Franken Says Cheney Shot Whittington “Just to Watch Him Die”

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[Mr. Brightside]

Franken Says Cheney Shot Whittington “Just to Watch Him Die”

Posted by Noel Sheppard

February 13, 2006 - 10:04.

Remember back in October when Al Franken joked with David Letterman about Karl Rove and I. Lewis Libby being executed for treason? Well, Franken is at it again with a blog entry Sunday evening at the Huffington Post. This time, the target of his tasteless satire is Vice President Dick Cheney who accidentally shot his hunting partner on Saturday:

“Over the weekend, Vice President Dick Cheney shot a man in Texas. Asked why he shot the man, the Vice President said, ‘Just to watch him die.’"

Much like other members of the media, Franken saw a bizarre connection to a previously documented hunting trip that the vice president went on: “You know who's doing a ‘there but for the grace of God go I?; Scalia.”

Then, Franken painted a sophomoric picture of what would happen if Bush and Cheney went hunting:

“Now, I imagine that Cheney and the President have hunted together. What would have happened if Cheney had shot the President? I think if he shot Bush this way, Bush isn't 78 and he's in pretty good shape, and he's kinda macho. I think he would've gotten up and shot Cheney back. And I think they would've started blasting each other like in a Tarrantino [sic] movie.”

That’s some funny stuff, Al. Don’t quit your day job. Speaking of which, things must not be going well over at Hot Air America, as Franken has taken to spamming blogs to attract listeners:

“Anyway, be sure to listen to the Al Franken Show tomorrow - noon to three EST. And Vice President Cheney will be our special guest. And guess what? He's bringing his shotgun!”

Makes you wonder if they’re going to start paying kids to hang ads on doorknobs to get listeners much the way Dominos sells pizza. Of course, unlike Franken's comedic attempts, Dominos delivers.

[HawaiianGecko]

 

This White House briefing on Dick Cheney's accident is quite amusing. David Gregory just said, and I'm quoting: "Human beings are not this inefficient. Was the Vice President immediately clear that he had accidentally shot his friend or did that information become available later."

What a dumb f*&^ing question! Like the VP didn't know this guy was shot until he got a briefing or something.

Some other dumb$$$ was asking how Scott can "square" the fact that one person said the shooting happened at half past the hour and another said 35 minutes after the hour.

Another is asking if it is appropriate for a private citizen to be the one to report the accident. Like the Office of Protocol has a policy for specifically for this.

There's definitely a cover up in the making, lol, maybe Dick should call Ted.

At 12:49 EST an idiot reporter asked this question and I'm quoting it also: "Would this be much more serious if the man had died?"

Another is asking if the "VP and President for that matter thought about maybe this is too dangerous an activity for such an important person."

Dropping bombs on Afghanistan are not dangerous enough for Dick, but a shotgun is????

These people are morons... no wonder the White House isn't fond of the press.

[Fido969]

I agree, I hate Franken, but this made me laugh.

Glad Cheney's friend seems to be doing OK. Thoughts and prayers all around.

[Rakkasan1]

[Tokra]

Let Franken have his fun. He's a little man who has so little to be happy about.

Seen any photos of him recently? I think he took a summer school course at the Michael (Eat)Moore School of Snacking.

[Tanniker Smith]

Actually, for Franken, that's funny!

Nah, Franken has been funnier. There were a couple of scenes in "Lateline" with him and Liddy that were good. Except, of the two, Liddy was the more talented actor. (Franken, sadly, but expectedly, was the weakest link on his own show. Even Buddy Hackett was a better character on the show, and Hackett played himself in a single episode.)

[Steveone]

He was listening to Johnny Cash evidently As no original thought could take place in that brain!

[jscd3]

Just To Watch Him Die

Actually, that's the reason why people go to see Al Frankens stage act...

[montomike]

I'd rather hunt with Mr. Skerry.

Montomike said, "Ooops...sorry. I didn't mean to shoot you in the chin. Wow, you look kind of normal."

[Maine For Bush]

"Only if you're a dimocrat. Dims are known to laugh hysterically at unfunny material between tokes."

Hmm... I found it somewhat amusing. I'm Republican and fairly intelligent and have not been smoking anything wacky. How do you explain that? I don't think conservatives have a lock on humor.

[ssaftler]

Dear Al, Let's go hunting sometime.

Sincerely, Dick Cheney

P.S. I've invited Ted Kennedy along, since his Oldsmobile is large enough to comfortably seat all of us.

[litehaus]

Just to watch him die.’.....That's our dear departed Johnny Cash!

[litehaus]

Shhhssh! That's a secret....

[Bones75]

Now if Cheney had shot the guy in Reno, then maybe I'd say it was just to watch him die.

[Galveston Grl]

The gift that keeps on giving...

[nopardons]

bttt

[IrishMike]

Probably on of the most outrageous things I've seen.