presidencies.

http://truthspring.info/2007/06/23/the-curse-of-dick-cheney/
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Segami Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-17-11 07:08 PM
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7. Quite frankly, Cheney's " one-term president " prediction sounds more like a coded threat.
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Sal Minella Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-17-11 07:46 PM
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15. I think that's the way we're meant to take it.
One just never knows when another "lone, crazed gunman" will pop up on the horizon.
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Segami Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-17-11 08:34 PM
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29. It only takes one crazed gunman to make Cheney's words a reality. Some, who share the
Cheney's " one-term president " sentiments see themselves as nothing short of ideological ' patriots ' who might heed Cheney's words and move to act. Such coded tactics has been going on forever.
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Sal Minella Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-17-11 09:06 PM
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32. He's good -- there's nothing SPECIFIC in what he says, nothing you
can put your finger on and say, "You are egging these weak-minded gun-crazy 'patriots' on to murder."

Cheney's words are so carefully parsed that he could just throw up his hands and say, "Ooopsie, another lone crazed gunman! Tut, tut!"
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OnlinePoker Donating Member (837 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-17-11 07:09 PM
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8. ...reluctant to judge our politicians based upon the act of what appears to be a lone, crazed gunman
Is this the lone, crazed gunman who shot his lawyer buddy in the face and to this day has yet to apologize for doing it?
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malaise Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-17-11 07:11 PM
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9. Fuck Cheney
The pulseless dick of a war criminal won't be around for the results.
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hlthe2b Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-17-11 07:11 PM
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10. Cheney is enough to make me regret the technological advances
in care of advanced heart disease... Ok, maybe not, but damn.... :mad:
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otohara Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-17-11 07:13 PM
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11. Deranged Individuals Invaded Iraq
on falsified information and still the media treats him with kid gloves.

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sharesunited Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-17-11 07:23 PM
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12. No matter whom the GOP runs? I'll take that bet!
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tanyev Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-17-11 07:27 PM
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13. Dick Cheney is always wrong.
The Curse of Dick Cheney
The veep’s career has been marred by one disaster after another

The Cheney jinx first manifested itself at the presidential level back in 1969, when Richard Nixon appointed him to his first job in the executive branch. It surfaced again in 1975, when Gerald Ford made Cheney his chief of staff and then — with Cheney’s help — lost the 1976 election. George H.W. Bush, having named Cheney secretary of defense, was defeated for re-election in 1992. The ever-canny Ronald Reagan was the only Republican president since Eisenhower who managed to serve two full terms. He is also the only one not to have appointed Dick Cheney to office.

This pattern of misplaced confidence in Cheney, followed by disastrous results, runs throughout his life — from his days as a dropout at Yale to the geopolitical chaos he has helped create in Baghdad. Once you get to know his history, the cycle becomes clear:

First, Cheney impresses someone rich or powerful, who causes unearned wealth and power to be conferred on him. Then, when things go wrong, he blames others and moves on to a new situation even more advantageous to himself.

“Cheney’s manner and authority of voice far outstrip his true abilities,” says Chas Freeman, who served under Bush’s father as ambassador to Saudi Arabia. “It was clear from the start that Bush required adult supervision — but it turns out Cheney has even worse instincts. He does not understand that when you act recklessly, your mistakes will come back and bite you on the ass.”


http://truthspring.info/2007/06/23/the-curse-of-dick-cheney/

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tinymontgomery Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-17-11 07:51 PM
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16. The real kick in the ass is when he passes away
ie: dies, there will be a state funeral for him with flags at half mast for a real draft dodger and war criminal.
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Loge23 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-17-11 08:07 PM
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20. I'll offer a toast to better days
When this cretin finally finishes dying, I'll pop a cork and offer a toast to whatever glimmer of hope we still will have.
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tinymontgomery Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-17-11 08:09 PM
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23. Very appropriate, good choice.
I'm sure you'll have something very tasty.
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HysteryDiagnosis Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-17-11 08:03 PM
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19. Shoot anyone in the face lately you sensitive bastard??? n/t
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EFerrari Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-17-11 08:08 PM
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21. Why isn't this war criminal in prison yet? n/t
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Greybnk48 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-17-11 08:09 PM
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22. Sounds like they're going to try and steal it. Is he laying
the groundwork??
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quaker bill Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-17-11 08:11 PM
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24. And where were those WMD?
Cheney's ability to prognosticate leaves a tad to be desired.
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spanone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-17-11 08:13 PM
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25. please shut the fucking war criminal UP
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MattBaggins Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-17-11 08:29 PM
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26. May he live just long enough to see the election results as Obama is declared winner.
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Aristus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-17-11 08:35 PM
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30. I was just about to post that! AGREED!
:bounce:
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WhiteTara Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-17-11 08:32 PM
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27. well, now I hope he lives to see Obama re-elected.
That and so he can stand trial at the Hague.
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CatWoman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-17-11 08:34 PM
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28. yeah
he's been sooooooooooooo right about everything else thus far :eyes:
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City Lights Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-17-11 08:40 PM
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31. "More sensitive," Dick 'go fuck yourself' Cheney?
:eyes:

What a pant load.
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Major Hogwash Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-17-11 09:51 PM
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34. Hahahaha. More sensitive than Torquemada maybe . . . MAYBE!!
He should just go to a rest home .... and get some rest!
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