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Cheney deems Canada too dangerous for visit [View all]

Source: Associated Press

Cheney deems Canada too dangerous for visit
Associated Press | Posted: Monday, March 12, 2012 4:26 pm

Former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney canceled a Canadian speaking appearance because of security concerns sparked by demonstrations during a visit he made to Vancouver last fall.

Cheney was scheduled to talk about his experiences in office and the current American political situation at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on April 24.

But Ryan Ruppert of Spectre Live Corp. said on Monday that Cheney and his daughter Elizabeth had begged off through their agent.

"After speaking with their security advisers, they changed their mind on coming to the event," Ruppert said. He said they had "decided it was better for their personal safety they stay out of Canada."

Read more: http://www.stltoday.com/news/world/cheney-deems-canada-too-dangerous-for-visit/article_1b6503aa-9298-5019-8861-5dd4715a4322.html#ixzz1owaixcUS

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Cheney deems Canada too dangerous for visit [View all] Judi Lynn Mar 2012 OP

Is the big dick liable for arrest for war crimes in Canada as they annabanana Mar 2012 #1

Beat me too it! Remember a few days ago the thread talking about how U.S. is proscuting 2 Irish Justice wanted Mar 2012 #3

Id Spain still prosecuting their case against Bush administration members? csziggy Mar 2012 #79

thanks for the info. Justice wanted Mar 2012 #80

Just as we thought, way back when. dixiegrrrrl Mar 2012 #89

Not that I put any stock in this - but what does it fortell for former President Obama and 24601 Mar 2012 #98

I thought he was. Brattlesboro, VT had a similiar plan. freshwest Mar 2012 #8

They still do... RoccoR5955 Mar 2012 #35

Not really... But you know Darth is big on those undisclosed locations... freshwest Mar 2012 #37

It wouldnt surprise me in the least if thats why he canceled it. cstanleytech Mar 2012 #23

Don't I remember correctly that the fav Pug saying has been... Frustratedlady Mar 2012 #2

Cheney can send people to countries with guns Angry Dragon Mar 2012 #4

Fucking chicken-hawk lark Mar 2012 #88

this one? Devil_Fish Mar 2012 #91

Huh... I visited Quebec years ago and had no problems. sakabatou Mar 2012 #5

Why goodness.. pangaia Mar 2012 #28

I've been to Canada, too Aerows Mar 2012 #62

Make that three. RC Mar 2012 #73

Coward in the first degree. russspeakeasy Mar 2012 #6

Paranoid fear Sanity Claws Mar 2012 #7

Cheney a long-time alcoholic? I've never heard that. dmr Mar 2012 #18

He was arrested twice for DUI that we know about. Major Nikon Mar 2012 #22

I knew about the DUIs dmr Mar 2012 #24

hmm... chervilant Mar 2012 #74

Reports say that Cheney was drinking the day he shot Harry Whittington in the face. yardwork Mar 2012 #34

If he was not drinking when he shot a guy in the face, MsPithy Mar 2012 #39

Reading between the lines 90-percent Mar 2012 #54

''Hunting'' incident? DeSwiss Mar 2012 #77

Is Darth even admissible into Canada? KamaAina Mar 2012 #9

I had no idea he was a serial drunken driver. polly7 Mar 2012 #11

yes there's a form you buy, you're admissable if you buy your way in pitohui Mar 2012 #51

I always considered him Emperor Cheney. Bush was the Darth Vader approximate in my mind. Selatius Mar 2012 #95

Yeah- Cheney wouldn't be safe at all if he had to go to prison... WhoIsNumberNone Mar 2012 #10

LOL!! Those crazy dangerous Canadians. DCBob Mar 2012 #12

Surprising for a brave Vietnam vet . . . oh wait Faygo Kid Mar 2012 #13

SIGH one more donco Mar 2012 #14

I thought JEB Mar 2012 #15

"Spectre Live Corp." Nostradammit Mar 2012 #16

Most (anti-harper) Canadians don't understand why cheneyouR$elf Amonester Mar 2012 #17

Of course it is too dangerous for Cheney Julian Englis Mar 2012 #19

You can run, but you can't hide. Gregorian Mar 2012 #20

Cheney at the gates that is laughable ThomThom Mar 2012 #31

I know Canada has no death penalty DonCoquixote Mar 2012 #21

But they do have National Health Insurance & Gun Control BlueDemKev Mar 2012 #55

That their government is less corrupt DonCoquixote Mar 2012 #63

Yeah, well. War criminals should live in fear. Solly Mack Mar 2012 #25

+1000 baldguy Mar 2012 #47

Protesters are keeping Canada safe from the one man occupation team, Dick "The Dick" Cheney. nt GliderGuider Mar 2012 #26

He wouldn't be able to talk accurately about his experience without admitting war crimes. JBoy Mar 2012 #27

The he'd better stay away from Portland and Seattle, too. stevedeshazer Mar 2012 #29

Steve, what are those hats on the protesters? grasswire Mar 2012 #46

Nope. Wish I did.- n/t stevedeshazer Mar 2012 #48

Free speech is dangerous. Freedom of assembly is terrorism. Bucky Mar 2012 #30

He should stay home always, if Canada's not safe, it should speak volumes to him. mother earth Mar 2012 #32

......... trusty elf Mar 2012 #33

Their gain is our loss. mikeSchmuckabee Mar 2012 #36

Isn't he dead yet? thelordofhell Mar 2012 #38

I think they put new batteries in the sumbitch. I sure wish they'd over-volt lastlib Mar 2012 #69

Is there no safe place in this world for a war criminal besides the USA? nt Deep13 Mar 2012 #40

Cheney would be in danger of extradition to the Hague PuffedMica Mar 2012 #41

Canada is a beautiful, wonderful and safe country to visit..... LynneSin Mar 2012 #42

Dear Dick, Stay OUT of Canada...come to beautiful Marlboro, VT in the good ol USA... FailureToCommunicate Mar 2012 #43

See? Doc Holliday Mar 2012 #44

LOL! That piece of dog excrement Ilsa Mar 2012 #45

that's pretty chickenshit pitohui Mar 2012 #49

Yeah, right Canuckistanian Mar 2012 #50

But would he be arrested? pbrower2a Mar 2012 #93

No. Not with our government at the moment. Canuckistanian Mar 2012 #99

"The Jackal" must be living in Canada now. chrisa Mar 2012 #52

That's what happens when you act like a "Dick".... BlueDemKev Mar 2012 #53

For him it might be NICO9000 Mar 2012 #56

Not safe? JJW Mar 2012 #57

Jebus, GiveMeFreedom Mar 2012 #58

Richard Clarke is getting his wish 90-percent Mar 2012 #59

It's too bad Politicalboi Mar 2012 #61

Very, very true Canuckistanian Mar 2012 #65

Spam deleted by Morning Dew (MIR Team) safrthjt Mar 2012 #60

Quick, let's get a rain barrel for Niagra Falls... MrMickeysMom Mar 2012 #64

Chief Chickenhawk broadway515 Mar 2012 #66

"Run Chicken Run" Link Wray NBachers Mar 2012 #67

AH Ha ha har har heeeer ROFL stop it I can't take it TrogL Mar 2012 #68

Four Words: excuse not to write Mar 2012 #70

The clean air would probably kill him. Vidar Mar 2012 #71

How many former VP's have been unable to visit Canada? young_at_heart Mar 2012 #72

As rich as The Dick is, I still would hate to be him now. Jamaal510 Mar 2012 #75

Frustration! eepatt Mar 2012 #76

Brave, Brave Sir Robin RogueTrooper Mar 2012 #78

How bad a person must you be for CANADIANS to violently hate you? tclambert Mar 2012 #81

Excellent point! stubtoe Mar 2012 #84

Oh those lucky Canadians!! lunatica Mar 2012 #82

cheney is an asshole samsingh Mar 2012 #83

Even Albertans wouldn't like this asshole much........nt AverageJoe90 Mar 2012 #85

This is wonderful news freefall Mar 2012 #86

"With all their hockey hullabaloo and that bitch Anne Murray too!" edbermac Mar 2012 #87

I guess Canada The Wizard Mar 2012 #90

Dick and Liz can go fuck themselves. Just remember, Hotler Mar 2012 #92

Thanks Dick you just made Canada safer by not showing up. It's a wonder he found enough Canadians Monk06 Mar 2012 #94

Must suck to be Cheney. Legacy is war criminal, crooked businessman and incompetent hunter who shot yellowcanine Mar 2012 #96

Just like Vietnam! tabasco Mar 2012 #97