Does this give you a reason to like Cheney? - Page 7

Ghoulish Delight · 02-14-2006, 12:23 PM

I never said it's not a story. In fact, I said several times that I undertand why it's a story. It's the delay that I think is a non-story.

wendybeth · 02-14-2006, 12:26 PM

I get that, GD- it's the White House that's playing the non-story angle.

Motorboat Cruiser · 02-14-2006, 12:54 PM

I'm not impressed with how it was handled but I'm not ready to buy into any conspiracy theory. I do think that time was taken to try to figure out the best way to minimize the story and that this time lapse actually had the opposite effect. For one thing, the reasons that the White House gave for delaying the release of the information was that their first concern was that the man who was shot was getting the proper medical attention. Considering the fact that there was an ambulance and medical team on site, I'm not sure how I see that this was a concern for 24 hours. Hell, within a few hours, the guy was resting in a hospital bed. Still, I view this incident as nothing more than an accident, one that Cheney and the man he shot are probably both responsible for. Yes, the man should have announced himself but Cheney also should have been more aware that there was someone in his party that was unaccounted for. Still, it was an accident that I'm sure Cheney does feel a great deal of remorse for.

I agree with Prudence that this would have been a great opportunity to educate people on the importance of gun safety. Instead, nobody is saying a word. That's their perogative but I think there could have been some positive to come out of a situation like this and the opportunity was missed.

Incidentally, the man Cheney shot had a heart attack today. I would imagine that this story isn't going away for a while.

innerSpaceman · 02-14-2006, 01:23 PM

Always the cover-up. When will they learn?

MickeyLumbo · 02-14-2006, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Motorboat Cruiser

Incidentally, the man Cheney shot had a heart attack today.

i blame Bush.

wendybeth · 02-14-2006, 02:13 PM

Heh heh...As expected, Jon Stewart had some fun with this. He was one happy boy: #2 with a bullet.

Disneyphile · 02-14-2006, 02:37 PM

Possible Excuses for Cheney to Use as to Why This Occured:

Warrantless domestic spying revealed he was getting phone calls from Al Qaeda.
If the Vice President does it, it's not against the law.
I was hoping to put him in a persistent vegetative state so the GOP could pass a law to keep him alive.
I'm sure the man's family will welcome me as a liberator.
Look here, it says "Non-resident hunting license". The guy lives in Maine!
Our attempts at Social Security reform have failed miserably. I've decided to fix the problem, one senior at a time.

Gemini Cricket · 02-14-2006, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by wendybeth

Heh heh...As expected, Jon Stewart had some fun with this. He was one happy boy: #2 with a bullet.

I just watched the rerun of this on Comedy Central. It is hysterical.

Spoiler:

One of the funniest Daily Shows ever.

innerSpaceman · 02-14-2006, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Not Afraid (in the wrong thread)

I know it was a mistake and a very unfortunante accident, but we MUST be the laughingstock of the entire world at the moment. I really hope this guy doesn't die. I'm so embarassed for us

it's the least I can do.

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Not Afraid · 02-14-2006, 07:01 PM

Where in the hell did I put it?

02-14-2006, 12:23 PM	#61
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	I never said it's not a story. In fact, I said several times that I undertand why it's a story. It's the delay that I think is a non-story. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	I get that, GD- it's the White House that's playing the non-story angle. __________________
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02-14-2006, 12:54 PM	#63
Motorboat Cruiser Cruiser of Motorboats Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: So Cal Posts: 3,665	I'm not impressed with how it was handled but I'm not ready to buy into any conspiracy theory. I do think that time was taken to try to figure out the best way to minimize the story and that this time lapse actually had the opposite effect. For one thing, the reasons that the White House gave for delaying the release of the information was that their first concern was that the man who was shot was getting the proper medical attention. Considering the fact that there was an ambulance and medical team on site, I'm not sure how I see that this was a concern for 24 hours. Hell, within a few hours, the guy was resting in a hospital bed. Still, I view this incident as nothing more than an accident, one that Cheney and the man he shot are probably both responsible for. Yes, the man should have announced himself but Cheney also should have been more aware that there was someone in his party that was unaccounted for. Still, it was an accident that I'm sure Cheney does feel a great deal of remorse for. I agree with Prudence that this would have been a great opportunity to educate people on the importance of gun safety. Instead, nobody is saying a word. That's their perogative but I think there could have been some positive to come out of a situation like this and the opportunity was missed. Incidentally, the man Cheney shot had a heart attack today. I would imagine that this story isn't going away for a while.
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innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Always the cover-up. When will they learn?
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wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	Heh heh...As expected, Jon Stewart had some fun with this. He was one happy boy: #2 with a bullet. __________________
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02-14-2006, 02:37 PM	#67
Disneyphile SQUIRREL! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: On the curbside. Posts: 5,098	Possible Excuses for Cheney to Use as to Why This Occured: Warrantless domestic spying revealed he was getting phone calls from Al Qaeda. If the Vice President does it, it's not against the law. I was hoping to put him in a persistent vegetative state so the GOP could pass a law to keep him alive. I'm sure the man's family will welcome me as a liberator. Look here, it says "Non-resident hunting license". The guy lives in Maine! Our attempts at Social Security reform have failed miserably. I've decided to fix the problem, one senior at a time.
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Where in the hell did I put it?
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