Comments on: Clinton calls Cheney 'Darth Vader'

By: Boris, Nashville, Tennessee

Boris, Nashville, Tennessee — Sat, 22 Sep 2007 03:42:30 +0000

"Obi-Rove has trained you well, young Dubya. But you are not a Jedi yet."

- Darth Cheney

By: Kirk C.... Thousand Oaks, CA

Kirk C.... Thousand Oaks, CA — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 18:31:48 +0000

Unlike most politicians (Bushes, Clintons, & most of the other government sloths), Cheney is actually competent. The guy ran a major corporation & actually possesses some managerial & administrative skills. All these other politicos are just a bunch of wind bags that have never really produced one job or met one payroll.

By: John Starnes Tampa Florida

John Starnes Tampa Florida — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 16:30:32 +0000

Cheney got FIVE, count 'em FIVE deferments to avoid serving in Vietnam when Joe-on-the-street could RARELY get ONE deferment. Yet he eagerly sends our troops into battle as pawns for his own empire building and ego....sounds like Darth Vader to me minus the courage to actually take part in a battle.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 03:27:51 +0000

darth vader, indeed. i would call her godzilla...she is frightening, and god help us if she gets in office!!

By: drwhite

drwhite — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 02:49:28 +0000

Darth Vader was always on the frontlines, killing Rebels himself. Maybe there's an evil contractor in a movie somewhere?

By: Paul B. Justi, San Ramon, CA

Paul B. Justi, San Ramon, CA — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:00:20 +0000

She says that like it's a bad thing.

By: Carmine Fazzari, West Hempstead, NY

Carmine Fazzari, West Hempstead, NY — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 21:11:41 +0000

This man has the blackest heart of any politician I've seen in the 35 years I've followed policitcs.

There is no doubt in my mind this guy is a wholly-owned blow-up doll, belonging to Big Oil and (of Course) no-bid Halliburton.

By: Bruno Forlani, Chicago, IL

Bruno Forlani, Chicago, IL — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 20:52:05 +0000

So where is the harm in pointing out the obvious?
Not to mention that he has already referred himself to Vader, than so be it!
Besides everyone knows he's the Puppet Master...

By: Vet in Kansas

Vet in Kansas — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 20:38:58 +0000

Poor comparision, don't really feel Cheney lives up to Darth Vader, Vader was a warrior, Cheney a world class draft dodger.

By: Bea, Hoboken, NJ

Bea, Hoboken, NJ — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 20:28:24 +0000

"At least Cheney isn't Jabba the Hutt. That's Rush Limbaugh. Bush is Emperor Palpatine, and every Republican is a storm trooper. Wow we have enough for a remake!" If there was an Evil Queen, she would be Ann Coulter. Court Jesters would be O'Reilly, Hannity, Levin, Carlson, etc… - Posted By Michael F, Fort Worth TX : September 20, 2007 2:26 pm Thank you Michael!! I'm reading this from work and it has sure cut the monotony of the day!! I couldn't stop laughing! Ann Coulter, now THERE is a scary woman!!!

By: Herb, New Jersey

Herb, New Jersey — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 20:03:29 +0000

Nice to see that liberal democrats are now saying that their politicans are unable to stand up to the ethics, values and decency of the right and can only be defended for their hate by comparing them to radio talk show hosts.

By: ReadBtwthlins

ReadBtwthlins — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 20:02:53 +0000

"The crowd erupted in laughter."

I wonder which one of these laughing criminals will be next to have their contributions returned by Hillary?

By: dawn -- Gaithersburg, MD.

dawn -- Gaithersburg, MD. — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 19:26:33 +0000

Paul Murphy:

You're quite right: he didn't belittle his own generals. He strangled them. Please, Republicans, get over yourselves.

By: Chris, Orlando

Chris, Orlando — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 19:22:00 +0000

Does Jabba have Cankles too?

By: Mike, Holland MI

Mike, Holland MI — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 19:02:26 +0000

Hillary is Darth Cankles...I will not be silenced!

By: sean, silver spring MD

sean, silver spring MD — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 18:45:16 +0000

you gotta love these people who keep whining about hillary being childish, immature and resorting to name calling. meanwhile, these same people celebrate and cheer people like limbaugh, hannity, beck, and levin- all of whom make their living with childish attacks, name calling, and immaturity. give me a break.

By: David, Wheaton IL

David, Wheaton IL — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 18:38:18 +0000

I am still convinced that Joe Lieberman is going to call for a vote of no confidence in Bush and ultimately end up Emperor. Serious.

By: Joe, Florida

Joe, Florida — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 18:37:29 +0000

You gotta admit that it was pretty funny. I'm still laughing "Darth Vader emerges", she's too much.

By: Michael F, Fort Worth TX

Michael F, Fort Worth TX — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 18:26:13 +0000

By: Rafi Mittlefehldt, New York, New York

Rafi Mittlefehldt, New York, New York — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 18:18:59 +0000

I don't see how Cheney can be Darth Vader when Bush has already established himself as Jar Jar.

By: REDSTATE

REDSTATE — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 18:01:45 +0000

Correct – Former President Bush, Sr. was correct (on Larry King) – Al Gore and Bill Clinton ARE BOZOS – so is Hillary! What's your point?

By: Col;in Vancouver,Canada

Col;in Vancouver,Canada — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 17:56:56 +0000

In 1992, on Larry King; Bush Senior called Clinton And Gore "BOZOS"

By: Steve

Steve — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 17:52:51 +0000

"Who knows, but I most certainly have my suspicions….."

I'll bet you do. There's medication available for that.

By: Steve

Steve — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 17:47:54 +0000

"Isn't that slander?" How can you slander a corporate criminal and impeachable traitor who's started a war with lies and has acted like Herr Goebbels on Hitler's staff?

By: Matt, Canoga Park CA

Matt, Canoga Park CA — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 17:35:45 +0000

If Dick Cheney is Darth Vader then what movie character is Hillary? The Wicked Witch of the West or Glenn Close' character in Fatal Attraction?

By: Steve, Seattle, WA

Steve, Seattle, WA — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 17:29:31 +0000

Pretty imature Mrs. Clinton – from someone running for the highest office in the country. I would expect more maturity from a presidential candidate.

So, Does this make her princess Leia? Does that make him her father... LOL!

By: J, Arlington VA

J, Arlington VA — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 17:26:45 +0000

Okay, first of all, people really do need to lighten up – it was a joke, and a pretty funny one at that! And to the previous poster who compared Bush to Jar Jar Binks – genius! I'll be completely up front and say that I was planning to vote for Hillary anyway, but I have no problem laughing at jokes made on either side – and that includes jokes that poke fun at the Democrats.

That said, one thing that did upset me here was the poster who said that we shouldn't listen to a word Hillary said because her marriage involved adultery. To that person, shame on you. Hillary got cheated on, so we should all ignore what she has to say? As a married woman I am absolutely disgusted by that thoughtless, crass and absolutely sickening comment.

But back to happy! Personally, I think Michelle Obama is the lovely Princess Leia.

By: Ali, Ithaca, NY

Ali, Ithaca, NY — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 17:16:34 +0000

Poor Hillary. She doesn't actually have any knowledge or skill to speak of, so she resorts to name-calling. Can't say I'm surprised.

By: Howie Kemp Katy Texas

Howie Kemp Katy Texas — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 17:11:05 +0000

He "may" be Darth Vader, but there is really only one way to make sure, and if the helmet doesn't fit, then Hillary must acquit!

By: Anon

Anon — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 17:10:04 +0000

Frank from MA:

What does your state of MA or taxes have to do with this article? Please try to stick to the subject at hand. If you don't like your "Crappy" state then move to Texas.

By: Jeff, Dayton, OH

Jeff, Dayton, OH — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 17:09:51 +0000

This coming from Cruella DeVille!!! go away Illuminati witch.

By: john, washington D.C.

john, washington D.C. — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 17:07:14 +0000

Texas should be its own state with Dick Cheney as the president

By: Frank, Revere MA

Frank, Revere MA — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 17:06:31 +0000

Go back and re read the uproar you Dems had when McCain called that kid a little brat. The kid thought it was funny, everyone there thought it was funny, but every Dems head almost exploded! I guess it's only funny when it attacks a Rep. HYPOCRITES!

By: Mary B, Berkeley, CA

Mary B, Berkeley, CA — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 17:05:28 +0000

Right on Hillary. Although I don't think he is as brave or couragous as DV but the vision of the darkness and evil eminating from and surrounding him is very apt. Hey, are we even allowed to post our opinions in America anymore?

By: Jim, Milwaukee, WI

Jim, Milwaukee, WI — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 17:04:33 +0000

All the southern redneck party does in any election campaign is smear and name call the opposition. What a bunch of hippocrites you Republicans are who condemn name calling. Your party members are the kings of name calling. It's your party's only tactic to win elections since your candidates are worthless and the sad thing is it has worked. The Dems are finally sinking to your level to fight fire with fire.

By: Dave Alexander Asheville, NC

Dave Alexander Asheville, NC — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 17:00:00 +0000

Cheney as Darth? Naah ! How about Hanibal Lector. Not even the bones of his victims remained. Cheney is the most amoral hatchetman ever in US political history.

By: Frank, Revere MA

Frank, Revere MA — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 16:59:34 +0000

I love the hypocrisy. Other candidates joke around, and Clinton supporters want their head. Hillary does it, and all is good in the world. All these blind dems in Massachusetts didn't care who got in office, just as long as they had a D next to their name. Now we have a D governor threatening us with higher taxes (if that's possible) or, we HAVE to built 3 casinos all at once. You want an idea of what happens when the D's control the entire State, LOOK AT OUR CRAPPY STATE. It is the joke of the country. PS- For those of you who say, "You had a R Governor (Romney)". He was the only R in the entire State. I give him credit for doing as well as he did!

By: Jay Francisco, Los Angeles, CA

Jay Francisco, Los Angeles, CA — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 16:57:04 +0000

Pretty strong words from someone resembling Jabba the Hut

By: David, Dallas Tx

David, Dallas Tx — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 16:53:28 +0000

Let's have a little perspective, folks. Name-calling might not be a respectable tactic, but injecting some light-hearted humor into a political campaign isn't a bad thing either. I enjoyed the video spoof of The Sopranos the Clintons made, I enjoyed Giuliani's joke about Thompson doing a good job with "his" television role, and I enjoyed this as well. The future of healthcare, the future of Medicaid, illegal immigrants, a soaring national debt, when and how to pull troops out of Iraq, what to do about Iran, about Hamas, about al Qaeda... and a Darth Vader joke. If we Americans are going to define a Darth Vader joke as a significant presidential campaign issue (and we've got 90 comments and counting on this story!) then America is in sad shape indeed. We have lost our ability to separate the wheat from the chaff, to identify what is truly important and what is frivolous. It's a joke, people. Laugh or groan as you will, and move on. I don't even know why CNN thought this was newsworthy, with everything else they could be reporting.

By: Mark, Chicago, IL

Mark, Chicago, IL — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 16:52:12 +0000

All Republicans are idiots. Maybe if you morons read books intstead of watching Fox tabloid news you could comprehend that this adminstration is running our country into the ground. I can't wait until Hillary and Bill are back in the White House to fix the damage done by the GOP.

By: Mark, St. Pete, Fl

Mark, St. Pete, Fl — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 16:52:04 +0000

Wow Hillary, how wonderfully original! I've never heard that one before. Keep up the good work! Now I have to get back to unpacking from my cancelled move overseas. The more you speak, the greater my chances of remaining in America. Yayyyyy!

By: Yulia Timoschenko

Yulia Timoschenko — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 16:51:29 +0000

Would say that Hillary probably hasn't done a thorough character analysis of the inner nature of Vader nor given thought to the evolution of his character the drama. She just meant to point out that Darth Dick is nasty and causes a lot of suffering through lies, deceit, bullying and other short-sighted power-grabbing mechanisms.

Of course, this is dead-on true!

By: Donna, Pompano Beach, FL

Donna, Pompano Beach, FL — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 16:51:11 +0000

Now that's just downright insulting to Darth Vader.

By: Duane, Houston, TX

Duane, Houston, TX — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 16:50:49 +0000

To me, she had it backwards...

Cheney would be more like Palpatine...the twisted fool masterminding things behind the scenes. With Bush being Darth Vader, the more prominent puppet.

But that's just me.

By: Mike, Cleveland, Ohio

Mike, Cleveland, Ohio — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 16:50:23 +0000

How soon we all forget...its not ok for Hillary to call Cheney a fictional villian. But it ok for Cheney to tell another Senator to "F Off" in the Senate chamber while in session.

Bottom line, our politicos on both sides (public and private citizens) both need to clean up the discourse; this includes people like Chomsky and Coulter

By: Shawnie - Grants Pass, OR

Shawnie - Grants Pass, OR — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 16:48:52 +0000

Hillary is so sophisticated – NOT!

By: geezer, cedar rapids, ia

geezer, cedar rapids, ia — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 16:48:14 +0000

Hiliary could be right. I am sure she can identify those from the dark side.

By: scott,manchester NH

scott,manchester NH — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 16:45:09 +0000

bush and cheney...more like tweedle dumb and tweedle dummy...
enough said...

By: Bev McM

Bev McM — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 16:42:51 +0000

Clinton is absoltuely 100% correct. Who else would support war, murder and theft of another's country's natural resources.

By: Danny G. Boca Raton, FL

Danny G. Boca Raton, FL — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 16:42:44 +0000

this is funny... where were you all when Rudy AWOL Giuliani attacked the Sen. and call her names bacause she disagrees with his views... besides even Chaney himself knows the comparisons and laughs about it... like usual the people that hate hillary will use any excuse to continue the hate... be useful and challenge the debate, participate and vote... I don't care who you are that comment was funny right there! (using a phrase from larry the cable guy).