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elocs

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43. The enemy of my enemy is at least an ally for the moment.

Sat Sep 7, 2024, 11:23 AM

Sep 2024

Cheney's endorsement and plan to actually vote for Harris likely would convince more Republicans and those on the right to vote for Harris than any one of us ever would and that's worth something. I'm not too self righteous to take what I could get if it helps us win the White House.

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Dick Cheney's endorsement of Kamala Harris is not good news. [View all] speak easy Sep 2024 OP

Yeah. He really defended it when he was Bush's VP. Autumn Sep 2024 #1

W upheld the peaceful transfer of power. speak easy Sep 2024 #3

And waged war on innocents and murdered hundreds of thousands. Tortured people and good old Autumn Sep 2024 #5

The U.S. has waged war on innocents many times in it's history, speak easy Sep 2024 #10

And the First Nations. Justice matters. Sep 2024 #23

Yes. and dick Cheney was one of those monsters who lied the country into war Autumn Sep 2024 #37

The Cheney gang wants their party back so that THEY can be the grifters wnylib Sep 2024 #12

True....But for now I will be happy with Kamala! LeftInTX Sep 2024 #15

And Elon Musk the master cutter of every program he considers... Justice matters. Sep 2024 #24

Nailed it. Autumn Sep 2024 #51

As far as I'm concerned, any "W" supporter needs to keep the hole in its face the fuck shut about the Kabul bomber brewens Sep 2024 #31

Some people just like kissing republican ass. I don't get it. Autumn Sep 2024 #39

He was also termed out Mr.Bill Sep 2024 #21

No....Al Gore did. LisaM Sep 2024 #22

This point? Leaving out almost all of his quote really makes it sound different Autumn Sep 2024 #38

The point is that it wasn't Bush who oversaw the peaceful transfer. LisaM Sep 2024 #44

That quote was in response to those ballots. The whole quote very much enhances and shows the Autumn Sep 2024 #46

So it was Gore who oversaw the peaceful transition. LisaM Sep 2024 #52

Yes. He oversaw the peaceful transition from that podium while announcing Bush Autumn Sep 2024 #56

I know Cheney and his mortal sins. But when the Devil disavows his spawn....that's news. OAITW r.2.0 Sep 2024 #2

It certainly portends danger to the Republic... Dennis Donovan Sep 2024 #4

" it indicates the danger is lessening." speak easy Sep 2024 #7

Yes times are desperate. Irish_Dem Sep 2024 #6

From Dick Cheney's Harris endorsement statement Locutusofborg Sep 2024 #8

Jefferson Davis? speak easy Sep 2024 #9

Not at all, at least GW Bush didn't attempt to overthrow the Govt. by force MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2024 #13

"Our backs are against the wall," but that's PRECISELY why we will win. Frank D. Lincoln Sep 2024 #11

We HAVE to win speak easy Sep 2024 #14

You don't understand. No offense. Frank D. Lincoln Sep 2024 #16

"We HAVE to win" but go on to state "but it's not in the bag," speak easy Sep 2024 #17

Not at all. Frank D. Lincoln Sep 2024 #25

K&R summer_in_TX Sep 2024 #18

Cheney's Jan 6th was limited to the state level. Gore1FL Sep 2024 #19

K&R SCantiGOP Sep 2024 #20

I Agree. It is a Very Bitter Pill to Have This Ultimate POS's Endorsement of Our Terrific Candidate The Roux Comes First Sep 2024 #26

Cheney's hypocrisy knows no bounds! GoreWon2000 Sep 2024 #27

Your position gives credence to the argument that our elections are fraudulent Kaleva Sep 2024 #41

Florida 2000 must never be forgotten GoreWon2000 Sep 2024 #48

When I saw that, I thought, "Wow, Dick Cheney actually has one little spark of light in an otherwise PatrickforB Sep 2024 #28

Yes. Hugin Sep 2024 #29

It really scares me to see how many on this board have been praising Liz Cheney since the J6th committee Cheezoholic Sep 2024 #30

With all due respect, your concerns are small fry compared to the prospect of Trump winning. Doodley Sep 2024 #33

You misinterpret what I was saying. Yes we need all hands on deck to rid ourselves of this horror, agree whole heartedly Cheezoholic Sep 2024 #36

Could you give an an example of how Democrats have been dragged to the Right? betsuni Sep 2024 #67

Happy to go back to disagreeing with MontanaFarmer Sep 2024 #35

It scares me that people don't remember what purist thinking can give us. Nader. Stein. onenote Sep 2024 #50

Yes but I'm in no way a "purist". As I replied to a poster above we can't afford to keep moving the middle to the right Cheezoholic Sep 2024 #59

You apparently see this as business as usual and need absolute ideological purity. BannonsLiver Sep 2024 #53

I'm talking post 11/5 n/t Cheezoholic Sep 2024 #57

The danger has never been greater. In a few months we could lose the America we know. Doodley Sep 2024 #32

He's still wanted Kali999 Sep 2024 #34

Message auto-removed Name removed Sep 2024 #40

Hi uppityperson Sep 2024 #45

Perhaps the third time is the charm JoseBalow Sep 2024 #61

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It didn't make me realize anything. I knew before we were in mortal danger from Trump. Demsrule86 Sep 2024 #42

The enemy of my enemy is at least an ally for the moment. elocs Sep 2024 #43

Precisely. It's called PRAGMATISM. B.See Sep 2024 #69

I don't care much about his endorsement Mad_Machine76 Sep 2024 #47

So you don't care about bringing more votes to our side? onenote Sep 2024 #49

Did you not read my entire reply? Mad_Machine76 Sep 2024 #55

You're overthinking it IMO. BannonsLiver Sep 2024 #54

"In our nation's 248-year history, speak easy Sep 2024 #58

Trump didn't happen in a vacuum, he's the result of Reagan, Bush Sr and Bush Jr/Cheney ideas and policies. jalan48 Sep 2024 #60

Hitler, Stalin and Putin didn't happen in a vacuum either. speak easy Sep 2024 #64

But Cindy McCain's endorsement would be most welcome!! n/t Stargleamer Sep 2024 #62

Dick Cheney can kiss my ass. Right after Liz and that Adam guy that spoke at the convention. mucholderthandirt Sep 2024 #63

Came here to say this. K&R aocommunalpunch Sep 2024 #66

No, we must be Machiavellian now, the enemy of my enemy is my friend. brush Sep 2024 #68

Agree. It's politics. betsuni Sep 2024 #70

Absolutely. Corporate shills we are not. I don't agree with old-school republican thought at all. brush Sep 2024 #72

At this point, if we allow the nation to go down in flames, while sitting in the White House, ecstatic Sep 2024 #71