Posted on 06/25/2004 7:53:39 PM PDT by Indy Pendance
WASHINGTON — Vice President Dick Cheney (search) was unapologetic Friday about the salty language he used in a conversation with Sen. Patrick Leahy (search) earlier this week on the Senate floor, which erupted when Cheney dressed down Leahy for the senator's harsh criticism of government contracts with Halliburton.
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Cheney, who confronted Leahy on the Senate floor on Tuesday about the accusations, told FOX News on Friday that he's not sorry for dropping an expletive frequently reserved for only the angriest of exchanges.
"I expressed myself rather forcefully. I felt better after I did it," Cheney told Neil Cavuto.
When pressed on whether the vice president had actually dropped the F-bomb on the Vermont lawmaker, Cheney responded: "That's not the kind of language I usually use."
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Finally you get fed-up with the whole dog and pony show and you just say FU to them. (Although usually not out loud.)
I'd like congratulate Mr. Cheney on his restraint. I think he took the high road. I would have decked the F**ker and hoped Ted Swimmer Kennedy was standing close enough to catch the stray punchs.
John F'n. Kerry and Patrick F.U. Leahy.
I like it.
Go Dick, go
DICK CHENEY FOR PRESIDENT!
But, when necessary, I will make exceptions.
LOL, that's great.
Cheney gave him a verbal bitch-slap. And.... by the way the Leahey has responded to the bitch-slap, he has already cried like a baby. That is good enough for me.
No actual, physical contact necessary.
Finally, a politician that actually has a set. I love Cheney!
Say what you will... har.
Me neither... as a rule I don't swear but in certain situations, salty language is appropriate. President Dick Cheney had the balls to stand up and defend himself when wronged.
How can libs be upset? He has had medical problems, he felt better after saying it..... so it was good for his health.
If only GW could play a little hard ball...
I say let us express ourselves forcefully on election day and landslide this great man and the President for 4 more, (then start grooming Condi for the Battle Royal against the Hildebeast).
"I expressed myself rather forcefully. I felt better after I did it," Cheney told Neil Cavuto
I felt better too Mr. Vice President. I wish I could say a few choice words to Leaky and the rest of that Rat Party. I'd wouldn't be quite as polite.
Exactly!
Don't forget the 2000 campaign when W called NYT's political "reporter" Adam Clymer a "Major League *sshole." Bush refused to apologise. He only regretted that a private comment was picked up by the media. W and DC don't play the PC grovel game.
My esteem for him has risen even more!
Speaking of the beast, I hope Cheney directs a few comments at her next!
He did add that he "probably" used the word IIRC.
Cheney, look....some think profanity is a sin. I don't as long as it is used sparingly....especially the F word.
Your situation definitely qualified. I just wish I caught on camera you getting so angry to say that. :)
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