Vice President Dick Cheney waves in response to a warm welcome given by the troops and their families at a rally at Scott Air Base in Illinois, Tuesday, March 21, 2006. White House photo by David Bohrer
Posted on 03/24/2006 9:44:42 PM PST by FairOpinion
ORLANDO, Fla., Mar 24 (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney on Friday rejected charges by Democrats that the Bush administration was mishandling Iraq and said: "If they are competent to fight this war, then I ought to be singing on American Idol."
During a campaign stop in Orlando, Cheney predicted that national security would dominate congressional elections in November and sought to rally Republicans amid dwindling popular support for President George W. Bush.
In Washington, Democratic National Committee spokesman Luis Miranda called the criticism of his party an attempt to divert attention from the situation in Iraq, which is torn by violence three years after the U.S.-led invasion.
Referring to a notoriously acerbic judge on the American Idol television talent contest, Miranda said, "Simon Cowell is more loved than this administration and its failed Iraq policy. Cheney wouldn't last long on American Idol."
Speaking to a Republican crowd at a fund-raiser for U.S. Rep. Ric Keller of Orlando, Cheney dismissed accusations that the administration was "dangerously incompetent" and defended the war in Iraq and Bush's anti-terrorism tactics.
He spoke in favor of Bush's controversial executive order allowing the National Security Agency to conduct wiretaps within the United States without warrants.
"Some Democrats in Congress have decided the president is the enemy and the terrorist surveillance program is grounds for censuring the president," Cheney said, adding, "The American people have already made their decision. They agree with the president."
If they would keep this up, telling the American people the truth and making sure people understand what is truth and what is Dem attack propaganda, which actually hurts the country and is dangerous for the American people -- their approval ratings will jump 20 points.
Ah Reuters. They love that word, dwindle. Like the stock shares of the NYT and other dinosaur media outlets. Dwindling as we write.
Dwindledee and dwindledum. That's got to be who writes these dwindle minded articles.
Cheney rules.
Cheney does have a way with words, doesn't he?
And so does Rumsfeld.
This is exactly what is needed to get the point across to the American people.
He actually fielded a Maureen Dowd-related question in his press conference today!
The MSM simply have no idea how deep they're digging the well they're drowning in.
I'd vote for him! He's gotta be better than that Chicken Little guy they just booted on Wednesday. :oD
Sorry, Chicken Little fans. Anyway~~Cheney rocks!
Democrats CAN lead, just like the restroom attendant telling you which stall is clean.....
All of the liberal talking points get regurgitated by the leftmedia continuously, yet they act as though nothing's going on. Of course. There's no bias. It's merely one long commercial for liberalism.
Vice President Dick Cheney waves in response to a warm welcome given by the troops and their families at a rally at Scott Air Base in Illinois, Tuesday, March 21, 2006. White House photo by David Bohrer
LOL Funnneee
Thanks for the giggle
Oh boy--can we have fun with this.What else could Cheney have said?
Finish this phrase: "If Democrats can lead, then......."
I'll go first: "If Democrats can lead, then I'm Chuck Norris."
Ping :)
" If Democrats can lead, then I'm running the Boston marathon."
Too few people know these days that it was a Kennedy that started the war in Vietnam.
Does that come in 1600x1200? :)
Chuck Norris could spinkick the Dems so hard that they'd fly so far back in time that they'd prevent their own existence.
That one's a heart-stopper!
Your Chuck Norris fan club card is in the mail--good one!
Don't forget "Failed Iraq policy".
Nope, no bias at all. Just move along little sheeple.
Yep.
Lets just review the 20th century.
WW1 - Woodrow Wilson( D)
WW2 - FDR (D)
Korean War - Truman (D)
Vietnam War - Kennedy and LBJ both (D)
Beginning of current Islamic Jihad - Carter (D)
hmmm.
ROTFL
"If Democrats can lead, then Ted Bundy was a very nice young man."
I've been harping on this fact since the early 1970s. I wish I could dig up the number of Americans in Vietnam BY YEAR. Then I'd graph it.
"If Democrats can lead then I can hang 10 on the heavies."
"If Democrats can lead, then I am getting ready to jump out of a plane--right now,"
That kinda goes along with what my senior year history teacher told the class about Democrats: they are the party of war and treason.
If Mrs. O'Rourke were still teaching, she would probably amend that to say that the Democrats are the party of perversion as well.
Cha chreid mi nach eil.
"If they are competent to fight this war, then I ought to be singing on American Idol."
HAR!
No need for VP to sing --- he is an American idol!
I love his way with words!
Dwindling support (except on election day). hehehe
"I'm a little teapot...shut up Simon, I've sent you a invite for a hunting trip..."
"And so does Rumsfeld. He actually fielded a Maureen Dowd-related question in his press conference today!"
I'd love to know what Rummy said. Do you know if there's a trascript or link to an article or something? Or can you paraphrase for us? Thanks!
Congressman Rick Keller, R-Fla., greets Vice President Dick Cheney, left, at the podium prior to speaking during a fundraising luncheon at the downtown Marriott hotel in Orlando, Fla., Friday, March 24, 2006
Speaking
[i]"If they are competent to fight this war, then I ought to be singing on American Idol."[/i]
I like Cheney and all, but a man who got five deferments from service really shouldn't be talking about fighting wars.
It was the 23rd actually here is the link to the transscript there are several other zingers there, well worth reading.
http://www.defenselink.mil/transcripts/2006/tr20060323-12695.html
Some reporter asked a question by repeating MoDo's assertion that he was treated in Cabinet meetings like the crazy ol' uncle nobody wanted around. Rummy told the reporter that if he believed everything Maureen Dowd wrote he needed to get a life.
Being secretary of Defense would give you more security knowledge etc and opportunity to learn war strategy in a greater overall depth than probably would have given him by going to Vietnam. Also as VP he is aware of many top security issues that you; or I have and should have no idea as to what is going on. He is in a perfect position to talk about war.
It also shows the character of the men that he can freely talk about it knowing that the RATS will mention this. He knows the truth is more important than any personal attacks on him which after this amount of time in history and his voting record/stance on issues involved with military things is not only ridiculous but disingenuous.
I should have know his own so called side would shout foul as well. As other freepes sign off with support W and the troops, I would add support the VP as well as W and the troops.
I suspect there are things you talk about with authority or knowledge and support that in your earlier life you either had good reasons for not doing or disagreed with.
Look at it another way this was God's providence he did not go to Vietnam where he may have been killed or mentally/physically scared for life. He was in Washington as VP on September the 11th 2001 which I believe shows his metal, his calmness and yes he ability to lead in a war situation. Americans should thank God that he was spared both from Vietnam and 4 heart attacks (albeit mild ones) plus by pass surgery to have been in Washington that day.
Amen. I'm a Vietnam combat veteran (sorry to do a Kerry here) and I don't think the VP is unqualified to take a leading role in matters of war.
There's a huge difference between those who didn't serve in the military in wartime, and those who treasonously sought to undermine their country's war effort.
I think Cheney supported our fight against communism during the Vietnam War.
Reuters knows--dwindling. Like their own subscriber base.
Cheney should think about running.
...I need a hair pick.
It would be neat to see this as a post on FR. (I don't know how to post).
I think the title should have been:
Cheney gives the Democrats a face full of lead.
If Democrats can lead "The Reverend" Jesse is a man of God.
Cheney rocks!
The Dems' comeback is so lame and humorless. The Dems are like one big sour lemon (or grapes).
True. Which is why, despite being a social libertarian and being disenchanted by the Bush administration's spending, I don't see any choice but to vote Republican at the federal level.
If Democrats can lead, I'm Jack Bauer
Do we have the same ping list, snugs?
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