Cheney: “We’re happy to have Gen. Powell in the Republican Party”
posted at 9:16 pm on May 27, 2009 by Allahpundit
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Relax. The climbdown is tempered with plenty of language about sticking to principles. I’m giving you two clips: The Powell bit is in the first but the second, which deals with unintended consequences of Bush’s TARP bailout, is more interesting, insofar as Cheney admits (around 8:00) that he never imagined Congress would abuse its authority under the financial rescue package to seize control of private industry. That’s an uncharacteristically naive move on his part, but on my part too: I thought there was enough congressional oversight to TARP that they’d be able to rein it in. So much for that.
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Wow and there is a poll included with this article.
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2009/05/25/2009-05-25_gop_led_by_2_toy_soldiers_insulting_powell.html
Dr Evil on May 27, 2009 at 9:19 PM
“Climdown”?
LastRick on May 27, 2009 at 9:19 PM
One, Cheney didn’t kick Powell out, so why apologize? It was another one of those leftard misrepresenting what was said.
Two, I’m not happy with Powell in the republican party with his false sense of entitlement.
Get out, Powell! Take your backstabbing, lying a$$ out of here!
Blake on May 27, 2009 at 9:21 PM
That’s an uncharacteristically naive move on his part, but on my part too: I thought there was enough congressional oversight to TARP that they’d be able to rein it in. So much for that.
Allah,
Really? I never thought anything of the kind. Who did you think was going to rein in the TARP specifically?
Dr Evil on May 27, 2009 at 9:21 PM
Well, if Pelosi/Reid hadn’t been involved in it I might have fallen for that too. I did kinda fall for the One’s line about reducing pork barrel spending. I thought as much as he griped about that during his campaign there was NO WAY he’d let those two get away with padding that thing with pork and renege on the “line by line” promise. Riiiiiight.
scalleywag on May 27, 2009 at 9:22 PM
I just voted on it and behold…. Powell’s in the lead.
The things that make you go “hmmmmm?”
tru2tx on May 27, 2009 at 9:23 PM
Keep you friends close and your Enemies closer.
Just make sure Powell is left out of the “real” planning meetings.
GunRunner on May 27, 2009 at 9:24 PM
What’s next?
Pope Benedict: “We’re happy to have Allahpundit in the Vatican”
MB4 on May 27, 2009 at 9:25 PM
It would help if they actually read the bills before signing them to see if any oversight or accountability with the taxpayer’s money is written in………..
……… otherwise, what could go wrong?
By the way, this Larry Kudlow fellow………….
……… first time I’ve seen him, since I don’t watch the network, but is it me, or does he come off as kind of a ’squish’?
Seven Percent Solution on May 27, 2009 at 9:26 PM
Yeah and big spender “americans want to pay more taxes and want more government” is in the lead…puke.
deidre on May 27, 2009 at 9:27 PM
I love how the leftards think it is okay for that tool Powell to lead the republican party even though he votes for democrats. Applying their logic, Cheney is the natural head of the Democrat party. Idiots.
Blake on May 27, 2009 at 9:27 PM
I knew in my gut that TARP was wrong the minute they started bringing it up and I don’t even know why.
Cindy Munford on May 27, 2009 at 9:29 PM
Real conservative bloggers would come up with a poll satirizing the Daily News one. But, of course, there are no real conservative bloggers, just RINOS, who show as much disdain for conservatives as Powell…
Blake on May 27, 2009 at 9:31 PM
Uh-oh. Allahpundit swore:
God damn it. It’s so frustrating to have me and Ed disdain all the garbage about “Hussein” or whatever and then get smeared anyway
Blake on May 27, 2009 at 9:32 PM
Oh, no! Another naughty word!
Son of a b***h, you’re right. I may have to post about this.
41 minutes ago from twhirl in reply to therightscoop
I had to bleep AP out so his post doesn’t go into “moderation.” lol
Blake on May 27, 2009 at 9:34 PM
The poll is clearly flawed… we can’t vote for palin.
benny shakar on May 27, 2009 at 9:35 PM
Yeah, me too.
I’ve found the word being used describing peoples’ actions, but I can’t find it in any dictionaries–even slang dictionaries.
davidk on May 27, 2009 at 9:36 PM
Rela
Stoking the fires of hatred within the GOP any way you can, aren’t you? What the f**k is your agenda here that you constantly keep the real republicans at odds with the quasi-GOP epitomized by Powell, McCain, and Specter before he bolted to bluer pastures. In short you miserable cur, why are you using your position to destroy the GOP and replace it with another version of the Democrats?
Answer if you dare but you have proven time and again you are good at putting crap out but never bother defending it. You, like Specter, McCain, and Powell are a Democrat at heart.
highhopes on May 27, 2009 at 9:37 PM
Blake, just come out of the closet already man.
equanimous on May 27, 2009 at 9:38 PM
I see now that article has been redacted (”climdown” to “climbdown”). Another embarrasing faux paux down the hole.
davidk on May 27, 2009 at 9:39 PM
LOL…maybe Allahpundit will rethink that high road.
ddrintn on May 27, 2009 at 9:40 PM
That’s B.S., and you’re right, AP. Cheney knew. I think he’s more surprised with the extent of the corruption and the lack of outrage and opposition by the congressional GOP. And it’s that latter part that would explain why Cheney feels duty bound to mount some sort of vocal opposition. Because there’s little to no opposition by my former party. Keep hitting Cheney. And frickin’ hit hard.
Weight of Glory on May 27, 2009 at 9:40 PM
AP, by missing a stroke of the keyboard, you’ve managed to get a few more comments… That was your plan all along, right? /s
Upstater85 on May 27, 2009 at 9:40 PM
Hmm. From whence all the vitriol?
AP sure knows how to push buttons.
davidk on May 27, 2009 at 9:41 PM
If the Republican Party now consider Dick Cheney and Rush Limbaugh toy soldiers then it’s time conservatives say bye bye to the Republican Party and establish a Conservative Party!
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!
RMR on May 27, 2009 at 9:43 PM
What do you mean “we”, white man?
LibTired (KO) on May 27, 2009 at 9:45 PM
You were more than naive, Allah. I remember posts on HotAir like “why do so many of you want the economy to fail?” Well… I knew there were problems with the economy that no government bailout would fix and here we are $2 trillion later. However, I think the bond market is about to bring fiscal conservatism back into style. Forcibly.
bigbeas on May 27, 2009 at 9:46 PM
Looking at what BOR posted, I don’t think there was anything wrong with it. Then again, I’m not a RINO trying to get a gig with the msm.
http://twitpic.com/634m4
Blake on May 27, 2009 at 9:46 PM
Don’t worry, Graham is working on kicking out anyone right of Hillary Clinton… Calm Down… You’ll be as small as the Green Party in due time.
Upstater85 on May 27, 2009 at 9:46 PM
FGS. Cheney said the original quip with a smile. Of course he never wished Powell out of the Party. Sorry, but he didn’t.
KittyLowrey on May 27, 2009 at 9:47 PM
Secretary Powell is welcome in the Republican Party I support. He’s all over the map on political issues, but he has served the nation as well as he could over many years.
Just once though, it might be nice if he took assertive
and thoughtful exception to some…any…Obama policies, in support of stated Republican Party alternatives.
Mike D. on May 27, 2009 at 9:47 PM
So I can go next door and bang my neighbors wife then come home and say my wife needs to change. My clothes would be on the sidewalk in flames and I would be dodging 223 rounds. So, why is Powell still hanging around?
faol on May 27, 2009 at 9:48 PM
Dick Cheney = RINO
e-pirate on May 27, 2009 at 9:48 PM
LOL. O’Reilly didn’t even care about the “Hussein” part. He was making hay about the idea of “blocking picks”. Bill O said something stupid about ‘Don’t they know that they can’t block his picks’ – showing that O’Reilly had no idea what he was talking about. He ruminated that it was a foreigner writing the comment who didn’t understand America. I was laughing my arse off.
progressoverpeace on May 27, 2009 at 9:49 PM
Dick Cheney and Rush Limbaugh are speaking far more sense than the filthy liar’s party and bastards like Allah or Powell. It is time to take the GOP back from the McCain wing of the party. They no longer (if they ever did) speak for the vast majority of those of us who call themselves Republicans. As for bastards like Allah- Those in a position to actually meet him have nothing but good things to say about him on this blog so he must have a pleasant personality that doesn’t come out in the pixels. Sorta the way Hilter was admired for his soft spot for children and puppies.
highhopes on May 27, 2009 at 9:50 PM
I don’t mind Colin Powell being in the Republican party……….
…………. all he has to do is vote for one every now and then.
Seven Percent Solution on May 27, 2009 at 9:52 PM
AP is pissed. I’m not worried. Michelle will chew out O’Rielly. He is a tool though. He thinks he is the best journalist, but this just shows how stupid he actually is
deidre on May 27, 2009 at 9:53 PM
I sometimes find myself wishing what might have been with Cheney / Bush.
It’s so much more compelling because you know that Cheney often times wanted to come out swinging during the Bush years, but he didn’t.
The guy at least doesn’t make you giggle and occasionally facepalm when he’s giving speeches like W did. He’s probably the most responsible voice in the cacophony of GOP crapola right now.
Good Lt on May 27, 2009 at 9:53 PM
Nope, I believe Chaney was right the first time…
d1carter on May 27, 2009 at 9:54 PM
I’m tired of these intramural wars within GOP. GO and fight the Dems, boys.
promachus on May 27, 2009 at 9:54 PM
Meh. There was nothing wrong with the comment and most people won’t have any problem with it. It’s a shame, though, because there are so many better comments that should have been featured. But it was short and to the point.
progressoverpeace on May 27, 2009 at 9:56 PM
Gimme a break.
This is the way it works. Boss takes the heat. Powell wasn’t the boss. Mr Cheney is being chivalrous to Mr Powell. It doesn’t matter that Mr Powell could care less.
Mr Cheney isn’t towing anyone’s line. He is just pointing to the door that hit Powell in the ass on his way out.
Limerick on May 27, 2009 at 9:57 PM
We are not, or most of us are not, in the military. We don’t need a general. He’s been thanked ad nauseum for his service. As a conservative Powell sucks. He also is unethical as far as I’m concerned. Why on earth would you want him to have any say in the republican party? That’s what he wants — to formulate policy.
The guy has shown his true colors numerous times. Why on earth would you think he will act any differently in the future?
Blake on May 27, 2009 at 9:58 PM
I disagree with AP often and vehemently, but I would never call him a bast*rd. In fact, I’m pretty sure his Mom was married to his Dad when he was born.
Blake on May 27, 2009 at 10:00 PM
OT: Did anyone else notice that a commenter on HotAir was spotlighted on BOR tonight?
d1carter on May 27, 2009 at 10:00 PM
Dear gawd, getalife got his fifteen minutes?
Limerick on May 27, 2009 at 10:01 PM
I wasn’t home, what part was it maybe I can’t catch it on the repeat.
Cindy Munford on May 27, 2009 at 10:02 PM
Uh, yes.
AP should just go to BOR studio tomorrow and deck him. BOR is twice his age and AP should have no trouble taking him. KP will swoon.
Blake on May 27, 2009 at 10:02 PM
Cheney 2012
jp on May 27, 2009 at 10:04 PM
She got more than 15 minutes on HA. I’ll always have a little soft spot for that irrational creature. I consider it my small percentage of compassionate conservatism.
Upstater85 on May 27, 2009 at 10:05 PM
Well, BOR is like 6′6″ or something. And Allah ought to know that it will just help traffic here. The way he trolls us I would think that he’s all for anything that increases traffic.
progressoverpeace on May 27, 2009 at 10:06 PM
Parentage (or lack thereof) is not the only road to bastardom. Some are born bastards. Others earn that title by their actions.
highhopes on May 27, 2009 at 10:07 PM
It was in the internet review part with what’s her name…
BOR picked one comment to show how the far right and the far left felt about Sotomayor. BOR is pretty tall but I think AP could take him…
d1carter on May 27, 2009 at 10:07 PM
BOR?
blatantblue on May 27, 2009 at 10:10 PM
Around 6:00 in the first clip I heard Cheney talking about the risk of proliferation in Asia and mentioned Japan and Taiwan. Hadn’t really thought about that myself, but that ought to get China’s attention if it’s actually a possibility. Hmm.
Wouldn’t expect this admin to do anything like pointing this possibility out to China to encourage their involvement, but might be nice if they would.
cs89 on May 27, 2009 at 10:10 PM
Bill O’Reilly…
d1carter on May 27, 2009 at 10:10 PM
….on BOR tonight?
d1carter on May 27,2009 at 10:00PM.
d1carter: Not to sound like a Canadian Loon,but what is
the acronym BOR,and for the love of pete,eeewww,
anyhow,who is the H/A commentor?:)
canopfor on May 27, 2009 at 10:11 PM
BOR picked one comment to show how the far right and the far left felt about Sotomayor. BOR is pretty tall but I think AP could take him…
d1carter on May 27, 2009 at 10:07 PM
Do you recall the comment?
Bishop on May 27, 2009 at 10:11 PM
Yeah… BOR=Bill O’Reilly took me a while too.
Upstater85 on May 27, 2009 at 10:12 PM
Blake was nice enough to provide a link:
It wasn’t bad, at all.
progressoverpeace on May 27, 2009 at 10:13 PM
Someone just “opined” getalife resurrected ;)
Upstater85 on May 27, 2009 at 10:14 PM
Let’s take a poll as to who on HotAir would make the remark that would be designated by O’Rielly as a right wing loon.
Cindy Munford on May 27, 2009 at 10:14 PM
I’d love to be on BOR
Maybe on one of his culture wars segments
“On HotAir, this punk ‘blatantblue’ went on talking about having sex with ‘cougars.’ Despicable.”
blatantblue on May 27, 2009 at 10:14 PM
I was hoping that it might be one of my comments. I was so disappointed.
progressoverpeace on May 27, 2009 at 10:15 PM
No name was attached to the commenter…
It was a comment about opposing Sotomayor and that she was a socialist or something…BOR made a big deal about it.
d1carter on May 27, 2009 at 10:15 PM
Powell’s republican party is not my republican party. I’m not sure that he even knows where his allegiance is. I think at this point in his life he has nothing to lose and that allows him say whatever he really feels. He voted for and suppoted Obama.
He is not a conservative by any stretch of the imagination and if he thinks he is still a republican he can join the newly baptised democrat Spector as a loser in any election he may aspire to.
AnthonyK on May 27, 2009 at 10:15 PM
Seriously! I thought we were going to make a cool game but that was pitiful. Either BOR didn’t look very hard or he is easily offended.
Cindy Munford on May 27, 2009 at 10:16 PM
And something like 225lbs played football in college and was a genuine war corespondent, no disrespect to AP, but BOR would squash him like a bug…
doriangrey on May 27, 2009 at 10:18 PM
Well I was cheering for you but that was weak. I was hoping there could be a prize other than the national attention. I wonder what the Left wing horrible comment was?
Cindy Munford on May 27, 2009 at 10:18 PM
Caught this photo of Allah at the 2009 Shot Show.
BOR beware…
Limerick on May 27, 2009 at 10:19 PM
You mean like the one where I proclaim with all seriousness that Barrack Hussein Obama is the Anti-Christ??? Ya, I’d probably win that poll.
doriangrey on May 27, 2009 at 10:20 PM
Thank you for that delicious Assault Rifle Pr0n.
blatantblue on May 27, 2009 at 10:21 PM
Colin Powell’s definition of “being a Republican” = “accepting high-ranking positions from Republican presidents.” I’ve asked this before; has he ever done any stumping or fund-raising for the Republican party?
massrighty on May 27, 2009 at 10:21 PM
Your’s was much better than the one on BOR and my husband agrees with you.
Cindy Munford on May 27, 2009 at 10:22 PM
No, Colin Powell’s definition of “being a Republican” = voting for a black democrat for president.
doriangrey on May 27, 2009 at 10:23 PM
I’ve got good news for you. I think they will be opening registration soon. That means all the banned trolls will be back and we will be picking up some new ones.
Blake on May 27, 2009 at 10:23 PM
Crap…there go my fifteen minutes of fame.
I was hoping BOR would say, “We need to hunt down this Bishop ahole and put him down like a stray dog.”
Bishop on May 27, 2009 at 10:23 PM
You’re no punk – you’re just honest.
massrighty on May 27, 2009 at 10:24 PM
…”opined” getalife resurrected;)
Upstater85 on May 27,2009 at 10:14PM.
Upstater85: UGH!!!!:)
canopfor on May 27, 2009 at 10:24 PM
We’re both right!
massrighty on May 27, 2009 at 10:24 PM
Good Point. But they have no logic.
Geochelone on May 27, 2009 at 10:25 PM
Being gerbils has advantages. We can hide in the damnest places.
Limerick on May 27, 2009 at 10:25 PM
No, way! AP is 6 feet, lithe, and extra fast. And he is half the age of the geezer BOR. He can take him.
Blake on May 27, 2009 at 10:26 PM
I know what I risk, by asking this, but; is Strangelet banned? (Or, did the meds kick in?)
massrighty on May 27, 2009 at 10:27 PM
Well Jesus Christ said that the generation that saw the dead fig tree put forth green leaves again (Israel become a nation again) would not pass before he returned. Israel became a nation again in 1948, not many years left before those alive when that happened shuffle off this mortal coil. Either Jesus Christ was wrong and Christianity is all a shame, or, the end genuinely is finally here.
doriangrey on May 27, 2009 at 10:29 PM
Thank you for that delicious Assault Rifle Pr0n.
blatantblue on May 27, 2009 at 10:21 PM
It’s all wrong. A diopter scope, flashlight and silencer mounted on a rifle with no iron sights and a fluted barrel. It’s all wrong, like some anti-gun Hollywood lib mocked-up the “scariest” gun he could imagine.
Bishop on May 27, 2009 at 10:30 PM
Maybe next time …
O’Reilly didn’t put any lefty comments up. All he did was talk with Amanda Carpenter about how the left was thrilled and daring the right to fight the nomination.
progressoverpeace on May 27, 2009 at 10:31 PM
Not sure about the trolls but I’m about ready to put out a milk carton with Miss E’s photo on it.
Dear Ms Entelechy, HA seems to have misplaced one helluva asset………..
……sigh………….
Limerick on May 27, 2009 at 10:31 PM
cough cough.. AP is 6 feet around… He’s only 5 feet tall, and the only extra fast he has is his ability to make a bag of Cheetos disappear…
doriangrey on May 27, 2009 at 10:31 PM
No, way! AP is 6 feet, lithe, and extra fast. And he is half the age of the geezer BOR. He can take him.
Blake on May 27, 2009 at 10:26 PM
I once saw AP punch a hole through a cow just to see what was on the other side.
Bishop on May 27, 2009 at 10:32 PM
Sigh… and a heck of a cutie pie too…
doriangrey on May 27, 2009 at 10:33 PM
;P………………………………………………
doriangrey on May 27, 2009 at 10:34 PM
I’m an iron sight kind of guy. I tried an ACOG once, but IDK. I like iron better. more natural
Where’d Ent and coldwarrior go?
blatantblue on May 27, 2009 at 10:35 PM
LMT on one, Matech on the other. Batteries are for girls.
Limerick on May 27, 2009 at 10:37 PM
Wow, getalife’s bar stool is here.
Del Dolemonte on May 27, 2009 at 10:37 PM
They are actually still around, they just dont post as much as they used to.
doriangrey on May 27, 2009 at 10:38 PM
Where’d Ent and coldwarrior go?
blatantblue on May 27,2009 at 10:35PM.
blatantblue: Thats a good question,I haven’t seen Entelechy
on the site for months!:)
canopfor on May 27, 2009 at 10:38 PM
Hard to believe, but that’s actually an insult to barstools.
massrighty on May 27, 2009 at 10:39 PM
I just have a basic bushmaster. kinda old — no removable carry handle. its rather old school, but it seems to spit out rounds ok :D
And an insult single celled organisms
blatantblue on May 27, 2009 at 10:40 PM
Good news! Since my switchover to day shift I must be snoozing when she chimes in. If I remember right she is a west coaster. My 4am clock-ins are a curse.
Limerick on May 27, 2009 at 10:40 PM
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