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I met the second most powerful man in the world today

CADsortaGUY

CADsortaGUY

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Arguably the most amazing political moment I've had so far which beat out voting for the first time, talking with(not just a "hi") Chuck Grassley at my precinct caucus in January, meeting Bill Frist(at the caucus too), and meeting howard dean when he came to Ankeny(yes, I shook his hand too - I'm not that rude😉 )

Ok, so he doesn't know me from Joe, but it was still cool to meet the Vice President.

I volunteered to work the event which was cool in it's own right. Lots of security around. I got to meet a some of the press folks too. There was one lady from MSNBC there and a bunch of locals. I got to meet Steve Pope who works as a photographer for AP which was pretty cool too.

Besides the speech and such one of the best parts was seeing the half dozen protesters trying to get on TV. I'm not sure if the local news got any tape of them or not but it was a pretty dismal turnout for the protesters. We on the other hand had a great turnout for this "invite" event. Over a thousand showed up and from my estimate it was more like 1300 but who am I...I only looked at hundreds of tickets...

Lots of red meat for sure, but I actually learned a bit about Cheney today. Not only is he not the hardass grumpy old guy he looks like on TV - he's actually pretty personable it seems. Now I've never really liked or disliked the man but after seeing him today and now having gone back and looked at the history of the guy - he's not the big monster the press and the left tries to make him out to be.

Anyway - I got to meet him today and thought I'd share. Do some reading on who Cheney is and his history - you might be surprised to find out he's not a monster😉

CkG
 
While I strongly disagree with you on your analysis of Cheney and his record, I DO think it is uber c00l that you got to meet him in person and take your measure of him close up. Congrats, CAD! 😀
 
Originally posted by: Perknose
While I strongly disagree with you on your analysis of Cheney and his record, I DO think it is uber c00l that you got to meet him in person and take your measure of him close up. Congrats, CAD! 😀
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Yes, congrats CAD


Oh and:

"I met the second most corrupt man in the world today"

Had to fix your Title for you again.
 
Dude,

The second most powerful man in the world, tragically, is Osama.

He might even win the title the way he has played the traditional #1 like a violin.
 
Perk - well I think those who admire those who worked hard to get to where they are at will respect Cheney for what he has achieved in life.

Dave - I think your title edit is addressed in my Topic Summary 😉

Anyway - I really enjoyed volunteering and I think many people here should do the same if they feel strongly for their candidates - not just for the Presidential portion of the election either. It was great fun and I plan on doing as much as possible in the future(except the phone banks - I'm on the phone too much at work). Get out there if you want to actively support the people you believe in - it makes the system work.

CkG
 
Originally posted by: Kibbo
Dude,

The second most powerful man in the world, tragically, is Osama.

He might even win the title the way he has played the traditional #1 like a violin.
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Well it depends on what you mean by 'most powerful'. I wouldn't say that OBL is the second or first most powerful person in the entire world.
 
Originally posted by: CADkindaGUY
Perk - well I think those who admire those who worked hard to get to where they are at will respect Cheney for what he has achieved in life.

Dave - I think your title edit is addressed in my Topic Summary 😉

Anyway - I really enjoyed volunteering and I think many people here should do the same if they feel strongly for their candidates - not just for the Presidential portion of the election either. It was great fun and I plan on doing as much as possible in the future(except the phone banks - I'm on the phone too much at work). Get out there if you want to actively support the people you believe in - it makes the system work.

CkG
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Originally posted by: CADkindaGUY
Perk - well I think those who admire those who worked hard to get to where they are at will respect Cheney for what he has achieved in life.

Dave - I think your title edit is addressed in my Topic Summary 😉

Anyway - I really enjoyed volunteering and I think many people here should do the same if they feel strongly for their candidates - not just for the Presidential portion of the election either. It was great fun and I plan on doing as much as possible in the future(except the phone banks - I'm on the phone too much at work). Get out there if you want to actively support the people you believe in - it makes the system work.

CkG
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I agree, cad. Get involved and then you may have earned the right to express your view with some remnant of credibility. I too have been involved as a deligate and found asking directly, questions of those running for office in my state just what it is that makes them tick was most rewarding (and revealing). One thing is certain from my experience; it takes a special breed of creep to be a politican. I didn't like any of them on a personal level because I had nothing what so ever in common with them, other than they represented ideals I wished to have furthered for my community in providing solutions to a vast array of problems. It takes a politician to do the work. I don't have the stomach for it. But I'm glad some do, and they get the respect they deserve.:music:
 
After making the push to war, ramping up the WMD rhetoric and lying about it afterward, I'd say the guy is more vile than the media portrays him.
 
Halliburton! 😉

The biggest politician Ive ever ran into was Lloyd Bensen as Secretary of the Tresaury in 1993 or 94 when he came to Ft. Worth to sign the currency. The building lobby was pretty much cleared out but I just casually walked by not know what was going on. I went on the up escalator and he came down the otherone at the same time. Just nodded and smiled like he was some kind of rock star. I had my mind on other things then I realized who he was looked around, saw the secret service with the bulges in their vests (automatic weaponry) and just looked back and nodded to the former Senator.

Weird.


Edit: Id like to meet Dick Cheney and wish him all the best on another successful term as veep.
 
Originally posted by: RabidMongoose
Originally posted by: Kibbo
Dude,

The second most powerful man in the world, tragically, is Osama.

He might even win the title the way he has played the traditional #1 like a violin.
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Well it depends on what you mean by 'most powerful'. I wouldn't say that OBL is the second or first most powerful person in the entire world.
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I may have overstated things. Influential would be a more accurate description. But it just doesn't have the same ring to it. Damn you Mongoose for reasonably refuting my hyperbole. I've had a boring month, you couldn't let me have this one?
 
Originally posted by: CADkindaGUY
Perk - well I think those who admire those who worked hard to get to where they are at will respect Cheney for what he has achieved in life.

Dave - I think your title edit is addressed in my Topic Summary 😉

Anyway - I really enjoyed volunteering and I think many people here should do the same if they feel strongly for their candidates - not just for the Presidential portion of the election either. It was great fun and I plan on doing as much as possible in the future(except the phone banks - I'm on the phone too much at work). Get out there if you want to actively support the people you believe in - it makes the system work.

CkG
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I agree. Getting to know the people you support on a personal level is really nice. Having talked numerous times to Wesley Clark (I even share the same housecleaner with him) and Vic Snyder (Distric Congressman) I've learned a lot about them and about what type of people they are. Also, helping out in their campaigns has been lots of fun and a good way to meet people. Sadly, I didn't get to meet Kerry this summer. My chances of that are pretty low now, however I'll still continue to do whatever I can to support him. I think people should go beyond just casting their votes and go deeper into the political process.
 
The odd thing about the cross between celebrity and politics is that I can imagine myself thinking better of Cheney if I met him in person. Hard not to get around that. Us crazy Americans.

Had to be fun and it sounds like you enjoyed yerself. Cool beans. 🙂
 
Uh, actually the vice president is not the second most powerful man in the world. All he can officially do is break ties in the senate.

The second most powerful man in the world is Alan Greenspan, by far.
 
Originally posted by: Dissipate
Uh, actually the vice president is not the second most powerful man in the world. All he can officially do is break ties in the senate.

The second most powerful man in the world is Alan Greenspan, by far.
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Well, on a certain level you may be correct but Greenspan can't control much of what Cheney could. He is the second in command and I'm sure he has alot of say in what Bush does as President since he is Bush's right hand man. If you are arguing that monetary policies of the US control the world then you could argue that Greenspan has much more influence on the world than Bush but that doesn't make him the most powerful nor does it make him the second IMO.

To each their own I guess...

CkG
 
i saw pat buchanan speak at the town center when i was high school. He's one combatatie MOFO (he tried to sue our highschool cuz some students planned an anti-pat rally). That's about it i suppose.
 
Greenspan is not the second more powerful man in the world.

First of all, many of his decisions are guided by economics, often his decisions are easily predicted. It's only an occasional time that his decisions involve conflicting data and require a judgement call.

Also, all of the actions in the Fed go by its board of directors. Although Greenspan probably has a great deal of sway within the board, it is because he is competant and reasonable. If either of those two things changed, the board would make him a puppet.

The President, on the other hand, as commander in chief and head of the cabinet, has a great deal of discretion in his decisions.
 
Originally posted by: Kibbo
Greenspan is not the second more powerful man in the world.

First of all, many of his decisions are guided by economics, often his decisions are easily predicted. It's only an occasional time that his decisions involve conflicting data and require a judgement call.

The president's decisions are heavily guided by "expert" advice as well.

Also, all of the actions in the Fed go by its board of directors. Although Greenspan probably has a great deal of sway within the board, it is because he is competant and reasonable. If either of those two things changed, the board would make him a puppet.

Regardless of that, he is the most powerful man of the most powerful entity in the U.S., and possibly the world since the Federal Reserve Note happens to be the world's reserve currency. That may change if the Euro takes its place, but for now its still #1.

The President, on the other hand, as commander in chief and head of the cabinet, has a great deal of discretion in his decisions.

The president's decisions have a small impact on the daily lives of Americans. Most of his decisions only affect the highest levels of big bureaucracies. The Federal Reserve on the other hand affects the daily lives of Americans big time. The Fed's decisions determine how much loans cost, can affect the stock market and the banking industry as a whole. Also the Fed controls inflation, which is another big factor on how well the economy will perform.

In addition to that though, the Federal Reserve is the main pillar of government power in general. Through the Federal Reserve the government controls and regulates the banking and financial industries. The government allows the banks to loan out funds it doesn't have, and in turn the banks give the government all kinds of information for tax purposes.

BTW, I happen to know that the Federal Reserve is the most corrupt and wicked institutions in the U.S. If I had my way it would be abolished completely within 5-10 years.
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You were that close and you let him live...I'm very disappointed in you. 8*(

This is NOT in any way, shape or form funny. A repeat will earn you an instant vacation.

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I don't think he could kill Chenney even if he wanted too, his evil force shield is just too strong for any ordinary weapon to penetrate
 
Originally posted by: CADkindaGUY
Perk - well I think those who admire those who worked hard to get to where they are at will respect Cheney for what he has achieved in life.

Dave - I think your title edit is addressed in my Topic Summary 😉

Anyway - I really enjoyed volunteering and I think many people here should do the same if they feel strongly for their candidates - not just for the Presidential portion of the election either. It was great fun and I plan on doing as much as possible in the future(except the phone banks - I'm on the phone too much at work). Get out there if you want to actively support the people you believe in - it makes the system work.

CkG
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I agree, though I haven't had the time or inclination to help out locally yet....

I just found something I can do with my five week break between summer and fall quarter. Sweet!
 
Originally posted by: Orsorum
Originally posted by: CADkindaGUY
Perk - well I think those who admire those who worked hard to get to where they are at will respect Cheney for what he has achieved in life.

Dave - I think your title edit is addressed in my Topic Summary 😉

Anyway - I really enjoyed volunteering and I think many people here should do the same if they feel strongly for their candidates - not just for the Presidential portion of the election either. It was great fun and I plan on doing as much as possible in the future(except the phone banks - I'm on the phone too much at work). Get out there if you want to actively support the people you believe in - it makes the system work.

CkG
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I agree, though I haven't had the time or inclination to help out locally yet....

I just found something I can do with my five week break between summer and fall quarter. Sweet!
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awesome!
5 weeks!
i've only got 2.

Cad... are you telling me that he isn't devoid of a soul as the TV makes him look?

seriously.. I?m just jealous.
 
Id be careful if i were you guys, the secret service could get wiretaps put on you leagally by what you said prince, seriously. Liberal or not, i dont want to see any ATOT member "dissapear"
 
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