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In reply to the discussion: Dick Cheney, influential Republican vice president to George W. Bush, dies [View all]thought crime
(964 posts)72. Bury him deep.
While we can condemn Cheney's horrible behavior in government he was probably an inspiration to many people with heart disease. Most likely his disease affected his judgment in political matters and it's tempting to give him some slack after he's gone, but nevertheless his lack of compassion for those on the receiving end of his actions resulted in untold suffering.
He did a lot of damage.
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Dick Cheney, influential Republican vice president to George W. Bush, dies [View all]
BumRushDaShow
Tuesday
OP
Hopefully Satan has cleared a lot of room for new evil inhabitants over the next decade.
Irish_Dem
Tuesday
#6
"If this were a dictatorship it would be a heck of a lot easier... as long as I'm the dictator. Hehehe." ― George W Bush
CrispyQ
Tuesday
#55
Ironic that my feelings toward him have been so tempered by the horror that is MAGA, TRUMP, and his ilk
hlthe2b
Tuesday
#8
Well, he lived 12 years afterwards (ignoring his moral suitability to receive it)... Anything beyond 5 years is good.
hlthe2b
Tuesday
#114
They FBi issued a statement. His plane was not shot down by a mysterious white plane that wasn't there.
twodogsbarking
Tuesday
#26
Bone spurs aren't gonna get you out of this one, you fat bastard, get your butt in line, he's coming for you.
Buddyzbuddy
Tuesday
#34
I had to dig to see when the last former VP passed away and that was Walter Mondale in 2021
BumRushDaShow
Tuesday
#109
Update: Upon arriving in Hell, Cheney was celebrated as a hero and lauded by the local potentate.
JHB
Tuesday
#87
Flags will be at half-mast for twenty seconds at 3 am tomorrow in remembrance of Mr. Cheney.
twodogsbarking
Tuesday
#108
Vice President JD Vance Excitedly Assumes Role of Worst Living Vice President
LetMyPeopleVote
Wednesday
#123
Vice President JD Vance Excitedly Assumes Role of Worst Living Vice President
LetMyPeopleVote
Wednesday
#124