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Still a Democrat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-18-11 04:24 PM
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Headline at CBS News Blog - "Dick Cheney's Heart: Is it Working?"
Edited on Tue Jan-18-11 04:29 PM by Still a Democrat

(The headline was too good to resist)


Dick Cheney's heart is running on batteries and he might need a replacement.

On Tuesday, the former Vice President told NBC, "I'll have to make a decision at some point whether I want to go for a transplant," adding "the technology is getting better and better." He also said he has been making do with a battery-powered heart pump which makes it "awkward to walk around."


It's been a tough go for the 69-year-old. who was once a heart beat away from the presidency.


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http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504763_162-20028788-10391704.html


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HillbillyBob Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-18-11 04:29 PM
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1. He gets Cadillac Health care and I have to worry about covering
food and meds deductible.
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Turbineguy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-18-11 04:31 PM
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2. Well
if he died, I'd have to cook up a new sig line. So, somebody (preferably some wingnut) please die and give him your heart.
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HillbillyBob Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-18-11 04:41 PM
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4. If you weren't so far away we would chip in for some of the goodies
hell I ll Cook some of the goodies!
Besides change is good..sometimes, smile.
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Turbineguy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-18-11 08:47 PM
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5. And remember
to bring those dancin' shoes!
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Still a Democrat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-18-11 04:32 PM
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3. Wonder if he'll wait in line like others for a transplant?
Forget it, I know the answer.
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marmar Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-18-11 08:49 PM
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6. He's more machine now than man......



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CLANG Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-18-11 08:57 PM
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7. Uh-oh! Here it comes again!
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