Cheney Booed while throwing first pitch

[Tenochtitlan]

Try linking something other than liberal blogs. It helps your validity.

Did you actually read it? Or do you refuse to even look at it because you say it is liberal?

 

[MobBoss]

Thank you. When Kerry got a similar 'mixed reaction' in Fenway in O4 I didn't see any of these people saying THAT was wrong. Nor did any of the networks from the 'liberal media' try and turn down the volume. Instead they did pan the crowd and focused on the people doing the booing.

Quite simply Kerry isnt the President or the VP. We got plenty of senators, but only one Prez and VP.

 

[MobBoss]

Did you actually read it? Or do you refuse to even look at it because you say it is liberal?

Yeah, I read it and I dont agree with it.

 

[Tenochtitlan]

Yeah, I read it and I dont agree with it.

Why not? Maybe you can change my mind again.

 

[Fox Mccloud]

Quite simply Kerry isnt the President or the VP. We got plenty of senators, but only one Prez and VP.

But people, unless their like 5 years old, shouldn't boo anyone. It doesn't matter whether it's a co-worker, or a senater, or a family member, or the President. It's rude and immature.

 

[Tenochtitlan]

Having the ability to boo the VP or any non-vulgar form of showing dissatisfaction is one of the reasons I envy Americans.

 

[MikeLynch]

Thank you. When Kerry got a similar 'mixed reaction' in Fenway in O4 I didn't see any of these people saying THAT was wrong. Nor did any of the networks from the 'liberal media' try and turn down the volume. Instead they did pan the crowd and focused on the people doing the booing.

Funny that. And funny how this wasn't mentioned until page 4 of the thread. If the OT forum proves anything consistently, it's that the vehemence of a person's posts is directly proportionate to the double standard that person is defending.

Personal view: while booing is immature and the office of the Presidency deserves respect, this has been one of the very rare opportunities that many Americans can directly show their displeasure to Cheny et. al. in a way that they can be sure he sees it.

Booing is immature: yes, but so is "the wave." Sporting events just bring that out in people, I guess. And any public individual has to be prepared to be on the receiving end of that. The booing, not the wave.

Office of the Presidency deserves respect: Absolutely, but the holder of that office does not automatically deserve respect. They, like anybody else, have to earn it. Unless God made them our rulers, which, well, some folks actually believe.

Rare opportunities: That's exactly it. Cheney is so often sequestered in his undisclosed locations, I'd be surprised if he DIDN'T get booed at major sporting events (besides perhaps NASCAR). I bet a lot of those booers aren't even the type to go around complaining about Cheney all the time, but they figured, "Wow, look, there he is. He never goes out in public. This'll be the only chance I have to let him know I'm not really a fan of his." Add the going-along-with-the-mob factor and you have your explanation.

For that reason, if I were Cheney, I wouldn't feel that bad about this. (After all, the crowd could have arranged to chant "Go f*ck yourself" in unison! )

Final Cheney-booed-in-ballpark gag:
At least he didn't try to sing the Star Spangled Banner.

 

[MobBoss]

But people, unless their like 5 years old, shouldn't boo anyone. It doesn't matter whether it's a co-worker, or a senater, or a family member, or the President. It's rude and immature.

Well, by that analogy, people shouldnt like Jerry Springer either...but some sure do.

I agree with you btw, authority figures of either party shouldnt be boo'd...but some shouldnt be boo'd more than others...

 

[Fox Mccloud]

I agree with you btw, authority figures of either party shouldnt be boo'd...but some shouldnt be boo'd more than others...

In my post I said no one should boo anyone! That includes authority figures and "average" people you don't like.

 

[MobBoss]

Why not? Maybe you can change my mind again.

Well, the bottom line is that the United States most likely will never see any cheaper oil from the Iraqi oil fields. At least not while you and I are alive anyway.

And as far as world oil reserves go, I have read other studies that also say the worlds oil supply is no where near depleted and most likely will last us hundreds of years to go. More than enough time to find and implement alternate fuel methods.

The world will always have gloom and doom predictors.....and as usual, the vast, vast majority of them never, ever come true.

 

[Irish Caesar]

In my post I said no one should boo anyone! That includes authority figures and "average" people you don't like.

But by not boo-ing someone I don't like (for example, the Clemson Tiger cub mascot, when he came to our field--just an example, mind you ), I'm lying to them by acting like everything's ok.

 

[A'AbarachAmadan]

The ususal Republicans apologists of this forum are acting as if it was the first time an elected official received a sour reception from a large crowds, especially at a sporting event. Get your one-sided heads out of your butts and stop pretending to be offended because freaking Dick Cheney got booed. After a decade of sperm on a dress jokes. This is ridiculous.

I am offended every time it happens. If I'm there, I tell people as such.

There is a difference between jokes on The Daily Show or at the work watercooler and an in person insult to the position.

 

[toh6wy]

Why does booing Dick Cheney necessarily disrespect the position of VP? Why can't it just be about disrespecting him?

 

[Neomega]

Why does booing Dick Cheney necessarily disrespect the position of VP? Why can't it just be about disrespecting him?

Because once you are elected, apparently the citizens who you serve are obligated to lick your shoes if you so desire.

 

[amadeus]

Because once you are elected, apparently the citizens who you serve are obligated to lick your shoes if you so desire.

So not being harassed at a baseball game is boot-licking? How exactly is being decent in public equal to being subservient?

 

[Tenochtitlan]

The world will always have gloom and doom predictors.....and as usual, the vast, vast majority of them never, ever come true.

Not an 'end of the world' prediction, but rather a depression.

And as far as world oil reserves go, I have read other studies that also say the worlds oil supply is no where near depleted and most likely will last us hundreds of years to go. More than enough time to find and implement alternate fuel methods.

Can you link me to those studies.

 

[Neomega]

So not being harassed at a baseball game is boot-licking? How exactly is being decent in public equal to being subservient?

The common man boos.

The elite demand their dinner is served with a waiter in a tuxedo.

All this nonsense about rudeness etc. is a matter of position and class.

 

[Mulholland]

And as far as world oil reserves go, I have read other studies that also say the worlds oil supply is no where near depleted and most likely will last us hundreds of years to go. More than enough time to find and implement alternate fuel methods.

Isn't it less the the relative scarcity of oil than the price of oil that counts in this matter. After the invasion of Iraq oil prices have nearly doubled. Who benefits from this? Maybe not Bush and Cheney directly but I'm sure most of thier firinds and family are relativley better off right now.
On another matter I ve also read many studies that say global warming actualy does exist.
regards.

 

[FriendlyFire]

This is hardly evidence that someone would "spit in Cheneys eye" as neomega said he would. Just more evidence that liberalism is a mental disorder.

Moboss is right. This kind of behaviour isnt acceptable, let alone against the VP.
I draw the line there.

 

[Neomega]

Dick Cheney is an evil man. He is the master pupeteer, and Bush is his marionette.

He is a traitor to the United States, a liar, and a war profiteer.

I live by a code of honesty, and that lets me see straight through liars.

Every one wants to believe Cheney has the best intentions, but is just a bumbling incompetant bearaucrat. I am not so foolish. He is evil. Pure evil.

To start and push for a war with Iraq so arrogantly, so vehemently, and to try to quash all dissent as unpatriotic. To try and manipulate the media, create "free speech" zones.

I don't care. I cannot abide that man.

Cheney should feel blessed if I spit him in the eye. It will probably be the closest thing to honesty he would ever see.