Shining Light On Cheney's Hideaway

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Dredd — Sat, 16 May 2009 11:16:13 GMT

One reminder of the Cheney legacy. An innocent person was released on a stretcher to France yesterday from one of Cheney's prisons around the world.

It is a microcosm of America's having been a prisoner of his "ideology" for a long time ... so long that America is on a stretcher too ...

http://blogdredd.blogspot.com/2009/05/innocent-tortured-human-being-freed.html

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cunnjohn — Sat, 16 May 2009 18:19:34 GMT

Dredd you are an imbecile. That monstrous muderer was about as innocent as your prostitute of a mother. I hope your family is murdered by his accomplice worldwide assassins.

And here's the brain-damaged moron vice president revealing US secrets. What a great guy. Another example of obama's craptastic personnel judgement.

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Hugh Glass — Sat, 16 May 2009 19:07:50 GMT

In sharing state secrets in order to impress a couple of media dopes (Clift fits this bill), Biden confirms one more time he is the most ignorant SOB ever to serve as VP. Given Agnew, that's saying something. Someone should read some Mark Twain to peabrain."It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt!'

More disturbing is what the selection of this dope says about the judgement of our fearless leader (America's version of the evil Professor Moriarty).

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thehappyamerican — Sat, 16 May 2009 19:33:47 GMT

This is exactly how Biden talks--without thinking, so this story from Clift is probably true! Perhaps Biden is mocking the Obama policies as they become more and more the ones Bush directed? And probably because it's necessary from an evaluation of information and facts that are a SECRET, and which Clift has no knowledge of.

The conditions to successfully Swiftboat Bush is that the former President be as big of a liar as Kerry! And, he isn't!

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Dencal26 — Sun, 17 May 2009 00:52:09 GMT

The problem for the left wing fools is the title of this article. Its not " Cheneys" hideaway. It was built to protect Vice Presidents of the United States including the current knucklehead who revealed the existence of the bunker. I guess attacking Cheney is more important than keeping such a place secret for future Vice Presidents. When will this partisan hatred end? I hope Joe Biden never has to use this facility. Perhaps he can go to KATES Restaurant in Wilmington that closed 15 years ago.

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Dredd — Sun, 17 May 2009 13:26:00 GMT

He surely had some guests from other countries over to his hideaway once in awhile. One of them recently left Cheney's hideaway on a stretcher:

http://blogdredd.blogspot.com/2009/05/innocent-tortured-human-being-freed.html

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RoDsquad09 — Sun, 17 May 2009 15:45:13 GMT

Biden is an Idiot,next he will be giving up secret military info at cocktail parties.Goes to show, the only reason Obama asked him to run,was because he,s a halfway descent looking white guy.Its scary having someone that stupid or self seeded running our country.I hope that nothing happens to Obama,it would be a mess with him as president.Whats up with Democrats getting these questionable vice presidents? Gore wasn,t the sharpest knife in the drawer.But I guess they had to find someone to make Clinton look good.

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oldfederalguy — Sun, 17 May 2009 16:00:25 GMT

See thats the thing,,, he's not giving anything away ,, it's not like the best kept secret, we've known about that for years,,, if he really were to give "IT" away he would have disclosed the numerous "undisclosed locations" they have at their disposal,,,,,,,,,

I no big fan of OBama or Biden,,,,,, so I'm not defending the idiot,,, just stating fact.

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wkief — Sun, 17 May 2009 17:35:12 GMT

why did he give away the secret that belongs to him now? so now they know where he will be hiding if he needs to, stupid!

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tru2hswrd — Sun, 17 May 2009 17:42:07 GMT

cheny should mind his buisness and keep HIS mouth shut. ur not the vice president anymore DICK! after being able to have complete contol over the president for eight years he is just mad that he cant do it anymore. sorry but obama is not a puppet. oh yeah his iq is higher than 10 unlike bush. joe tells it like it is and dick tells it how it might be.

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tru2hswrd — Sun, 17 May 2009 17:43:16 GMT

they wont b able to get in anyway dummy.

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AmericanEagle — Sun, 17 May 2009 17:44:21 GMT

Again & again, Joe Biden makes things up as he goes along. I think the guy needs a little help around a psychiatirsts chair. he can't tell fact from fiction, and right now he lives in a fictionalized world that he's always the hero. Well, Biden, wake up you JERK. And for Newsweek to report this shows how absurd their reporting has gotten. Here's to the SP's (Social Progressives) that will make America weaker.

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US LOVER — Sun, 17 May 2009 17:47:45 GMT

I DON'T THINK DECK NOWS HOW LONG WILL TAKE TO GET US FACE BACK AS I FEEL WE LOST ALOTE OF FAITHIN US FROM AROUND THE GLOBE BUSH DECK ,RAMSFIELD

COOLD BLOD DON'T CARE ABOUT HOW MANY YOUNG MEN LOST INWAR THEY CREAT

GOD HELP US IF WE RUN TO ONTHER 3 GUYS LIKE THEM

I WONDER AFTER ALL THE TRUTH CAME OUT ABOUT ALL THERE FABRECATION THEY

HAVE ANERVE TO APPEAR IN PUBLIC

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NotFondOfLibs — Sun, 17 May 2009 17:56:48 GMT

Regarding the comments of "oldfederalguy", it doesn't make any difference whether this hiding place has been known about for years, it's the fact that we have someone out there shooting his mouth off like a bottle rocket. So maybe you knew about this hiding place, but our enemies might not. Considered that? It's just irresponsible on the part of Mr. Biden to make comments that are potentially beneficial to this country's enemies. This is just another example of why our nation's security CANNOT be entrusted to the democrats. Too many of them have a cavalier attitude about national security.

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magiccatdancing — Sun, 17 May 2009 18:05:15 GMT

I truly believe it's like watching a 1st grade class, tattling on who was in charge of the classroom last semester and all the things that they did wrong. Obama and Biden need to stop acting like 1st graders trying to put down the last guys who were in their place and get busy saving America. Children should not be running our white House, but they are and for the next 4 years, I just want this to go fast so we can put someone in the White House that is over 12 yrs old.

I am 54 and never have wanted to be older so quickly, but this administration scares me to death.

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NotFondOfLibs — Sun, 17 May 2009 18:05:45 GMT

Question for tru2hswrd: Since when did Dick Cheney give up his freedom of speech? He may not be the Vice-President anymore, but he is still a citizen. Who put you in charge of regulating freedom of speech? As for the comments of US LOVER, are you for real or just another Bush/Cheney hater? Pass English in school?

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Lefthander — Sun, 17 May 2009 18:13:49 GMT

You have to remember that this the first house in which VP Biden has resided in D.C. Of course he is thrilled with all of the appointments and secrets, so he has to share. I wonder if he has found the secret staircase?

Now if we could only presuade him to be as vocal in his support of the Second Ammendment........ well a guy can dream, right?

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queenrs — Sun, 17 May 2009 18:23:28 GMT

I'm shooting my mouth off like a bottled rocket about everything & anything all the time, & as much as I can, &/or have to to "Prove My Point", so to speak, because I need to express great gratitude to everyone, everywhere for everything that's been going on for decades now in order to get things going in the right direction. It definitely is very important, (To Me) that I am acknowledged about this secret hiding place where ex-V.P. hid after 9/11, because I may just need to go there & hide myself, esp. since it is me who always needed/needs protection against almost everyone all the time for many reasons, including, & definitely not excluding for protection form criminals everywhere attempting to murder me in numerous ways, all the time, due to their, & others jealousy over me!!! THERE!!!!! Thanks a ZILLION!!

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Seems2me — Sun, 17 May 2009 18:30:48 GMT

What's the big deal? You know, for someone who says he felt safe under the Bush Administration,

Cheney was nowhere to been seen. Now he says we are less safe, but he is everywhere??? One could almost believe that his actions indicate he feels safer now, moving about the country, than during his vice presidency. Actions do speak louder than words! Remeber, Cheney is the same guy

who avoided Vietnam by using five (5) military deferments, so he knows a thing or two about safety.

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thehappyamerican — Sun, 17 May 2009 18:37:57 GMT

This disclosure only means the next hide away for americas VP is selected...and secret, so you won't be hearing about it. but it's not going to be much different.

Now, the question is will the next terrorist attack on US soil prompt Biden to take to it. When he does it will be because we got attacked again and on his watch, with Obama!

And when he's there, with every beat of his heart he will know his predisessors were right about a lot of things as they managed to keep the country safe from repeats of 911.

Watch the next VP shelter point be a homo bath house in San Francisco so he wont need a radio to keep in tough with his key constituency.

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thehappyamerican — Sun, 17 May 2009 18:40:39 GMT

This disclosure only means the next hide away for americas VP is selected...and secret, so you won't be hearing about it. but it's not going to be much different.

Now, the question is will the next terrorist attack on US soil prompt Biden to take to it. When he does it will be because we got attacked again and on his watch, with Obama!

And when he's there, with every beat of his heart he will know his predisessors were right about a lot of things as they managed to keep the country safe from repeats of 911.

Watch the next VP shelter point be a homo bath house in San Francisco so he wont need a radio to keep in tough with his key constituency.

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NICOLET NELSON — Sun, 17 May 2009 18:42:18 GMT

Like Biden must be sentenced to the jail for reveling publicly the government secrets!If he doesn't knows how to keep his tongue short,how we can trust this government in the future? So it means we have an open spy policy!

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Joaneliz — Sun, 17 May 2009 18:55:31 GMT

Well, now that the world knows where to look for Biden in the event of another 9/11 type of situation we should all feel better.

Since Obama can't do anything to contain this blabbering fool, maybe someone else can. Wonder if Joe will feel as safe when he realizes that he gave up his "hidey hole".

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RJM713 — Sun, 17 May 2009 19:19:58 GMT

Well, well. Folks had plenty to criticize Cheney for, but THIS IDIOT? The Obama crew has been in power for nearly four months, indebted our nation into oblivion, kissed the asses of all those overseas who despise us, and the one smart thing the Chief Boob has done? he's kept Biden out of the limelight except for swearing-in incompetent Cabinet appointees and emceeing the Gridiron Club dinner!

Someone better lock that bigmouth away before he gives-up our nuclear secrets next, the buffoon.

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AmericanEagle — Sun, 17 May 2009 20:19:02 GMT

This note is to tru2hswrd. Hey, Cheney, is a private citizen and can spout off just like you. You've got some facts wrong, bud. Obama is a puppet to his far left loons, such as Soros and ACORN. Obama is getting well known in Washington circles and the whole country as a Flip-Flopper. I'll flip this way or the other to just look good. Doesn't say much for his IQ, my friend. By the way, if someone had an IQ of 10, he'd be mentally challenged. So get it straight. Therefore, Obama, can't make up his mind. That's for selecting someone with no experience, or very little experience in domestic, as well as international policies, & is only really known for in being a community organizer. Again, my friend, get it straight. Joe doesn't tell it like it is, but makes up fabrications. Do you remember the diner in Philly that he went to visit during the run up to the elections, & he stated he spoke to some of the "common folks"? Well again, he fabricated (LIED) because the diner had been closed for over 10 years. Therefore, my misguided friend, get a grip of reality and please stop drinking the KOOL-AID.

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falsehistory — Sun, 17 May 2009 20:25:29 GMT

I was nervous the second i witnesed the racist all white 'old boys network' put a black president in power because knowing these nazis it looked like the ultimate fallguy to blame for another false flag attack which is what 911 was.. And now Cheney is actually predicting another 911 and has the suspect ahead of time (Obama) instead of an hour after the last attack (911 Bin Laden) Why was not one single person fired for the failure of 911? People were actually promoted. Hush $... Why was one guy (Madoff) the focus of the dow shaving 50% off it's value?? People really need to wake up, its not even speculation anymore. Conspiracy news is routinely found on the drudge report its gotten so obvious...

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AmericanEagle — Sun, 17 May 2009 20:35:09 GMT

Again. this is to falsehistory. You're the one promoting racism by putting this comment on. You must have gotten this from the Far left media. Please stop drinking the Far Left's KOOL-AID!!

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thekat — Sun, 17 May 2009 20:36:27 GMT

I am glad the Dick had a place to run and hide which only reinforces the coward that he represents.

Good job "Dick." You dodged the draft, you hid in a bunker during the attacks on our country and murdered US soldiers for personal financial gain. Did they keep a supply of diapers for you to change yourself while you were hiding in fear?

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andrewkarp — Sun, 17 May 2009 20:53:20 GMT

Not sure what "the story" is here.

So, there's an underground shelter at the VP's residence at the Naval Observatory?

Would that not fall under the category of "blinding flash of the obvious," when it is a well-known fact that the US government has built "continuity of government" facilities throughout the US.

They include an underground shelter at the White House, "Site R" (aka "Ravens Rock" not far from Camp David along the MD/PA border, the now-defunt Greenbrier Hotel facility for the US Congress, and long-abandoned "Presidential Emergency Facility" at Fort Reno in DC, as well as the operational "Mount Weather" facility in West Virginia.

See http://coldwar-c4i.net/

So, what's the story?

Andrew in Sonoma

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onewaythere — Sun, 17 May 2009 21:11:43 GMT

at the time he did the rigth thing.we have two genralls in the syk 24-7 at wacthand has the power

to release. on any atract on the united states of america. before the sen. or house has time to vote.

but i think it was anwer to hit just one counrty at the time.they need it to hit all of midle east at one time. they fale to do the rigth thing. the atom boom was not out of quesstion. if they wuold of hit three of the main targets. at once there would have stop this thing dead in it tracts. now look what we have to do and may not win.

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drewand — Sun, 17 May 2009 21:40:16 GMT

dispite the image of a dark, cold, steel lined vault where vp cheney held up there is the question of the darker, colder, steel lined reaches of this man's mind. please put this man in a time machine and send him back to germany circa 1939 where he truely belongs!!

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Republicans' final days — Sun, 17 May 2009 21:49:51 GMT

Like it's any secret that there's a bunker in the VP's residence. Cheney hid in his basement.

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AmericanEagle — Sun, 17 May 2009 22:39:12 GMT

All you folks have to wisen up. This "grab for power" by the Barack Administration & Congress will set the stage for socialism. Just look at what's happening to Chrysler, GM, the Banks, & Investment firms using TARP money. The American people are going to get screwed by giving this money, with no return on investment. Just look at Chrysler for example. The Fed Government has given them $6.2 Billion of taxpayer dollars prior to their bankruptcy, and now that their in bankruptcy, the bond holders have to be forced to accept $0.29 to the dollar by the federal government, the UAW gets $0.43 to the dollar (with only a 4% stake in the company prior to bankruptcy), with a 56% share of the new company, and the taxpayer has gotten the old screw job again with only 8% share of the new Chrysler. Is this a repayment for the UAW supporting Barack during the Presdiential election? That's a big YEP. And I guess, you folks that are so much in love Barack & his democratic colleagues forget that he placed a line item veto on Chrysler's advertisements, whereas he couldn't even veto any of the pork that was introduced in the hurry up Stimulus package. And if Chrysler fails & goes into Bankruptcy again, the Government in their infinite wisdom will again put $4.2 Billion and guess who's on the hook again. Yep, you got it. The Taxpayers, you & me. This is the change we can't believe in because we're all going broke. Thanks Barack, thanks Joe, thanks Nancy, Thanks Barnie, thanks Chris, for sending all of America to the poor house. The greatest country in the world has become a debtor nation. Welcome to the United States of France.

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Sophe_75 — Sun, 17 May 2009 22:51:17 GMT

In response to "thekat" ... You are a complete moron!

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racetoinfinity — Mon, 18 May 2009 02:40:06 GMT

It's so ironic that the far right is screaming that Obama is bringing in socilaism, whereas he is breaking campain promises and is turning out to be very much a neo-liberal typical of the establishment for decades - just another status quo defender - certainly capitalist and certainly pro-Wall St and Chamber of Commerce. Get real you zany Ayn Rand-Rush heads!

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AmericanEagle — Mon, 18 May 2009 12:30:55 GMT

This comment is for racetoinfinity comments, which didn't make much sense. But, I guess I'll have straighten you out about the facts. Wall Street, the quote unquote bastien of capitalism was, and has been, in the "tank" for Obama. An example of this is look at GE's Chairman & CEO, Jeffrey Immelt. He's a big Obama supporter & can't wait till socialized medicine (medical records) & green technologies come about because GE will be landing big contracts from Barack & making billions of dollars. Again, I back up my comments with evidence and I don't try to shoot of my mouth. And what the heck does the Chamber of Commerce have to do with this. You wont be praising Barack sometime next year when inflation erodes American's earnings and when there's hyper-inflation. Again, my liberal friend, stop drinking that Liberal KOOL-AID being served by Barack, ACORN, the Daily Kos, & the Huffington Post.

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TheReason — Mon, 18 May 2009 15:42:50 GMT

Now whitehouse speaker Gibbs is officially smarter the Biden. I know, i know. How is this possible?

Grats!

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rcbusic — Mon, 18 May 2009 15:43:50 GMT

Most of what Cheney had to say before the war was lies, most of what he said after the start of the war was lies. Why does he get any press at this time?

There are two kinds of people, those who lie and those who do not lie.

I do not care what he says, HE IS A LIAR AND A FOOL.

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LMarcT — Mon, 18 May 2009 16:39:14 GMT

This comment is for American Eagle: You seem to be stuck posting the same old stuff, so let me give YOU the clue this time. Virtually EVERY effort that Obama has made since taking office has been to try to either lessen the impact of the Bush/Cheney duo or to shorten the cycle time for the economic melt-down. Its been about jobs. Had he listened to Republicans like you: No stimulus (jobs, state failures), bank failures (jobs, panic), AIG failure (jobs, more bank failures, international affect), balance current Bush budget (government jobs), add war in and balance (more jobs), cut budget because of lack of income due to fewer JOBS (even more lost jobs) etc, etc, and spiral into depression. Get it?

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jasonmartin — Mon, 18 May 2009 16:40:52 GMT

Dick the coward he should be branded as such.

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Skidmarks003 — Mon, 18 May 2009 16:41:08 GMT

Yeah, Biden, why don't you keep telling governemnt secrets, so our enemies won't need spies anymore, they can wait for this idiot to just shoot off his mouth? Tell us more, Biden, what's the truth about UFO's, who shot Kennedy, does the President have a secret book?

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Doug in Cincinnati — Mon, 18 May 2009 16:45:45 GMT

Barak Obama is a great President and is conducting himself according to the high responsibilities and demeanor necessary for the office. I completely support him.

Nevertheless, Joe Biden is an embarrassment. He should be told to keep his mouth shut and to isolate himself. He has shown he does not understand how to conduct himself or to speak in a manner required of his high office. Any further gaffes on his part should subject him, I believe, to impeachment and I do not say that lightly. Please, Joe, with all due respect, shut up.

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Roka — Mon, 18 May 2009 16:47:29 GMT

For one time that a Politic say the truth, we are criticize him !!! Biden, come on!! Why don´t we take an coffee?

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GetWithReality — Mon, 18 May 2009 16:49:37 GMT

joe biden is the new Dan Quayle.....

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kenfromillinois — Mon, 18 May 2009 16:50:32 GMT

The Obama administration, relative to national security, is beginning to look dangerously naive and clearly stupid. Biden's revelation is one that could cause millions of Americans to die if there is a strong WMD attack in the Washington area. The US could be without leadership for enough time to cause millions of extra deaths as no leadership would exist to direct response. Biden should be removed from office! Obama will clearly take the blame for the next attack which will be pretty soon. The terrorists see him as a weak nincompoop who lacks leadership experience, gut based decision making skills, and the fortitude to persevere under pressure. With the Democrats next in the command chain, this country could be in deep trouble. With any luck the terrorists will be dumb enough to hit California where no one cares.

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lanski — Mon, 18 May 2009 16:51:42 GMT

As if it weren't already painfully obveous, Obama has proven he was not ready or qualified for the office he holds. To pick Joe Biden as his V.P., a man he worked with in the Senate for 4 years, a total bafoon who says whatever is on his mind, as next in line for the presidency is frightening. If Obama couldn't pick a quality V.P., how can we expect his to handle the complex issues we face today? We've seen how, with knee jerk reaction, with programs meant to move his aganda, that will ultimately make our present situation worse.

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Still Free in the USA — Mon, 18 May 2009 16:59:22 GMT

Virtually EVERY effort that Obama has made since taking office has been to try to either lessen the impact of the Bush/Cheney duo --WTF????? You CANNOT BE serious with this statement that you dont KNOW Clinton paved the way and seet the foundation for this subprime mortgage, dereg the banks greed meltdown? The future must look pretty bleak to you Obama supporters that you find you must look in the rear view mirror all the time. Starting to doubt the Messiah are we?

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rwikert — Mon, 18 May 2009 17:06:41 GMT

Joe Biden is well on his way to making Dan Quayle look like Albert Einstein! This is the best the Democrats can come up with??

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eric290 — Mon, 18 May 2009 17:10:21 GMT

Not quite as bleak as when we ahd a president and VP that lied to start a war, lied to pass privatized regulations, allowed millions of jobs to go overseas so corporations could save money at the expense of taxpayers. George Bush blew through like a tornado for 8 years. Now, Obama is left to try to repair and rebuild. It is particularly amusing all of the Republicans trying to pass judgement after a few months when their administration is the reason we are in the mess we are in right now.

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eric290 — Mon, 18 May 2009 17:15:32 GMT

As for Joe Biden... He may not have been the greatest choice, but at least he is not waterboarding everyone that crosses his path like Cheney did. Or maybe you would prefer a goofball, moose hunting, witch doctor seeing, think tank like Sarah Palin???

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Still Free in the USA — Mon, 18 May 2009 17:24:56 GMT

When you have something concrete that "Bush lied, Bush did this, Bush did that" open your mouth. I would think you would be as bored with it as the rest of the intelligent life out here. Waterboarding? LMAO! Perhaps this little military education Mr. Obama is getting is why he is backpeddling on his Gitmo and no war policies; Eric290, you and BO need to have a soldier in your family; maybe just a ten minute conversation; would a photo do it; to understand HOW MUCH THEY SACRIFICE TO PROTECT YOUR FREEDOM AND HISTORY WILL PROVE IT. BUSH lied, blah blah blah. Get a set of stones and put something substatantial on the plate. Waterboarding is a trip to Disney compare to what those people want to do to you.

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kennisb — Mon, 18 May 2009 17:30:42 GMT

eric290 is obviously uninformed about politics during the Bush years, Who held both houses for the last 4 years, those are the people to blame. The President cannot spend a dime. And if it weren't for DEMONCRAPS tax increases on industry, they wouldn't take thier companies overseas. You really need to do your homework.

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jannsimmon — Mon, 18 May 2009 17:41:27 GMT

This room existed long before Cheney moved into the Naval Observatory. It exists for the safety of the VP. Of course , now that Biden has revealed its existence, the VP is less safe in case he is in danger. Dan Quayle is looking smarter and smarter.

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Hinesite — Mon, 18 May 2009 17:42:23 GMT

First off Eric290; You need to get off the pot smoking, and change to a much light cool aid drink!

If you only new what the heck you were talking about would be a plus here also. But that's alright, hang in there and you may get what you wished for, you sound like you desert every bite of it. Then we will see what comes out of those lips!

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eric290 — Mon, 18 May 2009 17:45:29 GMT

Kennisb: They held both house the last 2 years. Check your own facts before casting stones.

Still Free; Do your homework too! Memos are out there that validate everything that I have said. I do have soldiers in my family, slick! Watch your mouth! Right now they are fighting and one is dead in a war that Bush (admittedly) lied to start. Keep it up with your empty blogs, because maybe if you put it in all caps that will make it real. As for my stones, I'll be glad to take up a weapon and stand a post (ex military myself) when the goal of the conflict is something besides facilitating a war that was started based on lies and decepetion.

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1JAMESZATTA — Mon, 18 May 2009 17:47:07 GMT

still free in the USA, we all know the great sacrifices our soldiers make and most Americans want these terrorists to pay dearly for their actions, but we are not China or north Korea. That's why we are the USA the greatest place on earth. If we say we beleive in ethical treatment of prisoners than we should stand by our word. Two wrongs will not make anything right.

jjz

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jhawk1 — Mon, 18 May 2009 17:50:02 GMT

"Who held both houses for the last 4 years, those are the people to blame. The President cannot spend a dime. And if it weren't for DEMONCRAPS tax increases on industry, they wouldn't take thier companies overseas. You really need to do your homework."

kennisb -- please explain your math. The "Demoncraps" won control of both houses of Congress in the 2006 mid-terms. They were sworn into office in January of 2007. As we are now in 2009, how does this amount to controlling both houses for four years?

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arkay — Mon, 18 May 2009 17:57:10 GMT

This just shows what a hack Eleanor Clift is. Biden exposed not only Cheney's saferoom but also Gore's and any succeeding VP's except now the people responsible for insuring the safety of that official must spend tax payer money identifying and constructing a new location.

Do these people have and their press lapdogs have any brains?

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brydges — Mon, 18 May 2009 17:58:00 GMT

Obama picked Biden because no one would assassinate a leader if Biden was next in line.

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bfrobisher — Mon, 18 May 2009 18:01:40 GMT

Cheney is a paranoid little crapper.

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Washingtonian65 — Mon, 18 May 2009 18:04:33 GMT

Get a grip Arkay. It's not like the VP's House is a secret location or something....

I could be wrong but I imagine there is already some level of security that we're paying for based there....

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stronghorse — Mon, 18 May 2009 18:13:17 GMT

Hey Joe - Didn't you get the procudures memo on disclosing Secret information?

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Omnius — Mon, 18 May 2009 18:14:16 GMT

We can see that War Criminal Cheney was just too lazy to go to the office by hiding out at home playing hooky. War Criminal Cheney was the most cowardly of all vice presidents and we must never forget or forgive his cowardly torture club that shamed our great country in front of the whole world. Good thing Joe Biden is made of sterner stuff than Coward Cheney!

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Atheist 1 — Mon, 18 May 2009 18:17:20 GMT

The Republicans made a big deal about capturing Saddam Hussein in a spider hole, but meanwhile Cheney was hiding out in a snake hole for 8 years! What a coward Cheney turned out to be. He speaks a big game, but doesn't have the guts (or the heart) to do anything about it. Lying, cowardice war criminal!

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sieg6529 — Mon, 18 May 2009 18:20:52 GMT

Didn't Cheney get the memo that the cloak-n-dagger days of the Cold War are over? He might feel like a big boy hiding in his fort, but it certainly didn't make us any safer.

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Independent! — Mon, 18 May 2009 18:26:15 GMT

Thank you Joe Biden. Once again your foot in mouth disease is afflicting us. Any other national secrets regarding the personal safety of the President or V.P. you would like to disclose.

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DieHardFredHead — Mon, 18 May 2009 18:31:21 GMT

Typical lib divulging natural secrets. I don't care for Biden or Obama, but if something happens like 9/11 I want them to be safe. What is with the left trying to destroy the national secrets of our country.

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Ethel — Mon, 18 May 2009 18:32:10 GMT

Where is Biden going to hide now that he devulged the obvious best spot for himself in an emergency?

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TerryEHill — Mon, 18 May 2009 18:42:22 GMT

When those on the left refer to Bush / Cheney as war criminals, it makes them look foolish and nothing they say after that point is believable. Sometimes I wonder how far they would go to get and hold power and at what cost. I don't agree with Obama or Biden, but I dont consider them un-american, dangerous or criminals. It's so easy to look back at history and say what should have been done, but the future was unfolding and could not be seen. Who knew if other, greater attacks were in the works, the poisons in store for our water and food, the chemicals against our children, dangerous radiation from a dirty bomb. This country will, I believe, have to suffer another attack to get those to finally take a look at our enemies as a greater threat to us, than ourselves.

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ked1nc — Mon, 18 May 2009 18:43:11 GMT

Does anybody ever READ anything??? This bunker was discussed in an article in the New York Times in September of 2004. Seems like Cheney was disclosing the info about what great decisions he made on 9/11 while his little buddy was in Air Force One.

Please don't give Joe Biden crap for old news

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eric290 — Mon, 18 May 2009 18:46:17 GMT

YEAH! Where will he hide! Oh, wait... why does he need to hide? LOFL. DC gets attacked sooooo often and of course next time they will target the VP residence just so they can take Biden out. RIGHT! After all, it is in the VP residence. Who would EVER think that he would be hiding there?! C'mon you friggin conservatives! Give it a rest!

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Chriswick — Mon, 18 May 2009 18:54:43 GMT

You're right brydges - it's the Dan Quayle (sp?) syndrome - LOL

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jspr637@verizon.net — Mon, 18 May 2009 19:18:56 GMT

Joe Biden has a big mouth.

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Still Free in the USA — Mon, 18 May 2009 19:20:35 GMT

WOW! Yup, Eric, I would seek some help; serious help and soon; you are very angry soul. "slick", "watch your mouth". Sweetie, these are typed words. Shhhhhhhhhhhh, calm down. They are key strokes; you dont have to imagine duct taping my mouth. Now kick back and take a Zanax. "watch your mouth???????????????" OMFG!

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basedrum777 — Mon, 18 May 2009 19:22:10 GMT

Posted By: ked1nc (May 18, 2009 at 2:43 PM)

Please don't give Joe Biden crap for old news

Hey look Republicans...someone from a brain from whom you can learn.....

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edancause — Mon, 18 May 2009 19:24:27 GMT

Eric...Are you kidding me? DC has been attacked. Remember 9/11, the pentagon? It amazes me how quickly liberals forget. Terrorists WILL try to attack it again. These people want to wipe us off the face off the earth. They truly feel that they are going to heaven if they kill your son/ daughter/ wife. We cannot negotiate with them. I am in the Army and know first hand what these people are capable of. There is no doubt in my mind that they are planning attacks right now and President Obamas policies are putting us all in danger. To think otherwise is naive.

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cyfi — Mon, 18 May 2009 19:24:39 GMT

That is strange, Cheny was in Brasstown, Ga staying at a National park Lodge that was closed to the public. A number of people saw him, he even had breakfast with that ex. Ga Politician Zell at the local eatery a couple of times.

Maybe he aids were in one place and he was in another. Anyhow who cares. Why are people wasting so much time and energy on water under the bridge rather than on fixing our problems?

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edancause — Mon, 18 May 2009 19:29:34 GMT

Why does everyone bring up torture. We do not torture. Waterboarding is not torture. Lets get one thing straight. When our troops are captured they are tortured. It never finds its way into the media but trust me when I say that some of our troops have suffered much much worse than being waterboarded.

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eric290 — Mon, 18 May 2009 19:36:39 GMT

EDAN! ARE YOU KIDDING ME??!! I didn't say it hadn't been attacked... "DC gets attacked sooooo often..." As soon as Biden moves into the Pentagon, I will be concerned. However, they attacked that because it is a symbol of America. I have serious doubts they will attack his residence because he slipped up and confirmed that he stays there.

Still free: I am angry. You commented that I had nothing vested in the current conflict "you and BO need to have a soldier in your family; maybe just a ten minute conversation; would a photo do it; to understand HOW MUCH THEY SACRIFICE TO PROTECT YOUR FREEDOM AND HISTORY WILL PROVE IT. BUSH lied, blah blah blah. Get a set of stones and put something substatantial on the plate. Waterboarding is a trip to Disney compare to what those people want to do to you." Next time you bury a family member that was killed protecting a country and a leader that lied to him, you come talk to me.

For the rest of you that think Bush went to war on our behalf:

http://www.rawstory.com/news/2006/Book_Bush_told_aides_he_would_0906.html

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louee — Mon, 18 May 2009 19:36:41 GMT

All you righty wingnuts out there making statements about this administration making us less safe, GET A GRIP! How could we be any less safe than Bushco left us? Your hatred is completely irrational. Apparently you are willing to make these ridiculous statements, despite the facts hitting you in the face. Those despots actually got us into a war we didn't need to fight that has now been going on almost as long as the Vietnam war. And despite intense warnings from the Clinton adminstration they chose to ignore bin Laden and concentrate on protecting Daddy's good name. That you have the nerve to defend these criminals is simply appalling and speaks to your total lack of credibility. I don't know what is rolling around in your brains, but it has nothing to do with intellect or objectivity. The rest of us don't want to live in the stinking pesthole of a country that you apparently desire.

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eric290 — Mon, 18 May 2009 19:40:34 GMT

Edan, nice comment about waterboarding "We do not torture. Waterboarding is not torture." Maybe you should check your facts too:

Waterboarding is considered to be torture by a wide range of authorities, including legal experts,[2][3][30] politicians, war veterans,[4][5] intelligence officials,[8] military judges,[9] and human rights organizations.[10][11] David Miliband, the United Kingdom Foreign Secretary described it as torture on July 19, 2008, and stated "the UK unreservedly condemns the use of torture."[31] Arguments have been put forward that it might not be torture in all cases, or that it is unclear.[32][33][34][35] The U.S. State Department has recognized "submersion of the head in water" as torture in other circumstances, for example, in its 2005 Country Report on Tunisia.[36]

The United Nations' Report of the Committee Against Torture: Thirty-fifth Session of November 2006, stated that state parties should rescind any interrogation techniques, such as waterboarding, that constitutes torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment.[37]

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brydges — Mon, 18 May 2009 19:41:02 GMT

Basedrum- you should be very concerned about the safety of Obama and Biden, With your head so far up his a** I would think you would want it protected at all costs

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Principia — Mon, 18 May 2009 19:44:31 GMT

Newsweek, what in the world has happened to you? I understand the extreme right-leaning rag you've become, but gossipy "National Enquirer" trash used to be beneath you...remember? It's too late, because that's the strength of gossip...the deliverer doesn't care whether or not something is true, just say it or print it and that is enough to get mouths flapping, right?

Jokes at the Gridiron, which is an event at which the public is not welcomed and journalists understand this, are (1) jokes, and (2) not for public consumption. What am I missing?

You've become more and more trashy, gossipy, and low-brow. What happened?

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Still Free in the USA — Mon, 18 May 2009 19:45:05 GMT

"If Saddam rejects peace and we have to use force, our purpose is clear. We want to seriously diminish the threat posed by Iraq's weapons of mass destruction program."

--President Bill Clinton, Feb. 17, 1998

"Saddam Hussein has been engaged in the development of weapons of mass destruction technology which is a threat to countries in the region and he has made a mockery of the weapons inspection process."

-Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D, CA), Dec. 16, 1998

"Hussein has ... chosen to spend his money on building weapons of mass destruction and palaces for his cronies."

-- Madeline Albright, Clinton Secretary of State, Nov. 10, 1999

"We know that he has stored secret supplies of biological and chemical weapons throughout his country."

-- Al Gore, Sept. 23, 2002

"I will be voting to give the President of the United States the authority to use force -- if necessary -- to disarm Saddam Hussein because I believe that a deadly arsenal of weapons of mass destruction in his hands is a real and grave threat to our security."

-- Sen. John F. Kerry (D, MA), Oct. 9, 2002

"In the four years since the inspectors left, intelligence reports show that Saddam Hussein has worked to rebuild his chemical and biological weapons stock, his missile delivery capability, and his nuclear program. He has also given aid, comfort, and sanctuary to terrorists, including al Qaeda members ... It is clear, however, that if left unchecked, Saddam Hussein will continue to increase his capacity to wage biological and chemical warfare, and will keep trying to develop nuclear weapons."

-- Sen. Hillary Clinton (D, NY), Oct 10, 2002

"We are in possession of what I think to be compelling evidence that Saddam Hussein has, and has had for a number of years, a developing capacity for the production and storage of weapons of mass destruction."

-- Sen. Bob Graham (D, FL), Dec. 8, 2002

"Without question, we need to disarm Saddam Hussein. He is a brutal, murderous dictator, leading an oppressive regime ... He presents a particularly grievous threat because he is so consistently prone to miscalculation ... And now he is miscalculating America's response to his continued deceit and his consistent grasp for weapons of mass destruction ... So the threat of Saddam Hussein with weapons of mass destruction is real..."

-- Sen. John F. Kerry (D, MA), Jan. 23. 2003

re: Shining Light On Cheney's Hideaway

edancause — Mon, 18 May 2009 19:49:07 GMT

Eric...Sorry about that. Misread your post. My apologies. I agree with what you said to Still Free wholeheartedly. If these people lost a loved one in either of these conflicts they would feel differently. Never mind if any of them actually served in our military and lost a battle buddy.

Louee...Intense warnings from the Clinton administration? Seriously. 9/11 happened at the very beginning of Bush's first term. ALL of the planning for 9/11 was carried out in the Clinton administration. Furthermore, Clinton had an opportunity to kill Bin Laden. All he had to do was give the go ahead and Bin Laden would be dead right now. It is Clinton that had the best opportunity to eliminate Bin Laden. Who knows if 9/11 would have even happened if Clinton had the nerve to "pull the trigger." Personally I feel that 9/11 would have still been carried out. But who knows. Those are the facts. Do some research. Use that intellect of yours. Clinton could have killed Bin Laden. They had eyes on the guy for crying out loud.

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kenfromillinois — Mon, 18 May 2009 19:51:45 GMT

The next attack on America will probably kill a few hundred thousand people. The Democrat Party will have to shoulder the blame and Obama will probably be removed from office. This will be especially true if the attack is on the East coast. This would probably destroy the Democrat Party. If the attack is on the West coast, the political significance will be much less. Most Americans don't care if LA or SanFran are wiped out. They are the Sodom and Gomorrah of the western world. Some people might not hold the feds responsible if California gets it. Face it, California doesn't like military recruiters in state, so who cares if the state is massacred by an enemy?

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Still Free in the USA — Mon, 18 May 2009 19:56:46 GMT

Clinton started the B.S. in Kosovo to take the heat of his intern under his desk instead of taking care of Bin Laden. The end

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edancause — Mon, 18 May 2009 19:57:15 GMT

Eric...your post reads nice. Kind of like you know what you are talking about. Only problem is I have been waterboarded. Granted in training and not in a combat situation but I have been there and done that. It is not torture. Also, your head is not submerged when you are waterboarded. There are no lasting effects. It only simulates drowning. And if doing this to some scum bags that would gladly kill our sons, daughters, and wives gets them to give us information about future threats then it is worth it. And as I posted before, when we are captured they do things that are so so much worse.

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kenfromillinois — Mon, 18 May 2009 19:57:22 GMT

So the UN says water boarding is illegal. So what? Russia, China, Somalia, ... regularly kill their citizens. That's ok with the UN. Torturing terrorists is necessary and it works despite the lies of the media and the experts who wouldn't last 10 seconds under torture - let's test torture: 10 experts and 10 news journalists. I bet the CIA could get everyone to reveal information that would put the detainee in jail! I don't care. I've been safe. My kids have been safe. America has been safe. If anything happens under the new guard of kissing our enemies, they will be prosecuted for negligent homicide! Obama could be put in jail, if he does not protect America.

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edancause — Mon, 18 May 2009 20:02:34 GMT

Eric, You pulled your info off of Wikipedia. Seriously that is where you get your information? Wikipedia. You have got to be kidding me.

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Duke22 — Mon, 18 May 2009 20:02:41 GMT

On Larry King Last week, Jesse Ventura a Navy Seal said Waterboarding is torture. If you listen to the right, you would think it is just diving into the water from a diving board. As for Dick Cheney, who received 5 deferments from military service has the nerve to talk about keeping America safe. The man is the biggest liar and a coward, who should not be given any credibility on security issues. When torture was exposed in 2004. From what I have read all "Enhanced Interrigations" were suspended because officers feared the consequences of their actions. So, since 2004-2009 Dick Cheney has not been keeping us safe like he has claimed. If Waterboarding continued after 2004, then Mr. Cheney is a even bigger liar. I agree lets move on, but someone needs to tell the Dick to shut up already.

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lovedeedee — Mon, 18 May 2009 20:04:28 GMT

Kenfromillinois... We all know you are one of these right wing neocon.. You lost, get used to it and shut up !

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WarhammerThree — Mon, 18 May 2009 20:05:41 GMT

Waterboarding is torture. The United States when they signed on to the Geneva Conventions agreed to it as torture. Tell ya what. YOU get waterbaorded and tell me it's not torture. Go look up Jesse Ventura's interview on Larry King on YouTube. Mr. Ventura was waterboarded as part of his military training. See what he thinks.

And the argument that our troops get tortured and have suffered worse than waterboarding is a very good point. But see, that's what makes us the GOOD GUYS! We have higher IDEALS and MORALS than our enemies. That means we suffer more, that means we take on greater risk, but that is the price and sacrifice we must make to remain the GOOD GUYS. See, contrary to what a lot of people believe, this isn't a war of America Versus the Terrorists. It's not a battle of our solders versus their soldiers. This War on Terror? It's a war of IDEAS! Bush was saying for years that the terrorists hate our beliefs and our freedoms. And we threw beliefs under the bus because we're scared, because we cowered to their terrorist tactics, because we we're thinking straight. When we did that, when we waterboarded captives (or held them without charging them, without council, without all the other rights we believe belong to ALL human beings), we handed the terrorist victory. THEY WON. THEY MADE US COMPROMISE OUR MORALS AND VALUES! They made us act just as badly as them. They made us the bad guys. They won. Congratulations to handing them a victory. Good job.

And don't give me that crap that our Bill of Rights only extends to US citizens. Check out the Declaration of Independence:

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."

We then went on to write down those unalienable rights in the Bill of Rights which became the foundation for our Constitution. But see, it says ALL men are created equal. Not just whites. Not just Americans. Not just Republicans. ALL MEN. That's why we extend those rights to EVERYONE, including Gitmo detainees, some of whom were very much INNOCENT! ALL MEN. We do anything else and we become the BAD GUYS. The terrorists win.

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Lee Holmes — Mon, 18 May 2009 20:06:59 GMT

Dunno. The gutless tagteam of Connally and Bailey are more wont to wax eloquent on Bidens gaffes than on a few inconvenient truths.

The Center for Strategic Studies [followed up by this mornings NPR report] now observes the ever-growing grasp of the Iranians in places as far away as Morocco,Bahrain, and Egypt,where it is stockpiling HEZBOLLAH and seeking to create instability in those regions using Lebanon as a blueprint. If this will not cause more Obama headaches , we find that the Paks may be using US aid money in order to make more Bombs,and is certainly blowing a bunch of money on its two new plutonium processors. Worse, the Taliban is not acting the way that pundits like NEWSWEAKS Fareed Zakaria would wish,with Zak declaring the Taliban more as a ''guerilla'' offensive creature that the Pak army can deal with, yet with all signs showing that it is actually acting like a standing army,using tactics that are peculiar to such and are winning key battles beyond the Swat region. Cheneys viewpoints of the nature of the jihadists are thus far being vindicated, as things are coming undone even without a Bush at the helm, with Obama,[and Biden,and Pelosi] being neatly suckered by the Syrians and the Iranians.

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eric290 — Mon, 18 May 2009 20:10:52 GMT

Edan, you and the rest of the idiots that will lie to help further the Republican dogma are not worth my time. Have a nice life.

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brydges — Mon, 18 May 2009 20:13:02 GMT

Still Free - All your honest and factual posts are going to make this left wing blog of propoganda explode, keep up the good work

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theStever — Mon, 18 May 2009 20:23:44 GMT

You got that right! Cheney needs to cover his tracks regarding torture and ignoring Intel that didn't support his desire to invade Iraq (you know, like when he gave Scooter the OK to out Valerie Palme, an undercover CIA agent, in order to strike back at her husband who trashed the "Yellow Cake" theory. That act put the lie to his oft-stated "we got bad intelligence" mea culpa). I loved what the ex-Gov of Minnesota said, what's his name the wrestler, that if he had a waterboard, Cheney, and one hour, he could get Cheney to admit to the Sharon Tate murders.

Meanwhile, Cheney needs to explain why, if torture works, you would need to torture someone 183 times! What, the first 182 were just for practice? And lets hear his explanation for using waterboarding to get an Iraq-Al Qaeda tie-in.

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dddddd — Mon, 18 May 2009 20:27:24 GMT

It's currently being reported that Biden did not out classified info about Cheney's bunker.

"What the Vice President described in his comments was not - as some press reports have suggested - an underground facility, but rather, an upstairs workspace in the residence, which he understood was frequently used by Vice President Cheney and his aides. That workspace was converted into an upstairs guestroom when the Bidens moved into the residence. There was no disclosure of classified information," said Vice President Biden's spokeswoman, Elizabeth Alexander."

http://whitehouse.blogs.foxnews.com/2009/05/18/biden-did-not-reveal-the-secret-bunker/

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dddddd — Mon, 18 May 2009 20:29:45 GMT

It's currently being reported that Biden did not out classified info about Cheney's bunker.

http://whitehouse.blogs.foxnews.com/2009/05/18/biden-did-not-reveal-the-secret-bunker/

If this Newsweek post could be updated to include the statement from the Office of the VP, it would be much apreciated.

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TheLunatic — Mon, 18 May 2009 20:29:47 GMT

I don't for a minute think that Obama's policies are making America less safe, and I think that Cheney is an even bigger idiot than Bush. However, this quote infers that the VP was "hiding out" in the bunker. Cheney probably had no choice in the matter - security protocols kicked in and that's where his aids thought he was safest. Nothing wrong with that.

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neverendingsaga — Mon, 18 May 2009 20:32:14 GMT

lol, its laughable that someone who stood idly by and let 9-11 happen, after they had the intel on an immenent attack, and who insists wasnt their fault, says a new attack would be on the new administration..seriously, how crazy did one have to be to be a part of Bush's admin??

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theStever — Mon, 18 May 2009 20:34:37 GMT

I have to response to these Neocons who are blaming Clinton for 9/11 and for not killing Bin Laden. First, his admin. did warn Bush that Al Qaeda was a huge threat. But lets suppose they didn't. Bush was warned on Agust 6, 2009 that Al Qaeda was in the US and preparing to attack. What did he do? He went for a bike ride on his ranch! One phone call to the FAA would have stopped 9/11 in its tracks, but that would have required Bush to actually think.

Also, when Clinton sent missiles into Afghanistan to get Bin Laden (he missed by something like 30 minutes), the Republicans went into the well of the House and warned Clinton not to start any foreign entanglements while they wasted the nation's time with their stupid impeachment.

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savarin — Mon, 18 May 2009 20:35:16 GMT

So now when the s...t hits the fan Secret Service can grab Biden and take him to a disclosed location.

Better hope they don't have bunker busters Biden!

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lvbartman — Mon, 18 May 2009 20:38:24 GMT

Sad to see that so many mindless right wingers have picked up the cues from their not-so-glorious leaders that the way to gain and maintain power over people is to make up enough lies to scare them into submission---aka"Vote for us or you will all die!"

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Quirk22 — Mon, 18 May 2009 20:39:56 GMT

This has nothing to do with Cheney, Bush, Guantanimo or waterboarding. This is about the Vice President of the United States' extremely poor judgment. He can no longer be trusted with sensitive information and should probably either resign or take a more traditional VP role of total non-involvement.

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biden's an idiot — Mon, 18 May 2009 20:41:34 GMT

biden is about as smart as carter was when he announced to the world that we had secret stealth technology

these guys are like school kids who run out of things to say to keep the attention on them, so they blurt out things they shouldn't say

and in biden's case, he just told them where he'll be hiding, lol

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Truth101A — Mon, 18 May 2009 20:41:41 GMT

Brilliant Biden- in a feeble attempt to mock his predessor gives away National Security information that would have helped save his own life. -What a moron!

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savarin — Mon, 18 May 2009 20:44:27 GMT

So now when the sh..t hits the fan the Secret Service will have to quickly get Biden to a disclosed location.

Hope they don't have bunker busters

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bduboftexas — Mon, 18 May 2009 20:47:53 GMT

OMG - Cheney just became more and more paranoid and irrational following 9/11. I mean, sure, it was a scary traumatic time - but what - did he think he was Jodie Foster or something? Or how about Jon Voight in this season's 24.

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biden's an idiot — Mon, 18 May 2009 20:50:15 GMT

LOL, didn't take long for the looney left ccensors to remove my last post

Don't worry, we still have an avenue of truth, Fox is beating your brains in and they even allow opposing comments

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sharpie7 — Mon, 18 May 2009 20:53:20 GMT

you guys are idiots. they arent going to hide biden in the same place they hid cheney, regardless of the fact biden told people about it. this is a non-story

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bduboftexas — Mon, 18 May 2009 20:54:26 GMT

I really wish that blogging comments never came into fashion. You people scare me

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RobK — Mon, 18 May 2009 20:57:27 GMT

Biden=Moron

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biden's an idiot — Mon, 18 May 2009 20:58:19 GMT

LOL, thought that would get your attention, lol

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Mark0 — Mon, 18 May 2009 21:43:34 GMT

This issue is a drop in the bucket compared to the treasonous disclosure of TOP SECRET US policy back in 2001.

One of the most volatile triggers for World War 3 for decades has been the potential for war between Taiwan and China and how America would respond to a Chinese attack on Taiwan - something China has never "taken off the table" after the Nationalists fled to the island after the Communists took power.

Only this status quo uncertainty has kept Taiwan from becoming emboldened enough to declare independence, which would almost certainly trigger a Chinese invasion that could drag America into direct conflict with China. As long as China was kept in the dark about how America would respond, they too would certainly think twice before trying to "reclaim lost territory".

In perhaps the most ignorant and reckless proclamation ever recorded in US history, George W. Bush in 2001 declared on ABC News that the U.S. would "do whatever it takes to defend Taiwan." The damage control and backpeddling that ensued was legendary.

I'll give second place to Dubya's attempt to sell our nation's stragetic ports to Dubai.It's bad enough that they were never really secured against terrorist threats, but hey, why not just hand them over to the same region that brought us 9/11.

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Oh Yea — Mon, 18 May 2009 21:50:59 GMT

There may be a bunker below the Vice President's house, but it is not THE BUNKER that the VP & Family, The President & Family, Security Team, Congress, Senate etc will go in case of an EMERGENCY. A Bunker does exist, but this is far from THE BUNKER...I wish I was one of the chosen ones, that will be hid away in case of emergency...Biden may have a reason to be saying this...He may be playing dumb... someone may be thinking they are getting some good information, from this "idiot" YOU may be thinking He is an "idiot". The JOKE may be on YOU!!!

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Oh Yea — Mon, 18 May 2009 22:00:52 GMT

I do not think The Vice President's guest would have divulged the information VP Biden told them....Unless this information was suppose to leak...I say this because whoever announced it to the world...not a handful of dinner guest...could be black balled...You Think???

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stevende — Tue, 19 May 2009 00:03:34 GMT

Biden's a fool, playing the american public like they are bigger fools..he'll talk about the events of 9/11 as long as you don't ask him about the evidence of thermite explosives found in the buildings, when faced with that, or faced about his being complicit in treasonous acts, he turns and runs.

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mrmccoy — Tue, 19 May 2009 00:09:14 GMT

I see Eleanor Clift every week on the Group and she never says anything good about any adminstration except Obama's. She doesn't like the Bush Adminstration including Bush or Cheney. Any information Eleanor puts out here for us to read is not anything secret we can all buy insurance for that from AIG or whoever they call it now. This must be another remark of hers to get someones attention.

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Oh I believe that — Tue, 19 May 2009 05:26:37 GMT

Give me a break Stever...........When did Clinton ever listen to a Republican? ......and if you thought Bush should have called the FAA before 911 what suggestions do you have for Obama and his picture taking of AF1 over New York recently? Guess Bush should have called that one in too.

re: Shining Light On Cheney's Hideaway

Principia — Wed, 20 May 2009 09:29:05 GMT

Newsweek, it would be a nice move if you were to post a clarification to the misinformed, if possible. To the nasty commenters: This is funny. If you believe VP Biden divulged state secrets, I have a bridge I'd love to sell you. We're talking Joe Biden here...someone who has Chaired the powerful Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and one of our most powerful Senators. Biden has everything he says parsed and put under a microscope by Repubs and Fox to the point of shame. This particular business has been appropriately debunked: Fox News wrote a correction ("Biden did not reveal 'secret' bunker" (http://whitehouse.blogs.foxnews.com/2009/05/18/biden-did-not-reveal-the-secret-bunker/); as did Washington Post (http://voices.washingtonpost.com/reliable-source/2009/05/rs-bunker19.html); Politico was standup and removed the inaccurate story from their front page, and Huffington Post has had the false story reported by numerous sources, myself included. All this because many of us are seeing media running with false or half-truths or minor non-story mispeaks attributed to Joe Biden much too often. It has become rather odd. Biden gives speeches almost every day, but we don’t hear about them…only if a word is out of order. Shameful.

re: Shining Light On Cheney's Hideaway

Principia — Wed, 20 May 2009 09:41:21 GMT

Newsweek...my apologies for the length of my last post. My frustration in reading numerous "pseudo articles" on sites based on your blog post, essentially accusing VP Biden of doing something he did not, is frustrating. Falsehoods like that are allowed to spread too easily with today's blogs. There is little you are able to do with your commenters, but perhaps those who tire of lies or unwarranted attacks, can provide accuracy. WaPo was stellar. Fox surprised me. Politico was stand-up. I will be more cognizent of my post's length in the future. Thank you for your time.

re: Shining Light On Cheney's Hideaway

babyak — Fri, 22 May 2009 02:11:47 GMT

the hate spewed against Pres Bush and V.Pres Cheney is appalling-hey maybe you guys can be sent to jail under the new dumbocrat law-Biden is an gasbag-if the taxpayers have to pay for another hideout, let biden pay for it-the problem here is people do not how to handle the fact that George w Bush and Dick Cheney are honorable people and did a great job and that simply can not be handled by the libs, socialist etc-they can't believe that these two were good leaders-they cannot admit that they were wrong and very very thankful that they were in charge at not algore. What we now have is the worst wimpy government dictatorship-it smells with unconstitutional measures and a republican will be needed to sort out this country before 2012. Go to europe and hear how they are laughing. Thank you George W Bush and Dick Cheney for your service to this country-you both are missed. God Bless America-not Goddamn America!