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Well, I wouldn't pick Hillary as Secretary of State because she is a 'war hawk'. She better be careful what she says to the world. Heck, if he wants to give her a post, how about something related to the 'economy'. Things go well under the Clintons as they said. But it's just one poor pick among the many good picks. I would say she is tough, but she is not diplomatic. For this position, you need someone w/ good diplomatic skills. I just pray she doesn't mess things up for Obama.

THANK GOD FOR THIS ENDORSEMENT. I WAS SO TOTALLY ON THE FENCE ABOUT CLINTON. SO, THE APPROVAL OF A MAN WITH SUCH STELLAR JUDGEMENT & CHARACTER CINCHES IT FOR ME.

If anyone is surprised – read up on the history and development of the science of Public Relations. We ("the public") are just under new management. Obama is a Trojan Horse made of hope.

@ sunshine

Actually, he looks pretty stupid at this point no matter what he says.

And this is newsworthy why? I really think CNN should follow the Detroit newspaper's lead and cut back its news coverage if non-stories like this is all they have to report on. I'm getting kind of tired of hearing what every little person thinks of Obama and his team. Let the man go in and do his job, and report on that, because, unlike this stuff, it will actually be newsworthy.

I'm sorry, I'm so sick of the media pretending like Obama is so liberal. He is a black man. Despite popular opinion, most blacks are very conservative. Listen to Obama's statements, and his policy issues. He successfully ran on a traditional Republican platform, that is why he was able to run as a moderate candidate. If Liberals are looking for their usual handout they should have stayed with a more "traditional candidate."

Who cares what this EVIL man thinks? He has destroyed the country while lining the pockets of his friends and coincidentally his own pension, at the expense of millions of lives ruined here and in Iraq.

This man should be in JAIL, not being interviewed by CNN.

Please Cheney, let the door hit you on the way out.

CHENEY NEEDS TO LOSE THAT PERMANENT SNEER HE WEARS.

WORST VICE-PRESIDENT EVER!

Where are my shoes?

If you far-left liberals put Dubya and Cheney in jail for trying (and failing) to run this country well, you will start a war. I am a moderate democrat and I think that it is absolute nonsense to think that Bush or Cheney did this crap for their own benefit. Who would WANT to have 80% of the country hate them. Not even evil Nancy Pelosi WANTS to be hated.
Anyway, I will take up arms if the over-the-top liberals try to put them in jail for "trying" to run the country.
Nancy, you have been so devoted to your party these last 6 years that you forgot about your country. We need new democratic leadership more like Obama and less like evil Nancy.
Obama isn't God, but he's so level headed. He knows how to work with people unlike Nancy.

adam:

I can understand if Congress isn't your favorite organization, but to say it is "the most corrupt, useless organization in existence" is a bit extreme. That's the kind of hyperbolae laden, extreme thinking that is not productive to rational discourse.

And the trite comment "So hate the American invasion all you want, but now you can throw shoes," is childish beyond belief. I seriously doubt you or anyone you care about would consider throwing shoes much compensation for living in an occupied war torn country where every day people fear they might face random death. Choosing shoe throwing over basic security for your life is insane, and you make it clear which side of the line you stand on when you say such an insipid thing, whether you realize it or not.

Who really cares what Chaney thinks??? He is an embaressment to the US and can partially be blamed for the huge problems this country is in. OH and don't go a hunting with him! You ma not come back alive. I hope the judicial system catches up with him for some of the things he has done.

Why would we care what Cheney says? He's been hiding for 8 years behind Bushie's coat tails. Now he's got something to say? Goodbye and good riddance, DC.

When history is re-written, you'll be nothing more than a footnote.

Clinton should be the president-elect, not a loser like b.o.

Where's the change?

Cheney Who? OMG! The same guy who shot his friend??? Wow!!!!

He needs all the help he can get from expeirenced, qualified and mature persons. But only time can tell if liberalism or socialism is good for America. It is American desitny.

Whereas, just what Cheney needs is a public drowning.

Hillary is the best pick for Sec of State, She iwll change the direction to a positive one, Good luck to the Inconing administration, and Yes we are glad Dick Cheyne and Jorge Bush are on there way out

This man has been absent for so long, I don't think anyone knows who he really is. He is a national disgrace along with the entire Bush Administration and Bush himself. They have disgraced America and are minutes away from distroying America Financially. No One cares what Chaney thinks at all

Yep, this some change we voted for. I for one am very disappointed in all of the Clinton officials and other insiders. This is not what we were led to believe during the election.

You would think that out of 300 million people we could have found at least one honest candidate. But we now have just another liar.

I question the notion that an endorsement from high profile Republicans would make liberals angry. We voted for change, yes, but that doesn't mean we want Obama to change the policy of executives picking those they deem most qualified for a given position within their administration. Obama has done nothing more than that, and the endorsements from the other side not only help reinforce the idea that these individuals will do a good job but may also help to fulfill another promise Obama made, and that's to take steps to close the monumental rift that has formed between the left and the right.

Obama is smart to ignore the far left nut jobs, he learned from Bush/Cheney whose mistake was they did NOT ignore the far right nut jobs.

Someone should throw a couple shoes at him too.. Just go away already!

He has always reminded me of the Penguin from Batman.

Any endorsement–of anyone or anything–from the sclerotic brain of Dick Cheney has no meaning for me.

Whatever Cheany says , do the opposite . Remember who got us here !

if he was going to comment, what else could he say, to say it was a bad choice would only make him look STUPID.

Shamick Gaworski December 16th, 2008 10:17 am ET

Well, if Cheney says then it must be true right?
I think Obama also needs flowers to welcome Clinton as liberator?

Why should we care what a person with 5% approval rating has to say about anything at all and especially about things that matter?
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So whats the approval rate of congress?

Goes to show that even the 'opposition' can admit that Obama is doing the righthing, so far.

Yeah......I gotta say that I'm very satisfied with the Cabinet that he's putting together!!

Who give a Flip about what Cheney thinks. I hope he goes to trial after he's out of office. The guy is pure evil.

Doug December 16th, 2008 10:53 am ET

I'm on the left… and I'm not saying anything. This is what separates progressives from conservatives – we care about results first and foremost. As long as it's good for the country, it doesn't have to follow any left-wing ideological template. We trust Obama to do the right thing, and make corrections if his initial decisions go wrong. That's leadership.
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You are wrong, they care about power. All politicians do!

and what are Americans to do with this advice? Thanks for coning out of hiding in time to see the only sector on the upscale is the unemployment rate. Good Job Mr. VP.

The Security team puth forth is a very tough and heavy diploamtic team; I believe that Sen. Clinton at the helm is a great choice for the State Department. I don't wish Cheney or President Bush ill, I just can't wait for them to be out of the office. we have some big problems to deal with and it is time to let this new Administration take a crack at them

Thank you Vice President Dick Cheney. Someone has said, Secretary of State-designate Hillary Clinton, National Security adviser Gen. Jim Jones, and Secretary of Defense Robert Gates — "pretty good."

In these waning days of this administration, what the VP should be doing is to telling the truth what he has done for the past eight years(driving this country in quagmire) so that in the in-coming administration will be aware not follow the same road (to perdition?)

He has a lot of explaining to do to the American people!

Who cares what Cheney says?

"I think for us to get American military personnel involved in a civil war inside Iraq would literally be a quagmire. Once we got to Baghdad, what would we do? ... I do not think the United States wants to have U.S. military forces accept casualties and accept responsibility of trying to govern Iraq. It makes no sense at all."

~ Secretary of Defense, Dick Cheney, 1991.

Oops.

Just further proof that Hillary has earned the RESPECT of just about everyone through her hard work, strength and smarts.

Farrell, Houston, Tx December 16th, 2008 11:05 am ET

The republicans will say and do anything to create descent in the democratic party, don't let them.
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Thats any different than what democrats do to republicans, its part of partisian politics. You think either side will ever stop?

We have endured your lies and spin for the past eight years (more, if you count the Bush 41 years). Stop talking, go away and take your blood money with you - and may you never have a day's peace with it.
You, like W. and your other cohorts, are without honor.

Now I am scared. If Cheney thinks it is a good idea, perhaps we better take a closer look at this issue.

I don't like Obama or Clinton, I don't care what Cheney says.

I don't understand why Obama picking such a good team that even his rivals agree with it is a bad thing. If people actually think that, then there's a problem with the left (of which I'm a member) and/or with the media looking for self-serving angles (always a problem).

who's he, who dares even to comment. He is the brain behind the misery we are facing all over the world and who "inspired" duck Bush And the reason the many deaths and cripples who we are mourning.
Cheney should think about that on Christmas and the many families who worry about their loved ones still in this "shame on you" war in Iraq. Pfui
Wish him the same

President Hillary Clinton for 2012

Don't fail us, please

Once Obama got his title "President elect" he can’t remember any of his promises.
Forget the campaign promise” Change We need"

He is brining the Clinton era + Illinois corruptions into white house.
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I think some of Cheney's remarks are good for the Republicans to see they shouldn't be so divided.

Obama IS change...intelligent people on his staff for a change.

I am very happy with Obama's choices. No one he has picked are "yes men"...all are strong personalities and quite qualified...that's the most important thing and wise.

I'm excited about the new administration. People who will work hard to get things done instead of letting all the lobbyists and die-hard Republican ideologies act stupid.

Okay, enough. If you didn't like Cheney or Bush, you don't have to worry about it anymore.

It's madness to think, though, that ANY President can affect real change with Congress standing in the way. No matter what his/her political leanings, the President will always be hampered by the most corrupt, useless organization in existence. It doesn't even matter that it's a Democrat controlled Congress. They don't represent the people or their best interests. They represent SPECIAL interests...each and everyone of them.

Oh, and by the way, sympathy for the shoe-thrower's arrest aside, what would have happened to that guy if he had thrown a shoe at Hussein? So hate the American invasion all you want, but now you can throw shoes.

Its the exact kind of change that he promised, working with both sides and bringing in pragmatists who aren't necessarily work for a political agenda. It is change because it hasn't been done in decades!

"Some on the left say, 'Wait a minute — we voted for change,'" CNN Senior Political Analyst Bill Schneider said.

Let's get this straight. The way a president operates and conducts his administration is the change I voted for. And so far Obama is putting together a top-notch team; people who are intelligent, people who believe in science, people who will stand there and say "Wait a minute – let's think about this before we react blindly." No more knee-jerk reactions and (then) hiding behind Executive Orders.

Does Cheney ever do or say anything just to be nice? Get real.

"Some on the left say, 'Wait a minute — we voted for change,'" CNN Senior Political Analyst Bill Schneider said.

Yeah right. Change doesn't mean that you are going to change every single thing in life just for name sake. So, what should he do.. start eating through his rear?

When is CNN going to get in to the Union issues involved in the Blago scandal? There really is a lot there. What is ACORN's roll, and will they have the guts to trace any of it to Hussein.

To quote Cheney and Bush: "So What? Who Cares"?

The end of their Terror Regime is finally coming to an end.

CHANGE IS ON THE WAY, SO THE EXTREME LIBERAL LEFT NEEDS TO PIPE DOWN AND SHUT UP!

From the very beginning Obama was something different. Initially, I had no plans to vote for him. But as time past and as we watched Obama and his campaign team successfully & effortlessly hurdle "multiple campaign-ending obstacles"; we Independents, Moderates, and GOP-skewed Progressives made the switch to Obama-Biden for CHANGE and ONE AMERICA. So the extreme-liberal Left needs to understand Obama-Biden are in the White House but not strictly from the support of the Left. Obama-Biden received significant support from Independents and GOP -Progressives scared out of their wits of Sarah Palin being a heartbeat away from POTUS.

Obama's is doing what he set out to do......uniting this country finally. Not a red america, not a blue america...the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

Lol @ liberal clowns. Obama'mama is picking all centrists. Moderate conservatives are winning the "change battle". These are the same type of people McCain would have chosen.. moderates. So lefty loony liberals get nothing with change. And Obama'mama doesnt even support gay marriage. You all lose...like always. Just keep moving into the poor urban areas so you can feel good about yourself and get robbed. Too all of those who wasted 600 million to bring BHO into the white house... you wasted your money. You get nothing you want. Just Obama leading moderates...no liberals. Hahaha you guys lose

For crying out loud, smarten up people! The "change" that Obama advocates is a change in the *way* things are done, which is determined by the President who sets the agenda. Achieving that "change" does not require that smart, talented people who are good at what they do be discarded in favor of newbies, simply because they've been around Washington for a while.

I could care less what Cheney says. His opinion doesn't matter AT ALL!! Please go home to where you came from Cheney! We are so tired of you!!

A tactical bear hug.
Had he really meant it, I would have been worried.
Lars, Sweden

Hey –

Change doe not mean – left or right. It means not doing the same thing. Has anyone been listening. Poicy will come from President-Elect Obama – that is where change is

To CNN'S Bill Schneider.

Why don't you guys STOP TRYING TO MAKE NEWS! There is so much going on in America, so many problems needing attention, sooooooooo much NEWS out there, ( check the other news outlets, if you can't find your own) why is it that YOU ARE THE LAST to
REPORT on the REAL NITTY GRITTY IMPORTANT NEWS?

"Some on the left, say "Wait a minute–we voted for change"

This is News?

Hey Dick, just go take a nice long vacation now... perhaps to Iraq, Iran, Pakistan, Somalia, or Sudan. The only thing I'm interested in hearing from you is "Guilty As Charged" broadcast right from the Hague. In the meantime, shut up, go away, and wait quietly for Judgement Day when you will be sent straight to hell for your crimes against humanity and treason against our beloved Constitution. Greedy, arrogant people like you disgust me.

Who cares what Cheney says. I hope only the court that once will trial him, if his heart does not before.

I'd like to know who made the decision to let Cheney out, and what purpose it would possibly serve?

Does anyone really care what Chaney thinks? He should be spending his time packing to leave.

PE Obama never ran as a left leaning Democrat...that was the Koolaide the Republicans were trying to sell.

From his speech at the 2004 convention to his final ones in his SUCCESSFUL campaign he spoke of ONE America, reaching across the aisle, bringing stakeholders together and reaching consensus/compromise.

The Republicans and the naysayers are the ones who don't get it...American voters spoke and they like his cabinet picks and they want things done!!

Who cares what he says. He, along with Bush should be in prison.

To all you Bush/Cheney bashers, yeah you, the kook koolaid drinkers who go on about how they are crooks, criminals, should be in prison, how many times has the United States been attacked since 9/11? Why don't you ask an Iraqi woman who lived in fear before 2002 how she feels now (no, ask a real one, not some stooge your media makes up) – wait, no that's right, women only matter to you if they support your ideas (right Sarah Palin).

And hold on, Barry, The Messiah, The Most Holiest of Holies Obama, spent his campaign bashing the Bush policies and saying how bad the war was, but now that he's gonna be running the show, he's keeping the same people Bush had in the key military positions, and backing off some of his earlier rants. Could it be that when he actually sat in on an intelligence meeting he realized that things were not quite what the libs, kooks, MSNBC, and groups like Code Pink screamed they were? I'm sure you freaks would like to continue living in your fantasy world where everyone plays nice together if they just put down their guns, but maybe, just maybe Barry got a taste of what the grown up world is really like.

But, give him time. Once you all get through to him and remind him that he sold his soul to your special interests he'll go back to being your puppet.

Real change won't start until 2010, when the Republicans gain back control of Congress, and then continue in 2012 when this joker is voted out and America finally accepts you all for the irrelevant kooks you really are.

How would this guy have any idea what Obama needs? Give me a break.

Who Cares what he thinks..But I will say Obama did make the right
choice with Clinton.

After reading these posts, I am amazed at the hypocricy on both sides of the fence. Each side has people demonizing the other side for inciting hate......while their post is full of that same thing. We have a new administration coming in...the vote is a done deal....so let's get over the "bashing" and hope for a better day for the next 4 years. It doesn't do anything good to keep up the hate talk about what happened, didn't happen, who did it, who didn't do it, etc. We need to get back to our own real lives and hope for better days to come in the next 4 years. those 4 years haven't happened yet, so there's nothing to say about them at this point.

this liberal left wing wacko is very pleased with the direction president elect obama is going..

however, constitutional equality will never be compromised.. all americans are equal and should be treated as such.

@ Seth....Of course, they're worth BILLIONS!!!

George W. needed Hillary, too.

Hillary clinton as Secretary of State IS a BIG CHANGE from this guy and all his friends! He said so himself ("I would not have hired Senator Clinton")!

When he defends torture, he breaks the law. When he outs CIA agents for political purposes, he breaks the law. And there is so much other stuff that we don't know about because of his secretive nature... which in and of itself may have broken the law.

Cheney must believe that he is somehow above "the law", whatever that means to him. I live with the hope that someday soon he awakes to a knock on the door by a special prosecutor. Then maybe he will begin to understand the meaning of the term "democracy"! Until then, we live in a society where the very powerful get away with "murder"!

Can we beat him senseless...please?

Who really cares what Cheney thinks, and what the far left liberals think? This election was won by moderate voters voting for change from the Bush/Cheney terrorist regime. The fact that President elect Obama has put together an incredible group of diverse, strong willed, and highly formidable and motivated people is a testament to who he is going to be. A real "Commander in Cheif"

FOR ONCE, Cheney has it right. Obama made the right choice with
Clinton.

He's early this year, but it looks like we'll have 6 more weeks of Winter.

Cheney nobody cares what you think. You worked very hard to get us in the mess we are in so please do us a favor, shut up and go away.

Barack Obama's cabinet picks so far DO represent Change...for once, we have a president who isn't into pandering to the extremes of ideology and politics...instead, Obama has decided to pick people who he thinks will bring ideas to the table (even if they don't match his own way of thinking).

The far left were never his base. I voted for him because he represented pragmatic change, instead of putting "the screws" to everyone on the far right.

Barack has shown himself to be more of a centrist...and that's a BIG change after the past 8 years. It's change I can believe in.

CNN-

Thank you for continuing to post items including VP Cheney periodically. I can always count on plenty of amusement from the reliable droves of rabid liberal rants posted.

The republicans will say and do anything to create descent in the democratic party, don't let them. The Republicans are desperate for leadership and are attempting to chip away at the Obama administration and his appointments as expected, they have nothing more to offer.

I don't care what the far left thinks. I don't care what the far right thinks. Neither side is ever 100% correct. We need to get to the middle and deal with what most citizens believe.

Who in this world listens to Cheney??? Obama needs Clinton like bush need him. Village idiot.

I do think he picked an excellent team. I don't see how the left can say that he isn't doing his best to bring about change. He needs people with experience to help him run the government. He needs those people, to even begin the change that we all want. I voted for Obama, along with 64 million other people. He hasn't even taken office yet guys, give him a chance before you start slamming him. He can't govern completely from the left because he will alienate moderates and anger conservatives. I think that when the history books are written, people will say Obama was one of the greatest Presidents we ever had, and I hope I am right. Give him a chance guys!!!

If Cheney approves, it can't be good for this country. Nothing that person ever did benefited anyone but himself. Look at the mess we're in. He got us there. He is an evil bad man.

Picking Hillary and Bill Clinton was the biggest blunder of OBAMA's
transition team..

Right...maybe Cheney can turn Obama into another Dubya...

Change doesn't mean changing everything. An intelligent person recognizes areas that require change and those where change is not needed.
By recognizing that bi-partisanship is critical to his success he is making wise decisions by ruffling the feathers of the liberal left and choosing extremely qualified individuals from both sides of the aisle to work in his cabinet.
Had he replaced everyone with extremely liberal Democrats he would have proven that he had neither the experience nor the qualifications, much less the intelligence, for the highest position in the world.
His choices so far are right on and I think the real change will only come when the partisan politics of the past are abolished. He will only be able to do this with support from Republicans and without appeasing them they will never support him or his policies.

I had confidence in this team ... now I'm not so sure....

Shooooooooeeeeeeeeeeeeeessssssssssss, Reaaaaaaaaadddddddyyyyyyy aaannnd HIT!

To see the vitriolic hatred for Cheney is extremely disappointing. While it’s perfectly OK to disagree with him on policy issues, it doesn’t reflect well for our country as a whole to demonize a public servant in the same manner that narcissistic over indulged spoiled high school brats would demonize their principal because they didn’t get their way. Could it possibly be that maybe we as an electorate need to change or better yet, grow up and let go of the ultra partisan mentality and give our public servants the benefit of the doubt. As a county, we really need to move on as well as let go of un-substantiated propaganda that only tears us apart

Let us not forget that only four short years ago, America gave the Bush-Cheney administration a big vote of confidence. I suspect that many of those who are now very critical of Bush and Cheney also voted for them. I read that although only 49% of those who voted in 1969 actually voted for Kennedy, over 60% of those who were surveyed now remember voting for him.

Change doesn't mean changing everything. An intelligent person recognizes areas that require change and those where change is not needed.
By recognizing that bi-partisanship is critical to his success he is making wise decisions by ruffling the feathers of the liberal left and choosing extremely qualified individuals from both sides of the aisle to work in his cabinet.
Had he replaced everyone with extremely liberal Democrats he would have proven that he had neither the experience nor the qualifications, much less the intelligence, for the highest position in the world.
His choices so far are right on and I think the real change will only come when the partisan politics of the past are abolished. He will only be able to do this with support from Republicans and without appeasing them they will never support him or his policies.

Darth Vader should keep his evil tongue very quiet. He has brought enough shame to what was once a country of valor and strength. Go back to the dark side and leave us alone.

Mike at 10:38- you're a moron. Wishing something to happen to her like that is wrong. Oh yeah, I forgot, Obama can do nothing wrong, while everyone else are liars and racists.

I laugh in the liberal people's faces... more more more of Obama's choices seem to be center and i'm fine with that.

Change? I guess asking a asian educator as energy head is a good idea... if only he's good at leading. He may be a noble prize winner but he may not be a great leader. He may be a innovator... he would need a good team to support him cause he's not really that great at leading but i guess we'll find out soon enough.

Obama ran on a change platform and that is exactly what he is doing. His policies are so different from George Bush and Dick Cheney. The policy of change comes from the top and he makes the decisions. Also, he is putting in the best calibre people to bring this change about. He is not picking yes-men though which shows his strength and confidence. Why don't the critics use their time positively to help the country?

Come now Mr. veep... there aren't 20% of the people in the US of A,
that believe for a second you would consider hiring smart, articulate, thinking, people to function in high profile jobs and speak their minds.

I don't see anyone in the group that looks like a sheep.

I'm willing to bet not a single Presidential pardon will be required for
this group..

You should use a Nixon phrase... I'm not a crook...!!!

Yup its that old(69yrs),white, retired, former republican from Ma.

BRUCE

who cares what cheney thinks... someone needs to get rid of him.

Who cares what Dick thinks....but, just don't say it to his face or he may shoot you.

The title of this article was misleading.

LOL – He talks like people actually listen to him ... LMAO

Who gives a whip what the far Left or Right think. What america is in dire need of is a pragmatic leader.

Energy independance, Health Care reform, sensible stock market regulation and tough diplomacy are what any clear thinking american should want.

This country has been compromised by years of hard right & left ideology. It's time for common sense. I too have reservations but so far Obama's on the right track.

Kim: Since we are a centrist country, how come the last eight years have been so far to the right, the earth shifted on its axis? You do not want the far left to reign, but it was okay for the far right? I mean no offense. We haven't been in the center politically for years. At least Obama is trying to stay somewhat diversified in his administration. Not everyone can expect to be happy over all his choices, but Bush never gave a darn about people who leaned even a little to the left. Bush's personal agenda was all that mattered to him and those who voted for him. I think Obama will do an excellent job. Even though I never liked Cheney, I am encouraged that he finds some good in Obama"s picks. Though we will always have different philosophies, that is not necessarily a bad thing for a true centrist at heart. Give and take.

WHY DID THE VICE PRESIDENT TREAT US WITH SUCH DISDAIN. IT WAS THE MOST DISTANT PUBLIC HIGH RANKING PUBLIC OFFICIAL I HAVE EVER SEEN.

"But the seeming praise from high-profile Republicans over Obama's national security team could further rile members of the liberal wing of the Democratic Party — the demographic that strongly supported Obama's candidacy throughout the prolonged Democratic primaries.

"Some on the left say, 'Wait a minute — we voted for change,'" CNN Senior Political Analyst Bill Schneider said."

Oh, shut up, shut up, SHUT UP your media clowns! Stop trying to stir up outrage and divisions where not exist. We on the LIBERAL WING are quite PLEASED that the new administration is staffing positions with smart, competent, GOOD GOVERNMENT people.

Here's the most ironic part of the story;
Obama digs deep into the bowels of Washington and picks BIDEN as his VP and the Democrats on the left still think they voted for CHANGE?!!?! oops, they've been fooled again!

Lock him up.

This has nothing to do with whether or not the Republicans actually "like" the people being selected, though I genuinely believe they feel the selected individuals are strong and will do a good job. It's all about Americans supporting their fellow Americans as a sign of solidarity to the rest of the world. What we are seeing is very appropriate and should be commended, not second guessed.

Many people do not know that Dick and Lynn Cheney are very giving people, they have given a much higher portion of their income to charity than Joe Biden and his wife or Barack Obama and his wife.

This is exactly why warhawks like Gates and Clinton do NOT belong in Obama's administration.

Why do we care what the "mastermind" (insert Karl Rove here as well) behind one of the most corrupt bunker mentality administrations in Presidential history has to say? Dick Cheney, Bush, Rove, Rice, Gonzales, Rumsfeldt...all need to go to prison for treason against America! They are crooks and the only reason they were SELECTED twice was because they instilled RELIGIOUS fear with certain Americans who are bigoted full of hate just like them..... Go away Cheney....!!!!

I'm on the left... and I'm not saying anything. This is what separates progressives from conservatives – we care about results first and foremost. As long as it's good for the country, it doesn't have to follow any left-wing ideological template. We trust Obama to do the right thing, and make corrections if his initial decisions go wrong. That's leadership.

Obama is weak without Hillary Clinton... but i do urge Hillary to run, not walk away from obama .... obama has to many ties to the chicago thug club... if hillary wants to be a future prez, she will walk away from obama...obama is going be worst than bush

Who cares what Dick thinks.

[...] a politically deft move, VP Dick Cheney badly undermined the incoming administration by applauding his cabinet selections. In an interview with ABC News, Cheney called the team — to be headed by [...]

Repubs (the bitter ones) can sit on the sidelines and comment all they want....just remember that CHANGE may have to be put on hold, because Obama has to spend a considerable amount of time cleaning up the mess your people just made. It is ok to throw darts of sarcastic/bitter comments, & insults, but just remember what a huge obstacle the incoming administration is up against. Bush went in there with a surplus and look what he did in 8 years. Take time to think about it!!!!!!

All of us (Dems & Repubs) have to be realistic. Obama had an optimistic message of change, but none of us could see the melt down that we are having now in the distance. The change that Obama highlighted/promised will not come overnight. We all have to be patient and ignore the ignorance on the naysayers.

Dan, it's not that Cheney isn't educated, it's that he is a tyrant. He belongs in Guantanamo with the other terrorists. He hired his own company on a no bid government contract, to rebuild a country he destroyed. He makes Blogojavich look like a saint!

The best part of this Christmas is knowing the new year will bring in an administration that cares about its' people and not self serving warmongers like we have now.
Cheney, no one cares a bit what you think. Go back to Halliburton and collect the hundreds of millions of dollars you have made during your past 8 years. I can't imagine how you and your sidekick, Bush, will ever be able to live with yourself after you both leave office.

Please.. The choice of national security team is nothing to do with liberal or conservative.. They are chosen by Obama because they are well-qualified candidates he think that are capable of doing the job.

What a surprise, and endorsement from Darth Vadar " himself, I've always thought Clinton was a good leader, and Gates another non-flashy type. I have confidence in them. If something happens well as we us to say Zips in the wires, nothing you can do sappers will find away if they can't wait to see their maker. Lets just see how things filter out now with the economy because thats what alot depends upon.

Right. He wouldn't have hired Hillary Clinton because she would've figured out Cheney and his boss are corrupt, morally deficient crooks. Cheney will probably go back to his buddies at Halliburton, continuing to stiff the American taxpayers. Cheney...you are a greedy, mean-spirited creep. You and your ilk will not be missed for what you guys did to this country. But we'll recover, in spite of you and what's his-face.
You have no conscience. I only wish you were one of Maddof's clients....

Chenney is a self-absorbed, arrogant, hypocrite who doesn't care what we think, why should we/anyone care what he thinks? He should be so ashamed of his evil deeds that he would want to leave public life, oh wait a minute ...... he left public life almost eight years ago.

Cheney saying good about the Obama administration? Makes me kind of nervous for some reason.

Somebody needs to throw a shoe at that guy...

Who cares what Bush, Cheney, Rove and anyone in his administration have to say! SO WHAT!!!!!!! NO respect for this bunch of morons.

Mitchell from MS, you can try to blame the democratic congress all you want for the poor economy, but the majority of people understand it is the republican senate that is choosing politics over the good of the country. They have abused the power of filibuster and have essentially shut down our government. There is a reason they lost 5 seats this year. I can't wait for 2010 when democrats can reach 60 seats and actually get something done.

I also want to give props to the Republican Senators who are on their way out of office, like Sen. Wayne Allard, that refuse to accept emails or answer phone calls. Way to represent your constituents and serve your country.

To all the left-wing hatemongers out there..... give it a rest! Dick Cheney is a good decent man that has been wrong villified by the press and the left. He has never done anything illegal..... you just can't stand his toughness and directness. And I seriously doubt such a vile person would say anything nice at all about the opposition party..... I certainly have heard NOTHING nice or polite from the Obama side. Look in the mirror if you want to see what true evil is.

When will this sour mouthed sob go away? From one who's ruined our beloved country with his tripe, I think his advice should be avoided and treated like crap in a sewer before it's permitted to surface. He's a well-poisoner for sure who should be in prison for the rest of his life.

I saw the interview and was very surprised when Cheney openly and proudly said he ok'd using all forms of torture. He said it was the right thing to do and he would do it again. This man is evil and has done serious damage to this country. He is the reason so much of the world hates America. Cheney needs to be in prison and he should have the cell next to Bush.
So, it does not matter what he says about anything because he will soon be a convicted felon.
Obama is making brilliant choices.

Thank you Mr. Vice President. Now I feel better.... lol!

The Republicans know our situation will improve under Obama, so they're trying to make it look like they would have done exactly the same things. It's only political talk, and the noise behind the scenes is no doubt very different.

In a country divided, does it not make sense to govern from the middle and surround yourself with intelligent, capable people regardless of where they may fit on the political bell curve? As others have said, I'm glad to see competence in the highest offices in the country and believe Obama is doing a remarkable job of putting his cabinet together, recruiting the best people out there to create a team much superior to any we've seen in recent past. If Cheney approves, so what...if he didn't, so what...if the left wing or right wing extremists do not approve, then he must be doing something right!

I can't beieve Cheney can even show his face in public, much less give an interview. He better savor it while he can...his time (thank God!) is almost up. I find it ridiculous that they tried to impeach Clinton over a BJ, but conspiracy, torture, and abuse of power has been A-OK for 8 years with NO CONSEQUENCES in the Bush-Cheney administration. My biggest disappointment in Obama so far is his lack of intention to hold the current administration accountable for their misdeeds and to seek justice. In order to set this country right, we need to expose all that went wrong.

if dick thinks these are good choices, they can not be good choices, unless of course he's just telling a tale.... i can't wait till he's gone!!

We've heard very little from cheney(I guess he was busy manipulating the sock puppet, bush) so why start now? His approval rating is even lower than bushes , no one cares what he thinks. go back to Wyoming and shoot a friend or two.

Who cares what Dick Cheney thinks? If he agrees, maybe Obama should change the whole thing.

I wouldn't bother to listen to Cheney, if anybody was born to lead the right in the wrong direction, it was he. And our greatest blessing in our nation is that God has permitted us to see the Republican's for what they are and has led us safely away from them into a new land of hope and promise. God has truly blessed America now that the Republican's are on the way out. And I do hope the door hits them in the behind as it swings shut behind them. They deserve it and so much worse.

Now if he returns some of that money from halliburton, we may be able to pay for healthcare or something else important!

Shoes, pie, anything..

Even in response to his graciousness, the vicious stupidify of the liberals on this commentary is overwhelming. You really are a hate-filled and fanatical bunch of idiots.

Rich,

I love it. I will donate a closet full of shoes so long as you are a better aim. My husband would certainly like to see that donation happen.

I agree with the Vice President. Obama did a fine job selecting his foreign policy team.

No really, it was Bush that needed Cheney and Cheney needed Bush. Cheney needed Bush to be the point man, the president while he, Cheney directed policy without taking the responsibility of those actions; Bush needed Cheney because he is incompetient but wanted to be President like a kid wants a toy. Bush also needed Cheney in order to avoid impeachment. The fact is the only reason Bush was never impeached is because we would have been stuck then with Cheney. Its bad enough darth vader was holding the puppet strings OMG if he actually had the power of the pen.. the havoc.

I'm glad Cheney "approves", but does anyone actually care what he thinks anymore, anyways? Did anyone ever care what he thinks?

Cheney will be remembered as America's Cardinal Richelieu, as opposed to Bush's Louis XIII. The whole episode will also be remembered as showing the constitutional wisdom of term limits. Richelieu had an entire lifetime to spin his webs, but Cheney's freedom of action was cut off after eight years. Or as long as I'm spinning analogies, Cheney as Shakespeare's Richard III? In any case, he'll be remembered as the scheming, manipulative individual who saw power as everything and the rule of law as an impediment. Thank goodness he's being shown to the door.

thank God the left liberal idiots and haters will have little say–this country is not a one party system–go drink your kool-aid–kids. you were necessary for voting purposes only.

So, so much hate. I thought you'd all tone it down after the election. Guess I was wrong. By the way, don't you all have to choose a "cute widdle puppy" for Barry?? Now THAT"S news

Merry Christmas

Hey Joe,

You popping pills with Rush now?

"Some on the left" must be "An anonymous source's" long lost brother. Who on the left? Is there a quote from anyone other than Bill Schneider speculating?
No doubt there are some nuts that are disappointed, but Obama hasn't even been inaugurated yet. So lets reserve judgement (and manufactured stories about a fractured party) until he's had a chance to actually do something president.
Moreover, why are we talking about this instead of Bush's midnight repeals of regulations that protect consumers and the environment?

The real change will be in how America will operate and P.E. Obama has selected a group of qualified and intelligent people who are capable of getting things done.

This is exactly what I was thinking, the Obama national security team is flawed by having a Clinton onboard, since any time Cheney praises anything it is wise to do the exact opposite!!! Cheney knows that it is merely a matter of time before we have a Hillary Ego Eruption which could destroy Obama's cabinet because she not only has an ego but professes to know everything. Obama must keep her muzzled else he is doomed from the start.

Be afraid. Be very afraid.

Cheney, no ones interested in hearing your dusty opinions, go and crawl back into you undisclosed dank lair. Follow the slug trail left behind as Cheney goes to hide.

I am extremely unhappy over this Sec. of State apt. Maybe this time the Bosnians will really get her. She's a big liar.

So much hatred. As someone who voted for McCain, and never wanted Obama as pres, I'd never talk about Obama this way, even if I disagreed with him. So many people on these CNN tickers may have US birth certificates, but they do not act like Americans.

Throw a shoe at him? You should be outraged at the shoe throwing incident, even if it was to the current president whom you do not agree with. I'd be insulted if they threw a shoe at Ted Kennedy because while I disagree with about everything that comes out of his mouth, he is still on my team. Just like Bush is. You so called Americans need to grow up.

And what AMERICA needs is no more Dick Cheney!

Mail a dirty smelly shoe to the White House to let them know what you think about the job THEY have done. Who cares what Cheney thinks?

George W Bush
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave
Washington, DC 20500

When the heck did he crawl back out into daylight?

What Cheney needs is to take a hike..Cheney and Bush should just go back to their mansions, play golf w/ their Fortune 500 friends and stay out of the public eye forever.

Can you blame him? The Clintons paved the way for all for unfair trade deals – the economy would not be in this shape without the help of the Clintons.

Chaney needs to be in jail. Obama is too smart to listen to anything this jerk has to say anyway. CNN have the guts to post this.

What makes everyone think that President-Elect Obama's cabinet does not represent change. I am certain that President-Elect Obama selected these individuals because they do have new and innovative ideas they would like to put forth and try to implement. As we all know under the Bush Administration, it was such an authoritative controlled environment where new ideas and innovation from these people President-Elect Obama have selected were not able to do anything. Hell, like President Bush's favorite line says, "So what!" with the shoulder gesture.

Why has CNN taken his statement practically out of context?
Titling this article saying he endorsed Obama choosing Clinton, when it clearly said he wouldnt have picked her, but she "may" be what he needs?
That doesn't seem like much of an edorsement there.
Also, people attacking Cheney, sure I dislike the man too, but he is a smart person and do alot of you really have the education Cheney does?

Can you blame him? The Clintons paved the way for all of our unfair trade deals. The economy would not be in this shape without the help of the Clintons.

Shoe launcher armed and ready...

thank you president bush for keeping america safe.

Mr. Chaney's opinion is of no value to me at all. He is part of the Bush team that misled the American people about the need to go to war in Iraq, the need to torture prisoners and infringe on our rights to privacy. He can't be gone soon enough – I am sure his wealth has drastically increased while in office while many of us have seen what we have worked hard for disappear.

I'll bet he's saying that Clinton in needed. He knows how bad they have damaged America's reputation around the world.

Surprisingly Cheney is just being a good sport and this should in no way be looked at as an endorsement

Yeah – we voted for change and there are a lot of familiar faces being appointed. But think about it – we didn't vote for change in the sense that we wanted fresh cabinet appointees, really – did we? No. Not really. We voted for change in the sense that we're tired of seeing our country flushed down the toilet. We voted for Obama. And if these are his picks, they deserve the chance to try to make that change.

And BTW, Cheney. Ugh. Your administration is done. Thanks. Buh-bye.

I agree with Cheney Clinton and Gates are the best he has in that cabinet.

Well, at least he's not being a jerk. For once. People like them saying these kinds of things, you know, could actually help keep things moving in a positive direction, unlike all the people on here who are just using it as an opportunity to bash on Dick. Mind you, I'm no Cheney fan, but to have real change, sometimes you need to put your old biases aside and look to the future. Bashing the old administration is pointless. They're done. Bashing the new administration is ignorant. Let's just keep moving on.

Someone throw a shoe at that guy too.

The current administration is the eptiome of mediocrity and irrelevance. Cheney should continue to do what he does best: nothing,

So Dick Cheney is now the great seer??? A man of great words & wisdom, a man with experience, character, & leadership. Then I woke up & realized CNN.com is full of tabloid journalism posting worthless articles & commentaries that add no value to anyone except reality t.v. addicts.

Some people wouldn't know change if it bit them in the face. We are seeing/experincing change. And we will see change where it counts, not in the faces but in the policies that those familliar faces put forth.

Obama will have plenty of opportunities to appease the liberal base, the center left, the kook fringe, and whomever else decides to whine the most on any given day. National security in the 21st century is no place for those who want to sit around and sing Kum Ba Yah with our enemies. If you don't believe it, take a trip to New York and try to find the elevator for the WTC.

CNN and Bill Schneider need to stick to reporting the news, not creating it and not trying to foment more divisiveness. Obama promised that his policies would be different from Bush's, not that he would reject the qualified people who could help further his agenda – just because they have Washington experience.

Obama also promised to try to unify the country and improve America's international reputation. This is best accomplished by choosing a team that is respected by both Democrats and Republicans alike.

Try a little substance, CNN.

All of this critizism from the left about Cheney saying that he approves of Hussein Obama's cabinet picks? Are the liberals never happy? If it not for President Bush and VP Cheney's moral, ethical and biblical decisions for this country over the past 8 years, we would not be as secure as we are now. Those of you that complain of President Bush's decisions need to read the Bible and then you will look at President Bush and VP Chaney in another light. By the way, the Bible can be found on-line, in book stores and of course in church. Hussein Obama cannot even take the time to find a church in the D.C. area, what does that tell you about him? He does not have Jerimiah Wright to tell him which church to attend perhaps? It will all come out in the wash.

While I think Cheney is a crook I have to admit that I have always though that he was utterly brilliant. Still doesnt change the fact that he is courrupt. Never the less he comments are on point. I just dont like him since becomming VP.

When Cheney speaks I see a serpent. He manipulated and scared the very people who gave him a 2nd term. Now he has an opinion about the new administration, thanks Dick, but no thanks!

I am praying for God to remove the anger I have for Dick Cheney.

OBAMA/BINDEN
2008-2016

Great team and I am glad the Republicans are starting out with a positive response. Obama is still the man in charge and the left needs to relax a bit. National security shouldn't be as wildly partisan as it has been.

All of this critizism from the left about Cheney saying that he approves of Hussein Obama's cabinet picks? Are the liberals never happy? If it not for President Bush and VP Cheney's moral, ethical and biblical decisions for this country over the past 8 years, we would not be as secure as we are now. Those of you that complain of President Bush's decisions need to read the Bible and then you will look at President Bush and VP Chaney in another light. By the way, the Bible can be found on-line, in book stores and of course in church.

Who cares what Chenney thinks, much less wants to hear his opinion. He might as well keep his opinion to himself.

While I was always a Bill Clinton supporter and an Obama supporter, like Carolyn Kennedy, I never understood what made Hillary qualified to be SOS...Hillary appears to have very strong support from (R)'s and I haven't gotten comfortable with that. Hopefully, she won't be a poison pill

I am very happy with the selections Obama has made for his administration thus far. He is surrounding himself with experienced, capable, intelligent people and the CHANGE will come from the top. The far left needs to relax and let things settle before freaking out. Obama has always said he will reach across the aisle and he is doing just that.

Typical left wing hating, thanks again CNN for reporting the news?

Can't wait for their U-Haul out. Enough of these two. They have done their numbers on us. Hope their deeds await them in court. Cheney, we will have a REAL government and president in Obama. Now you can go get your billions from Hulliburton.

Remember competence is CHANGE! We have had 8 years of the keystone cops – WMD, AL-Qaida behind every tree, tax cuts to keep the economy going, if you want to help your country go out and buy Chinese products, buy a home you can't afford, don't tax gasoline – the terrorists need our money, etc.

Obama doesn't need anything of the sort. And who is this fool to give some political advice anyway? Cheney needs to get out of government and get some psychological help.

So who needs Cheney?

VP Cheney is a great man and we all thank him and have been lucky to have him serve. This collection of Obama PC appointed rubbish is fortunate to have his endorsement – even tho these incapable lamebrains don't stand a chance.

Cheney, what a waste of air…. anyone would have been better than him. He has absolutely NOT served the American people. A poor President picked a poor, useless Vice-President. I really sympathize with the reporter who threw his shoe at the President. I can totally understand the reporters frustration with President Bush and the invasion of his country. Although I am an American citizen, I feel violated that we Americans elected President Bush, not once but twice. We were lied to and violate in the worst way possible. I think the Iraqi officials should let the reporter go with a good tongue lashing and nothing else. I also, feel like to throw my shoe at President Bush and Vice-President Cheney for running our country in the ground. January 20th, can't come soon enough for me.

Once again all the left does is attack. Is their not a brain on your side anywhere?

Mike G December 16th, 2008 9:51 am ET
Cheney is a war criminal, morally-bankrupt, and the personification of evil in modern times. Cheney is a smart man, he has no excuse for his crimes. There is no justice until a court convicts him and he swings from the gallows.
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Indeed millions if not billions of people around the world are hoping waiting for true justice to be served. However, Bush's stupidity should not save him. He should hang alongside Cheney.

I would be suspicious of anything that these morons are endorsing or approving. They better shut up and disappear. Or even better, be thrown in jail and for the key to disappear.

stay out of it, darth vader.

Cheney is the worst PRESIDENT in U.S. History.

(Bush was the worst PUPPET in U.S. History.)

Despite Obama's kindness in giving Hillary a position she did not deserve, the Clitonite fanatics are STILL bitter and angry.

go figure

So Cheny would not have hired Hillary.... Well Hillary probably would not have worked for you Darth Vader.....nice to know you care now poof be gone before someone throws a shoe at you.

Thank you, Mr. Cheney. You and Mr. Bush are sounding better and better as you exit the stage! Go home, now, and watch what an intelligent administration will do to try to clean up your mess.
Good-bye!

Well, if Cheney says then it must be true right?
I think Obama also needs flowers to welcome Clinton as liberator?

Why should we care what a person with 5% approval rating has to say about anything at all and especially about things that matter?

He can express his opinion about what color of a car he likes ... and hope that about 10% of people care. That's about all he can do now.

Not even out of office and already Cheney is trying to poison the well !!!

Cheney, what a waste of air.... anyone would have been better than him. He has absolutely NOT served the American people. A poor President picked a poor, useless Vice-President. I really sympathize with the reporter who threw his shoe at the President. I can totally understand the reporters frustration with President Bush and the invasion of his country. Although I am an American citizen, I feel violated that we Americans elected President Bush, not once but twice. We were lied to and violate in the worst way possible. I think the Iraqi officials should let the reporter go with a good tongue lashing and nothing else because I feel like to throw my shoe at the television everytime I see President Bush and Vice-President Cheney for running our country in the ground.

Where are my shoes?!

Kim, we've got a bunch of nuts a both extremes and sooner they're on "ignore" the better. Your attitude is commendable and no rational person wants any administration to crash and burn. Since the bleating on the cabinet choices is coming from both extremes I concur with your opinion so far.

So what? Now the liberal wing wants to take the election back?

Schneider's comment is stupid. Competence IS change.

Yes, we voted for change...FROM BUSH!

As for the "far left wing" that endorsed him... I don't know a single person that is upset with him thus far. I've been sending what little money I could afford (in very small quantities of 5-20 dollars at a time) since June. I am one of Obama's more adamant supporters, and many of my friends are far more zealous supporters than I.

Many of my friends are far more left leaning than I as well. None of us expected a bunch of hippies calling for the complete dismantling of the armed services.

The goal is to have a foreign policy that is conducted civilly, without the sense that baring the blade is the first and last option. We have that.

The fact that the people chosen are knowlegeable and competent doesn't offend anyone.

If CNN claims that "far left" people are upset, they should find one of these idiots and quote him/her... But I've never met such a person, and I'm from the left.

Just the sight of Cheney makes me sick.

Sen McCain would have chosen some of the same cablnet members himself ? He chose Palin for his VP. Enough said.
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Cheney praises Obama's pick. No one in America thinks this man is not a criminal...Way to go Cheney....Love your little dig.

I'm sure you are lining up to throw a party for her at the Blair House!

Its when the middle ground Dems and Repubs are leading that we do well. Its when the far left or right wingers get power that the country goes on a roller coaster from hell. I don't care what side your on as long as we put our minds together and finally solve something. I am sick of games and delays. Just get things done that are the best for this country and its people. Enough with the bs from radicals on both sides.

who cares what this fascist thinks about anything???? go practice your waterboarding.

This is getting so tiresome. The media continues to state the liberals are upset with Barack Obama's choices, but in reading the blogs find strong support. Everything CNN says starts with a negative or a question.
Get over it CNN. Contrary to your support of the republicans the American people voted in Barack Obama and he will do his best to undo all the diasters of these last eight years.
He has picked a highly qualified staff and after a long time of doom and gloom we now have hope.

wow I was wondering where he has been hideing..must be a slow news day..I really don't care what this moron has to say!!!

I'm a registered Democrat and have been a member of MoveOn.org since it started. That should be enough to give me liberal cred. I have been an ardent supporter of President-elect Obama since he announced he was running. He has said repeatedly that change will come from how he leads. The same team with different coaches will have different results. We have numerous examples of the disastrous results of bringing political neophytes into the White House/government. I love that he has chosen smart, experienced, diverse people together to move the country in a new direction. What a relief from the neo-con Bush years to have a smart president that's not ideological but pragmatic and a unifier. What needs to be done and who are the best people to do it appears to be his guiding principle. He hasn't even been sworn in yet and people in the wings–right and left–are already complaining. Roll up your sleeves and get to work. We are so challenged on so many fronts that we need to pull together to work for the change we want. As Gandhi said, "Be the change you want to see in the world."

What Cheney Needs is An Indictment!
No one cares what you say DICK!

You voted for change and you still are stuck with Hillary and Bill.

Somebody please throw shooe at this guy.....

I'm at a loss to understand why VP Cheney even commented. I guess he thought someone would care about his opinion about this. Now if he were the president, it might matter, but he's not.

why is this news? Is CNN so hard up that they have to listen to anything this man has to say.

The only thing I would like to hear from this idiot is an admission that he and his idiot boss are guilty of killing over 4000 US men and women for no reason. Just before they shot themselves in the head.

First of all the republicans are playing kiss, kiss, nice, nice right now because they know their party is in big trouble with voters. But, I think the media are the ones who are making a big stink about the liberal left being upset with Obama's picks. Where are you getting this info. This is all reported as anonymous info and no foundation. I am one of the liberal left who voted for Obama for change and I can tell you, it was not so that he could bring in all inexperienced people (like "Brownie" at FEMA). I believe that Obama's leadership will decide on the direction his cabinet members take and I believe he is a strong leader. If you're going to create waves in the media, give some facts to back it up please.

I agree with Mike G on all points (including his point about postings) except I do feel Bush may have some serrated edges to his butter knife image. The entire administration should be brought to justice.

Really... who cares what Cheney thinks. It would be like Hitler making a comment after the Holocaust were he still living.

Cheney is the last person I would ever want a recommendation from, unless you were looking for someone to help you abuse your power to spill our countries blood, and spend our treasure for you and your cronies profit.

Yes, and the Clintons are experts at avoiding criminal prosecutions.

Mike G... to quote a Supreme Court Justice.. get over it!

Hey Dicky boy just go away.......we Americans never knew you. past 8 yrs to forget we will need 80 yrs more. just go where ever.

"OBAMA NEEDS TAXPAYERS MONEY "

During the campaign OBAMA said that he won^t use tax payer^s money.

And at the same time that he promised to save the car industry..

AND I WONDER HOW OBAMA IS GOING TO DO IT ????

NOBODY WILL DO OR WANTS TO DO THE DIRTY WORK AND THEN AGAIN AMERICA^S WORST PRESIDENT " BUSH" HAS TO STEP UP AND SAVE AMERICAN JOBS...

PEOPLE ARE HYPOCRITES..

We are supposed to think Cheney's opinion matters here!!!
This arrogant man who belongs in jail anyway, just needs to go away and the sooner the better.

He should crawl back down his hole...

I don't hear any liberals griping – just the media making up a story -

"Some on the left say, 'Wait a minute — we voted for change,'" while most on the left will be absolutely ecstatic with competence, which has been woefully lacking for 8 years.

35 days till the end of the Bush administration.

Cheney said, "I am not close to Obama, he is a liberal and I am the son of Satan who hates and kills all to make me richer. Look at the Halburton and KBM, they have killed our soliders by improper wiring that electrocutes them, I have killed enough by denying them body armor and vehicle armor." After, Cheney ate his usual breakfast of 6 dead puppies and laughed all the way to the bank!

so far nothing but cosmetic change. The American auto industry is going down the tubes around here and the change candidate is going on vacation in Hawaii. The more things change, the more they remain the same....

I like this new team. It will remind people why they voted the dems out in the first place.

Nancy Pelosi the recession is on you and the dems in the House. In 2006 before Pelosi took office the dow was 12000 and today the dow is less than 9000. I am sure this is just an anomially.

lol. 2010 house elections are coming.

Isn't having people that both sides agree can be effective a BIG change?

Isn't having knowledgable people with plans and accountability if they are not meet CHANGE?

Isn't having a President who thoughtfully takes questions, has no comment until the internal review is complete and then, in less then ONE WEEK, have the review complete CHANGE?

Jan 20th can not come soon enough. Shut up Chaney.

Which Clinton, Bill to show him the best rooms to bang interns in or Hillary on the best ways to dodge non-existant sniper fire? Or maybe both of them for tips on how get former friends and law partners to 'commit suicide', or maybe on 'mis-placing' billing records.

I love how the intelligence of the current administration has been attacked incessantly for the past 8 years...

I love how the sheep following Obama love to tell those that don't agree with themselves to "think for yourselves"...

I love how Obama thought that 10,000 people died in the Greensburg, KS tornado...(it was

I love how Obama thinks that we have 58 states...

I love how the "wise" constantly make themselves look foolish...

I love how "change" looks a lot like the same...

I fear that America has begun an irrevocable descent from greatness toward mediocrity and irrelevance...

I do not care what Cheney thinks. IF I never saw or heard from him again I would be thrilled! Cheney is a war criminal, a liar and just plain evil. He was the 'real' president, Bush was his puppet.

Cheney take a hike, no one cares what you think.
I think you should continue to keep your mouth shut.

Obama has moved rapidly towards the center, and seemingly abandoned some of the campaign platforms that were most disconcerting for those who voted against him. He's apparently come to his senses on Iraq, the economy (letting the Bush tax cuts expire naturally), and his job creation plans are solid, almost, dare I say it, Keynesian in nature. I applaud his efforts to use private enterprise to stimulate the economy, as opposed to socialistic wealth redistribution and nationalization of industry. Now, if he gets on board and uses the same mentality regarding Health Care reform (finding private market solutions, like incenting Americans to lose weight and get healthy through tax breaks to insurance companies who have transparent and common sense policies), he may find a whole new set of voters in 2012. I'd like to see some honesty though – as in a vocalized and clear rejection of the radical left that it seems he clearly manipulated to get here.

Chenney can go kick rocks. He all but disappeared his entire tenure in office and NOW he's got something to say. Ride off into the sunset with your boss, you bum!

Chenny take a hike, no one cares what you think.
I think you should continue to keep your mouth shut.

C'mon CNN. He said she "may turn out to be just what President Obama needs." Your cropping of his quote is typical of today's journalism. Selectively grabbing a section of a quote to make a headline. Journalism is dead.

What does Dick Cheney know about foreign policy? Nothing! So who cares what he thinks. Esp. about Clinton. Cheney, go back to Halliburton and collect your 100's of millions of dollars their saving up for you.

ABC news! why do you even bother interviewing Cheney? Don't you have anything better to report. For what he has done from behind the stage, the media should make him an obscure entity. Who care now what he thinks.

No one cares what you think Cheney. Can't wait for you and Bush to be dragged into court for all the evil you and the other Republicans brought upon this country!! Can't wait for our first black president and Biden to get into office!!

kim, thank god you are giving him a chance otherwise what would have happen to Obama. thank you thank you , you rethug

And we care what DARTH VADER has to say why???

Praise from Dick Cheney on Obama's choices. Now that scares me.

No one cares what this most irrelevant pig thinks. We're counting the days Dick! (I throw my shoes at YOU!)

GO HOME already!!!!!! Who cares what you think, you did enough damage to this country along with your sidekick GWB... Oh, and I hope you have a Merry Christmas, considering so many people in this country may not have the means to celebrate!!!!!!!!

Why are the Clintons against Caroline Kennedy? I thought they are now on board with the President Elect .. are they?

Well, I can now say I agree with the Vice President on some things. And I am one of those Liberals that CNN keeps referring to and I am pleased with the picks P.E. Obama has made. It is great to see qualified individuals at the helms of these agencies, as opposed to cronies and buddies. That is change I believe in so kudos to the next President.

Clinton will follow the directives of the President or she will be removed.

The implication from Cheney is that Clinton will bring some individualistic focus that "is exactly what Obama needs". This is wrong and for Cheney to suggest or encourage that type of behavior is detrimental to a "No Drama Obama" administration.

The minute Hillary Clinton begins to act like Al Haig .... she's got to go.

bildinberger buddies to the end..

Why would I care what Dick Cheney has to say? After the past eight years of Cheney and Bush all I want to hear of them is that they are going to jail.

We're sick of the garbage coming out of Bush, Cheney and their outdated, incompetent, uneducated, selfish, greedy, corrupt party of Repubicans. Whatever Cheney says is about as relevant as yesterday's newspaper that was used to wrap fish.

The last person who should be commenting on President-Elect Obama's choices is Dick Cheney. This man should be prosecuted! I don't think Senator Clinton needs or wants his endorsement. This bunch needs to concentrate on packing their belongings and leaving Washington, DC as fast as humanly possible. Good riddance to them all!

LOL!!!!! Who cares what this guy thinks! Just go already and pray that your criminal activity will not come back to haunt you.

Cheney, thanks but no thanks for your endorsements. Just hope I will never see you again after January 20, 09......Beat it....

Uh-oh, the kiss of death. The lefties will get their undies in a bunch.

"Some on the left say, 'Wait a minute — we voted for change,'" CNN Senior Political Analyst Bill Schneider said."????

I say, "Kool-aid, Kool-aid, tastes great. Kool-aid, Kool-aid, can't wait!"

Thats like getting an endorcement from the Devil...

Duck!
http://www.mind360.com/braingames/teasers/bushshoeincident.html

HAHA....

I love it!

America – you just got what you deserve!!!!!

What exactly does Cheney mean when he says 'she may turn out to be just what President Obama needs'.

Sorry, but in my book everything thing this man says is suspect.

And you are who.....

It's a relief – left-wing tails will not wag this mutt.

I don't know why I bother to post comments – they are never approved, even though they are more respectful and lucid than many others that do get approved.

Cheney is a war criminal, morally-bankrupt, and the personification of evil in modern times. Bush was dull a butter knife, so at least he had an excuse – his stupidity. Cheney is a smart man, he has no excuse for his crimes. There is no justice until a court convicts him and he swings from the gallows.

Who cares what he thinks about ANYTHING? Just ride off into the sunset with your ill-earned taxpayer money and please vanish into obscurity. It will be a happy day when I no longer see this withered old criminal's face on TV and the internet.

Oh man! And I was just warming up to the idea of Mrs. Clinton as the Secretary of State. An endorsement from the Bush/Chaney/Rove camp...can we get a second opinion from the Larry/Curly/Moe camp?

let the far left nuts take a dive, this country is moving forward, they can get on board or continue to be a bunch of idiots. You cannot just have a bunch of liberal nuts running the country, we are a center country and you have to run the country from the middle. I am not an Obama fan, I did not vote for him, but he is our President and I am willing to give him a chance. I am happy with his choices, maybe in 4 years I will be ready to vote for him, but everyone deserves a chance. The nuts need to let it go.

Hey, once you are elected, campaign promises go out the window. Now, you have to do what you think is right for the country (or what will get you elected to a second term).

The usual token endorsements of the new administration by the former administration. I guess it's news...

SHUT the hell up Cheney, NO ONE CARES what you think you GREEDY, CORRUPT loser!!! ENOUGH already.