Obama Takes Cheney Down a Peg
In Austin yesterday, Sen. Obama underscored the inanity of Vice President Dick Cheney’s reaction to the UK’s plan to withdraw troops from Iraq. The AP reported on his oh-so-on-point takedown:
Obama, speaking at a massive outdoor rally in Austin, Texas, said British Prime Minister Tony Blair’s decision this week to withdraw 1,600 troops is a recognition that Iraq’s problems can’t be solved militarily.
“Now if Tony Blair can understand that, then why can’t George Bush and Dick Cheney understand that?” Obama asked thousands of supporters who gathered in the rain to hear him. “In fact, Dick Cheney said this is all part of the plan (and) it was a good thing that Tony Blair was withdrawing, even as the administration is preparing to put 20,000 more of our young men and women in.
“Now, keep in mind, this is the same guy that said we’d be greeted as liberators, the same guy that said that we’re in the last throes. I’m sure he forecast sun today,” Obama said to laughter from supporters holding campaign signs over their heads to keep dry. “When Dick Cheney says it’s a good thing, you know that you’ve probably got some big problems.”
And if he says “Let’s go hunting,” well, duck.
February 24th, 2007 at 2:49 pm EST
Obama should do this more often. Focus on Cheney’s nonsensical comments and he will not only look better, but he will propel himself to the forefront of conversation. Nobody has really taken Dick on, but Barack is up for it.
February 24th, 2007 at 7:34 pm EST
YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cheney is the go-between between Bush’s “bosses” and Bush. Obama knows the power that has been given to this vice pres. and his comments are VERY well placed.
Go Obama!
February 25th, 2007 at 5:34 pm EST
Not even Fox Noise can come up with a way to counter this…can they? And is it just me, or is everyone going for Cheney as of late? No complaints here, but it’s like a concentrated effort.
February 25th, 2007 at 8:22 pm EST
It’s about time Cheney took some heat. I think he is the watchdog for Bush and his “bosses”. I believe it’s Cheney’s job to foresee the “New World Order” that’s been in the works since Bush Sr. I think people are finally realizing this. I hope it’s not too late to save us from them.