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Dick Cheney receives heart transplant
CBS News ^ | March 24, 2012 | Kevin Hechtkopf

Posted on 03/24/2012 4:12:47 PM PDT by Beaten Valve

Breaking News:

Former Vice President Dick Cheney received a heart transplant on Saturday, his office announced.

A statement from the former vice president's office said Cheney is now recovering in the Intensive Care Unit of Inova Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, Va., outside of Washington.

(Excerpt) Read more at cbsnews.com ...


TOPICS: Breaking News; News/Current Events; US: Virginia
KEYWORDS: bigtime; cheney; dickcheney; fairfaxcounty; hearttransplant; vicepresident
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To: redreno

sod off pal


161 posted on 03/24/2012 5:49:26 PM PDT by crusadersoldier
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To: Beaten Valve

Heard this on the radio today, was surprised by the news and said an immediate prayer for Mr.Cheney. God Bless him, what a great American. I will always remember that picture from the horrible inauguration day of Hussein where VP Cheney gave Hussein such a look of utter distrust. He knew how bad Hussein would be for our country.


162 posted on 03/24/2012 5:51:41 PM PDT by TheConservativeParty ("Resistance to tyrants is obedience to God." T. Jefferson (I AM ANDREW BREITBART))
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To: redreno

Suggest you watch the video posted on the previous page. There are transplant centers that put the sickest at the top of the list, regardless of age, with no age limit for eligibility:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApGL2um1xOI


163 posted on 03/24/2012 5:53:01 PM PDT by lonevoice (Klepto Baracka Marxo, impeach we much.)
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To: synbad600
I have a terminal lung disease (Pulmonary Fibrosis) I'm 70 too old for a transplant. I have had a GREAT run and just enjoying the short time that I have left. My children agree and don't you even think about calling them ASSHOLES!
164 posted on 03/24/2012 5:55:53 PM PDT by Coldwater Creek (He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty Psalm 91:)
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To: Pride in the USA; Stillwaters

Prayers up for a speedy and remarkable recovery for Mr. Vice President. The Cheneys are one of America’s truly great families.


165 posted on 03/24/2012 5:57:13 PM PDT by lonevoice (Klepto Baracka Marxo, impeach we much.)
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To: Mr. K

I bet he doesn’t think he’s too old for one.

Figure that at his age mentally he is not 67-70, whatever he is. He’s probably more like 25-30. My dad is in that age range and he just can’t believe it, he says he mentally feels about 25 or so.


166 posted on 03/24/2012 5:59:03 PM PDT by Secret Agent Man (I'd like to tell you, but then I'd have to kill you.)
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To: Beaten Valve
ALWAYS loved this:


167 posted on 03/24/2012 6:00:14 PM PDT by synbad600
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To: Dilbert San Diego

I am sure he paid a lot even if insurance covered the lion’s share. His premiums alone given his conditions are probably high. Bottom line is I am positive he didn’t get it for free, VP or not.


168 posted on 03/24/2012 6:00:28 PM PDT by Secret Agent Man (I'd like to tell you, but then I'd have to kill you.)
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To: workerbee

I wonder when Obama will call Cheney’s family to offer his sorrow on what’s being said on other sites, those supportive of Obama.......

I love that photograph, Dick Cheney knew the disaster that was forthcoming with Obama.

God Bless Dick Cheney


169 posted on 03/24/2012 6:00:34 PM PDT by swpa_mom
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To: workerbee

Talk about a photo deserving a caption.

“You effing commie bastard liar...”


170 posted on 03/24/2012 6:01:43 PM PDT by Secret Agent Man (I'd like to tell you, but then I'd have to kill you.)
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To: nickcarraway

His own.

He’s had heart attacks, not transplants.


171 posted on 03/24/2012 6:02:23 PM PDT by Secret Agent Man (I'd like to tell you, but then I'd have to kill you.)
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To: Kickass Conservative

To add to your story of stupid liberals....this week I had 2 local WI libs (the worst kind of libs) tell me that the high price of gas is “not Obama’s fault”. It’s like they are all in a cult and have been brainwashed.

I refuse to read anything about Mr.Cheney on any website other than FR. I will not look at evil comments by liberals. They are a disgrace to America.

Heal up fast, Dick Cheney, your country needs you!


172 posted on 03/24/2012 6:03:05 PM PDT by TheConservativeParty ("Resistance to tyrants is obedience to God." T. Jefferson (I AM ANDREW BREITBART))
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To: Beaten Valve

Prayers for my favorite Vice President!!


173 posted on 03/24/2012 6:05:09 PM PDT by djstex
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To: Beaten Valve

Whats the prognosis for him?

Is it too late to DRAFT him to run for the GOP?


174 posted on 03/24/2012 6:09:50 PM PDT by Mr. K (If Romney wins the primary, I am writing-in PALIN)
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To: Dilbert San Diego
Then they'll have to explain away Ted Kennedy's brain surgery, too.

-PJ

175 posted on 03/24/2012 6:11:46 PM PDT by Political Junkie Too (If you can vote for President, then your children can run for President.)
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To: synbad600
Mark Steyn said he was replacing him. In how many ways, I wonder?

I don't really wonder, b/c Mr. Cheney is irreplaceable.

(And if Mark is replacing him, ooh la la.)

#nowaronthiswomanhere:


176 posted on 03/24/2012 6:12:20 PM PDT by synbad600
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To: swpa_mom

Hussein might call the Cheney family,,,,right after he calls Sandra Fluke to make sure she has enough birth control devices for the rest of the weekend.

The photo on page one is also my favorite of Mr.Cheney. What a man. He sized Hussein up right. That look says it all.


177 posted on 03/24/2012 6:12:33 PM PDT by TheConservativeParty ("Resistance to tyrants is obedience to God." T. Jefferson (I AM ANDREW BREITBART))
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To: Beaten Valve

The evil vitriol on social media from the “tolerant left” about this would make you sick.

A bunch of bloody hypocrites.


178 posted on 03/24/2012 6:15:12 PM PDT by TSgt (Suppose you were an idiot and suppose you were a member of Congress. But I repeat myself.)
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To: Coldwater Creek

My husband had a heart transplant twenty months ago at the age of sixty-five. Although age can be a factor there are far more important criteria they follow. Overall health mst be excellent, absolutely no kidney, lung or other organ problems. Mental stability is extremely important and a persons activity is equally so. Body weight is a huge factor, a heart recipient must be almost perfect weight for their age and height. The donor lists are carefully managed nationally and great care is given that there is never any image of impropriety. A potential recipient is given a grade based on these factors along with their current heart condition and emergency need. My husband was a perfect recipient but his heart was dying, he was graded A1 status, the highest need and was on the transplant list for only two weeks. Other factors come in to play, such as, there may have been another recipient on the list longer than my husband with the same status. However, there must be a blood match with the donor and it moves accordingly. Incidentally, my husband is doing fabulous, is sixty six and he is working full time and pretty much lives a normal life. The medications are very easy. I would also like to add that our doctors told him that a transplant is frankly easier than bypass. Tom has had both and agrees. LOL....just wanted to clear up a few myths about transplant, the wonderful gift of life.


179 posted on 03/24/2012 6:15:51 PM PDT by Toespi
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To: Beaten Valve

God bless him and his family. Hope he has a fast recovery.


180 posted on 03/24/2012 6:16:49 PM PDT by MagnoliaB
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