THEY SHOOT VEEPS DON'T THEY?
Some time ago there was a movie called They Shoot Horses Don't They? I believe this 1969 gem featured a young Jane Fonda. I don't recall a great deal about this movie, but the title got me thinking about what Vice President Cheney is currently dealing with. It seems that he just can't get from underneath this news frenzy about the tragic accident he was part of. Mr. Cheney's errant blast from his shotgun, peppered his hunting buddy and friend, with some birdshot. His friend survived, but if the media has its way, Mr. Cheney will not. In the end, it could be Mr. Cheney is hit the most, but not by accident. Such is the nature of politics in the 21st century.
Vice President Cheney, along with any other politician - Democrat or Republican - is often the "victim" of the 24/7 news cycle, as they take their shots. The length of time they remain a "top story" or rather, a top target, is dependent upon whether or not there are other newsworthy events capable of a greater media appeal. Vice President Cheney, in this case, is the victim of, not only a ravenous media, but also a very uneventful week in world and national news.
One thing we all know, and can agree on - accidents happen. I'm just glad that my accidents are under the radar and none of them are covered by the media.
DOM
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posted by Dave Deur @ 5:07 PM
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2 Comments:
You have to admit that it's pretty newsworthy for a vice-president to shoot someone while hunting! I hear people make fun of hunters all the time that are stupid shoot anything thgat moves morons. But then we hear one of those morons is the Veep!
But, of course you're right that in the long run it's nothing. A former president actually participated in a Duel on the white house lawn! (I think it may have been andrew jackson, but I might be wrong). And Alexander Hamiton (of the 10 spot) was SHOT in a duel.
The right to bear arms! Gotta love America!
-DD
I should have typed "Shot and killed" - hamilton died of his wound.
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