Our Mentor prepares to Dispatch the Vile Hamilton
Posted on 02/17/2006 5:51:20 AM PST by blitzgig
There are few less edifying sights than Terry McAuliffe in full battle cry. But alas there was no avoiding him after the Cheney hunting accident. There he was demanding to know why the vice president waited 22 hours before informing the press and shouting that if Al Gore had done something like this he'd be in Leavenworth by nightfall (a dubious if pleasing supposition). The White House press corps was even more insufferable. One reporter asked, "Is it proper for the vice president to offer his resignation or has he offered his resignation?" Another demanded, "Scott (McClellan), would this be much more serious if the man had died?" Our pressies asked dozens of questions about the timing of the disclosure -- some wondering aloud whether the White House purposely delayed the announcement to avoid its becoming Topic A on the Sunday morning chat shows. One particularly eager journalist asked, "Under Texas law, is this kind of accidental shooting a possible criminal offense?" The transcript does not indicate whether he was rubbing his hands together at the time.
Is there something missing in the mental architecture of reporters? When they get credentialed, do they lose ordinary human reactions?
An ordinary person, hearing about such an accident, would respond as follows: How horrible! Cheney must be in agony. What's the prognosis on Whittington?
I honestly don't see why it was so essential that the press be informed about the accident immediately. Admittedly, if the vice president had shot someone in the Oval Office, or better yet, in the pressroom, that would be a story. But these kinds of things happen all too often when people hunt. It is terrible for the two men involved and for their families, but it has zero public relevance.
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Accidentally and unfortunately, I happened to hear Imus ('be a moron') talking with Mary Matelin (sp?) about this. After going over everything patiently with "Cowboy Thought Process," he restarted his "everyone knows it was insane for Cheney to wait...." routine. I guess she'd had enough and began to fire back, at which point "Thymus" blows up and yells "don't you insult me!!," acting like a total baby wuss who can always dish it out but can never take it.
Because it seems like a coverup, that why. Ask yourself if you have a right to know the information. If not, fine, you don't want to know the VP shot someone. If you think you do have a right to know, when? I'd say as soon as possible.
I guess she has some hunting experience we don't know about. But these people that are saying it happens often aren't doing careful gun owners or hunters any favors.
Our Mentor prepares to Dispatch the Vile Hamilton
actually, it's HIPAA.
Our good friend Terry has NEVER let the truth get in the way of any of his talking points. Why so long before the press release? I am still waiting on Terry to explain how successful he was with Global Crossing investment, hhmmm.
If you it walks like a duck ...well you know how it goes.
Think so? Have a drink, shoot someone, and see how many hours can pass by before you have to talk to the cops.
Mona has put into words the best description of how I have felt about Cheney. Cheney's very measured demeanor and self confidence led him to do exactly what a person of his moral character should have done. I find no fault whatsoever with his action following the accident. S... happens. Perhaps his old style manliness and what the press calls 'secretive' like behaviour, but what I call being first responsible to the people most concerned, is something of the past, but I certainly hope not. This story should be over.
Ah, but there are no stupid questions -- only stupid people asking questions.
bttt
"Ah, but there are no stupid questions -- only stupid people asking questions."
You nailed it. Good one!
"Because it seems like a coverup, that why. Ask yourself if you have a right to know the information. If not, fine, you don't want to know the VP shot someone. If you think you do have a right to know, when? I'd say as soon as possible."
The incident WAS reported right away, to the local authorities as is required. Despite what the press may believe, they are under NO obligation to immediately report such an incident to them. Should this be reported in the media? Absolutely, but it makes no real difference to the audience whether it is reported that evening or the next morning.
Cheney's natural self-composure is what makes him a good leader. He doesn't let his emotions cloud his thinking. He keeps his eye on his objectives, thinking logically about how to achieve them.
It also would make no difference if it was reported six months later, would it?
Terry McCauliffe, is that you??
Do you not KNOW the facts or do you not CARE about the facts?
Its Terri.
What fact do I have wrong?
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