Why is Cheney's hunting accident such a big deal?
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It is, in actuality, not a big deal at all. Being "peppered" happens all the time in bird hunting. It was just an accident.\n\nIt is funny though, listening to some of the questions that the reporters put forward. Things like "What is the reason he has not submitted his resignation?" "Is an accidental shooting like this going to result in criminal charges?" etc.... It is totally laughable. The liberal media is insistent on making any little thing into some reason to bash the administration. What next, some conspiracy theory that Bush ordered Cheney to assasinate the guy?
82709
Were you hunting with Dick Cheney this weekend?\n\nHe said it was an accident.
253097
Most people injured hunting are not shot by a gun....many other aspect of hunting are dangerous.\n\nPerhaps the most dangerous pertains to treestands....falling climbing in or out etc.  Lot of people are paralyzed or killed this way.\n\nOther dangers are pulling a muscle during climbs and hikes, moving downed game, unprepared for sudden weather changes, falling into freezing water, heart attacks for those at risk, hit by lightening, etc.\n\ntough call.....both sports and hunting can be dangerous
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One way to look at it is to contrast something Bush did about 6 years ago. He was hunting with Karen Hughes (no he didn't pepper her with bird shot, unfortunately) and they killed some protected species od dear.\n\nThe first thing they did was go out and tell people, apologize and then thats the end of that.\n\nCheney didn't do that, nor would he talk to the Sheriff until the next day. They were drinking there, and Cheney is on various heart medications (although all the details are hidden too) which don't mix with alcohol.\n\nSo was he impared? Probably not, but we'll never know now.
114014
Why, are you thinking of going hunting with Cheney?
180540
I used to like hunting until Dick Cheney shot me.
1049574
Hey, hey, hey, Cheney didn't "cut and run from 'Nam", he got *deferments* which meant he never had to go in the first place.  Get your facts straight! ^_^\n\nFor info on the most egregious chickenhawks, scroll down here and read up on each of them:\nhttp://www.chickenhawkcards.com/\n\nTake note of who is deemed "president" and "puppet"....
1150133
Along with some other adjectives...immoral, corrupt, unscrupulous, unethical, greedy, evil...Darth Cheney's enjoying those Haliburton kickbacks I'm sure...unfortunately, he's also very powerful which scares people into submission...I mean, when was the last time you shot someone and they apologized to YOU...
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We'll leave off with Clinton, he was never well to do , poor, in fact, he was a student who had worked like hell to win those scholarships..find out first how Cheney, older and well off avoided the draft.\n\nCheney wouldn't have done well in Vietnam, if he managed to shoot one friend with a shotgun while duck hunting...imagine the damage he could with friendly fire and an automatic weapon.\n\nSo now, at home, he can micro-manage bushie, and the guns go off far away.
1047264
I can tell you exactly what that smell is....Vice President Cheney took another guy hunting!\nHe didn't shoot him but got close,\nthe smell is the guys underwear.
837651
Just shows you Merciful God is.\n\nBut Dick Cheney still persists in spreading war, death, and torture in the world. So, On Judgement Day, he cant say that he didnt have more than enough chances..
103676
I'm not sure about the state laws there, but here in Oregon, Cheney would have been charged with reckless endangerment with a firearm.\n\nI like how double standards apply to regular citizens, politicians, & highly-paid pro athletes.
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I saw the documentary on it. They concluded that it was accidental. He broke his leg and the wound got infected and killed him.
618374
...I'd rather hunt with Cheney than ride in any sort of motor vehicle with a Kennedy...getting shot, drowning your mistress, plane falling out of the sky, car wrecks...these people are a menace.
104708
No, alcohol was not involved.  Nice try to spread rumors...\nNo he can not be criminally liable for what had happened.  Even if his license was not stamped for the fowl he was hunting, that is a simple ticket IF the game warden so chose to give one.   OH, and he has to be caught shooting and have collected that game without a license.  You know, something called burden of proof, and the bill of rights?
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It is a conflict of interest. But nothing will be done about it.  That is politics. Cheney also has a lot of political experience.  He has been involved with politics for a long time.  Governor of Wyoming, he was on the first President Bush staff and I believe he was on Presidents Nixon and Fords staff. (however don't quote me on that one it might have been a different president)
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gotta good story about ol' cheney. \n\nin the 1990s Iran was sponsoring anti-american terrorism. Khobar towers bombing etc.  \nWith the suppor of america and the international community, President Clinton wisely stopped trading with Iran for good reasons.  Conoco had a billion dollar oil deal with Iran.  This would have stopped the deal.  Cheney, working for Halliburton, criticized Clinton for his wise decision because he wanted halliburton to continue making billions.  Bottom line, Cheney would rather have a relationship with terrorists and have money.  Does that sicken you?  It does for me.  He's evil and greedy.