CBS News - "Cheney Calls Obama "Radical," Says 9/11 Trials a "Huge Mistake"

[TomCADem]

In an alternate universe, Teabaggers, Fox viewers, and a certain segment of DU, is nodding its head in vigorous agreement with Dick Cheney. My take is that it is always good to know what the other side thinks, to avoid reciting their corporate fed talking points on climate change and health care:

http://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2009/12/09/politics/politicalhotsheet/entry5950318.shtml

Former Vice President Dick Cheney on Tuesday continued to press against President Obama's plans to fight terrorism both domestically and abroad.

Appearing on Fox News, Cheney said the administration's decision to try Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and the other men allegedly behind the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in a civilian federal court was a "huge mistake."

The trial would allow Mohammed an opportunity to "generate a whole new generation of terrorists,'' he said, and make him "a hero in certain circles, especially in the radical regions of Islam around the world."

As for the president's decision to escalate the level of troops in Afghanistan and to potentially begin withdrawal in 2011, Cheney said the plan was "better than withdrawal now" but still vindicates Al Qaeda strategy that "if you kill enough Americans, you can change American policy." Senior Obama administration officials have repeatedly insisted the 2011 goal is not a deadline for the war and that the U.S. wants to start transferring responsibilities to Afghan forces at that time.

The former vice president also repeated his previous assertion that he thinks Mr. Obama is a "more radical'' Democrat than he first appeared to be. Cheney gave similar criticisms of the president during an interview with Politico as well as in earlier interviews.

[AllentownJake]

1. Why can't we just send Dick to the Hague and be done with it.

[hlthe2b]

5. The question of the century, surely...

Given how many heart attacks he's had, what the hell is keeping him going? (answer: pure evil)

[Arkana]

2. Arkana: Dick Cheney "certifiable", "should be locked up before he hurts someone"

[mddem9850]

3. STFU Dickhead Cheney

[Kahuna]

4. Are you serious? This is old news that has already been reported to death. nt

[RainDog]

6. who the fucks cares what Dr. Strangelove thinks?

he should go fuck himself.

[BluDemocratGirl]

7. Dickhead Chickenbone, go see a psychiatrist ASAP!

so he/she can slide a piece of duct tape to shut your goddamn mouth!

[whatchamacallit]

8. Sounds like a man with something to hide (n/t)

[Bitwit1234]

9. Damn I thought he was still in one of his hiding places when did they let him out AGAIN.

[dusmcj]

10. Cheney is a bimbo /nt