It’s ludicrous for the Los Angles Times to call for the early retirement of the duly elected Vice President. In fact, even if such a move — surely, inconceivable since Cheney is no Agnew — were contemplated by the President its legality would be questionable.
As a liberal I am disturbed by the trend to kick an administration when it’s down. The American people, rightly or wrongly, elected this administration to carry on its policies of the first four years — that is, in the main, the security of the nation. That the electorate is now apparently displeased is of no consequence: the stage has been set. Talking heads, MSM, retired generals notwithstanding, the country must learn to live with the political reality. And if they are truly dissatisfied, the ‘06 and ‘08 elections will turn it around.
Copyright © 2006 Richard R. Kennedy All rights reserved. Revised: April 25, 2006.
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