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Cheney Calls the Rev. Wright's Comments 'Appalling'
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ABC News' Jon Garcia reports: Vice President Dick Cheney made a quick appearance on Sean Hannity's radio show, where he used some very strong words to condemn the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barak Obama's former pastor.
"I thought some of the things he said were absolutely appalling," Cheney told the conservative talk show host. "And, you know, I haven't gotten into the business of trying to judge how Sen. Obama dealt with it, or didn't deal with it, but I really -- I think, like most Americans, I was stunned at what the reverend was preaching in his church and then putting up on his Web site."
Cheney was referring to the now infamous, caught-on-tape comments Wright made during some of his sermons, including "God damn America," and the assertion that the United States brought on the 9/11 attacks with its own "terrorism."
The vice president also backed his boss, President George Bush, and his decision to attend the Beijing Olympics this summer. Bush has come under fire for pledging to attend the games, as critics say it shows support for China in the wake of its violent crackdown in Tibet. Both Democratic presidential contenders, Obama and Sen. Hillary Clinton, and others have called for President Bush to boycott the opening ceremonies.
Cheney told Hannity that wasn't a good move.
"Well, the president has made it clear that he's planning on going, that he thinks this is primarily a sporting event," Cheney said. "The best way to achieve progress and change in terms of the way the Chinese operate is to talk to them quietly. And boycotting the Olympics isn't the right way to go. That really penalizes our athletes. And so I think he certainly indicated at this point he does plan to go, and I'd be surprised if he didn't."
The vice president spent the balance of his time talking up the administration's moves on Iraq, the surge, and Gen. David Petraeus' testimony this week.
April 10, 2008 | Permalink | User Comments (300)
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Are we all just stunned that this guy has been a heartbeat away from the presidency for the last 7-8 years.
How did that happen?
Posted by: dl | Apr 10, 2008 7:36:49 PM
We elected him. Deal with it.
But I don't disagree with him.
Plain talk: however we got here, race is the topic. All sides have something to say about it. It goes better if we don't demonize each other.
That is precisely what Black Liberation Theology does to whites. No matter the outcome of this election, this topic isn't going away, so Senator Obama can deal with it, or let it pass.
It is his choice.
We can vote for him considering his ongoing association with communities of this belief or not.
That is our choice. Welcome to America.
Posted by: len | Apr 10, 2008 7:48:27 PM
The Wright comments and Obama's support of them for 20 years will run 24/7 the moment he is nominated.
Obama is totally unelectable.
Posted by: s.b. | Apr 10, 2008 7:58:23 PM
What a tool - offensive hyperbole from a former marine - vs torture.
Thats right I forgot - validating the torture and oppression over freedom of speech (despite how vile) is his modus operendi.
Will be pleased to see you in the defense stand - as a war criminal.
Posted by: Crock | Apr 10, 2008 7:58:53 PM
Yeah, which is worst Cheney: the comments of the minister? Or, sending men and women in harms way for a war that should have never been fought?
This goes to show that senator will be the nominee and will win the white house in 2008.
Posted by: shalom | Apr 10, 2008 8:00:24 PM
First of all this war criminal can't call anything appalling. It's appalling what he and Bush are doing to our men and women in uniform, not to mention the Iraqi people.They fit right up there with Saddam,when it comes to genocide. They should be put on trial for crimes againt humanity.
NO MORE REPUBLICAN EVER!
Obama 08!
Posted by: merle7 | Apr 10, 2008 8:00:36 PM
The Obamamaniacs thought this was going away. It will be more of the same in November if he is the Democratic nominee.
Posted by: J | Apr 10, 2008 8:02:52 PM
Does Cheney really think anyone gives a damn what he, President Bush or Hannity have to say about anything?
Posted by: Elijah112668 | Apr 10, 2008 8:02:56 PM
Cheney, YOU'RE ABSOLUTELY APPALLING.
You make me sick. The nation will dance when your gone.
Posted by: spoon2456 | Apr 10, 2008 8:03:09 PM
J, I personally hope it stays in the headlines until June. That way come November it will be a dead issue - the polls show 87% of the voting public has seen the video or heard the quotes YET Senator Obama is still here.... Please keep running this in the headlines now while it clearly doesn't impact Senator Obama. That way it will be dead in time for the general election.
Posted by: Elijah112668 | Apr 10, 2008 8:05:15 PM
Even Cheney sees that Obama sucks and is
a racist liar .
Posted by: ecan | Apr 10, 2008 8:05:15 PM
Obviously, Cheney is a freak, but be warned Democrats.. this is the kindof crap we'll be listening to all fall long. Rev. Wright's greatest hits will be splattered all over TV 24/7. I hope you guys who signed on to the "yes we can" train are ready, because it's gonna get ugly. We adults tried to tell you... putting up a novice against these guys will get us no where.. but you bought the hope on a stick. All I can say is.. Good Luck.
Posted by: A reader in Georgia | Apr 10, 2008 8:05:54 PM
As Rev. Wright isn't running for President, what he says and does is of no concern. But I am interested in the crimes Cheney has committed.
Posted by: Patriot 2008 | Apr 10, 2008 8:33:06 PM
i agree. Obama will be shredded by the republicans...
Posted by: ty | Apr 10, 2008 8:33:47 PM
If the thoughts of Rev. Wright are those of Sen. Obama, then I strongly disagree with both of them. They have a right to their opinions and I will defend that but if Obama believes what Wright says then he is not fit to be the President of the United States.
Posted by: jim 234 | Apr 10, 2008 8:34:08 PM
Cheney is the biggest piece of crap to ever walk the halls of the white house period......
Posted by: jim | Apr 10, 2008 8:35:15 PM
I think Cheney weighed in today because Collin Powell totally PRAISED Obama.
I say keep this in the headlines. By the time the Fall comes around people could care less.
My mom is already tired of the subject.
Posted by: maritza | Apr 10, 2008 8:35:27 PM
Sar, first i was stunned, then i thought of my preist and said, "eh, whatever". I never bothered to listen to the whole sermon. Then i got an email from a friend with a link to the ENTIRE sermon and he asked that everyone listen to it. He is nto that liberal of a person. So I thought "odd, He doesn't seem like he'd support this" but he is a very intelligent guy so i indulged himn and I listened to the WHOLE sermon and after I did, sorry to break it to ya, but I think the Rev made some very very godo points about what a Christian is and how, and this is Rev WRight's quote in those sermonds "VIOLENCE BEGETS VIOLENCE" "HATE BEGETS HATE"....did you listen to the whole sermon? No. Obviously, I can tell. YOU don't understand his point. His point was that he was concerned that we will be damned for what we do. HE was not calling for God to damn us. ANTBODY who actually listend to it would understand that. but hey, nto like a rightwinger to be informed so keep up the steriotpye of the obtuse uninformated ignorant rightwinger. IT works so well for you people. why let a little thing like the truth stand in the way of a good right winger rant, huh??? never has before.
Posted by: jessy | Apr 10, 2008 8:36:14 PM
Rev. Wright has been a top advisor to that Obama
dude... Why isnt that relevant?
Posted by: lizzie | Apr 10, 2008 8:36:23 PM
Hi Dogsoldier-
Again you take everything so literally.. Do I mean Cheny and Clinton hatched the scheme together? No of course not. Do I think they are taking advantage of the momentum and playing off each other and allowing each of the camps to make their arguments for them ? Yes. But the real point you missed is the positions they put forward have no basis in fact.
-Posted by IntelliWhiFeminiWoman
Posted by: Laura | Apr 10, 2008 8:36:49 PM
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