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(60,536 posts) Fri Oct 25, 2013, 11:15 AM Oct 2013

Cheney Bashes Clinton On Benghazi, Obama On Bin Laden Raid [View all]

Source: TPM

CAITLIN MACNEAL – OCTOBER 25, 2013, 12:07 PM EDT

Former Vice President Dick Cheney on Thursday criticized former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on her handling of the Benghazi attack and President Obama on the way he approached the Osama bin Laden raid.

Cheney said that Clinton did not take responsibility for her role in the response to the 2012 attack on the U.S. mission in Benghazi, Libya.

"No, she clearly wasn't hands on, and now she doesn't want to be hands on. And she’s doing everything she can to avoid responsibility for what clearly fell into her bailiwick," Cheney told conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt. "And what I always recall is her testimony saying what difference does it make? And the fact of the matter is it makes a huge difference. And we should have been able to protect those people or certainly go to their rescue."

Cheney also criticized Obama for not taking better advantage of the intelligence he had on bin Laden.

Read more: http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/cheney-bashes-clinton-on-benghazi-obama-on-bin-laden-raid

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Cheney Bashes Clinton On Benghazi, Obama On Bin Laden Raid [View all] DonViejo Oct 2013 OP

Did he mention the August 2001 PDB? Or Reagan and the 241 Marines in Beirut? No? WinkyDink Oct 2013 #1

"Five deferments Dick" showed what a coward he truly is Zorro Oct 2013 #48

Exactly. COWARD is the word. WinkyDink Oct 2013 #54

When is that deal he has with Satan over? nt onehandle Oct 2013 #2

Evilness Olympics: Satan came in second. TheCowsCameHome Oct 2013 #23

he was called a war criminal on CNN this week. grasswire Oct 2013 #3

Boy am I with Cheney lakercub Oct 2013 #4

Said the guy who arranged for BinLaden and most of AlQaeda to escape at ToraBora. blm Oct 2013 #5

No credibility angry citizen Oct 2013 #6

I thought he was about dead, next year? snooper2 Oct 2013 #7

He can't die lakercub Oct 2013 #9

You know, I'm not a fan of asparagus, but if I were to be near his gravesite, Thor_MN Oct 2013 #66

For a War Profiteer who failed America on 9/11, but did gain 5 freaking military deferments, Berlum Oct 2013 #8

that photo of him is a perfect example heaven05 Oct 2013 #10

More because he is rising above every attempt against him SaveAmerica Oct 2013 #46

Who ? eppur_se_muova Oct 2013 #11

Why doesn't Cheney attack his own administration? Initech Oct 2013 #12

Hugh Hewitt? Wow, two chickenhawks in the same room Kingofalldems Oct 2013 #13

I really feel sorry for the family sharp_stick Oct 2013 #14

he already burnt up that one... madrchsod Oct 2013 #58

Why is ANYONE listening to Darth Veder? NastyRiffraff Oct 2013 #15

So Darth, tell me when Carolina Rice was "hands on" BumRushDaShow Oct 2013 #16

blah...blah...blah....blah.....blah graywarrior Oct 2013 #17

Keep up, Dick. The scandal is the website. Benghazi and Bin Laden are so passe. deminks Oct 2013 #18

+1 tofuandbeer Oct 2013 #27

What a dirtbag leftynyc Oct 2013 #19

does anyone really pay any attention or give credence to this maniac? lostincalifornia Oct 2013 #20

The donor should've kept the damn heart. TheCowsCameHome Oct 2013 #21

when the bastard dies .. I will throw an Ice Cream party for my block. srican69 Oct 2013 #22

Cheney titanicdave Oct 2013 #24

President Obama can wear Cheney's criticism as a badge of honor. I just wish that Obama would totodeinhere Oct 2013 #25

What idiot entertained the idea of giving this guy a new heart... tofuandbeer Oct 2013 #26

Money talks. As a multimillionaire I'm sure he had no problem getting totodeinhere Oct 2013 #30

September 11, 2001 liberal N proud Oct 2013 #28

Fuck Dick Cheney.. blue sky at night Oct 2013 #29

FUCK YOU DICK CHENEY underpants Oct 2013 #56

Who cares what this world criminal has to say ... MindMover Oct 2013 #31

war criminal mtasselin Oct 2013 #32

We need to treat Cheney the same as Ann Coulter, and ignore them both, both irrelevant to reality. joanbarnes Oct 2013 #33

Hey, Dick! You and Shrub find the weapons yet? KansDem Oct 2013 #34

Oh great...now that he has a (new) heart, Evil speaks. SoapBox Oct 2013 #35

Tell Me About The "Advantage" You Took On The bin Laden Intelligence DallasNE Oct 2013 #36

He has NO business criticizing anyone, considering what HE did for eight years!!! George II Oct 2013 #37

Mission Accomplished DICK, on Obamas watch not dubyas, jealous prick.... Rebellious Republican Oct 2013 #38

High level, pre-election psy-ops. Tainting Hillary & Barrack by lumping them all zonkers Oct 2013 #39

What a glorified partisan hack Jack Rabbit Oct 2013 #40

Never thought I'd say this about anybody. bobGandolf Oct 2013 #41

Laurence Foley and so many others died in attacks during the Bush-Cheney tenure... CBHagman Oct 2013 #42

Obama should have followed Cheney's lead and invaded the wrong country Renew Deal Oct 2013 #43

I don't often use the word, but I think that Cheney is evil. Beacool Oct 2013 #44

I'm researching RW ties to Wellstone's death and wonder why Cheney is even in public SaveAmerica Oct 2013 #45

Economy and security bungling war and disaster profiteer still passes lies for the rich. Festivito Oct 2013 #47

Bashing Obama for succeeding daybranch Oct 2013 #49

That's classic projection right there (regarding Bin Laden). Hosnon Oct 2013 #50

Could this MF just hurry up and die already? Scairp Oct 2013 #51

On his best day Cheney was not worth the cost of lead to salt his butt. Useless. Thinkingabout Oct 2013 #52

How about you and Bush taking responsibility for 9/11, Dickmunch? AndyA Oct 2013 #53

Cheney is upset because he can't find anyone to go quail hunting with. c588415 Oct 2013 #55

Cheney... Steviehh Oct 2013 #57

You did too little! You did too much! ck4829 Oct 2013 #59

Jesus Christ! Does this guy's nerve have any bounds? 6000eliot Oct 2013 #60

What a buffoon. Ellipsis Oct 2013 #61

At least W has the sense to not run his mouth in public much after what he did. bemildred Oct 2013 #62

Dear Dick: As Freddy asked Jason in the horror film "Freddy vs. Jason"... ourfuneral Oct 2013 #63

Cheney is the biggest asshole alive today. Arguably true. Quantess Oct 2013 #64

AND he defends the NSA. woo me with science Oct 2013 #65

GOPers cut out about $300 million in funding requests for State Dept security measures, 2011, 2012 Bill USA Oct 2013 #67

This man has no shame. Roarybeans Oct 2013 #68