Cheney Fires Back At Hagel Accusations

(AP)  Vice President Dick Cheney shot back at Republican Sen. Chuck Hagel, who has accused the Bush administration of playing "a ping-pong game with American lives" by sending more U.S. troops into Iraq.

"Let's say I believe firmly in Ronald Reagan's 11th commandment: Thou shalt not speak ill of a fellow Republican," Cheney said. "But it's very hard sometimes to adhere to that where Chuck Hagel is involved."

Cheney's comments came in a Newsweek interview released Sunday.

Hagel, a potential presidential candidate, has been outspoken in his criticism that the Republican White House lacks a coherent strategy in Iraq.

His "ping-pong" remark came Wednesday as the Senate Foreign Relations Committee debated a nonbinding resolution that condemned President George W. Bush's troop buildup in Iraq. Hagel co-sponsored the measure, which the committee approved in a 12-9 vote. He was the only Republican to vote for it.

In the interview, Cheney also said he doesn't spend any time worrying about how the public or the media view him. When pressed to react to personal criticism from people with whom he has worked before, Cheney said: "Well, I'm vice president and they're not."

[randalds]

Netadmin 1; We've stood shoulder to shoulder before and we'll do it again whenever necessary to defend our Homeland!! That's the beauty of having been in the service, you learn there are opinions other than yours!
Posted by bm6005 at 05:26 PM : Jan 29, 2007

Amen bro!

[randalds]

karlimhof,

your address please, because you're going straight to meet those virgins or you're going back to roachistine. your choice.


Posted by lieberman18 at 07:04 PM : Jan 29, 2007

You think it's wrong for someone not to post their name and address on an open forum like this? As the great Bugs Bunny once said "What a maroon!". Only a complete idiot would put there name and address on an open forum! Who do you think we are? Republicans?

[bm6005]

Amen to Katncandy regarding Hagel. I am totally impressed with him. I'm in a neighboring state and I'd love to trade do-nothing Allard for Chuck. I will probably vote for him if he runs. I really like no-nonsense people and he strikes me as such!

[katncandy]

I'm a constituent of Chuck Hagel. I voted for him. I follow what he does and he is a dogged, quiet diplomat who is virtually unknown inside this country compared to outside. He has made many trips to the Middle East, especially Afghanistan and Iraq. He's wise, conscientious and honest. This isn't about winning or losing. In his opinion (and mine) we already won. Now it's up to the Iraqis.

[karlimhof]

lieberpansy

by the way... we don't say "protect a flag".

WE say "the flag", or "our flag"

Anyway, the only flag you would know and have allegiance to is that American-paid for one with the funny star on it.

[karlimhof]

lieberpansy writes:
"and calls me a coward, it sometimes takes more guts to organize support troops rallies or to try and protect a flag on your college campus when anti-war demostrators are trying to burn it down."

Remember in the "Gladiator" when Commodus is whining because his father won't let him be Caesar and has to admit he hasn't the qualities required; but says "Courage, I have courage, but not on the battlefield, but there are other forms of courage...."

lieberwhiner - go protect the israeli flag - in israel please.

[kaliveotin]

Cheney, one of four in a field of 435, who opposed head start. Yes, you are vice president, but look who selected you. Republicans should be very ashamed, not necessarily for thier war position, but because of thier incompetance, greed, discompassionate and mean-spirited nature.

[netadmin1-2009]

lieberman18 - if i did meet you - you can bet it wouldn't be to kick your butt - it would be to exchange ideas.

[netadmin1-2009]

lieberman18 -

your apology isn't necessary - for what it is worth - speak your mind - i am big enough to handle it my friend. everyone here on this site should be man or lady enough to realize everyone has an opinion - that is what makes America great.

[frankly6]

netadmin1

Don't engage liebersheiser and he'll get tire of reading his own posts. He comes here to scrap with his perceived enemy. He's incapable of a civil, intelligent exchange. Why do you give him what he wants? Let him rant.