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Thanks for posting this. I watched "the show" and was absolutely appalled. . . . h2ebits Jul 2022 #1
Shitty self-congratulating wanker is the only smug shite I see here ... guy's a wanker author. NotHardly Jul 2022 #28
You mean the author of the OP article? wnylib Jul 2022 #31
Sounds like it, doesn't it? dchill Jul 2022 #39
Well, it comes from someone who is not regularly wnylib Jul 2022 #44
All I know for sure is that it's good policy to trust Liz... dchill Jul 2022 #45
Agree. wnylib Jul 2022 #47
She's a Republican. That's all you need to know. calimary Jul 2022 #146
Please don't. The guy that wrote it is an idiot and it is not helpful...look into the background Demsrule86 Jul 2022 #38
I was also disgusted with him. louis-t Jul 2022 #79
Thanks. I noticed the comment and then it zipped back out of my brain. h2ebits Jul 2022 #82
I have heard... 2naSalit Jul 2022 #85
Maybe this was deliberate by Cheney et al running the meeting mrsadm Jul 2022 #87
I think it was a concensus... 2naSalit Jul 2022 #88
Pottinger was the worst at hiding the con. barbaraann Jul 2022 #2
This Ferrets are Cool Jul 2022 #23
Yes. I recall colorado_ufo Jul 2022 #59
I've no idea who this Truscott IV is preaching to, it isn't Republicans OnDoutside Jul 2022 #3
Definitely ProfessorGAC Jul 2022 #7
It's the standard bullshit from Salon, home of HA Goodman and comradebillyboy Jul 2022 #13
100% agree. OnDoutside Jul 2022 #97
Please don't insult Democrats by suggesting that Susan Sarandon is one of us. comradebillyboy Jul 2022 #12
She is a traitor who wanted Trump to win both times and anything that falls from her lips is BS. Demsrule86 Jul 2022 #36
I remember a time when many thought she was ! OnDoutside Jul 2022 #96
He is a failed "journalist" who started out by writing right-wing LTE grantcart Jul 2022 #18
Thanks for that, good to know. OnDoutside Jul 2022 #95
Trumpets will not vote for a Cheney, wnylib Jul 2022 #34
I agree but Trump won't be listening to them before deciding. And OnDoutside Jul 2022 #94
Agree that they have only themselves to blame. wnylib Jul 2022 #98
Rick Wilson had an interesting thread on this today. OnDoutside Jul 2022 #149
I have mixed feelings about this article. But K & R for the reminder to be wary of ALL Repubs! 50 Shades Of Blue Jul 2022 #4
But it didn't play on Fox News so Republicans didn't even see it Walleye Jul 2022 #5
Kinzinger has conned a lot of people, too. He isn't running for re election. BUT mucifer Jul 2022 #6
One Quibble ProfessorGAC Jul 2022 #9
Just another example of how far the party has gone to the insane side of right. Ferrets are Cool Jul 2022 #24
Exactly! ProfessorGAC Jul 2022 #33
I can't agree with that. murielm99 Jul 2022 #138
Two Different Issues ProfessorGAC Jul 2022 #139
Could we agree, then, on the terms "functionally psycho-challenged"? jaxexpat Jul 2022 #145
I Can Live With That! ProfessorGAC Jul 2022 #148
Two Different Issues ProfessorGAC Jul 2022 #141
K&R jcgoldie Jul 2022 #8
Did Pottinger help moondust Jul 2022 #10
I agree Saoirse9 Jul 2022 #11
pay attention to what azureblue Jul 2022 #15
Oh I am paying attention Saoirse9 Jul 2022 #20
... Ferrets are Cool Jul 2022 #25
Cheney and some low-life scum for VP, too (probably tfg supporter). It will be a disgusting ticket. C Moon Jul 2022 #41
Liz is a guided missile, launched by the establishment corporate wing of the GOP to destroy sop Jul 2022 #55
You are absolutely correct, IMO. hadEnuf Jul 2022 #80
That's certainly true Saoirse9 Jul 2022 #84
Thank you for this. Ligyron Jul 2022 #66
Yep nest of snakes Saoirse9 Jul 2022 #83
Cheney isn't trying to help Democrats. She is among the few GOPers who agree with Dems about J6 Raven123 Jul 2022 #29
THIS BumRushDaShow Jul 2022 #35
Amen Joinfortmill Jul 2022 #118
She is not motivated to help Democrats. wnylib Jul 2022 #42
change title to: azureblue Jul 2022 #14
"she is saving America" LudwigPastorius Jul 2022 #43
I'm not going to pretend she's something she's not. AnrothElf Jul 2022 #58
Don't know how to react - packman Jul 2022 #16
Right now they are telling the truth. LakeArenal Jul 2022 #17
Zero fucks to give about any of that. BannonsLiver Jul 2022 #19
+ 1 nt pazzyanne Jul 2022 #49
Regardless of whether I fully trust Cheney's motives she is a very useful and powerful ally for now Silent3 Jul 2022 #54
Exactly and it could be both. Joinfortmill Jul 2022 #119
K&R jalan48 Jul 2022 #21
To me, that's the key of it. All of these assholes, from Cohen to Pottenger, 3Hotdogs Jul 2022 #22
She's doing a great job on committee, but she is a qpuke. Never forget that! SheltieLover Jul 2022 #26
This is true, but if we're smart they can be useful. nolabear Jul 2022 #27
All on the llashram Jul 2022 #30
Republicans haven't just recently morphed into their current iteration dlk Jul 2022 #32
She's an enemy. Just not THE enemy. paleotn Jul 2022 #37
Lucian K. Truscott IV got an other than honorable discharge from the Army Farmer-Rick Jul 2022 #52
A lot more to it than that. paleotn Jul 2022 #63
Yeah, no one's all good or bad Farmer-Rick Jul 2022 #69
It's really helpful to Cheney for some on the "lefter" side to attack her. gulliver Jul 2022 #40
This isn't helpful. The J6 isn't about politics, it isn't about Democrat vs. Republican Mr. Ected Jul 2022 #46
Exactly! nt pazzyanne Jul 2022 #50
👍 Joinfortmill Jul 2022 #122
Amen to this. ShazzieB Jul 2022 #129
GOD BLESS LIZ CHENEY! secondwind Jul 2022 #48
I agree Rstrstx Jul 2022 #90
Universal truths about all republicans. Pepsidog Jul 2022 #51
Cheney is doing well at clearing out the tRumpistas, but she is awful in the rest of her beliefs. diane in sf Jul 2022 #53
The enemy of my enemy is my friend jgmiller Jul 2022 #56
This ... BlueMTexpat Jul 2022 #114
Agree Joinfortmill Jul 2022 #123
I have always been aware she will turn gibraltar72 Jul 2022 #57
Salon ... obnoxiousdrunk Jul 2022 #60
+1 Just A Box Of Rain Jul 2022 #68
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I doubt anyone here is voting for her. Ergo, none of us are conned. Kaleva Jul 2022 #62
I thought Cheney was rude to Pat Cipollone Beringia Jul 2022 #64
Well, being willing to work for him shows that they weren't the most perceptive bunch, lol. ShazzieB Jul 2022 #134
Sense. Iggo Jul 2022 #65
I like what she is doing now but pressbox69 Jul 2022 #67
We just have to remember Bettie Jul 2022 #70
I still think there needs to be more focus on the role of Flynn and his associates... AntiFascist Jul 2022 #71
Flynn needs to be stripped of his rank. Joinfortmill Jul 2022 #124
This analysis truly misses the point that the GOP is now a neo-fascist party andym Jul 2022 #72
'The enemy of my enemy' and all that implies is where were at right now. Joinfortmill Jul 2022 #73
Every word of this: Merlot Jul 2022 #74
There is no Con Job. These people seem upset she is going after Trump JI7 Jul 2022 #76
The author misses a major point ... Straw Man Jul 2022 #77
She is doing a service. Doesn't mean she doesn't hold despicable political positions. Novara Jul 2022 #81
Thank you... appmanga Jul 2022 #101
It makes me nuts when ... Novara Jul 2022 #142
+1 betsuni Jul 2022 #150
Amen Joinfortmill Jul 2022 #126
Truscott is a great American and spot-on! Kid Berwyn Jul 2022 #86
Klannyanne is not too proud to not pat herself on the back for a job well-done either. czarjak Jul 2022 #89
She's a right wing Republican who's Wolf Frankula Jul 2022 #91
It was obvious why they had Trump loyalists testifying. Progressive dog Jul 2022 #92
Exactly. ShazzieB Jul 2022 #135
The absolute TRUTH! Six117 Jul 2022 #93
I think that 99.9% H2O Man Jul 2022 #99
She's there to protect neocon interest. If the fascist take control they stand a chance of Hotler Jul 2022 #100
I support the January 6th committee orangecrush Jul 2022 #102
Me too. Joinfortmill Jul 2022 #127
I don't think it is a "con-job"... kentuck Jul 2022 #103
Exactly Joinfortmill Jul 2022 #128
She'll do anything for Reagan. But she won't do that. DFW Jul 2022 #104
Well spoken. orangecrush Jul 2022 #105
Cheney knows full well that if our democracy is threatened SouthernDem4ever Jul 2022 #106
Cui Bono? DemocratSinceBirth Jul 2022 #107
This is a nasty article written by someone very impressed with himself. madaboutharry Jul 2022 #108
+1 betsuni Jul 2022 #110
When I see things like this I feel like they are angry that she is going after Trump JI7 Jul 2022 #112
+1 betsuni Jul 2022 #116
A functioning democracy? CosimoR Jul 2022 #113
Yes, yes and yes. Joinfortmill Jul 2022 #130
This message was self-deleted by its author Joinfortmill Jul 2022 #131
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Yes totally of this! ShazzieB Jul 2022 #137
My bet is she is trying to position herself for a run at the Senate in a few years as a moderate. cstanleytech Jul 2022 #109
That makes no sense JI7 Jul 2022 #115
+1 betsuni Jul 2022 #117
A historical analogy CosimoR Jul 2022 #111
What an emotional article. We aren't five years old. betsuni Jul 2022 #120
What I remember about Salon is article after article bashing Hillary every chance they could get JohnSJ Jul 2022 #121
+1 betsuni Jul 2022 #125
Exactly Joinfortmill Jul 2022 #133
Well stated! ShazzieB Jul 2022 #136
do not let the rats leaving a sinking ship get on board to mutiny DonCoquixote Jul 2022 #140
I have one question. Are Cheney and Kinzinger helping the credibility of the committee over..... usaf-vet Jul 2022 #143
What a bunch of naive hooey. This piece is completely clueless Nixie Jul 2022 #144
+1000000000000000000000000 betsuni Jul 2022 #151
I'm there more as a fan of the TRUE Avengers Montauk6 Jul 2022 #147
She has yet to say "no" to a Presidential run. You know how much she despised HRC, nt Samrob Jul 2022 #152
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