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To: Finny
Simply cite here examples of Cheney's "outright falsehoods about national security threats."

All of Cheney's references to a "mushroom shaped cloud" suggesting that Saddam had nuclear WMD, for which suggestion there never was any factual basis. When the U.S. armies invaded Iraq the Iraqi nuclear weapons program was still under U.N. seal, just as the inspectors left it when Bush's invasion forced the U.N. to leave.

51 posted on 02/17/2006 11:07:45 AM PST by MurryMom
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To: MurryMom
All of Cheney's references to a "mushroom shaped cloud" suggesting that Saddam had nuclear WMD, for which suggestion there never was any factual basis. When the U.S. armies invaded Iraq the Iraqi nuclear weapons program was still under U.N. seal, just as the inspectors left it when Bush's invasion forced the U.N. to leave.

I am impressed that you actually responded as requested, instead of prevaricating, although I see only ONE so-called "falsehood" in your reply, not in the plural, as you stated originally. Nor do I buy what you list above as an "outright falsehood." I don't need Cheney or anyone else to tell me that Saddam would get and use nuclear weapons if he could, and I am not naive enough to think he wasn't trying. He did use chemical weapons against his own people. The U.N. has zero credibilty with me and probably millions of Americans.

You want an example of "outright falsehoods," plural?

"Republicans have cut the budget of (name of sacred cow social program) ..." when in fact Republicans have cut the rate of growth in funding for said program.

"I did not have sex with that woman .... Ever."

"My husband is the victim of a vast right-wing conspiracy."

Republians want to starve old people and poison our children.

I'm sure other FReepers can add to a list of examples of genuine "outright falsehoods" coming from politicians.

56 posted on 02/17/2006 2:24:36 PM PST by Finny (God continue to Bless President G.W. Bush with wisdom, popularity, safety and success.)
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To: MurryMom

I'm proud of Cheney's drunken, womanizing shootout in Texas! And even prouder he mooned the NYT and NBC over it. He should bring that shotgun to a press conference or the senate when he must go there.


62 posted on 02/17/2006 3:17:47 PM PST by BobS
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To: MurryMom
Howdy Mom. Yep, it looks like you're onto the whole ruse all right. Whittington knew too much and had to be rubbed out by birdshot from a 28-gauge in front of a dozen witnesses. And you know what? Cheney got away with it! There is no limit to our power now...

You might try breathing into a paper bag when this sort of thing happens. What it does is replace the CO2 you lose when you hyperventilate. Glad to help.

65 posted on 02/18/2006 9:34:36 AM PST by Billthedrill
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To: MurryMom
OOps, I see you responded to finny's request for examples. Funny how you cited plural "falsehoods" but only provided one example. Funny how you provided an example that was clearly not an intentional falsehood, but a mistake made by thousands of other people, including your hero, Bill Clinton.

If Clinton said that Saddam had WMD in his arsenal and would eventually use them, and he's the greatest living president, then why is Cheney a liar for believing and saying the same thing?

70 posted on 02/20/2006 5:02:08 AM PST by Mr. Silverback (GOP Blend Coffee--"Coffee for Conservative Taste!" Go to www.gopetc.com)
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