VP Cheney Criticized for Attire at Auschwitz Ceremony

[nageov3t]

good quote from the end of the article:

Some might argue that Cheney was the only attendee with the smarts to dress for the cold and snowy weather. But sometimes, out of respect for the occasion, one must endure a little discomfort.

Just last week, in a frigid, snow-dusted Washington, Cheney sat outside through the entire inauguration without so much as a hat and without suffering frostbite. And clearly, Cheney owns a proper overcoat. The world saw it during his swearing-in as vice president. Cheney treated that ceremony with the dignity it deserved -- not simply through his demeanor, but also through his attire. Would he have dared to take the oath of office with a ski cap on? People would have justifiably considered that an insult to the office, the day, the country.

There is little doubt that intellectually Cheney approached the Auschwitz ceremony with thoughtfulness and respect. But symbolism is powerful. That's why the piercing cry of a train whistle marked the beginning of the ceremony and the glare of searchlights signaled its end. The vice president might have been warm in his parka, ski cap and hiking boots. But they had the unfortunate effect of suggesting that he was more concerned with his own comfort than the reason for braving the cold at all.

 

[Rogue]

Exactly, it's not what he wore, its that he chose to wear something so out of place as to stand out
in a negative way in light of the ceremony.

Well, I guess next time he just shouldn't show up, so he doesn't stick out, but then people would talk $hit about that too.

Unless there was a formal request made for attire requirements, so what? What's really appropriate to wear to a memorial service that happens every year? What do you wear on Memorial Day here in the US? Do those of you criticizing even visit a cemetary on Memorial Day? If so, don't wear anything "inappropriate" like jeans or a t-shirt or something, even though I know you probably have every year! God forbid! I try to put on my Class A uniform and pay a visit to my fellow veterans who fought for what they believed in.

The best part of all this inane nitpicking is that not a single damned one of you probably took even a second out of your busy day tearing down whoever you're "against" to give a moment of silence for one of the worst attrocities in the last century. Oh, sure, you'll say you did now, because that's the "fashionable" thing to do, but you really didn't and you'll have to live with that on your own. On the other hand, I remembered that my grandfather saved lives by being one of the first to liberate Dachau and wonder who benefited from his sacrifices.

What's even better is that the "average" American is looking at that picture and thinking, "Man, what a dolt. Oh well, I bet he was warm unlike the rest of those clowns. That coat kicks ass!", and for some reason, you think you're somehow above average because you put on your elitist facade and post on a message board about your outrage.

 

[beyoku]

why is everyone talking about this, bush dumbass had on a red sox hat and a clown suit.

 

[beer]

I didnt' read the thread - and although I'm pretty liberal and don't like cheney, he isn't in the best of health. As much as he was representing the US, he is also known to be not the healthiest of individuals out there - maybe this factored into his decision?

 

[feralkid]

Originally posted by: Starbuck1975
Some of you people will just fine anything to bitch about when it comes to this administration...so he wore a olive drab winter coat as opposed to a formal black winter coat.






What about the green pants and brown shoes? Nice.

 

[Rogue]

Originally posted by: feralkid

Originally posted by: Starbuck1975
Some of you people will just fine anything to bitch about when it comes to this administration...so he wore a olive drab winter coat as opposed to a formal black winter coat.






What about the green pants and brown shoes? Nice.

Would you rather he wore some green shoes with dollar bill patterns on them like some kind of rap mogul? Brown leather shoes typically go well with olive drab clothing. Next question?

 

[bamacre]

This reminds me of the time Clinton was caught on camera laughing and joking after Ron Brown's funeral. When he noticed the camera, he suddenly became, well, less happy.

Animated GIF

Pathetic, really.

 

[Martin]

So when a relative of yours dies and a person shows up to the funeral in a food-stained undershirt and ripped jeans, you would not think it inappropriate?

Anything for the Party mentality...pathetic.

 

[raildogg]

Originally posted by: Martin
So when a relative of yours dies and a person shows up to the funeral in a food-stained undershirt and ripped jeans, you would not think it inappropriate?

Anything for the Party mentality...pathetic.

This was not a funeral.

 

[bamacre]

Originally posted by: raildogg

Originally posted by: Martin
So when a relative of yours dies and a person shows up to the funeral in a food-stained undershirt and ripped jeans, you would not think it inappropriate?

Anything for the Party mentality...pathetic.

This was not a funeral.

And he wasn't wearing a "food-stained undershirt" nor "ripped jeans."

 

[CQuinn]

Originally posted by: raildogg

This was not a funeral.

Funerals, Military Honors, and Historic Remembrances all require the same level of decorum.

 

[NFS4]

Originally posted by: bamacre
This reminds me of the time Clinton was caught on camera laughing and joking after Ron Brown's funeral. When he noticed the camera, he suddenly became, well, less happy.

Animated GIF

Pathetic, really.

LOL 😛

 

[DealMonkey]

At least he showed up, right? Plus remember, with that bad heart, all it would take is a little strenuous walking in the bitter cold weather for Cheney to seize up hard.

 

[aidanjm]

Originally posted by: DealMonkey
At least he showed up, right? Plus remember, with that bad heart, all it would take is a little strenuous walking in the bitter cold weather for Cheney to seize up hard.

We can only dream...



j/k

 

[feralkid]

Originally posted by: Rogue

Originally posted by: feralkid

Originally posted by: Starbuck1975
Some of you people will just fine anything to bitch about when it comes to this administration...so he wore a olive drab winter coat as opposed to a formal black winter coat.






What about the green pants and brown shoes? Nice.

Would you rather he wore some green shoes with dollar bill patterns on them like some kind of rap mogul? Brown leather shoes typically go well with olive drab clothing. Next question?

Yeah, right.



:roll:

 

[3chordcharlie]

Can't say this strikes me as a huge deal. Someone always shows up to these things wearing the wrong clothes - anyone remember the Heisman presentation this year?

I really really don't like Cheney, but it's not because of things like this.

 

[PatboyX]

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: bamacre
This reminds me of the time Clinton was caught on camera laughing and joking after Ron Brown's funeral. When he noticed the camera, he suddenly became, well, less happy.

Animated GIF

Pathetic, really.

LOL 😛

ha!
that animated gif + the cheney picture are hilarious.
they both look like kids getting caught.
especially the folks behind cheney...one looks about ready to slap him.

 

[MisterCornell]

Worst post, EVAR.

 

[Rogue]

Originally posted by: feralkid

Originally posted by: Rogue

Originally posted by: feralkid

Originally posted by: Starbuck1975
Some of you people will just fine anything to bitch about when it comes to this administration...so he wore a olive drab winter coat as opposed to a formal black winter coat.






What about the green pants and brown shoes? Nice.

Would you rather he wore some green shoes with dollar bill patterns on them like some kind of rap mogul? Brown leather shoes typically go well with olive drab clothing. Next question?

If your rolling eyes are some childish comment at my rebuttal then your mommy must still dress you. Isn't it your bed time?


Yeah, right.



:roll:

 

[Red Dawn]

What he wore should mattter to us why?

 

[DZip]

Since the President sent him to this gathering, that makes President Bush responsible. Now I wonder if this is an impeachable offence. Come on you libs, let's hear it.

 

[3chordcharlie]

Originally posted by: DZip
Since the President sent him to this gathering, that makes President Bush responsible. Now I wonder if this is an impeachable offence. Come on you libs, let's hear it.

nice post.

 

[vwtankgirl]

Originally posted by: Starbuck1975
Some of you people will just fine anything to bitch about when it comes to this administration...so he wore a olive drab winter coat as opposed to a formal black winter coat.

Your right, we have no right to complain that this man is representing our country and looking like a slob. We are nothing but a bunch of freaking slobs and should just live it down to the rest of the world.

How dare we think that a Vice President should look presentable to other nations.

Whatever!

 

[Red Dawn]

Originally posted by: vwtankgirl

Originally posted by: Starbuck1975
Some of you people will just fine anything to bitch about when it comes to this administration...so he wore a olive drab winter coat as opposed to a formal black winter coat.

Your right, we have no right to complain that this man is representing our country and looking like a slob. We are nothing but a bunch of freaking slobs and should just live it down to the rest of the world.

How dare we think that a Vice President should look presentable to other nations.

Whatever!

He didn't look like a slob. I don't think he can possibly look like a slob. He just wasn't attired properly. So it was a gaffe, big deal. There are plenty of things to criticize Cheney on, this really isn't one of them.

 

[Starbuck1975]

Your right, we have no right to complain that this man is representing our country and looking like a slob. We are nothing but a bunch of freaking slobs and should just live it down to the rest of the world.
How dare we think that a Vice President should look presentable to other nations.

Your argument would have some merit to it if Cheney showed up in total disarray, but his attire was presentable for the occasion and appropriate for the weather conditions.

I also pointed out that for later events during the ceremonies, Cheney wore a suit and tie as appropriate.

You can criticize Cheney for many things, particularly if you don't care for his brand of leadership...his attire is grasping at straws.