We've replaced Senator Patrick Leahy's brain
with Folgers Crystals.
Let's see if anyone notices.
Posted on 06/25/2004 9:33:30 AM PDT by LincolnLover
WASHINGTON - Vice President Cheney cursed at Democratic Sen. Patrick Leahy during a confrontation on the Senate floor while members were having their annual group picture taken earlier this week, Leahy and Senate sources said Thursday.
Senate aides with knowledge of the encounter Tuesday said the vice president confronted Leahy about some of the Democrat's criticism about alleged improprieties in Iraq military contracts awarded to Halliburton Co. Cheney, who as vice president is president of the Senate, is a former CEO of Halliburton.
Leahy responded by criticizing the White House for standing by allies who had accused Democrats of being anti-Catholic last year in opposing one of President Bush's judicial nominees, said one Senate aide, speaking on condition of anonymity.
Cheney then responded, "F--- off" or "F--- you," the aide said.
That account was backed by another aide, also speaking on condition of anonymity.
Leahy, D-Vt., confirmed that the confrontation took place but would not provide details.
"I think he was just having a bad day," Leahy said. "I was kind of shocked to hear that kind of language on the floor."
Cheney's office also wouldn't go into detail, but confirmed the two men traded remarks.
"That doesn't sound like language that the vice president would use, but there was a frank exchange of views," said Kevin Kellems, a spokesman for Cheney.
This could be a big deal, or it could be meaningless. It all depends on what the definition of f--- is.
What he heard rom the VP would be nothing that he would hear from me if I should ever perchance to cross paths with the POS SOB.
I will roundly curse him to the full extent of my vocabulary in three languages.
I have cursed his partisanship many times. I view him with contempt. He is a liberal wretch. He is demonstrably a bad Catholic. Some see him as a security risk.
Are you well?
That's what they are asking Cheney. Will he step down? Will he be asked to step down? Will he move to the CIA?
I'm quite pleased with Cheney, and think too many people are overreacting to him uttering a profanity. Was it polite? No. Was it deserved? Most definitely. I like leaders with stones.
I believe it was F*** yourself. If Leahy acts on this advice then he is a bad Catholic.
What brain?
Were the police called? The CIA allerted, maybe the FBI?
That's nice. Lots of people like Cheney. Lots of people also think in the short term and the long term it would be a stronger ticket to put a new face on the ticket. Probably the Republicans wouldn't toss their own guy for such a trivial matter as language. The Dems are losing the debate, but they could drown out the debate from now until the election by hitting this one little thing over and over. The Dems could force the hand and they seem to be trying it right now. The news media is with them all the way.
Yes. Thank you for asking. I simply love those little doileys you are using on your table. Have you seen the new china teacups Cindy bought? I am quite jealous. I wonder if Oneida silver will be on sale this summer. How are you today?
He only cursed at him? Damn, he should have slapped him and made it worthwhile.
Good. The f@#&ing son of a b#@*ch deserves it.
Part 1 of the interview will air this afternoon, part 2 tomorrow on Cavuto's Saturday morning show.
I saw that. I love that man. Cavuto's show today will be Must See TV.
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