Guest MikeSC Report post Posted June 25, 2004 Cheney curses senator over Halliburton criticism Thursday, June 24, 2004 Posted: 7:19 PM EDT (2319 GMT) WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Typically a break from partisan warfare, this year's Senate class photo turned smiles into snarls as Vice President Dick Cheney reportedly used profanity toward one senior Democrat, sources said. Sen. Patrick Leahy of Vermont, who was on the receiving end of Cheney's ire, confirmed that the Vice President used profanity during Tuesday's class photo. A spokesman for Cheney confirmed there was a "frank exchange of views." Using profanity on the Senate floor while the Senate is session is against the rules. But the Senate was technically not in session at the time and the normal rules did not apply, a Senate official said. The story, which was recounted by several sources, goes like this: Cheney, who as president of the Senate was present for the picture day, turned to Leahy and scolded the senator over his recent criticism of the vice president for Halliburton's alleged war profiteering. Cheney is the former CEO of Halliburton, and Democrats have suggested that while serving in the Bush administration he helped win lucrative contracts for his former firm, including a no-bid contract to rebuild Iraq. Cheney's office has said repeatedly that the vice president has no role in government contracting and has severed all financial ties with the Texas-based oil services conglomerate. Cheney was chief executive officer of Halliburton from 1995 to 2000. He resigned when he became George Bush's running mate. Responding to Cheney's comment, Leahy reminded him of an earlier statement the vice president had made about him. Cheney then replied with profanity. Leahy would not comment on the specifics of the story Thursday, but did confirm that Cheney used profanity. "I think he was just having a bad day," said Leahy, "and I was kind of shocked to hear that kind of language on the floor." Kevin Kellems, a spokesman for the vice president, said, "That doesn't sound like the kind of language that the vice president would use, but I can confirm that there was a frank exchange of views." http://cnn.allpolitics.printthis.clickabil...&partnerID=2001 It's about time Cheney did this. It's ridiculous to see how much the Dems have shit all over a company that happens to be EXCELLENT in their field simply for political points. -=Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob E Dangerously 0 Report post Posted June 25, 2004 It's about time the Vice President started cursing at people! It's ridiculous to see how much the Dems have shit all over a company that happens to be EXCELLENT in their field simply for political points. BTW, Halliburton's in trouble in Nigeria for bribery, and the investigation could lead to Cheney being indicted. They've already fired two people (Albert Stanley being one) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MikeSC Report post Posted June 25, 2004 It's about time the Vice President started cursing at people! It's ridiculous to see how much the Dems have shit all over a company that happens to be EXCELLENT in their field simply for political points. BTW, Halliburton's in trouble in Nigeria for bribery, and the investigation could lead to Cheney being indicted. They've already fired two people (Albert Stanley being one) [Entire Democratic Party Pre-2001]It happened so long ago. Why bother investigating old news?[/Entire Democratic Party Pre-2001] And, yes, Cheney should've sworn at him. Hell, I would have applauded if he hit him. -=Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoCalMike 0 Report post Posted June 25, 2004 so I guess now the liberals get to point and laugh and call Cheney a nutcase, goofball that is out of control and a loose cannon. Oh wait that all happened approx 4 years ago. Really though, so when Cheney shows emotion, it is "about time" yet when a liberal does it, "oh what a lunatic idiot" Riiiiiiiight. Personally, I can care less about either doing it, I mean I don't see what Dean did that "crazy" and I don't see why Cheney dropping an "f" bomb is SOoooooo shocking. However they should get equal mocking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted June 25, 2004 Fuck Leahy. He's second on my Senators-I-Want-Most-To-Die list, with Uncle Ted being the first... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Agent of Oblivion Report post Posted June 25, 2004 You can't cuss in the Senate? Scratch that job off my possible future careers.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob E Dangerously 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2004 It's ridiculous to see how much the Dems have shit all over a company that happens to be EXCELLENT in their field simply for political points. A bit of a followup here http://msnbc.msn.com/id/5333896/ New Halliburton waste alleged Former company auditor: ‘It’s just a gravy train’ By Lisa Myers Senior investigative correspondent NBC News Updated: 9:57 a.m. ET July 01, 2004 The Pentagon has already awarded Halliburton Co., the controversial military contractor, deals worth up to $18 billion for its work in Iraq. But now former Halliburton insiders have come forward with new allegations of massive waste of taxpayer money. Marie deYoung, a former Army chaplain who worked for Halliburton, was so upset by attacks on the company she e-mailed the CEO in December with a strategy on how to fight the "political slurs." But today, after five months inside Halliburton's operation in Kuwait, deYoung has radically changed her opinion. "It’s just a gravy train," she said. DeYoung audited accounts for Halliburton’s subsidiary KBR. She claims there was no effort to hold down costs because all costs were passed on directly to taxpayers. She repeatedly complained to superiors of waste and fraud. The company's response, according to deYoung was: "We can be as dumb and stupid as we want in the first year of a war, nobody’s going to care." DeYoung produced documents detailing alleged waste even on routine services: $50,000 a month for soda, at $45 a case; $1 million a month to clean clothes — or $100 for each 15-pound bag of laundry. "That money could have been used to take care of soldiers," she said. DeYoung also claims people were paid to do nothing. Mike West says he was one of them. Paid $82,000 a year to be a labor foreman in Iraq, West claims he never had any laborers to supervise. "They said just log 12 hours a day and walk around and look busy," he said. "OK, so we did." Both deYoung and West have since left the company. Pentagon documents obtained by NBC News support the whistleblowers' charges. In December auditors complained of Halliburton's "serious deficiencies," including "lack of cost control and cost consciousness." Some examples: Purchase of hundreds of high-end SUVs and pickups, loaded with options like CD players, which "most KBR employees do not need." "Duplication ... and gold-plating" in purchases of computers and high-tech equipment. Halliburton employees living in 5-star hotels. The company declined an interview but suggests in an e-mail to NBC News that critics are politically motivated: "When Halliburton succeeds, Iraq progresses. Sadly, a few people don't want either of those results." Halliburton also said the soda problem has been "corrected," and the laundry charges are being investigated, but insists it's "absolutely not true" the company is cavalier about taxpayer money. Whistleblower deYoung thinks the problem is obvious. "They're using the war as an excuse, but it's not the war," she said. "It was very bad management." Pentagon auditors apparently agree. They're withholding $186 million from the company and threatening to hold back even more unless Halliburton corrects the problems. Remember kids, if you criticize Halliburton, you won't want Iraq to succeed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MikeSC Report post Posted July 4, 2004 Wow, allegations viewed as facts. Who'd have thunk it? -=Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest combat_rock Report post Posted July 4, 2004 Personally, I think it was all an attempt to put the Bush adminstration on the same level as the Kerry campaign with potty mouths (Kerry dropped the F-bomb in a Rolling Stone interview). No demographic can go ignored! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrRant 0 Report post Posted July 4, 2004 It's about time that Mike uses the fucking sub topic title. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MikeSC Report post Posted July 4, 2004 It's about time that Mike uses the fucking sub topic title. I don't like using sub-titles terribly often. Deal with it. -=Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted July 4, 2004 I agree with Rant on this one, Mike. A good headline is a vital part of any published material... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MikeSC Report post Posted July 4, 2004 I agree with Rant on this one, Mike. A good headline is a vital part of any published material... I'm not a reporter. -=Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slayer 0 Report post Posted July 4, 2004 No subtitle = PAGEVIEWS BAYBEE~! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted July 4, 2004 By posting threads at this place you are a messenger of information, which makes you a pseudo-reporter in my eyes. In a way, we’re all kinda like mini-Drudges at this place, only without the hat and grating voice… Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MikeSC Report post Posted July 4, 2004 By posting threads at this place you are a messenger of information, which makes you a pseudo-reporter in my eyes. In a way, we’re all kinda like mini-Drudges at this place, only without the hat and grating voice… I prefer to think of myself as a bringer of mystery. -=Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted July 4, 2004 I prefer to think of myself as a bringer of misery. -=Mike Edited for accuracy... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MikeSC Report post Posted July 4, 2004 I prefer to think of myself as a bringer of misery. -=Mike Lame gimmick alert! Also edited for accuracy. -=Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted July 4, 2004 Odd how the lame gimmick alert only went off for this. In this folder, I'm surprised the alarm isn't blasting 24/7... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Styles 0 Report post Posted July 5, 2004 Odd how the lame gimmick alert only went off for this. In this folder, I'm surprised the alarm isn't blasting 24/7... Are you questioning his patriotism? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MikeSC Report post Posted July 5, 2004 Odd how the lame gimmick alert only went off for this. In this folder, I'm surprised the alarm isn't blasting 24/7... Are you calling me a traitor? -=Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
