Tonight I saw the face of evil. Dick Cheney left his undisclosed location and did an interview with Public Television. When I see Cheney, I just wish I could express in words how much damage he has caused and I wish I could understand why people I know supported him.
Several hundred thousand Iraqi's are dead because of our invasion. Was it worth it? "Yes it was." Easy for us to say. If a hundred thousand US soldiers had died, I dont think we would still be in Iraq.
What achievements are you proud of? "We prevented another 9/11-type attack on the USA." Really? What about dropping the ball after taking office, ignoring the intelligence warnings from Richard Clark and then allowing 9/11 in the first place? Amazingly, Cheney went on to say that "previous administrations" had dropped the ball and it was up to them to lead the intelligence gathering in the war on terror.
The US is now experiencing the worst economy since the great depression. Could you have seen it coming and done anything about it? "No, you couldnt see it coming. And our tax credits worked very well. The current problems are a global one and outside of our influence."
You have talked about how you reacted after the fact but isnt it the president's job to see these problems coming and avert them? "No." Hmm, I guess that is why they gutted all of the government's regulatory and oversight agencies and appointed rich or religious leaders.
If you can stomach it, this was a very good interview. After 8 years, reporters are finally asking decent questions. Too bad reporters have acted after the fact rather than helping us avoid this leadership crisis.
It is times like this when I feel there is no justice in the world.
Cheney Reflects on Legacy, Defends Interrogation Policy
Vice President Dick Cheney looks back on the Bush administration's eight years in office, answers new questions on claims that the U.S. tortured terror suspects and assesses the challenges ahead for the Obama team.






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