Is Dick Cheney Fucking Crazy?

For the more kind-hearted or squeamish, I apologize for the title, but it seems to be the clearest way in the English language to put the current situation in perspective.

There are various scenarios which may have played out this past weekend, and all of them are very bad. Cheney's efforts to delay the flow of information to the American public is, no matter the reason, an impeachable offense. Was he drunk and afraid of a blood test? Was he just stupid and careless? Who cares!

If the Bubba's and Bertha's and corporate slime of this nation hadn't already "gotten it," what more proof do they need that the Executive Branch of the the United States of America has been hijacked by a team of scheming liars; men who will do anything to protect their own sorry asses, even when another human being is bleeding-out in a Texas meadow.

There is absolutely no question that Cheney should step down, or proceedings against should begin immediately. Will it happen? I'm not sure. Bush has already spoiled the chances of many GOP candidates next year, and now Cheney is adding to their miseries. Poll numbers for the Admin could be in the negatives by next week. But Cheney is not the sort to fall on his sword. He's a vindictive cuss who, I imagine, will only leave the White House kicking and screaming, in what would doubtless be a mirror image of Nixon's last days.

One other note. Can someone explain to me why we even allow the VP or the President to consort with people who have loaded weapons in their hands? We spend millions each year protecting these dipshits from crazies with guns...then we let them wander around in fields with hunters toting loaded shotguns. While I'm sure the Secret Service feels pretty confident about the GOP faithful who get to go on these trips, isn't this "accident" a sign that just being around weapons can be dangerous business? Shouldn't we make it a law that, while holding office, they can't hunt? Hell, if Cheney still wants to get his kicks, he can always go to Nova Scotia and beat seals to death.

Finally, As Ms. Piltdown mentioned to me; "Hunting for these guys isn't something they care about, it's just golf with guns." Excellent point.