Why is Dick Cheney still yapping?...

05-22-2009, 05:22 AM

I'm asking. I'm confused. Why do former VP Cheney's comments get the same profile as a US president's? Is this normal? Is it usual protocol? In Canada (or even the UK), with parliamentary systems, that kind of media profile would be given only to the Leader of the Opposition, who is elected.

Today, Barack Obama and Dick Cheney seemed to get equal time re closing Guantanamo, military tribunals and so on. I would think that Obama, the Admin., the Senate, Congress, the public would get talk time. Has this ever happened before?

Thanks - in ignorant agony - all insights appreciated!
A Canadian in oil country (oilmen without borders are here too)

05-22-2009, 05:22 AM	#1
no caste Guest Posts: n/a	Why is Dick Cheney still yapping?... I'm asking. I'm confused. Why do former VP Cheney's comments get the same profile as a US president's? Is this normal? Is it usual protocol? In Canada (or even the UK), with parliamentary systems, that kind of media profile would be given only to the Leader of the Opposition, who is elected. Today, Barack Obama and Dick Cheney seemed to get equal time re closing Guantanamo, military tribunals and so on. I would think that Obama, the Admin., the Senate, Congress, the public would get talk time. Has this ever happened before? Thanks - in ignorant agony - all insights appreciated! A Canadian in oil country (oilmen without borders are here too)