Get A Grip, Dick!
Surprise, surprise. Dick Cheney has been foaming at the mouth again. This time he was growling about President Obama playing golf after announcing the murder of James Foley. Robert Reich thinks all the President’s critics should get a grip.
Click here for reuse options!President Obama is taking a lot of heat for golf. After an emotional news briefing in which he said he was “heartbroken” by the brutal murder of American journalist, James Foley, he went to play golf on Martha’s Vineyard, where he is on vacation. Former Vice President Dick Cheney groused that Obama would “rather be on the golf course than he would be dealing with the crisis,” and even some Democrats winced at what they worried looked like callous indifference. Can we get a grip? Sane people need ways to calm down. When I heard about Foley’s beheading, I stopped work and took a walk. We’re so fixated on optics — on the way presidential behavior “looks” to the public — that we forget our presidents are human beings. Personally, I’m glad Obama is playing golf. I have no idea how he bears all the heartbreaking news right now, anyway. What do you think?
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By: Dave
Dave is the webmaster of StrangerAmerica.com, a website devoted to the greatness that is Dick Cheney.
He is also the creator of RonnieReagan.com, a site devoted to a man considered by some to have been one of the better B-grade actors to portray a U.S. president.
You will find the complete writings of Dave at LookAmerica.com, including his quest for the perfect meatball and his encounters with Pat the Nazi and the Psycho Dentist.
Tommy6860 August 23rd, 2014 at 07:57
Can he really get a grip?
tiredoftea August 23rd, 2014 at 15:10
Yes, on his shotgun ans he shoots someone.
Abby Normal August 23rd, 2014 at 15:14
Here’s Dickie with his shotgun.
Tommy6860 August 23rd, 2014 at 07:57
Can he really get a grip?
tiredoftea August 23rd, 2014 at 15:10
Yes, on his shotgun ans he shoots someone.
Abby Normal August 23rd, 2014 at 15:14
Here’s Dickie with his shotgun.
maritzka August 23rd, 2014 at 08:06
George W. Bush defends Obama’s golfing: ‘It gives you an outlet’. Other than that you rarely hear him utter a peep. Cheney is a greedy, hate-filled murderer and takes pride in reminding us of that every time he opens his mouth. The world will be a better place when this sociopath dies. Champagne corks will be poppin’ like corn.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/09/24/usa-bush-obama-golf-idUSL2N0HK02320130924
Abby Normal August 23rd, 2014 at 08:08
When told that David Frost had passed away, Dick Cavett said, “Why is it never Dick Cheney?”
maritzka August 23rd, 2014 at 08:06
George W. Bush defends Obama’s golfing: ‘It gives you an outlet’. Other than that you rarely hear him utter a peep. Cheney is a greedy, hate-filled murderer and takes pride in reminding us of that every time he opens his mouth. The world will be a better place when this sociopath dies. Champagne corks will be poppin’ like corn.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/09/24/usa-bush-obama-golf-idUSL2N0HK02320130924
Abby Normal August 23rd, 2014 at 08:08
When told that David Frost had passed away, Dick Cavett said, “Why is it never Dick Cheney?”
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/05/dick-cavett-dick-cheney_n_3874172.html
Abby Normal August 23rd, 2014 at 08:43
Cheney even looks angry when he’s shoveling food into his mouth.
alpacadaddy August 23rd, 2014 at 13:46
That’s not food, it’s some poor kid’s live puppy!
Abby Normal August 23rd, 2014 at 08:43
Cheney even looks angry when he’s shoveling food into his mouth.
alpacadaddy August 23rd, 2014 at 13:46
That’s not food, it’s some poor kid’s live puppy!
William August 23rd, 2014 at 10:38
It’s amazing to me that this war criminal and his pet squirrel Liz’s opinions are in any way relevant to anything.
Abby Normal August 23rd, 2014 at 10:50
Callink Liz Cheney “Squirrel” is insult to real Moose and Squirrel. What have you got against Moose and Squirrel?
William August 23rd, 2014 at 10:38
It’s amazing to me that this war criminal and his pet squirrel Liz’s opinions are in any way relevant to anything.
Abby Normal August 23rd, 2014 at 10:50
Callink Liz Cheney “Squirrel” is insult to real Moose and Squirrel. What have you got against Moose and Squirrel?
Foundryman August 23rd, 2014 at 10:46
This is the reason why Cheney should have been denied a heart transplant. An angry and hateful, delusional and self indulgent narcissistic person should be valid reasons for someone else to be moved up the list.
William August 23rd, 2014 at 13:22
Not to mention a completely innocent heart sentenced to life inside an anus.
BanditBasheert August 23rd, 2014 at 15:01
He BOUGHT a heart – THAT is why he doesn’t deserve to live. He went ahead of other people. That is why I am no longer a fan of the Organ Donor Network. It is supposed to be totally 100% fair – this showed it is flawed.
Foundryman August 23rd, 2014 at 10:46
This is the reason why Cheney should have been denied a heart transplant. An angry and hateful, delusional and self indulgent narcissistic person should be valid reasons for someone else to be moved up the list.
Abby Normal August 23rd, 2014 at 10:56
I have no doubt he went to the top of the list because he IS Dick Cheney. It’s a travesty. He was 71 years old when he received the heart. There had to have been compatible recipients who were much younger than Cheney – and they were denied so Cheney could have it.
William August 23rd, 2014 at 13:22
Not to mention a completely innocent heart sentenced to life inside an anus.
BanditBasheert August 23rd, 2014 at 15:01
He BOUGHT a heart – THAT is why he doesn’t deserve to live. He went ahead of other people. That is why I am no longer a fan of the Organ Donor Network. It is supposed to be totally 100% fair – this showed it is flawed.
Denise August 23rd, 2014 at 11:11
Those bigots in Ferguson were calling the wrong people “animals,” and “rabid dogs.” That white man in the photo is those things, and much, much more.
Denise August 23rd, 2014 at 11:11
Those bigots in Ferguson were calling the wrong people “animals,” and “rabid dogs.” That white man in the photo is those things, and much, much more.
Dwendt44 August 23rd, 2014 at 11:24
“Dick Cheney has been foaming at the mouth again.”
When do you mean AGAIN?
crc3 August 23rd, 2014 at 11:58
LOOK! Dickie opening his fat mouth again (refer to pic and read the rant). With all sincerity Dickie…go f*ck yourself!!
BanditBasheert August 23rd, 2014 at 15:00
The word “purge” comes to mind when it comes to this example of human waste.
granpa.usthai August 23rd, 2014 at 16:47
are you the St. Ann Officer that was removed from the Nevada Vacation reunion for impersonating a Ferguson, Missouri PD officer?
crc3 August 23rd, 2014 at 11:58
LOOK! Dickie opening his fat mouth again (refer to pic and read the rant). With all sincerity Dickie…go f*ck yourself!!
BanditBasheert August 23rd, 2014 at 15:00
The word “purge” comes to mind when it comes to this example of human waste.
granpa.usthai August 23rd, 2014 at 16:47
are you the St. Ann Officer that was removed from the Nevada Vacation reunion for impersonating a Ferguson, Missouri PD officer?
Lolivas August 23rd, 2014 at 12:17
This bothered me more at first but I think Obama needed to “think” about public perception. He is ALWAYS on the radar more than ANY other president. He could have very well been processing what happened AND playing golf, but to the public I think the nature of the murder and such warranted him stopping and addressing this incident with his staff.
BanditBasheert August 23rd, 2014 at 15:00
How does Pres Obama play golf without a million media surrounding him? How do we know he did not address this with his staff?
Per Politifact as of August 2013 (sorry I realize it’s a bit out of date) – as of that date Barack Obama had taken 92 days of vacation. (That would be 5 years into his term). George W Bush took 367 days of vacation // based upon the same time in office.
I do not support 100% of Mr. Obama’s positions – but the fact is, this is how he is as a person. If you believe that he truly doesn’t care about when things like this happen (Foley), then nothing anyone can say will change your mind. He could be down on his knees praying and he’d still be attacked.
Lolivas August 23rd, 2014 at 12:17
This bothered me more at first but I think Obama needed to “think” about public perception. He is ALWAYS on the radar more than ANY other president. He could have very well been processing what happened AND playing golf, but to the public I think the nature of the murder and such warranted him stopping and addressing this incident with his staff.
BanditBasheert August 23rd, 2014 at 15:00
How does Pres Obama play golf without a million media surrounding him? How do we know he did not address this with his staff?
Per Politifact as of August 2013 (sorry I realize it’s a bit out of date) – as of that date Barack Obama had taken 92 days of vacation. (That would be 5 years into his term). George W Bush took 367 days of vacation // based upon the same time in office.
I do not support 100% of Mr. Obama’s positions – but the fact is, this is how he is as a person. If you believe that he truly doesn’t care about when things like this happen (Foley), then nothing anyone can say will change your mind. He could be down on his knees praying and he’d still be attacked.
William August 23rd, 2014 at 13:19
If only.
BanditBasheert August 23rd, 2014 at 14:55
Can I like this a million times?
William August 24th, 2014 at 02:27
Or….
William August 23rd, 2014 at 13:19
If only.
BanditBasheert August 23rd, 2014 at 14:55
Can I like this a million times?
William August 24th, 2014 at 02:27
Or….
alpacadaddy August 23rd, 2014 at 13:55
Yeah, but never mind that ‘Shrub’ took more vacation than any other president in recent history, including when he decided it was more important to clear brush at the ranch than pay attention to the obvious run-up to 9/11, like the PDB of 23Aug2001 titled Bin Laden determined to strike U.S. with planes (I’m sure he had Condi read him the BIG words while he grinned at the pictures!) Cheney may have cut in line for a new heart, but he still has no soul!
BanditBasheert August 23rd, 2014 at 14:55
He couldn’t pay attention to that briefing paper, he never could read.
granpa.usthai August 23rd, 2014 at 16:43
maybe, but he sure did show a real in depth assimilation of the pictures in the goat book! Gotta give him cudo’s for the extended length of concentration on that one.
BarbL August 25th, 2014 at 10:43
The first time he has had a heart and it belongs to someone else. Horrible man is he.