Cheney treated like others, angry about it

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

I think it's fair game to ask a VP about a homosexual daughter when the Bush administration relied, in part, on a gay-bashing platform to get re-elected. That said, Cheney has every right to tell Wolf he's not going to talk about his daughter. So, Cheney got it right, he knew such questions come with the territory and he also knew he could say F-off if he so chose. I don't think that makes him a coward.

[GhettoDogAllStars]

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

I think it's fair game to ask a VP about a homosexual daughter when the Bush administration relied, in part, on a gay-bashing platform to get re-elected. That said, Cheney has every right to tell Wolf he's not going to talk about his daughter. So, Cheney got it right, he knew such questions come with the territory and he also knew he could say F-off if he so chose. I don't think that makes him a coward.

He's not a coward for refusing to answer. I'm surprised more politicians don't refuse to answer questions. He's a coward for not standing up for gays, and supporting an administration that is clearly anti-gay.

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by GhettoDogAllStars

He's not a coward for refusing to answer. I'm surprised more politicians don't refuse to answer questions. He's a coward for not standing up for gays, and supporting an administration that is clearly anti-gay.

Maybe he's conflicted about the issue or opposes gay rights. I would assume that many parents with gay children would have conflicting feelings.

[GhettoDogAllStars]

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

Maybe he's conflicted about the issue or opposes gay rights. I would assume that many parents with gay children would have conflicting feelings.

Yeah, you're right. Coward is maybe too harsh. I just think a man in his position should be more loyal to his principles (if his principles are to support gays).

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by GhettoDogAllStars

Yeah, you're right. Coward is maybe too harsh. I just think a man in his position should be more loyal to his principles (if his principles are to support gays).

I'd agree with that. But, how many politicians are there that you think you could truly called principled and have the integrity to ensure that their conduct conforms to their beliefs?

[GhettoDogAllStars]

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

I'd agree with that. But, how many politicians are there that you think you could truly called principled and have the integrity to ensure that their conduct conforms to their beliefs?

None. Which would explain my pessimism regarding the current state (and future) of our country. They all sell out sooner or later.

(and this is why I stopped voting)