Has anyone heard from Dick Cheney lately?

[Poiuyt]

I'm a little surprised he hasn't come to his daughter's defense. Or has he?

[48656c6c6f20]

1. Darth Vader does not work in the light

His creepy little black soul is definitely doing stuff behind the scenes.

[Mr.Bill]

26. True, I'm sure.

He doesn't often work in the spotlight. I do notice that nobody has been messing with Liz lately. I'm sure a few people got phone calls. It may be why McCarthy is so quiet lately.

[Haggard Celine]

2. Nobody heard from him when he was VP,

but he was busy. It's doubtful that he'll make any public remarks. He doesn't have to.

[OAITW r.2.0]

3. He's facing bigger problems now - his own mortality.

Has lots of time to think about what he did and how that'll square in the afterlife.

[MarineCombatEngineer]

5. He would have to have a soul for that,

and we all know he has no soul.

[Maru Kitteh]

4. Why does Liz need a father or any man to come to her defense?

[MarineCombatEngineer]

6. She doesn't,

she's a strong woman and is holding her own, in fact, she's doing better than holding her own.

[Deuxcents]

10. Agree

[Geechie]

8. She doesn't, but still

If my child were being attacked and vilified, you better be sure this momma bear would have something to say!

[Maru Kitteh]

15. If you believe in the strength of your children, keep that shit to yourself.

At least in public. You can only undermine their their confidence and strength by attempting to “rescue” them in public.

[JI7]

30. She is a public official and they are a political family

The way they deal with it is probably talking about it among themselves but they most likely know it's better not to make certain comments in public .

[OAITW r.2.0]

13. She is her own person. It is amazing how your view of people can change

with the context of time. I disagreed pretty much 100% with policy decisions, but I stand with her on the Rule of Law. Credit her with her honest and brave stand against the DJT Group and their failed coup attempt. Lock them up.

[Mr.Bill]

27. She doesn't.

But there's nothing wrong with advising or otherwise helping a family member.

[Maru Kitteh]

34. In this instance, there certainly would be.

In public at least, (which is exactly what the OP calls for) it would be patronizing and demeaning. Liz Cheney is ol' Dick's legacy, and he's not stupid.

[Mr.Bill]

35. I didn't say it should be done in public,

but you are correct.

[RobinA]

33. Absolutely

Daddy didn't raise no doormat. Nor Mommy.

[bucolic_frolic]

7. Surely she doesn't want Daddy looking over her shoulder

[Joinfortmill]

9. The enemy of my enemy is my friend.

Whatever he is doing, I hope it's dark, dirty, and effective. Remember, this is a battle for the soul of America.

[Hestia]

20. ...and very GQP. Sorry, no, an enemy is an enemy. She Liz Cheney's statements on 60 Minutes

[NewHendoLib]

11. He's still alive? Who knew!

[Demovictory9]

32. with a new heart! literally

[gab13by13]

12. Dick probably still has people in high places,

I keep waiting for Liz to tell some GQPer to "grow a pair."

[elleng]

14. I suspect he's advising her.

Beyond that, doesn't seem she needs him to come to her 'defense.'

[Hoyt]

16. If this article from June is true, I suspect daddy is helping her.

Apparently, dad detests trump and warned his daughter she could be in physical danger from trumpsters.

https://news.yahoo.com/dick-cheney-warned-daughter-rep-125641364.html

[Boomerproud]

17. You mean our 43rd president? The one really in charge?

Well, at least in foreign policy (aka war crimes). I don't think he knows America-except Wyoming and Texas.

[TreasonousBastard]

18. We haven't heard from his side of the bridge for a while. FWIW we're probably..

better off. Cheney don't stand for no fools he doesn't own.

And look at how he dealt with Mary. Very confusing.

[Hestia]

19. He was sitting behind his minion daughter at Bob Dole's funeral. Yes, Liz has been great at showing

how Big Dogs play, but she stands against anything! a Democrat stands for and proudly proclaimed that on 60 Minutes a couple of weeks ago.

He pretty much looks the same, his reptilian heart must keep him from aging.

[Crunchy Frog]

21. She seems plenty capable of standing up for herself.

I don't think she needs daddy's intervention.

[fairfaxvadem]

22. I saw him and his wife in DC before shut-down

I wasn't expecting it - walked out of a meeting off the Hill, so not a public space, and next thing I know, I'm heading out and there they are, and I'm opening the door before I quite realize it's them until I recognized his signature 10-gallon hat. I was shocked at how much they'd aged, but I suppose I shouldn't have been. So, one of those split-second thoughts: A) I hate everything you stand for and I want to scream, and B) I see two very elderly people and despite my personal feelings, just be gracious and hold the door.

I opted for B. He is who he is and hasn't changed, but felt my energies were better spent trying to deal with our current circumstances.

[Retrograde]

23. Cheney works in the shadows

I'm sure he's active behind the scenes in protecting his daughter.

[fantase56]

28. I heard he's taking Kevin McCarthy hunting.....nt

[prodigitalson]

29. Hopefully waterboarding Steve Bannon

[7wo7rees]

31. There was an interview Liz gave with major network, I don't remember

which one now, but it was PrimeTime. Liz was asked about her Dad. Liz responded that "oh yeah, we talk every day..... "

Darth Cheney is one man I would never want to be on the wrong side of.
Keep in mind he has been fighting the "crazies", ie, Stone, Flynn, Bannon.....etc for a very long time.

Sure, Liz can stand on her own, she's really impressed me in this battle. Look at her growing up years, who did she get to look up to and learn from? It is really nice to know "who's your daddy" in this "Game of Thrones".

In same interview she apologized for her early stance on gay rights and same-sex marriage and the pain inflicted on her sister.