Cheney faces troubled new year

FinancialTimes ^ | 12-29-06

[STARWISE]

Pounds of flesh and hate, in preparation for extraction. The more I remember Cheney's extraordinarily elevated and loving euology of Pres. Ford, the more I think he was beginning to set the stage for the American people for the obvious sharp contrast between the real Rats in politics and the Pubbies we're about to witness.

"And an angel still rides in the whirlwind and directs this storm."

[STARWISE]

Ding

[proud_yank]

He also vowed to look into no-bid Iraq contracts, including those awarded to Halliburton, a company the vice-president once ran. He said: “At the risk of incurring another of Vice-President Cheney’s special season’s greetings, I ask: ‘Where did all the money go?’ ”

What garbage. Hasn't Halliburton been used often throughout history, and didn't they receive no-bid contracts from Pres. Clinton?

I interviewed with a firm similar to Halliburton a while ago, and during the interview they informed me they're active all over the world but didn't even bid on Iraq or Afghanistan.

The question I pose to liberals with their govt-run programs: Where does all THAT money go?

[peyton randolph]

The question I pose to liberals with their govt-run programs: Where does all THAT money go?

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To buy the votes of the dead, illegals, and the slums (some redundancy there).

[bruinbirdman]

There is more information in your comment than there is in the article.

I have never heard or read anything from the VP's office, nor on radio or TV, that did not coincide with the Oval Office.

yitbos

[Joe Boucher]

I beg to differ,
Mrs. Clinton had more power as v.p. then does Cheney.

[mkjessup]

This is 99 percent wishful thinking from some anonymous editorial drone at the Financial Times who is obviously as ignorant as a mushroom in the bottom of the local grocery store produce bin.

Vice President Dick Cheney has more cajones than every 'Rat in the Senate, and the RINOs too.

[proud_yank]

I was thinking more along the lines of their private jets, beach fronts, and off-shore accounts ;-)

[peyton randolph]

I was thinking more along the lines of their private jets, beach fronts, and off-shore accounts

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That too. :-)

[Darkwolf377]

an ignominious precedent when Mr Cheney becomes the first vice-president to testify in a trial.

That's like saying telling the police about a crime one witnessed makes one "ignominious". Cheney isn't accused of any wrongdoing here--I guess these writers think participating in the legal process makes one ignominious.

[JohnLongIsland]

"big" dick cheney is quivering at the thought of being asked the tough questions by lurch and plugs biden, thanks for the morning laugh.

[NYFreeper]

when Mr Cheney becomes the first vice-president to testify in a trial. Yeah right, How about when Clinton first testified when he lied under oath???

[Caipirabob]

"big" dick cheney is quivering at the thought of being asked the tough questions by lurch and plugs biden, thanks for the morning laugh.

LOL! I have to belive the rats are more worried about questions they can't ask rather than questions they can. Cheney will verbally eviscerate anyone who arrives less than completely prepared to deal with the truth.

[tkathy]

Cheney's not being out in front and articulating the WOT has hurt Republicans enormously

[Tarpon]

The question I pose to liberals with their govt-run programs: Where does all THAT money go?

It used to go to areas like New Orleans, with their section nine housing, slum lords and Democrat voters -- now that has washed away, I think the liberals just want it for themselves.

Why yes, Haliburton did receive no bid contracts, but it was legal under Clinton to issue no bid contracts.

[Puppage]

I beg to differ, Mrs. Clinton had more power as v.p. then does Cheney.

Define power.

And, how 'bout you provide a few examples, hmm?

[snugs]

Even so, there are signs that the president’s confidence in his judgment has waned. He was cut out of the decision to oust his ally Donald Rumsfeld as secretary of defence, a move he vigorously opposed. “They really are genuinely close friends but the president doesn’t always take his advice,” said Mr Bolten.

This comment is ridiculous I am sure he was advised and I am sure he spoke to Don Rumsfeld as well who actually resigned - the difference this time was the President accepted the resignation in the past when offered he refused to do so.

Also maybe the VP was not spoken to at great length on this but maybe - just maybe the President felt this was not seemly as it is well known that the VP is a close personal friend of Don Rumsfeld.

These media types really get up my nose they twist everything including something that the President may and I say may have done or not done as only these 2 men know exactly what was said privately. IMHO the President either spared the Vice President having to comment on the fact that this time the Presidentwas going to accept the resignation or he may have felt it was not correct etiquette given the closeness of Rummy and Cheney.

Good manner and etiquette mean nothing to the press.

Also taking up Josh Bolten's comments the fact that someone does not automatically take the advise of someone else on all matters does not diminish the respect or in a positive way the influence and counsel that person gives.

The most significant fact IMHO of the high esteem he is held in and valued counsel he offers is that VP Cheney is present at all high level security meetings and normally sits in all top meetings the President participates in - he just does not wish or feel it appropriate it participate in media photo op after. Probably mainly the latter so that the meeting is shown in the public persona as purely the President being there. Once again showing good manners and etiquette from his side something once again the press does not understand.

The article also says something about the Vice President not be as visible as previous VPs. Is this really true and if so in what way? Maybe other VPs have been more visible because they were preparing their run for President not visible because they were actually carrying out their duties as VP.

I speculate that in actual policy, getting the job done probably this VP is as visible and more hard working in his actual job than any previous VP has or ever will be. He was deliberately picked that he would not spend half or more of his time planning his run at the Presidency but would actuall act as counsel and assist the President in actually running the country. What a novel concept /sarcasm

[Graymatter]

Well they can't impeach the President until they destroy Dick Cheney, so yes he's going to have a very rough year.
However, it's Dick Cheney. And they are midgets. (/ with apologies to actual midgets)

[Bommer]

Mr Lott warns them not to over-reach: “The Republicans found that when they impeached President Bill Clinton. They will find Cheney a tough hombre.”

Thats because Lott was a pnssy afraid to pursue the crimes and high treason that Clinton could have EASILY been found guilty of! Democraps do not have that fear and unlike Frist and Lott possess a spine loaded with spikes!

[bushfamfan]

Cheney is great in that he fights back. It's actually too bad Cheney isn't the president.