Video: Cheney on Rush v. Obama debate
posted at 4:34 pm on March 15, 2009 by Michelle
Former Vice President Dick Cheney on Rush Limbaugh: “Rush is a good friend…I think he does great work and has for years.” Cheney says he would pay to see Rush and Obama debate. “I think Rush is a good man and serves a very important purpose.”
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And then Cheney assassinated someone right on TV.
/Olbermann
lorien1973 on March 15, 2009 at 4:35 PM
I miss the grown ups.
capitalist piglet on March 15, 2009 at 4:36 PM
Put a debate between the two of them on pay-purview and have the proceeds go to charity.
OmahaConservative on March 15, 2009 at 4:36 PM
Love Cheney.
katy on March 15, 2009 at 4:37 PM
+ infinity
SouthernGent on March 15, 2009 at 4:37 PM
How about the proceeds got to tax payers.
katy on March 15, 2009 at 4:37 PM
I love Dick Cheney.
CP on March 15, 2009 at 4:38 PM
How would BHO debate Rush with out a TelePrompter?
N4646W on March 15, 2009 at 4:38 PM
DITTO!
BobH on March 15, 2009 at 4:39 PM
Cheney/Rush 2012!!!
lavell12 on March 15, 2009 at 4:39 PM
I miss Dick Cheney. A lot.
myrenovations on March 15, 2009 at 4:42 PM
outside of Palin, I would love to see cheney as president just to watch the lefts head explode.
rob verdi on March 15, 2009 at 4:42 PM
Put that on pay-per-view.
myrenovations on March 15, 2009 at 4:44 PM
Paging Jon Stewart, Mr. Stewart, time to defend Barry!
Christien on March 15, 2009 at 4:44 PM
I’d love to see Obama debate Cheney
RedSoxNation on March 15, 2009 at 4:44 PM
The funny thing about Rush is that I’d never heard an entire speech by him until the latest CPAC was aired here on HotAir. Even then he failed to hold my attention.
I don’t disagree with what he says. It’s just that his presentation doesn’t engage me. Sure, I’ve heard short clips from his radio show, and I’ve even watched a couple of short segments from his old TV show, but I’ve never been able to sit through an entire broadcast.
I don’t find anything to dislike about him. Maybe it’s just that his comments are usually impromptu, and therefore seem a little bit rambling.
MM, on the other hand, always seems well-prepared, and gets to the point.
jaime on March 15, 2009 at 4:45 PM
One thing would be a LOCK…
Plenty of “Uhhhhhhs”
Barrack on March 15, 2009 at 4:45 PM
Malkin/Palin 2012!
BuckeyeSam on March 15, 2009 at 4:45 PM
Mr Steele-watch this interview and take it to heart.
Les in NC on March 15, 2009 at 4:45 PM
Won’t be long before everyone misses the grownups … sigh.
tarpon on March 15, 2009 at 4:46 PM
Funny how Bush and Cheney were accused by the rabid left of eroding constitutional rights.
Look what Obama did in just 52 days. Dare I say, personal, business and pursuit of happiness rights.
You’re not allowed to make a profit in business.
You’re not allowed to question the motives.
They stole our money, and now they stealing our freedoms.
Kini on March 15, 2009 at 4:46 PM
Axelrod and Emmanuel couldn’t operate the teleprompter fast enough. Not even a fair fight.
BuckeyeSam on March 15, 2009 at 4:47 PM
We need more people like Dick Cheney in public service.
pugwriter on March 15, 2009 at 4:48 PM
I had the opposite reaction. When I watched his CPAC speech, I was impressed by the fact that he knows what he believes to the point that he CAN take detours and still get his point across. He speaks directly from his heart and mind, and he’s consistent…very much unlike President Teleprompter.
I LOVED it. I was cheering in front of the television. You would have thought I was watching the Packers win a game (for a change).
capitalist piglet on March 15, 2009 at 4:48 PM
He wouldn’t. I’d love to see that debate but there is no way Obama is going to let Rush make a fool out of him on a national stage and there is no conceivable way he could face Rush without that happening.
Guardian on March 15, 2009 at 4:49 PM
I would PAY a lot for a televised debate between them..
in Fact.. I Pledge $100 do I hear $200?
Jason Gillman on March 15, 2009 at 4:51 PM
Yeah, it’s just a matter of style. I don’t remember ever disagreeing with what he says.
jaime on March 15, 2009 at 4:51 PM
“Cheney says he would pay to see Rush and Obama debate”
Well, that’s how they do it in Chicago..
the_nile on March 15, 2009 at 4:51 PM
Oh, I miss Dick Cheney. **sigh**
ctmom on March 15, 2009 at 4:51 PM
Fortunately, I’m a Steelers fan.
jaime on March 15, 2009 at 4:53 PM
Well, there’s something you have in common with Rush. He did use them in an analogy that day. : )
capitalist piglet on March 15, 2009 at 4:56 PM
Boy, once you place nitwit Messiah and his lies next to someone competent and smart and trustworthy like Cheney – Obama really looks like crap!
Cinday Blackburn on March 15, 2009 at 4:56 PM
People I’d like to see debate Obama:
Rush
Cheney
Mark Levin
Glenn Reynolds
Ed Morrisey
Michelle
Mark Steyn
Jason Lewis
In addition to the Tea Parties, I think conservatives powerhouses ought to follow Rush’s lead and offer a no-teleprompter/no-handler debate with no moderator. Just conversation.
I don’t expect the EmptySuit-in-Chief to accept, but let’s keep putting it out there.
beatcanvas on March 15, 2009 at 4:57 PM
I pledge $1000
Les in NC on March 15, 2009 at 4:57 PM
I love Dick Cheney. He is one of the funniest people I know. He is so sarcastic. And the funny thing about it, the liberals have no sense of humor, and don’t get him. They just don’t get his sense of humor
karenfromny on March 15, 2009 at 4:58 PM
Cheney is god. I love this guy. I don’t care what anyone says, he is one of our greatest vps.
Complete7 on March 15, 2009 at 4:59 PM
The first thing they have to do is stop the Palin and Jindal bashing and defend core conservative principals.
Kini on March 15, 2009 at 5:00 PM
Unless the market keeps going back up, I can only pledge about $500 toward the debate fund.
But if we can’t get it done before the Bush tax cuts expire, I’ll have to lower my pledge to about $200.
myrenovations on March 15, 2009 at 5:00 PM
Me, too.
However, if that can’t be arranged, I’d love for Cheney to take Obama hunting.
kakypat on March 15, 2009 at 5:00 PM
Gotta love the Steelers, even if Rooney is a Looney.
jaime on March 15, 2009 at 5:05 PM
Michelle’s posted here twice in one day! I hope she gets 18,000 comments.
backwoods conservative on March 15, 2009 at 5:05 PM
+1000
Dude, you cracked up my whole family with that one.
beatcanvas on March 15, 2009 at 5:05 PM
WTF I would like to see Barry answer a question at a news conference.
Kuffar on March 15, 2009 at 5:08 PM
God I miss having Cheney behind the curtain.
trs on March 15, 2009 at 5:08 PM
A debate between Mark Levin and B. Hussein Obama would be Obama’s undoing. That’s why it will never happen.
I’d pay to see that debate more than I’d pay to see an Obama-Rush debate.
BottomLine5 on March 15, 2009 at 5:09 PM
He’d have to have in an earpiece with somebody telling him what to say.
boomer on March 15, 2009 at 5:10 PM
May God continue to Bless President Bush and Vice President Cheney. They defended our country with such honor and courage that in by-gone days songs would have been written honoring them.
And now we’re stuck with a two-bit Chicago Thug and dimwit.
Zorro on March 15, 2009 at 5:11 PM
Dick Cheney, one of our greatest ever VPs.
I miss having a grownup as vice president. Also miss having a grownup as president…
youngTXcon on March 15, 2009 at 5:12 PM
Oh, how I miss competence and statesmanship at the helm of the nation. Dick Cheney is the best! Bring back the adults.
onlineanalyst on March 15, 2009 at 5:13 PM
Ditto + a Chuck Norris roundhouse.
Theworldisnotenough on March 15, 2009 at 5:16 PM
Rush vs Obama? Would that even be fair? They would have to make this a handicap match. To make is fair Rush would have to debate while drinking a bottle of scotch and I Obama should be allow several assistants to help him and 2 lifeline phone calls to his brain (David Axlerod). That should make things close to even.
Kjeil on March 15, 2009 at 5:18 PM
6 more months of uncut Obama, and we’ll be able to get Cheney elected by acclimation.
notagool on March 15, 2009 at 5:18 PM
yes!!
aikidoka on March 15, 2009 at 5:20 PM
Great list – One I’d like to add, but the SS would never let him near obama – Ted Nugent…
bullseye on March 15, 2009 at 5:20 PM
Obama vs John Bolton would be good as well.
aikidoka on March 15, 2009 at 5:21 PM
In a couple years Obama may be so broke he’ll debate anybody just for a some walking around money.
Speakup on March 15, 2009 at 5:22 PM
O/T
Michele,
Thanks for taking the helm today. I’m sure your guys appreciate it, I know I do.
thomasaur on March 15, 2009 at 5:22 PM
Ah, another con kissing the radio entertainer’s ass but this coward will never man up and admit his own failures.
I am sure the President loves all the power dick gave him along with being above the law.
getalife on March 15, 2009 at 5:23 PM
I’d only watch if Barry tried his patent middle finger nose scratch and Cheney responded with what he told Leahy.
Christien on March 15, 2009 at 5:25 PM
The leadup debate should be Michelle (Malkin) vs Michelle (Obama); I’d really pay to see that one!
michaelo on March 15, 2009 at 5:25 PM
Its a heck of a contrast, the incoming versus the outgoing.
Yes, as said by others, we do miss the grown-ups.
I think I lost it when I saw Bomma try to walk in a window. That told the whole story. By the time he learns how to get to his office without asking for directions, it’ll be election time again.
johnnyU on March 15, 2009 at 5:26 PM
There are times when I feel that Rush is not exactly helpful to anyone except Rush…but in a debate he would massacre Obama. Absolutely.
Terrye on March 15, 2009 at 5:26 PM
Terrye on March 15, 2009 at 5:26 PM
You got the first part right.
getalife on March 15, 2009 at 5:27 PM
Oh, honestly. I think you should change your screen name to fullofcrap.
capitalist piglet on March 15, 2009 at 5:27 PM
I’m sure they’ve painted lines on the floors and walkways with printed instructions after the 1st boo-boo.
thomasaur on March 15, 2009 at 5:28 PM
Debate Night Line-Up:
Cheney vs Biden
Rove vs Axlerod
Rush vs Obama
TN Mom on March 15, 2009 at 5:28 PM
cp
You can stand the Dunce in the corner, but you can’t make her think.
thomasaur on March 15, 2009 at 5:30 PM
With:
Perino vs. Gibbs
to open the card
thomasaur on March 15, 2009 at 5:32 PM
Debate Night Line-Up:
Cheney vs Biden
Rove vs Axlerod
Rush vs Obama
and…
Newt vs Pelosi
TN Mom on March 15, 2009 at 5:32 PM
Cheney would have made a great president. If something happens to Obama …………… we get Biden, a man unfit to even sit in the Senate in my opinion.
SC.Charlie on March 15, 2009 at 5:33 PM
TN Mom,
Miller vs. Stewart
Christien on March 15, 2009 at 5:34 PM
:) Pass the popcorn!
TN Mom on March 15, 2009 at 5:34 PM
I just get so tired of the meme…”failure”, “above the law”. I heard some old fool complaining to a couple of women registering voters right before the election, about all the “rights” Bush and Cheney had “taken away” from him. I gave him an obvious look of disgust. The moron only believed that because some other dumb leftist repeated it to him. Same as this idiot.
capitalist piglet on March 15, 2009 at 5:34 PM
I say Rush vs Letterman for the whole hour. Letter would left weeping in the corner of his studio.
Nelsa on March 15, 2009 at 5:35 PM
Miller vs. Stewart
Christien on March 15, 2009 at 5:34 PM
Eric Cantor vs Maxine Waters
TN Mom on March 15, 2009 at 5:36 PM
The leadup debate should be Michelle (Malkin) vs Michelle (Obama); I’d really pay to see that one!
michaelo on March 15, 2009 at 5:25 PM
+1000
nwsseeker on March 15, 2009 at 5:36 PM
Obama would wet himself!
evenkeel on March 15, 2009 at 5:37 PM
Of course, you can back your argument up, yes?
Of what laws are you referring to?
I doubt you can even back up your dribble.
Kini on March 15, 2009 at 5:38 PM
As much as I loved Reagan, I Realllllly would have loved to have had Dick Cheney as president.
I smile just thinking of nuts like Olby and Chrissy frothing and wetting themselves every night.
jjshaka on March 15, 2009 at 5:38 PM
Cheney has always been better than the president he served under. He was the boogeyman for the libs because they knew he was a TRUE conservative…unlike GWBush and a smart guy.
We need somebody like Cheney for 2012…that would be Romney who, according to rumours, Cheney supported in the primary.
The Wall on March 15, 2009 at 5:39 PM
‘Zo vs. BO
Christien on March 15, 2009 at 5:39 PM
My college Econ Professor vs Timmy Geithner
TN Mom on March 15, 2009 at 5:40 PM
capitalist piglet on March 15, 2009 at 5:34 PM
I responded to your post because I refuse to lift her rock.
thomasaur on March 15, 2009 at 5:40 PM
God you suck- try harder! put some effort into it or don’t troll.
At least the mediadeath guy pounds away with run-on sentences and quality copypasta.
jjshaka on March 15, 2009 at 5:42 PM
Cheney is such a bad ass
jonezee on March 15, 2009 at 5:42 PM
An ideological Texas Death Match between Limbaugh and Obama?? Ooooooh yeah, I’d pay to see it too.
ddrintn on March 15, 2009 at 5:44 PM
I wonder what the country would look like now?If the last 8 years had been Pres Dick Cheney Vice Pres George Bush.
thmcbb on March 15, 2009 at 5:55 PM
Obama as much as “called out” Rush by telling congress not to listen to him. Why doesn’t he have the guts to debate a private citizen. A mear “entertainer,talk show host,etc”?
After all, Obama brought Rush up to what he considers his own level by mentioning him in the first place.
We,as Rush, are private citizens and Obama works for us. Why cant he face one of us one-on-one without a teleprompter?
Nelsa on March 15, 2009 at 5:56 PM
Damn do i like and respect Cheney.
heshtesh on March 15, 2009 at 5:56 PM
thmcbb on March 15, 2009 at 5:55 PM
For one thing, there might not have ever been a surge in Iraq. Understandably, Cheney didn’t want Rummy to resign [I didn't either], but it had to be done.
youngTXcon on March 15, 2009 at 6:00 PM
Should you not be defending your man Obama’a recession?
Johan Klaus on March 15, 2009 at 6:00 PM
It’d be a pretty one-sided debate. Obama can’t debate. He can only read the Teleprompter.
Meryl Yourish on March 15, 2009 at 6:01 PM
I think that after Rush offered Obama the opportunity for a debate, the White House backed down and said that they were moving away from attacking Rush Limbaugh.
Priceless. The Teleprompter Has No Pants. And, no balls!
Key West Reader on March 15, 2009 at 6:04 PM
It was a typical cheney interview. Not man enough to admit mistakes, less safe, blah, blah, blah. Nobody pays him attention because he has no credibility and was a failure.
If you want the President to debate Rush in a real debate, nominate him.
getalife on March 15, 2009 at 6:04 PM
Shuddup and go get me a sandwich. Pastrami on Rye, grilled, with a side of potato salad and a beer. K?
Key West Reader on March 15, 2009 at 6:07 PM
A LOT of lessons there for conservatives and republicans. Will the republicans learn anything? Most likely not!
Hal-9000 on March 15, 2009 at 6:08 PM
Hey Rush,
how about starting up a donation link on elrushbo.com for donations to President Pinnochio’s favorite charity if the “Real Boy” or “Puppet” shows up for a debate.
Appealing to Hope and Change through greed and humiliation might work. Lots of us would pay to see this ass whopping take place and it would shame “The One” immensly to see the huge dollar amounts grow each day, as articulated by you, Rush, on your show.
How could he explain passing up $millions for Michelle and her kids cause he is too chickensh.. to defend his positions
dhunter on March 15, 2009 at 6:08 PM
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