Is somebody trying to tell Dick Cheney something?

mothster · Post by **mothster** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 8:52 pm

he's history during the midterms-----try and keep up

BSmack · Post by **BSmack** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 8:55 pm

mothster wrote:he's history during the midterms-----try and keep up

I don't think he's going anywhere unless the GOP keeps or increases their majorities. No way the GOP is going to risk a floor fight over Cheney's replacement unless they have a mandate.

Mister Bushice · Post by **Mister Bushice** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 9:41 pm

mothster wrote:he's history during the midterms-----try and keep up

This I'd like to read. Continue.

mothster · Post by **mothster** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 9:46 pm

Mister Bushice wrote:
mothster wrote:he's history during the midterms-----try and keep up
This I'd like to read. Continue.

do your research or watch and see

Mister Bushice · Post by **Mister Bushice** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 10:28 pm

I call bullshit. Give it up.

mothster · Post by **mothster** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 10:56 pm

Mister Bushice wrote:I call bullshit. Give it up.

the quail shoot is it.......try and keep up

Cuda · Post by **Cuda** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 10:57 pm

Mister Bushice wrote:
mothster wrote:he's history during the midterms-----try and keep up
This I'd like to read. Continue.

Try to keep up, tard

-sin,

2 weeks ago

mothster · Post by **mothster** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 11:05 pm

Cuda wrote:
Mister Bushice wrote:
mothster wrote:he's history during the midterms-----try and keep up
This I'd like to read. Continue.
Try to keep up, tard

-sin,

2 weeks ago

word

Terry in Crapchester · Fri Mar 10, 2006 11:33 pm

Cuda wrote:
Mister Bushice wrote:
mothster wrote:he's history during the midterms-----try and keep up
This I'd like to read. Continue.
Try to keep up, tard

-sin,

2 weeks ago

Uhhh, maybe next time you might want to actually link to a site that supports your contention. From your link:

Much of this is nonsense. Most notably, while the public did not learn fo (sic) the shooting accident for 18 hours, the president and key White House staff knew within three hours.

Further, if the rationale for dumping Cheney is that he is a political liability, then why wait until after the only remaining election that directly impacts this president? The GOP could certainly use a boost to help ensure that it retains a majority in both Houses of Congress. Whatever buzz a new vice president would generate–and even a historic double like Condi Rice would generate only limited buzz–would long have dissipated by November 2008.

BSmack · Post by **BSmack** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 11:33 pm

Much of this is nonsense.

Pretty much says it all.

Mister Bushice · Post by **Mister Bushice** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 11:41 pm

mothster wrote:
Mister Bushice wrote:I call bullshit. Give it up.
the quail shoot is it.......try and keep up

Ok I'll try. Honestly didn't read anything on that.

Sounds like it's the libby thing that will do him in, if anything does.

If libby doesn't string him up, he could stay as long as he becomes invisible.

Terry in Crapchester · Sat Mar 11, 2006 12:11 am

The only reason I can see for Cheney resigning after the midterm elections is if W wants to give someone a leg up in the race for the White House in '08. Of course, that's not at all a far-fetched scenario, but even so, if I'm a betting man I'm still betting against this happening.

Cuda · Post by **Cuda** » Sat Mar 11, 2006 12:16 am

Terry in Crapchester wrote:
Uhhh, maybe next time you might want to actually link to a site that supports your contention.

I wasn't "contending" anything you dumb, ankle-biting cocksucker.

Babshice wanted a link to the story and I provided one

I made no comment either way as to the validity of the story.

mothster · Post by **mothster** » Sat Mar 11, 2006 12:21 am

Terry in Crapchester wrote:The only reason I can see for Cheney resigning after the midterm elections is if W wants to give someone a leg up in the race for the White House in '08. Of course, that's not at all a far-fetched scenario, but even so, if I'm a betting man I'm still betting against this happening.

yes rove will try to triangulate-----thats a given

even tho your rushfan, try and keep up

Mister Bushice · Post by **Mister Bushice** » Sat Mar 11, 2006 1:15 am

You can find just as many opinions that go in the other direction.

And I agree with Terry. The Repubs need to set someone up for 08. Having Cheney resign for "Health Reasons" opens that door up.

Especially if the republicans take a beating in the elections.

BSmack · Post by **BSmack** » Sat Mar 11, 2006 1:20 am

Mister Bushice wrote:You can find just as many opinions that go in the other direction.

And I agree with Terry. The Repubs need to set someone up for 08. Having Cheney resign for "Health Reasons" opens that door up.

Especially if the republicans take a beating in the elections.

If the GOP takes a beating in the 06 elections, how are they going to get someone through a Democratic Congress? Now if they hold their majority, that's a different story. But I cannot see anything other than a caretaker candidate (like a Nelson Rockefeller) getting through the confirmation process. Not after the way BushCorp has trampled over the House and Senate Dems the last few years.

Terry in Crapchester · Sat Mar 11, 2006 1:45 am

BSmack wrote:
Mister Bushice wrote:You can find just as many opinions that go in the other direction.

And I agree with Terry. The Repubs need to set someone up for 08. Having Cheney resign for "Health Reasons" opens that door up.

Especially if the republicans take a beating in the elections.
If the GOP takes a beating in the 06 elections, how are they going to get someone through a Democratic Congress? Now if they hold their majority, that's a different story. But I cannot see anything other than a caretaker candidate (like a Nelson Rockefeller) getting through the confirmation process. Not after the way BushCorp has trampled over the House and Senate Dems the last few years.

Good point, Bri. If the GOP loses the majority in Congress, it'd be very difficult to get someone they really want through Congress.

If the Republicans retain the majority, it'll probably depend on how much loyalty they think they have within their party. The '08 primary figures to be particularly bruising on the Republican side. The Bush cabal will want one of their own -- not McCain or Giuliani -- to be the nominee.

I still think that when all is said and done, Jeb will be the Republican nominee in '08. I could change my mind between now and then, but as of right now I haven't seen anything that would cause me to change my mind.

BSmack · Post by **BSmack** » Sat Mar 11, 2006 1:51 am

Terry in Crapchester wrote:Good point, Bri. If the GOP loses the majority in Congress, it'd be very difficult to get someone they really want through Congress.

If the Republicans retain the majority, it'll probably depend on how much loyalty they think they have within their party. The '08 primary figures to be particularly bruising on the Republican side. The Bush cabal will want one of their own -- not McCain or Giuliani -- to be the nominee.

I still think that when all is said and done, Jeb will be the Republican nominee in '08. I could change my mind between now and then, but as of right now I haven't seen anything that would cause me to change my mind.

Nah, Jeb leaves them open to the "dynasty" tag. Furthermore, all of his brother's negative baggage will transfer to him. If Jeb wants to run it will have to be in 2012/2016. To steal a line from the Godfather, our true enemy has yet to reveal himself.

PSUFAN · Post by **PSUFAN** » Sat Mar 11, 2006 5:00 am

Cheney's a thug at best, a criminal miscreant at worst. The American People will be much the better when they stop microwaving him to life each morning.

Mister Bushice · Post by **Mister Bushice** » Sat Mar 11, 2006 6:56 am

There was a time when he was touted as the brains of the administration. He isn't stupid, but he's old, and he's probably not making great decisions anymore partly because of that. Certainly the pressure must be wearing him down to the point where his patience breaks down to just sticking arrogantly by a story is better than anything else.

Unfortunately they can't ever come across as sincere, so the vultures descend.

Hopefully we as a people can find a way next time around to elect leaders who represent us more than they represent themselves.

Terry in Crapchester · Mon Mar 13, 2006 5:21 pm

Coodes accusing me of ankle-biting?

Tears, Jerry. Tears.

Terry in Crapchester · Mon Mar 13, 2006 5:22 pm

BSmack wrote:Nah, Jeb leaves them open to the "dynasty" tag.

Which is precisely what they are.

BSmack · Post by **BSmack** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 5:23 pm

Terry in Crapchester wrote:
BSmack wrote:Nah, Jeb leaves them open to the "dynasty" tag.
Which is precisely what they are.

True enough. But two Bushes in a row is more than your average swing voter could stand.