Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Vice Presidents
It seems as though the country has been going downhill ever since Jimmy Carter confronted that killer rabbit in Plains, Ga. Truly a low point in presidential prestige from which there has been no notable recovery.
Vice presidents, however, are a totally different animal. They just drift through their terms in office seemingly without serious collateral damage and leaving little evidence or rememberance of their passing. For example, who remembers Gerald Fords vice president? This has been a long term situation.....up until now. Vice president Dick Cheney has upset the apple cart and is not only visible, but will not be relegated to forgotten status.
His latest 'misfire' involving the accidental shooting of a fellow hunter in the face with shotgun pellets will guarantee his place in history. Of course this was only the latest in a series of 'misfires' in candor and accuracy regarding the war in Iraq. In a recent interview Mr. Cheney regaled his administration with lauditory accomplishments and rejected all criticism or responsibility for anything that went wrong. Mr. Cheney looks presidential and speaks with the authority of the man in charge. While he probably won't seek the presidency in 2008, he will have left a legacy for all future vice presidents to follow, so 'misfire' away, Mr. Cheney, and good hunting. You will be remembered.
George Morin
Auburn
Vice presidents, however, are a totally different animal. They just drift through their terms in office seemingly without serious collateral damage and leaving little evidence or rememberance of their passing. For example, who remembers Gerald Fords vice president? This has been a long term situation.....up until now. Vice president Dick Cheney has upset the apple cart and is not only visible, but will not be relegated to forgotten status.
His latest 'misfire' involving the accidental shooting of a fellow hunter in the face with shotgun pellets will guarantee his place in history. Of course this was only the latest in a series of 'misfires' in candor and accuracy regarding the war in Iraq. In a recent interview Mr. Cheney regaled his administration with lauditory accomplishments and rejected all criticism or responsibility for anything that went wrong. Mr. Cheney looks presidential and speaks with the authority of the man in charge. While he probably won't seek the presidency in 2008, he will have left a legacy for all future vice presidents to follow, so 'misfire' away, Mr. Cheney, and good hunting. You will be remembered.
George Morin
Auburn
