The Lies & Times of "Big-Time" Dick Cheney... Part 1 of 4.

He's so... smart! And honest! Dick Cheney has consistently demonstrated his wisdom, leadership & competence, so why shouldn't we trust him without oversight or verification? Think of his Iraq & energy policies;
The guy's a damn genius; just let him spin his "gold" from the "straw" that used to be the USA. Damnit!
Right? ...Who, he what?
Oh my God... Nevermind.
(I thought* you said "Lon Chaney.")
Bush's V.P. Dick Cheney? The old-guy?

Apparently, he's runnin' it all!
[With no adult-supervision.]

Waxing or waning, Cheney holds his purchase on an unrivaled portfolio across the executive branch. Bush works most naturally, close observers said, at the level of broad objectives, broadly declared. Cheney, they said, inhabits an operational world in which means are matched with ends and some of the most important choices are made. When particulars rise to presidential notice, Cheney often steers the preparation of options and sits with Bush, in side-by-side wing chairs, as he is briefed.

Before the president casts the only vote that counts, the final words of counsel nearly always come from Cheney...

Whew! I feel safer... The short excerpt above (link for full-article) is from a four-part Washington Post story on Dick Cheney... Good stuff!

When future generations read this 4 part Post piece on Dick Cheney, I truly believe they will wonder: "Why wasn't he in JAIL by that time?" Mazel, Herb.
*Lon Chaney, Dick Cheney -- I get 'em confused.All apologies (due Lon).