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Originally Posted by ratbastid
In short, there are three aspects: Cheney is accused of 1) manipulating intelligence to sell the Iraq war,
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How is it possible not to filter (cherry pick or whatever you want to call it) through tons of data to make a case on anything, yet alone a war? Seems to me it can not be done. Perhaps we can disagree on the importance of certain information, etc., but everyone should have a right to make their case. So he is guilty of picking information that supports his desire to invade Iraq, isn't it up to those against war to do their due diligence? Perhaps they should be removed from any position of responsibility too.
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2) lying about a connection between Iraq and Al Qaida, and
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To anyone saying Cheney lied about this please define what you would consider a "connection"? This term is too vague to say he lied.
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3) Forwarding a plan to attack Iran without solid evidence of Iranian wrongdoing.
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This can't be a serious point, that would lead to impeachment. Iranian wrong doing...where to start...
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Originally Posted by dc_dux
Just my opinion, from following his words and deeds since before our invasion of Iraq (which he vocally opposed) and based on conversations with friends on Capitol Hill who know him personally.
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You avoid a direct answer to the question. If he knows this is going nowhere, what is the point? Or, do you believe he thinks this will succeed?