How’s that for “supporting the troops”?
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This part absolutely kills me. Who bears the burden of this war? The soldiers and their families who lose sleep every night praying their loved ones don’t get blown up? Or President Bush, who sleeps soundly in the safest environment possible, isolated as could be from the horrors of war? What say you, Dick?
Noting the burden placed on military families, the vice president said the biggest burden is carried by President George W. Bush, who made the decision to commit US troops to war, and reminded the public that U.S. troops in Iraq and Afghanistan volunteered for duty.
And when confronted with the reality of stop loss — the policy that send soldiers back three or four times past their original obligations — Cheney predictably takes a page from 9iu11ani playbook and plays the 9/11 card:
“A lot of men and women sign up because sometimes they will see developments. For example, 9/11 stimulated a lot of folks to volunteer for the military because they wanted to be involved in defending the country.”
I can only speak for myself here, but I reckon that many of the brave young men and women who volunteered after 9/11 did so with the expectation that they would be hunting down those that actually attacked us that day; not that they would be put in an impossible situation (in a country that had nothing whatsoever to do with the attack on us) where they are expected to mediate a religious civil war that has raged for thousands of years. In fact, it’s a disservice to their heroic sacrifice to expect them to do so. Then again, people like Dick Cheney and George Bush know absolutely nothing about heroism and sacrifice.
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IMPEACH AND CONVICT CHENEY THE TERRORIST!
Classic buck passing from the dickster.
Well, they did. Hopefully the young people now see how crazy these people are and stay away from the military. Although somehow I don’t think thats going to happen.
Yes.. They did.
The Real Hussein @ 3:
They did because they were LIED to.
I really can’t hate that guy enough. He’s a clinical sociopath so, as we’ve all seen, he’s immune to any criticism.
Volunteers for 3+ tours? Don’t think so….
Shorter Dick Cheney: “Fuck ‘em!”
Let’s parse this out a bit. I’m digesting it now but the word “folks” has struck a chord. He knows what it is to what it means to be a “folk” let alone a human being. Help me out would ya’.
below_me @ 5:
I bet they all saw “Born on the 4th of July”.
They should have known better.
One fcuked-up ‘human being’.
I can’t even think of words to express how much this man disgusts me. If there were any kind of justice he would be forced to recite the names of every American soldier who’s died in this war from his jail cell…every day. It disgusts me even more that the people who actually have the opportunity to possibly do something about this….do nothing.
ruthless uncaring, self serving, be content with the knowledge that this poor excuse for a human being does in no way represent us. how long until those he portends to govern turn on him?
Cas @ 4:
I highly doubt many would have had they been told, “You’re gonna be part of an imperialist foreign policy, you won’t be given adequate equipment, you’ll be an occupying force, hated by the people of that land, and defense contractors will electrocute you while reaping huge profits at taxpayer expense.” They were probably told they’d be going after OBL and they could go to college when they got back.
Speaking of sleeping well at night, don’t forget Rumsfeld’s revelation of what kept him awake at night, that being how the press handles the news about the war.
Yeah, these 18 year old kids kids who are poor and have no prospects, and are sold on this idea of “glory” by recruiters–it is all their fault that they have bought into the idea of being cannon fodder so Cheney and his huntin’ buds can make millions in oil. I am so proud tobe an ‘merican!
I can’t even find the words to express what I feel about Bush and Cheney. I can only hope that when they leave the confort of the offices they occupy, that justice will move in on them, like a ton of bricks.
‘Then again, people like Dick Cheney and George Bush know absolutely nothing about heroism and sacrifice.’
They certainly know about Imperial war profits.
In 2001 if they had actually gone after, and gotten bin Laden in Afghanistan as they could have done, the immediate and correct suggestion would have been: we got the guy that did it, case closed.
Instead, it was bait and switch. Don’t go after the guy that did it, if you were to get him, you would have to go home. Iraq has oil, go there.
Endless war for endless war profits. And enormous profits they are.
Bollox Ref @ 10:
Human Being?
Satan doesn’t spawn human beings, only soul-less mini satans.
Cas @ 4:
Expanding on Chris’ post…
And you would volunteer to join the military knowing that, say, next month we announce that we’re giving Russia six months to cut their nuclear arsenal in half, or face invasion, because, you know, they are a threat to our security and to the region, and “might” attack us in the future.
Who in their right mind can even stand to watch this fucking excuse for a human being talk…it honestly makes me fucking nauseous……
wait just a second.
How old does SilentPatriot think Islam is, anyhow? This old meme about “timeless, endless war” is half of what keeps the tomfoolery going on. Yes, it’s true that we have no business sticking our armored heads into their business, but is correct representation of the situation too much to ask? It sure doesn’t seem like Shi’a and Sunni were busily killing each other like this when the Ottomans were running the show, or even before that.
Chris @ 13:
Probably the reason why education in the US is so poor.
You’ve got to keep them dumb about the world, and specially history.
As low life and criminal as they come , one disgusting pathetic human being and our VP , what the F happened to you America ?
Cheney on 4000 American Dead: “They Volunteered.”
And you didn’t. That says it all, f*cker.
They volunteered but, Dick Cheney, when asked to serve in Vietnam, had “other priorities”.
the vice president said the biggest burden is carried by President George W. Bush
This reminds me of Harry Whittington saying how sorry he was for what Dick Cheney and his family “had to go through” after Cheney shot him in the face.
To PatrickD
You really think by reciting the names of the fallen is enough?
First, collect all the money stolen by halliburton and the subsidiaries for compensation.
Secondly, with each of those facts charge them appropiately.
We must defend the laws of the land ie….the Constitution.
I shocked everyday there is not his obituary on the news. The callous disregard for the dead soldiers…you’d think it’d get to someone.
i wonder how many people would volunteer for jury duty at this war criminals trial.
Just in case anybody was starting to think that The Dick couldn’t possibly be a bigger asshole than he has in the past, we get this interview. “what would you do in this situation, Martha?” Hey, she never said she had the answers, and she didn’t get us into this “last throes” clusterfuck, so quit deflecting, Dick.
I think that Dick showed amazing bravery by agreeing to be interviewed by ABC news, as opposed to his usual Rush Limbaugh or Fox News appearances. He is one courageous dickhead isn’t he?
” Volunteer! Who? Me!? ”
Poor chainy! Probably missed his big chance because of knew someone had to stay behind and send out waves of love and compassion for another dick, Nixon.
Us pulling our forces out of Iraq is like Afghanistan which lead to 911? WTF!?!? Does this sick fuck think for 2 seconds that this “logic” will make sense to people? I’m sorry, it’s Dick. He doesn’t care if it makes any sense to you. You do what we (I) tell you to and fuck off.
There has never been a more impeachable person in public office.
Yea… he’s getting ahead of the historical curve here… by saying the Pres. is carrying the biggest burden… so that HISTORY won’t blame him (Cheney) for any of the bad stuff they’ve done.
See… is his mind… if he sez it… then it must be true.
john in california @ 32:
Christ, even Nixon had the decency to resign.
I thought this site was crooks and liars, we get the clips of crooks. eg. Cheney, Rove, but what about the liars, or “misspeakers” like Clinton about snipergate?
http://andrewsullivan.theatlan.....nally.html
Thanks John, Nichole, and Silent.
The last draft sucked, as it killed 3 million Vietnamese.
However, we are now at 1/3 of that in Iraq. So basically, it can’t get much worse then it is now.
So lets be in favor of a draft. The fasted way of ending this madness, as no rich kid would wanna go.
When Cheney became eligible for the draft, he was a supporter of the Vietnam War but did not serve in the military. Instead, he applied for and received five draft deferments. In 1989, The Washington Post writer, George C. Wilson, interviewed Cheney as the next Secretary of Defense; when asked about his deferments, Cheney reportedly said, “I had other priorities in the ’60s than military service.” Cheney testified during his confirmation hearings in 1989 that he received deferments to finish a college career that lasted six years rather than four, owing to sub par academic performance and the need to work to pay for his education. Initially, he was not called up because the Selective Service System was only taking older men. When he became eligible for the draft, he applied for four deferments in sequence. He applied for his fifth exemption on January 19, 1966, when his wife was about 10 weeks pregnant. He was granted 3-A status, the “hardship” exemption, which excluded men with children or dependent parents. In January 1967, Cheney turned 26 and was no longer eligible for the draft.
Nobody is happy about losing lives but remember these are not draftees, these are full-time professional soldiers. -Sen. Mitch McConnell
Fuck both cheney and bush - and the horses they rode in on!
These two, who are a true waste of skin and bones, are no less than the worse of war criminals, and deserve to be charged, tried and sentenced.
The usual sentences for such crimes should apply, and should be carried out in full view of the White House, and with a full television audience.
The country, and the world would cheer long and loud, easily drowning out the “snap” of the ropes used.
Instead of recognizing the ultimate sacrifice, Cheney hides their coffins.
Wottafucker.
Let’s ask Cheney to “volunteer” (using the military definition) to go fight in Iraq.
OK @ 31:
What are you talkin’ about disney is one of the most reliable lying liars in the MSM, and they are not even officially part of the military-industrial complex like NBC. I bet, however, that there are some interlocking directors and that major players in disney own large blocks of the military-industrial complex too.
they volunteered for STOP LOSS?
interesting.
Evil.
Soldiers volunteered to join the military to defend this nation, not to illegally invade other nations. Many of the people in the military volunteered before the megalomaniacs in power today were appointed by the Supreme Court. They had no way of knowing America would violate its own and International laws to invade a sovereign Nation.
These soldiers are not defending the country. They may think they are, and the majority of Americans think they are (and are conditioned to think that way)
but what they are really doing is enforcing EMPIRE.
They are hired muscle.
What a delusional Dick with a repugnant values system.
He and Dubya Gump will send many more young soldiers to their death before they get tossed out (to make speeches for big bucks, lobby for arms manufacturers, play golf, and shoot ducks).
If you are able to, *please* send ten bucks to the Obama (or Hillary) campaign. Or volunteer. And get out the vote with all your friends and acquaintances who have a clue. These are some of the things we can do beyond reading political blogs. We don’t need another clueless old fart fucking up our country for 8 more years.
A free trip to the International War Crimes Court in the Hague for Bsu, Cheney, Rumsfeld, Rice, Feith, Wolfowitz and all the rest.
These guys are the worst Americans in American history.
xoites Hussein defends Constitution @ 46: