While discussing this Chilean situation as a possible assassination scenario, a DU poster said, "Oh, I do so hope that he goes down hard and fast." Yes, our President and democratic system has many enemies -- at home and abroad. However, I repeat... they all would be VERY sorry if a pissed-off President Cheney took the helm.
Cheney's just as much a straight-shooter as GWB is, and he's not afraid to get angry.
Big Time. Keeping to the cowboy metaphor, they'd be exchanging Gary Cooper for Jack Palance.