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"We are what we are. We're Republicans." What you are sir is a far cry from the Republicans of Lincoln. He was a man who cared for the middle class and the oppressed. He took the advice from the Bible paying particular attention to widows, orphans, disabled and aliens, who you and your party now have done little for, while caring for the wealthy and well connected. As to these values you espouse, actions speak louder than words and the actions of the Republicans over the last two election cycles have elicited nothing but more greed, more bitterness, more hate, more prejudice and poverty, along with more questionable practices and illegalities that led to our current economy and poor reputation in the world prior to President Obama's election. These are nothing worth you touting on television nor disparaging others for if they decide to choose something different. You will be held accountable for your actions either here or in the hereafter!

Would someone PLease tell Dick Cheney to crawl back under his rock.

Watch the scurrying rats on their sinking ship. They will gladly throw under the bus anyone who doesn't subscribe to their ideological purity. Note that anyone who dares criticize the Great and Powerful Oz-zes (W. or Limbaugh) is said to be a limp-wristed, terrorist-loving, anti-American, baby-eating liberal.

The more America realizes that the party of NO one else but rich white men (and the extremists they scare into doing their bidding) is wildly out of touch, the more Americans look for reasonable, moderate solutions. This, of couse, is seen as socialism by the furthest-right wing, who truly believe that they are entitled not only to lead, but to RULE, with only themselves fit to decide our collective fates.

Colin Powell had sense enough to leave the Bush/Cheney adminstration long ago.... Does anyone really care what Cheney thinks? He hid away like a scared rabbit for 8 years..now all of a sudden he must think it is safe to come out of hiding, although he says differently.

Colin Powell never was a "real" Republican.

He was a "creation" by Bush-1 for "diversity" purposes.

The GOP is better off without him.

I think we have heard more from this guy now that we did in the last 8 years when he was the VP.

Cheney – worst vice president ever. His policies ruined our economy but made tons of $$$$ for his military contractor buddies. Just follow the money – that tells the story of the Iraq war. At least W had the sense to step away from the spot light. Cheney can't stand people challenging him, so unfortunately, we are stuck with his sneering mug.

Cheney deciding who is and who isn’t a Republican is laughable. He is no more the leader of the GOP than is Rush. Both of these cowards (Cheney and Rush) never served in the military but I assure you they don’t loose sleep advocating sending the troops to their deaths in wars that should have never been waged (Iraq). Too bad the GOP didn’t listed to Colin Powell early on and avoid the Iraq war. The axis of evil in the GOP is lead by Cheney himself. I wish he would go back to his undisclosed location and let the GOP get on with the healing process.

I guess Colin Powell won't be going hunt with Cheney. LOL

–All men are created equal – but some are more equal than others.

Animal Farm

The problem is simple: Gen Powell was the only true combat vet in the Bush Admin but was marginalized by the neoconservative warmongers. If you never been in combat you'll never understand the price of war but Cheney, Rumsfeld, and Wolfawitz never got that memo! Conservatism today does not have to be anti-minority but Limbaum, O' Reilly, and Hannity do not understand this. Separation of the races is over, these guys and their followers need to come to grips with this and get over it! The true success story of America is representative in the military where we all fight together regardless of the color of our skin. Conservatism or republican does not mean or equal 'white'. The politicians and 'talking heads' can learn a lot from our honorable example. I was once a republican but now do not see myself as a member of a party that does not repect me or other minorities. I have served this country for 28 years and am proud to say I would stand with Gen Powell any place and any time!

It appears that Cheney and Rush may actually be the same person. Has anyone ever seen them in the same place at the same time?

Chaney wouldn't make a pimple on Colin Powell's a–. Cheney is nothing but a draft dodging coward and sleazebag that should go back to his secure location, meaning the hole in the ground he crawled out of!!!

Powell didn't leave the GOP, the GOP left the human race.

colin powell became a politician first and soldier second. he got a lot of the credit for the 1st gulf war but luckily Schwarzkopf ran it his way and not how Powell wanted to. Ironically, it was the GOP that plucked him out of obscurity, saw something in him that warranted an accelerated promotion and ulitmately 2 of the top job in DC. He paid the GOP back by going obamakin first chance he could. He would have never gone anywhere if it wasn't for the GOP.

Cheney is a bitter, bitter old man that needs to be in the spotlight even if he has to cause troubles.

Has anybody else noticed that every-other-day, that GOP seems to take one big step down towards the twilight of their existence. Instead of throwing their own under the bus for being right-thinking, rational leaders, they should take on the bible thumping bigots and scalding racists who are doing the most damage– i.e. AM hate radio.

When the third of the "Big Three" right-wing shock jocks, (Michael Weiner, alias. Michael Savage of the Weiner Nation), is banished from the UK, America's biggest ally, for inciting hate crimes, that should give you a clue that the values they'd like to take around the U.S.A as their teaching tour is tragically misguided.

"We're Republicans. We have certain things we believe in."

It would be very interesting to see the list of those certain things that all Republicans believe in. Because my suspicion is that it would be reduced to a bunch of trite slogans like "Lower taxes" and "smaller government", which nobody in the Republican party can really define to any level of detail that is workable.

Powell has a brain. Who cares about Cheney? Why is he not in prison? Republican Party what? Who cares about this party it is obsolete.

Colin Powell endorsed Obama because he wanted to ease his guilt for not running for president. I'm disappointed in Colin Powell for not stepping up to the plate. But then again, D.C. is a den of thieves in suits that claim to represent the "people". The only people they represent is themselves and lobbyists. Maybe Colin Powell is wise to the game and knew nothing could turn that mess around.

Awwww....Cheney can't run the country like he does the Board Room so he's gonna start throwing all his old pals under the bus. He's pathetic and it's because of Bush/Cheney that I no longer consider myself a Republican. I refuse to hate or fear any longer – I am Libertarian!

Former VP Cheney is of the mind that because General Powell voted for President Obama, he is no longer a Republican and is now a Democrat. Does the former VP not understand that ones party affiliation does not in and of itself indicate the proposed voting position of said individual. If that was the case then we would only have to register as one party or the other and our vote would be automatically counted towards that party's candidate. I think the former VP should go back to school and take a Civics class again so that he may learn that every American is entitled to vote for the candidate of his or her choice.

I am a Democrat and have in the past voted for former President Ragan and Bush #41. I did so with the full knowledge that that vote was mine to give but in no way changed my party designation.

The rubics that refuse to do their jobs should be fired by thier voters. Can they be recalled? WE have enough troubles,without these people hoping we fail? People who lost the vote should faide away, till The next election, We have had enough lies.

The Republicans aren't just the Party of No, they're the Party of AOWM, Angry Old White Men, who apparently are hell-bent on having fewer registered members than the Libertarians and the Greens.

Powell was always a RINO anyway so he might as well have left the party ....

Cheney and Rush versus the world!!!!!!
I think its time to get in your bunker guys..

Put a shock in Cheney. He is talking more now than he did when he was VP. I wish he would have talked out more against BUSH.

No, Mr. Cheney, .....you represent the extreme edge of your party. And your faction started an unnecessary war, squandered a budget surplus, destroyed the American economy, shredded the Bill of Rights, created a new generation of American enemies, and operated the worst, most corrupt, presidential administration in our history. "Loyalty" to this disaster is un-Republican, un-Conservative, and un-American.

How far the party of Lincoln has fallen.

What is interesting is that the entire political spectrum is moving right. Democrats are much less liberal and more moderate, and people like Cheney want us to believe the Republics are the Right. What happened to Democrats ranging from very liberal to moderate, and the GOP from moderate to very conservative? I don't think Alan Spector changed, but the shift in the parties moved him in alignment with conservative democrats. The same is true for Powell. I am a left leaning democrat, and my party is becoming too conservative for me. I think this shows the leaning of the spectrum in general and the Cheney Rush rhetoric does not speak for the republican party.

Colin Powell devoted his entire professional life to the service of his country which he did honorably and without the slightest hint of any dishonesty, subterfuge or scandal. To what did Dick Cheney and Rush Limbaugh devote their lives?

Good gosh. These people just need to get over it. What sore losers.

Cheney sounds like an angry old man. He don't think the party should move to the left.. "we are what we are" I just see anger in his remarks.. Colin Powell was and is a brilliant asset and definately not a leftist. He's as honorable a man as you can get and with moderate views. Just goes to show you how right the Republican party has gone. They should grab hold of Powell with both arms but.. add him to the Arlen Specter Democrat side now. Moderate Democrats.. the new moral majority.

We are what we are. We're Republicans. We dupe average Americans into voting against their best interests by exploiting social issues like guns, abortion, and gay marriage. I'm surprised we've been so successful, but like I've told people, in the end, half of America is comprised of people of below-average intelligence. We just need to stick to our tried-and-true principles of supply-side economics, otherwise known as the "trickle-down" theory. You know, what most people don't know is that that "trickle" is actually all our rich Republican friends peeing on those below-average Americans who are too dumb to realize what they're doing. We Republicans don't care if we drive this country to bankruptcy, just so long as those of us which millions in the bank don't have to pay to support people's drinking habits, because that's really what we like to tell people their tax money goes to.

According to the latest polls, there's not much of a GOP to leave! Bush/Cheney have already destroyed it.

As a moderate, Mr. Cheney's comments deeply disturb me. To act as though the person that was charged by republicans to sell their mark upon the world in the last decade (the invasion of Iraq) was no longer a member of their circle has me thinking that the party is no longer a viable one.
What can possibly attract voters to this party that carelessly abandons those that moderates look up to?
Cheney talks about not moving one inch to the left as though they are at war. To me, it is a "war" they cannot win.

Dick and Colin have a right to their opinion. Just because they are in the same party does not mean they have to agree with everything. I am a conservative but could not vote for McCain in the last election.

actually cheney, staying committed to YOUR principles will erode your party into irrelevance.

Colin Powell is black. So is Obama. No need to discuss this at length, it's a waste of time.

Just disappear Cheney and carve yourself some stone house in Wyoming so that youcan wait your final judgment day and die in peace after six to seven years from now instead of wasting your time here trying to do politics.

GOP are done until may be 2049 as predicted by Carville the other day.

Powell never was a Republican, he was too smart.

The more cheney makes the rounds of the talk shows and tries to justify the bush administration and all its horrendous mistakes and actions, we have to believe that he is defending his presidency. It makes us believe that cheney was in charge and not bush. Why else would he be so darn upset about all the things the did wrong, the war, the torture and the energy mess made...

This proves 100% that cheney was in charge, you don't see bush trying to justify what was done. That's because he realizes he was only the figurehead and that darth vader cheney ran the miserable show.

Cheney is Satan-spawn. Who cares what he says?

Former Vice President Cheney is a good example of why people shouldn't belong to a political party. Political machines thrive on the "Us versus Them" attitude while drawing the constituancy further from a moderate center and making it more difficult to solve real problems. Please think for yourself and if you belong to a political party hold those in YOUR party to a higher standard, one that you can be proud of.

Yeah, Cheney, you Republicans believe in destroying any restrictions on your ability to do as you please...we have found out what deregulation leads to, a meltdown. What you really want to do is make a bundle of money off the backs of the working stiffs with no impediment. You don't care about the environment, the unemployed, health care for Americans or any progressive agendas...because you rich guys might have to pay a few more taxes. You know the price of everything and the value of nothing. Republican values are greedy, hostile, and careless.

It's over Dick – history will remember you as the architect who brought the
United States to near ruin. Colin Powell is twice the man you will ever be and a better Republican too. You and that morally bankrupt, draft dodging, drug addict Limbaugh should just SHUT UP and let the Republican Party reflect on where it went wrong, find it's core values, redeem it's integrity and come back strong.

The problem is, in this country there are only two parties. Its diifficult to label. Powell is simply center right. Cheney on the other hand is what at one time would be considered Fascist. With only two party labels Republican or Democrat, it is silly to label accurately.

Dick Cheney needs to find something else to do with his time.

WOW, this guy just makes me sick. He does NOT represent what America stands for. He is a liar and a disgrace who only cares about his own neo fascist ideology.

Any thing coming from Draft Dodging crook Cheney has to be Bull Pucky, When he walks in Powells honest shoes he can then match and judge character.

We get it already.... CNN and the rest of the corporate media want to keep cheney in the news because cheney's support of torture is the only issue the anti-labor repubs believe they can still win elections with. He is a war profiteer, and he should be made to answer for the lives of Americans lost when he and his associates lied us into a war. The fact that he is also a war criminal who supported torture should also be addressed in a court of law.

This is one more example of the hypocrisy of the Republicans. They loved Colin as long as he was willing to rubberstamp their twisted agenda, but let him voice an opinion not endorsed by Herr Cheney and it's under the bus you go. Of course one can feel little symapthy for Powell because it was his misguided endorsement of Bush in 2004 that allowed the "yahoos" to believe they were competent leaders. Sometimes it's best to realize your reputation is shot and keep your opinions to yourself.

I'm not certain that Cheney's agenda qualifies him as a Republican either. Republicans believe in freedom.

"We are what we are and we are Republicans" And that is precisely your problem. And to compound it you have Cheney and Limbaugh

Maintain away then, Mr. Cheney!

Keep talking Cheney

Let me know when visiting hours are when you start serving time for breaking laws in the us

evil incarnate...how sad to go through life being afraid of anything/everything you won't or don't understand. BOO!

What Cheney, Limbaugh, and the GOP hawks don't seem to realize is that Republican beliefs across the USA are not static. Not only is there "room for moderates in the Republican party", it is essential for the GOP to re-examine what the majority of its base really wants for the party. It is not for Cheney to say whether or not Powell is still a Republican, nor is it inappropriate for Powell (as a Republican) to state the simple truth that "the party is in deep trouble." The GOP must learn how to LISTEN, not just hear and deliver meaningless knee-jerk responses.

Its like watching a bunch of 8 year olds after lthey lose a soccer game, this country will be better off with you, bye bye republicans! And yes Sarah Palin, God did make the right decision on election day lol.

What is Cheney doing commenting on anything? During his tenure he was completely silent and secretive and now he wants us to listen to him? He had his chance to make a statement and lead but instead he chose to coddle his own economic interests and let America fend for itself. Cheney should go back to the bunker he had been hiding in and leave us alone so we can repair all the damage he caused!

Lieberman endorsed McCain, so what? Why do Dick and Rush get to decide who's an authentic Republican or American? They have zero credibility with almost 70 percent of Americans.

See Dick, salvation can come to anyone with a brain and conscience.

You, on the other hand are smug and self-assured, a match made in heaven for flotsam like Limbaugh.

Neither of you display the slightest semblence of intellectual sophistication and both of you are likely to blow a gasket from the stores of venom building inside you.

Two angry old guys, used to things their way. How sad.

Dick no longer views Powell as a Republican? Who cares? We no longer view Dick as relevant! When will he go away?

I have no problem with Dick Cheney, Rush Limbaugh or any other leader in the Republican Party alienating it's moderate members and practically throwing them out of the party. If Republicans want to become the party exclusively for right wing fanatics than that is fine with me. I've always had a lot of respect for anyone who is willing to be a moderate of either party, it shows they are willing to stand up for what they believe in instead of simply falling in line with their respective party.

Some of the most promising Republicans in the party are those who are somewhat moderate. Meghan McCain has a bright future and could be a very popular political figure if she chooses to go down that road. She is being attacked by members of her own party simply because she is unwilling to just read the republican cue cards and believe what they tell her to believe. Her and others like her are practically being thrown out of the party because they don't have traditional republican beliefs like banning gay marriage.

And while the Republicans are practically forcing these people out of the party, the Democrats are welcoming them with open arms. President Obama has stood by Arlen Specter, saying he will help him win reelection even though Sen. Specter is at the very least a moderate democrat and even likely falling farther to the right of the political spectrum.

There are left win fanatics in the Democratic party, just like there are right win fanatics in the Republican party; the difference is that the Democrats are willing to accept those who want to be Democrats but still have some conservative beliefs.

So what if Powell isn't a Republican or Cheney is? It's not the brand label that makes a person's ideas good or character admirable. Let's get over the assumption that labels are anything other than labels and focus on ideas and the evidence and reasoning that support them. If we've learned anything in the last 30 years, it should be that the terms "conservative" and "liberal" have no real meaning - only the cartoonish implications that political inside-the-box thinkers use as epithets against people they've come to think of as enemies. Come on, people, we've got serious problems and none will be solved by stickering labels on them or their solutions. Forget about what "liberal" and "conservative" ideas are and let's begin to have a conversation about what good and bad ideas are.

"...maintaining our loyalty and commitment to those principles is vital to our success." Cheney said as the Republican Party's ship's stern is sinking into the sea.

Colin Powell leaving the closed society that is the Republican Party is a good thing.

Yeah, Powell is no longer a Republican. He's joining the majority of the country- the 80%. Keep on pushing moderates out and the GOP will not recover. Time for a Third party.

Love it! Keep it up! The GOP will be dead by 2010!

I've been saying it for 4 years:

RIP GOP

How dare a five time draft dodging coward say anything about a man who SERVED his country. Next we will hear from the deserting coward about his views or maybe Rush who dodged the draft because he had an ingrown hair on his ass. that's what the repubs are about.

I would LOVE for Dick Cheney and Rush to be the spokesmen of the GOP. No better mouthpiece to send the Dems to the polls for easy wins in 2012 and 2016.
Dick you have been in the news non-stop for the last few weeks. Keep it up and thanks for the voter reg. assistance.

I know this did not happen overnight, but when did this party decide to become hellbent on its own suicide? & what does it think it can accomplish by driving anyone that wants to deal in rational thinking out? A new party needs to take the place of the GOP.

Way to go Cheney, you hit it head on. The real truth is that Colin Powell endorsed Obama because they are both black. Blood is thicker than water. End of story. We are RIGHT, they are wrong!!

Powell should of stayed in the military a politician he is not nor is he or ever has been a republican, he drank the obama koolaid.

What a hypocrite former Vice President Cheney is. This draft dodging SOB ( with 4 deferrments), has the nerve to criticize Former Chief of Staff and Former Sec. of State of the United States of America, Colin Powell ! It would be nice if Cheney would crawl back into the dark hole he stayed in while he was the Vice President for the past 8 years. We would all be better off if he did.

Perhaps if the Republican party possessed some iota of ideology which reflected a humanitarian approach to the issues that we face as a nation today, instead of trying to feed us the same old outdated excrement which prevails in their agenda, we might be listening.
Our enemys somehow remind me of Patrick Henry. We have got to realize that we cannot always bomb our adversarys into submission. I can really appreciate the dialog which we are trying to establish throughout the world. Our new young voters are the backbone of the new stratigem which is embraced by a people that has been able to rise up because of the mass communication we have accessed over our new technologies. It is a base which is no longer controlled by the fear-mongering which the Republicans use to control outcomes which ultimately results in our further isolation in the world.

So I guess Colin Powell was supposed to endorse McCain/Palin no matter how horrible they were? Straight party line, with no thought as to what is good for the country? Typical. And why is Dick Cheney relevant now to the point where we need to know his thoughts? We see more (entirely too much) of him now than we ever saw of him when he was supposed to be Vice President.

One more time the torturers (GOP) reject everybody who thinks different. Later, they complain why their party is in trouble if only white old racist guys are included.

Obviously, Powell is not a Cheney/Limbaugh/Coulter/Hannity style Republican. But then it seems only 12% of the 21% of Americans who call themselves Republicans are.

I don't like Cheney but what is reported here makes sense.

"But, he added, "I don't think the party ought to move dramatically to the left, for example, in order to try to redefine its base. We are what we are. We're Republicans. We have certain things we believe in. And maintaining our loyalty and commitment to those principles is vital to our success." "

Hey Cheney........in case you forgot the GOP redifined its base a long time ago and moved to the FAR RIGHT.......now the religious whack jobs now feel the need to have the Government poke its nose in to the personal lives of those who they feel aren't living up to the standards of the bible.

The LAST thing the Republican party needs to do is loose the last respectable, level headed, and flexible war hero they have. I sincerely hope they do not temper tantrum him out.

We need more than one political party in this country. I may not agree with a lot of the Republicans ideas, but they need to be here for balance. if Powell leaves, its over.

The Republican party can't comprise their principles and stop being servants to the Military Industrial Complex.

I heard it this morning; I couldn't believe it. What Cheney said, and he said it twice, is that given a choice between the two, he would choose Rush Limbaugh over Colin Powell. I hope he keeps this up, because the few moderates who are left will eventually come to their senses and leave the Republican party like I did. After over almost 40 years I am now an Independent...there is no longer a place for me in the GOP.

Just keep running your mouth off Dick! It suits Democrats and Independents just fine to have you Rush and Ann Coulter being the party spokes people. Much appreciated.

Please take this frustrated grumpy old man out of the public. He is a danger to himself and others.

I guess the GOP is now longer a big tent party!

Oh Dick Cheney, I think you're the one who's not a true Republican, you're certainly no Patriot, regardless of party affiliation.

"We're Republicans. We have certain things we believe in. And maintaining our loyalty and commitment to those principles is vital to our success." War, torture, exploiting the environment, misleading the public, abusing the Constitution, lying, lack of financial oversight - that ideology seems to be working out really well for us. Keep up the good work Dick.

Cheney is single handedly destroying what's left of the Republican Party. With his historically low ratings, you would think someone in the party would try to shut him down. Is he so mad at Bush, who left the party in shreds, that he's trying to damage the party even more? It's almost too sad to watch.

Isn't it strange Cheney is talking up a storm since he's left office, but while he was running the country he couldn't be found?

As a lifelong republican who voted for Obama, Cheney's comments reflect the very attitude that is driving away republicans and may well foreshadow the beginning of the end of the republican party.

The most unliked man in the party slamming one of the few Republicans who might still appeal to moderate or fiscally conservative voters. Yep, that's the way to win in 2010!

Things are upside down in this country when two draft dodgers [Cheney&Limpballs] are calling out a Vietnam vet and professional soldier. Two fine examples of chickensh#t. And any Republicans that think these two are the shining examples of our countries best need their heads pulled out of their you know what. I admire men who stood up and refused to serve in Vietnam and did so because of their beliefs. But these two are sleeze balls and they have been their whole life. They believe in nothing but enriching their own selves and people dying because of their piggishness means nothing to them.

Dick Cheney already lost his entire credibility and now he decided to attack another Republican for being less Republican?

Get lost, old man. You have no right saying something like that, especially after you put this entire country into giant mess over the last 8 years.

Hmm, what does it mean to be a Republican. From what I hear they can't eat anything that wasn't made in the US of A judging by the furor they raised over Obama's choice of mustard.... Hmm, I wonder, I bet Rush has eaten Russian caviar at sometime or other, I imagine Cheney has done so many, many times as well, so I would suppose by Republican standards, Cheney and Rush are commies ...

you guys are pathetic. why don't you quite whining and slamming, and represent America correctly, and spend your time working for the betterment of America, instead of all your time whining ????? huh? answer that one.

Short and sweet, but totally accurate. Mr. Cheney has not changed his views or ideals like other people I THOUGHT were Republicans.

If Colin Powell left the GOP, then Dick Cheney left the human race.

Thank you Cheney, for recognizing that Colin Powell is not a Republican. He has common sense, a desire and knowledge that far exceed the Republican model. He has, indeed, pulled away from the sinking ship of Republican elected officials who do not care about their country as they demonstrate with constant "no" votes. How can they show they want solutions when they provide none and vote for none?

Thank God, Colin Powell wants to change the party of "no."

And, what Rush Limbaugh thinks does not matter, as he has said, there is no recession, he's making $400 million and inciting hate and anger to all who tune him in. TUNE HIM OUT.

losing Powell would be a huge hit. Spector was just dead weight...

Not much of a tent, there Dickie ... The GOP's rebranding effort is just that: a new "look" on the same old, tired, worthless, tried-and-failed economic, social and political policies and ideas.

The only real new thing about the GOP is their very public push to drive out of their party anyone who doesn't fall lock-step in line with their rigid ideology.

Two words come to mind when I think of the GOP today: Fascist dictatorship.

This is too funny. Not only are people running from the republican party by the millions, but now they are trying to pretend that they have the 'option' of kicking someone out of the party...lol They shouldn't worry, any sane person has already left or are packing their bags now.

i think the republican party need a vacation right now !!!All i can see is confusion,confusion,confusion,!!

Is there really any reason why Dick Cheney is still around spouting crap from his mouth? Who cares what he thinks anyway. He has said more now than in his entire 8 years in the office of VP! Complete loser in every sense of the word.

Mr Cheney and Mr Limbaugh are the reason many are leaving the Republican party. Not all are interested in extremist views even in American politics. I am sure Mr Powell is one of those.

Ah..... so Limbaugh AND Cheney are the head of the sinking Republican Party. As things go I would say that neither one of them is wise to exclude ANY member of their party.... since there is so little left of their party!

Old Dicky just doesn't get it...maintaining their loyalty an commitment to the hate an fear policies of the Party is the only way to insure the complete destruction of the Republican mantra. Keep it up! Too bad there isn't more Powels an less Cheney's on that side:)

This country is in denial or the reality that republicans are not democratic so how can they be in a democratic government such as the United States if they aren't democratic.

If they want a republic government, than I guess they will have to move out of america. Because last time I checked America tells the world they are a democratic government.

Let's see. They are a political party that wants fewer people? They want to keep the "right" people I guess. Of course, their idea of right is wrong.

For a guy that was supposed to run on the encumbent ticket for his party,but did not, I see no validity in anything Dick Cheney says. Seriously, where does he get off trying to be the party's leader? Just another relic from the Reagan Era. Move On Republicans

How ironic and sad that Cheney barely said a word while in office, and now has diarrhea of the mouth.

Rush and Dick are the two persons that do not belong to the Republican Party! Get the hell out of the party before you guys destroy it!

i agree w/Powell. I've been a republican for 38 yrs. & long for fairness, niceness, a party free of name calling, free of hatred, free of either-or mentality. Le'ts be moderate, open-minded, promote gun control, get Russ off the air-waves, negotiate & compromise & brainstorm together until we find the best way, a bipartisan way to builds our country w/a global perspective.

I think Colin Powell would be welcomed with open arms into the Democratic Party. He is one Republican I can respect. He has some moral fibre.

Mr. Cheney,

I think that maybe you need to stop and take a look around. The main reason your "party" lost the last 2 elections is that you are so far out of touch. People are tired of extremeism from BOTH parties. Yours has just been more vocal about it. Your devotion to extreme right-wing thinking just serves to display why that kind of thinking is wrong. You are the man who outed a spy as a political punishment, you are the man who authorized the use of torture, you are the reason (Much more so than GW) that we are in Iraq even though we didn't need to be here. You saw a potential profit point for Haliburton, and you used your influence to make sure they were able to exploit it. So, before you go casting aspersions at others, you better be prepared to look in the mirror....

Go ahead guys, keep rejecting people from your own party.

This is so narcissistic it is laughable. All Rush and Dick want are a bunch of yes people to do what they want, not what is right for the country.

Thankfully, the American people realized that as well this last election and booted those guys out.

I am sure that the Democrats would welcome Sec. Powell into the party, coupled with a lot of votes that will certainly follow.

I think we all know Cheney is an Idiot! and I will gladly welcome Colin Powell to the Democratic Party whenever he decides to make the switch.

What a shame when one of the greatest monsters of our time (Dicikie), is allowed to besmurch a person like Powell. Cheney could not rise high enough to lick the soles of this mans shoes. Go ahead Dick, keep trying to convince us that torure was a wonderful tool, and your Republican cohorts can decide so is Mustard, Cyanide Gas, and Biological warfare. You and Bubba have probably had more to do with bringing the world to the brink of destruction than anyone else in history.

I dont evenlike Cheney...but what he is saying is RIGHT ON

Why are we still asking Cheney questions? Furthermore, why does the press trust Cheney? Don't you people realize that he's one of the most secretive people to ever hold public office? Why should we trust his judgment?

I didn't know Cheney was still alive! Please someone send him on an extended hunting trip.

So Cheney is basically saying that the Republican party has no room for people
- with integrity
- respect for the constitution
- an independent opinion
- who disagree with Cheney or Rush
- who are critical of anything Bush/Cheney have done
this will be a very, very small party

Why can't Cheney go away. Why isn't he in prison yet?

That is exactly why the Republican party is dying. They have become a party of extremist views with no room for moderates. Rush Limbaugh has declared himself to be the leader and no one has the nerve to stand up to him. Anyone who dares to speak up for the Republicans to be more inclusive is ripped to pieces on fat boy's radio show.

In the interview Sunday, Cheney said he believes "there is room for moderates in the Republican Party."

CNN left out the part where Cheney added, "As long as the moderates do exactly what I or Rush say and don't talk back and voice opinions. Otherwise, they're not true Republicans."

And Cheney is no longer relevant.

Gosh...another veteran that the Cheney-Limbaugh team has dismissed. Remember, both Dick and Rush got deferments around the Vietnam time, but they both feel free to disrespect a person who has spent his entire adult life serving our nation. I am a proud 26-year veteran, a retired colonel, who served in Iraq. I left the Republican Party specifically because of Bush, Cheney, and Rumsfeld. If they repudiate the Bush years and Limbaugh, maybe some of us will come back.

Colin Powell wised up and found out those who had hijacked the Republicans. Powell is one of the true Republicans left who stands for the true Republican party. Characters like Cheney, Limbaugh, Alexander, Romney, and Bush are the ones who hurt the Republican party. My fellow Americans be aware of these who come in sheep clothes. Research their history and put it together.

And Dick Cheney is no patriotic American. He is more loyal to his "party" than he is to his country. George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and other wise founding fathers warned against the establishment of political parties for just this reason – that people would be loyal to the party over the country. Colin Powell is a patriotic American who supported Barack Obama because he believed it was what was best for America, regardless of his party affiliation.

Cheney is irrelevant.....The End

Colin Powell shouldn't worry. Cheney and Limbaugh are evil people. Nobody cares what they think.

when, oh when will Cheney keep his views to himself and just settle with being the former vice president?! He had 8 years to "reform the republican party", however he and others did nothing but destroy the image of the party. There's a time and place for everything to be said – his time has past. Move on with the remainder of your life after vice-presidency, please!!!

Yep, time and again republicans insists on one very simple thing you have to be a religious fundamentalist to be a true republican. No surprises here

When is somebody going to slam Cheney , Limbaugh, and others like them? They are killing off the Republican party and leaving it to the radicals and the religious right.

There is a special place in the Ninth Circle of HELL for Cheney. May he Roast in Peace.

When is Chaney going to crawl back into his "undisclosed location", and be quite? I can not imagine that anyone finds him relevant.

He's right , Colon Powell is a Liberal Democrat, he needs to come out of the closet and change parties. He looks stupid pretending to be a Republican. Come on out Colin and admit you are a socialist!

I love pretty soon the only people pure enough will dwindle to two–then dick and Rush will go after each other–

they say if you eviserate a shark in the water it will eat its own entrails.

As a Veteran and a Colin Powell supporter. Powell obviously speeks for the majority of the American Public. From a current Independent and former Republican: Cheney and others like Rush Limbaugh are two examples of why the American public has become less Conservative and more Moderate. I will repeat what I h;ave said before: "The GOP should go back to a Platform of issues that are good for the Nation's public and stop personal attacks on individuals. If you have paid attention to recent elections you wil see the point.

I watched the interview and I'm glad I'm one of the first to comment. I agree completely with the sentiments expressed by Dick Cheeney. Now let's watch this meesage board filled with comments like; "racists", "repugnants", "we'll rule for 50 years", "yes we can!" "Obama is the greatest". It's very hard to have an intelligent conversation with liberals without them resulting to name calling, I'll bet that majority of the comments on this issue will be insults. Now about that 50 years rule fantasy. keep dreaming.

It's time for the EX Vice President to leave the stage. Calling out top leaders of the party is insulting and un-american. Slaming the current administration is un-patriotic. This is unpresidented and has to stop. When the press, or Demorcats spoke up over the past administration they were called un-american. But now we can't say the same about Cheney? I have no respect for a man that hide during most of the time he was in office and then now comes out and slams anyone who he thinks isn't " his kind". What more can be said, he is more a JOKE now then before and I really hope the world court or even our courts send him away for doing unamerican things to people we as a nation signed would never be done to our troops.

with only having a 33% approval rating and only 21% willing to admit that they are one...Gen Powell should consider Cheney's rant a compliment!

Powell is not a Republican. He's a Democrat mole, a 5th column statist. How anyone could think otherwise after Powell voted for the most liberal, Marxist President in history is patently absurd.

Who cares what Dick thinks!!! The truth be told Powell and Megan McCain are what will save that old out dated party. The GOP current concepts of Conservatism is not conducive to the progress we are doing in the Country today. It is time for them to move away from the policies and concepts that were good for the party during the Regan era. Also on who's watch did the Republican move from there so call Conservative ways? Who was apart of that movement? Who was the VP at the time of that movement to SPEND? The DICK and The BUSH!!!

Popwell is a man of integrity. He should therefore come out and admit that he is an Obama democrat. Most people knew that he was for Obama before he announced his support officially. So it was deceptice on his part. He was afraid that people would say that he was supporting Obama because he would be the first black president. So Powell should do the honourable thing and confess. Confession is cood for the soul Colin Powell.

At this point, I don't see how Dick Cheney could become any less relevant. Keep it up, Dick.

There is not a more pitiful American than Dick Cheney. As long as he continues to speak he hurts the Rebulican party, The good news is that it won't belong before they are both extinct.

Why O why is Cheney still on the news programs? The only people who pay any attention to incessant windbag are the neonazi skinhead Republicans. He has no credibility as a hate monger and agitator. There is the true evil in this world and it's name is Cheney.

Dick Cheney:
"We have certain things we believe in"
Such as...

- lying to the world to start illegal wars
- keeping men captive for years on end with no charges against them
- Torturing said captives
- Giving tax breaks to millionaires
- Running up huge deficits and then blaming others

Dick Cheney is a disgusting human being , I wish he would just shut up and go away

The gall of Cheney is really amazing. They served in the same administration together for years, and here he is just doing what he knows best, dishonest political sliming and smearing.

Why do the Sunday talk shows keep having this clown on? And why does the Republican Party keep letting him speak for them? They've got to realize how bad a spokesperson this guy is.

Oh my God! It's no secret that Powell is anti-Bush and anti-Cheney because the wiser and more educated you are the less likely you are to contract small-brain disease. Powell's intellect is light years more advanced than every Republican's brain combined. Of course he couldn't stay a loyal republican. That goes against logic and reason, both of which Bush and Cheney never acquired either through their genetic make-up or after leaving their mother's womb. To be a Republican you have to throw away all reasoning skills and become retarded to the 10th degree. Cheney says there are certain things Republicans believe in that defines who they are. Here's their creed: Greed, hatred towards the needy and poor, loyalty to only rich Americans, maintaining a constant state of war, waterboarding and torture, destroying the environment, lying to the world in order to create a state of fear, and claiming that God has given them a mandate to do all these atrocities. Neither Cheney nor Bush is fit to shine Powell's shoes or valet park his car. Limbaugh is not qualified to even speak on behalf of humans.

Now, I see why we never heard from DC when he was our VP. I don't like viewing the Republican Party as non-inclusive, but what the heck are normal people supposed to think? I'm not sure that Powell is asking the party to lean left, but he is asking them to stand up from having completely fallen over to the right. And what have we heard from DC since he's no longer employed by us? Nothing but negativity. As for Rush? Well, I listen to him from time to time, and I can see that he absolutely does make good points. Unfortunately, his arrogant rhetoric and his doomsday fears of anything not connservative do not really allow people in the middle to have any choice. You're either with us, or you are a stupid liberal socialist communist greenie pinko weak democrat. Uh, ok Dick and Rush. Sure, great proposal. Keep living in a world of absolutes. The rest of America will keep living in the real world, where things are rarely so clear cut.

Coin, you must be losing sleep over this...

Come on.. should we even compare careers... Decorated, undecorated..
Calm and collected, awkward and melancholy..

Cheney, why don't you do something useful for this country and move to Mexico.

If Powell was a republican he wouldn't have supported Obama, so Cheney and Rush are right. Hate them all you want, hate the GOP all you want, but they are right.

Cheney thinks this because? well something tells me that Powell trust Cheney no more than he did when he was part of the administration.Powell cannot talk about intelligence reports but he probably can write a book himself about Cheney and all the dirty things he's done while pretending that he's worried now that Obama's president that the country is at risk.It is funny that he's only bias to news station and will not give them interviews because they'll ask him tough question but instead he caters to fox news that feeds him question like giving a child candy.Cheney is a LIAR,CROOK,THIEF and doesn't look at the ordinary person(middle class and poor) as human beings because if that was the case he would have spent more time on the airways fighting for us for eight years rather than now constantly trying to make his wrong for eight years a right now.I say good riddance to Cheney and just wish to never hear from him again

John King, lol you are so funny....

How are you ratings?

Eh Weee

Seriously, why does anyone even ask Dick Cheney about anything at all? Is it really going to change anything?

The man had 8 years, and the congress for 6 to make any changes for this country for the better, and instead him and George drove this country into the ground and brought it to its knees.

He ruined it, now he should shut up.

Isn't it great watching the Neocons self destruct

I am no longer a Republican either.

Cheney says: "We have certain things we believe in."

The problem, is that some of the things that the current republican party 'believes in' is anti-science, pro-religious bigotry.

Until this changes, yes, the republican party is going to be in worse trouble than they are now. We are a country that is enlightening over time. As this happens, the democrats will continue to stay on top, unless the republicans decide they are willing to ditch their rural religious base, and go back to the things that made them republicans in the first place. Small government, personal liberties, etc.

Does Cheney even know what the core of his party is anymore? Is it really so dependent on thick headed bigotry?

this kind of statement makes my blood boil on so many levels it is not funny.
First, this points out where our two-party system of Government fails to represent the people. Cheney and Limbaugh basically are making the argument that Powell is not loyal to the Republican Party. Since when were politicians suppose to be? I was under the impression that the politicians were to remain loyal to the people, not a political party?
Second, this points out why politcal party agendas are ruining our country, and it does not matter what side of the fence you are on. Political party agendas (or "Platforms" if you will) essentially ensure that we do not get represented by these imbeciles we vote for, and in fact the only thing being represented is the agendas of the parties and their special interests.
It comes down to this as far as I am concerned: we the people are now second (if not further down the totem pole) to the party an elected official represents. Their "loyalty" as Cheney and Limbaugh call it means that instead of voting for things that are better for me and you first, they vote for things to better their party's dominance in the political arena first, then they may think about what is better for us second as long as that does not interfere with the party's agenda.

Sad thing is the media seems to never attack politicians head on about this. We the people need your help to right this wrong, but you so far hardly ever touch on this subject when you should be going for the jugular. Where are the tough questions for these people? They need to be asked, and they need to be fought for! The media needs to ask why the government wishes to regulate honesty in every industry but their own when it is that industry where regulation of honesty is needed the most. Media needs to ask why political party agendas comes first in politics and the people second. The media needs to ask the question to politicians if they would support legislation to make agendas from political parties illegal and have the parties be strictly a campain mananging firm with no rights to steer a canditates vote one way or another on any specific issue, and those officials vote for things on their own beliefs or that of their constituants. This is the way to bring back representation to our form of government. Where is the media's tough reporters to ask these questions? Are those a thing of the past as well?

Dick, I voted for Bush and you in 2000 and 2004, but never thought I'd have to say this: You have become a disgrace to the Unoted States and not just the Republican Party. You have have lost your moral compass, man! Even Dubya, for all his faults, realzied you abused your office as VP and now wants to have nothing to do with you!

If being conservative means you have to disrespect others and their views in the Republican Party, then you are free to become another Rush Limbaugh, who neither speaks for Americans or even conservative Americans. Limbaugh, by the way, speaks for the ultra fringe rightists whose vision and views are undergirded by hatred and selfishness. True conservatives have values: God, family, respect for self and others, community and national service, justice, equality, rewarding success, inspiring confidence, protecting the homeland, etc..

Limbaugh and Cheney represent angry and frustrated losers in the Republican Party who must be challenged to change or risk being purged. The Republican Party is not dead; only traumatized by out-of-touch egomaniacs. The Party will rise again with the support of Americans who resonate with the changes in America and the world and frame a policy position to lead again despite the changes around us.

Cheney's main dig on Colin Powell is that he endorsed Barack Obama for president. Now, did he really have any choice between Obama and McCain/Palin? He actually used his head and refused to rely on his Republican ideology. Cheney said that they have certain things that they believe in so I think he should air them out to us. Tell us how McCain and Palin would have been better for the US and the world? C'mon Dick, tell us what we ignorant masses need to hear!....Cheney you were a failure as a VP and brought great shame to our country, your party and to the office, so why should anybody with a functioning brain heed your advice.

It would be apleasure to view both Limbaugh and Cheney scout the land together in a controlled avian hunt.Oxycontin and firearms are a good combination towards fusing these two idiots in thye history books where they belong.Cheney can go f@@k Himself

Chaney and Limbaugh are not in the same league. Cheney is a common criminal that should be facing jail for crimes against humanity, and as to Limbaugh, he is just an irrelevant entertainer.

So Colin Powell is not wanted in the Republican party but there is room for moderates as long as they don't move to the left (more to the centre).

So a warmonger who avoided the war in Vietnam is criticizing a true military hero. The hypocrisy and the contradictions out of the mouths of the has beens of the Rep. party never fails to amaze.

Darth Cheney is a whack job. What is wrong with him? How dare he slam one of the finest men this country has, Mr Colin Powell. Cheney needs to go back into his undisclosed location and stay there. He's just making things worse for the Republican party. Him and Rush both should go away. The American people decided we had had enough of this kind of fear, hate mongering. When are these people going to accept our new president? The longer they spew their crap, the worse it gets for them!

While Powel may be a "Democrat" as Cheney claims (not that he has ever been right about anything), the World can take comfort in knowing that Cheney hasn't changed- he is still an American Nazi.

I wish Cheney would go away.

Hmmm.... So, Mr. Ginrich, Mr. Limbaugh, Mr. Bush and Mr. Cheney pushed the party to the far, far, FAR right, to a place where you need to go to church AND support torture at the same time, and NOW claim that THIS is what the Republican party have always been and will always be...

Quite frankly, i doubt that.

If these people stay in power and kick out everybody who's not in total agreement and alignment with them the Republican party will cease to exist. There will be a bunch of wingnuts, biblethumbers, fearmongers, racists and other misfits, but they will be irrelevant.

There will be a new party of pragmatic, well meaning, intelligent conservatives (financially and socially) who can work with the Democrats and the President. They will get the votes and Rush will get the sack as soon as he's deemed no longer useful by his puppetmasters...

I am a independent voter that want to vote republican, I voted for President Obama but did not want to, I was not impress with him then and not real impress with him now eventhough I will say he is trying to do the right thing so I support him. But it is guys like Cheney and Limbaugh that is destroying the Republican Party, these people care nothing about the american public. Were are the Jack Kemp's of the party. IS THERE ANYONE OUT THERE LISTENING!!!

Is Cheney running for President? If not, I don't understand why he is being so divisive.

this is exactly why we are leaving the rebs to become indies-u can't thrive in a box. There is absolutely no growth in the party; it's like we're still using sticks to hunt.

More than ever, Cheney is showing his defensive narcissism. It reveals a lot about the kind of leadership we had in DC for eight years.

I think Mr Cheney is a perfecte xample of the declining support for the Republicans. He is largely responsible for the unpopularity of Americans internationally. It is also why Obama and the Dems are seen asa breath of fresh air.

As for Limaugh.....well he does appeal to the fringe and ithis s how he makes his money. He has little or no credibility with the majority and but does a tremendous job in assisting the Dems maintain their popularity as he does not provide much of an alternative.

So with Cheney taking Limbaugh's side over Powell's, the Republicans surely are lost.

I'm beginning to think that Bush was a good guy* who was unfortunately surrounded by a bunch of self serving, mean spirited and power hungry morons who only told him what was in their best interests.

*Never thought I'd find myself saying that.

Obama is still only playing by the Bush playbook anyway ,what diffference does it make.No wonder why Cheney is still so active,same bus different shade of driver . Its no surprise why Steele has been viewed as an eunuch because Obama has taken his torch away in a political grandstand based on change only nothing has or will change. Just as Powell is drinking the same kool aide that voters did Summers and crew robbed the treasury ,again,Halliburton changed their handle to KBR ,still running the show in Iraq and Afganistan.All major Bush Republican players at bat today Gates Petraeus same war different day 4 more years ,Mc Cain couldn't have done it better.

That Chaney would prefer a drug-addicted -1 year of college -radio jock over a 4-star general with an advanced degree shows Chaney's priorities pretty clearly. Chaney clearly put God, Country & Flag behind Haliburton, Saudi Princes & anyone else with BIG MONEY. Chaney should be prosecuted as a traitor for his role in outing our secret CIA agent . Chaney committed treason during a time of war.

So Joe Lieberman was a patriot who put country ahead of party when he endorsed John McCain but there are different rules for Colin Powell. Thanks for clearing that up, Mr. Cheney.

More sour grapes from an irrelevant, unpopular Cheney. Anyone else had enough of his whining?

Cheney is a coward who used 5 deferments to avoid service to his country during Vietnam War. He could have shown he respects and loves his country , but he chose to purposely and aggressively avoid serving.
HE is criticizing Powell? A man who served in the military admirably for over 30 years as a respected leader of men. A MAN who served in war theaters?
Who is Dick Cheney to criticize a real man and Patriot? THIS is exactly why the Republican Party is a joke and a farce...keep 'em coming , boys. Destroy your party . It is to the benefit of our country that you keep up this line of political theater.

Colin Powell is an American first and a Republican second. He has always demonstrated his loyalty to the flag and ideals of this country. People such as draft dodger Cheney and drug addict Limbaugh have a difficult time with that concept.

It is amazing how neither party realizes that it is the gray area of moderates, or most Amercians, that control the elections. Unfortunately, both sides are controlled by big money lobbyists and this needs to be stopped. Also, disagreeing with something others in your party agree on does not make you wrong. I see a third party gaining alot of influence soon.

I'm sorry, but Powell is NOT the only Republican who thinks things should "stir" and change! Powell is in NO way on the same level of "republicanism" as Cheney and Limbaugh - hate to say it, but they're wrinkly old white men, stuck in their ways. You have to be kidding me that they don't sense their own party is buckling at its knees because it's SO resistant to change.

"My take on it was Colin had already left the party. I didn't know he was still a Republican."

Now just who is it here that's left the party? I'm sure if Cheney's mood sours a bit more he'll be accusing the entire Democratic party and two-thirds of Republicans of high treason.

Oh my gosh....does anyone really care what dick has to say??

YES!!!! more stupidity please...Keep up the "good" work DICK. This will help us expand our already substantial majority. We appreciate your effort.

Dick Cheney? The way he talks about the almighty Republican party and seems to hold his party in higher esteem than his country, I didn't know he was still an American.

Why is this guy even getting quoted? Him and his lackey, GWB, are irrelevant, even to their own party. Like Meaghan McCain said, it's time for him to just go away.

I hope Limbaugh and Cheney keeps on talking because the more they talk the more they are damaging their party. They are the prime example of the arrogance, intolerance and irrelevance which their party has become. The American has people finally (thank goodness) become tired of this rhetoric. The last 8 years under Bush, Cheney and his fellow cronies was the "my way or the highway" mentality. Our country needs a new direction and no more of the polarizing BS of the past administration.

Rush has become a one-answer person: anyone who disagrees with him on an issue needs to leave the GOP. Have another pill, Rush!

"Republicans. We have certain things we believe in." Like what? Being evil, manipulative, hypocritical liars?

Drive out the moderates, and pretty much anyone who believes in facts and science, and what do you have? Neocons and the Fundamentalist WIngnut Right.

Let's just fade out the Republican party all together. The Libertarians have a much more legitimate position anyway – we should raise them up instead.

Cheney's right when he says "...we are what we are." Thank God–this makes it easier to assure their demise.

Of course Cheney is correct. It is not consistent with being even the most moderate Republican in the world to have actively supported Obama for president. Obama is, far and away, the most radical, left-wing socialist in the elected office in this country. Read his 2001 interviews – all about forced redistribution of wealth.

Unless, of course, Powell's support was strictly based on Obama's skin color and not on Obama's principles or positions. In that case, Powell is just a racist and not worth discussing further.

Someone really needs to let Cheney know that no one really ever cared what he had to say, even when he WAS VP. He only got there by riding the Bush family coattails, regardless of how much of a crazy-cowboy he is. Talk about Rush Limbaugh being crazy! This guy is bonkers!

As a former, and until that time lifelong, Republican, it disheartens me that the likes of Dick Cheney and Rush Limbaugh have commandered the party. Our reward as a nation is an economy that is in shambles and what seems like another lengthy war. Thank goodness that Colin Powell has a thicker skin than I and is committed to leading this once great party back from the brink of collapse.

I guess the idea is that if you don't support torture; giving banks and industry free rein to run our economy into the ground; and crying "you're supporting terrorism" every time someone disagrees with you, you're not a Republican. Works for me.

Your either with us or your against us. I guess if your a republican you can't vote for a democratic candidate. Everything in Cheney's mind is so black and white. Duality is the way of washington and that is why nothing ever gets accomplished. Cheney needs to go off and have a heart attack somewhere! Give it up already!!!

The world has changed dramatically since the 60's, 70's and 80's. Unfortunately people like Cheney, Limbaugh and others fail to realize this or appreciate the need for more government. Instead they rely on misguided principles, principles that the founding fathers espoused against a tyranical government.

However, this is not the 1700's and our current government is not comparable to the governmental rulership in Britain cira-1700. We do have taxation with representation

Why is this steamer still getting press? He's had more press time in the last 4 months than his 8 years fo VP when he actually should have been under press scutiny.

everybody know cheney is a lying murderer. if he was so innocent he would be shooting off the lying mouth every 5 mins. we have heard more from him in the last 6 months then we have in the 8 years he was vp. who cares what he has to say. he is a BIG LIAR. just go back in the hole you crawled out of 8 yrs ago. look up EVIL in the dictionary and you will see his picture. he can also be found under LIAR!!!!!

It's a false premise from which Dick argues. In the last thirty years the Republican party has moved continually right while the nation's center has moved moderately left. This is most evident in social issues. The republicans will continue to shed moderates as their primary base moves further from the center. Continuing in this way, they will be as powerful as a third party in the decades to come.

Cheney should get his butt into the retirement chair and stop making comments that are unwarranted and unneeded.

He had his chance, he and his oil friend buddies screwed up the GOP with such severe damage that the party might get into power again for 20 years or more.

Why are any of these different 'talk shows' even giving this man the time of day to voice his negativity and cause further distress to the US?

Go sit in your rocking chair and smoke your pipes, sit on your porch and shoot some more people with your guns. Get off the world stage. Leave the world alone we are tired of your rhetoric!

and those principles are...lying, cheating, stealing and torture. Correct?

what a Dick

This should be a clarion call for moderate, fiscally responsible, socially progressive Republicans abandon the ethically and morally bankrupt GOP. By moving to the Democrats, they can bring some much needed fiscal fresh air to the party of the people.

What Dick Cheney thinks is no longer relevant to most Americans. We simply don't care.
The former VICE-president has proven what he is about, and it is not what we want or need today.
I think he's out there trying to make a case for what he's done while in office, and basically trying to save his ass.
Colin Powell is a good man and, of course, wouldn't be a Cheney favorite. He hasn't stayed in line like so many Republicans who are still out there telling us what great things the Bush/Cheney administration did for our country. What a laugh!
I think a lot of moderates and independents will be put off by the Republican's thinking...especially if the Republicans keep agreeing with Cheney and Limbaugh. That's not a bad thing if you are a Democrat.

The four people left on earth who actually care what Dick Cheney thinks will probably be very concerned about this.

People like Rush and Cheney are the ones who have destroyed the republican party let them have it and eat it.

So is Cheney's lesbian daughter considered moderate?

Does Cheney ever actually do anything constructive? Or is he just the mouthpiece for the part of the Republican party that never admits it is wrong, and will be going down with the ship? He's just turning into a creepy caricature.

Thank god for Cheney and Rush, as they will help to drive the few remaining moderates, or anyone that disagrees with the untouchable Rush, and keep the big tent of the dems open for along and successful future.

""maintaining (that) loyalty and commitment... is vital to (our) success"?? Because that's working so well... it's polarizing the whole party. The moderates who are attempting to be rational and the right-wing nuts who desperately want to hold onto the control they never deserved to have. They would be so much better served if they stopped listening to these old, white men with a twisted sense of entitlement because they are old and white.

BTW – for you old white men out there: don't feel insulted unless you also have a twisted sense of entitlement. In which case feel free to be insulted, because you're in the same camp.

It is a good thing that Dick Cheney represents the majority of the GOP. This is why the GOP will do better in the mid-term elections.
SUPPORT DICK CHENEY!

...and again, CNN keeps giving a voice to these idiots. What does anyopne care what Dick Cheney has to say. He is the most unpopular and unsuccessful politician in history. Why does CNN give him a voice?

I always saw former Vice President Cheney as an intelligent, if ruthless and evil, figure. Despite the fact that he failed out of Yale because he spent most of his time gambling, I assumed that the man who was Ford's white house chief of staff and H.W Bush's Secretary of Defense had a capacity for abstract thought. His behavior in recent months has shown him for the overgrown frat boy he really is. Unable to see that the principles of the Republican Party have been rejected by the majority of the population, he has moved further and further towards the fanatical fringes that define such figures as Richard Butler, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Avigdor Lieberman, and yes, Adolf Hitler.

The fact that this man was the de-facto ruler of our country for eight years makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand up.

Thats why Cheney is out of office. They, the Republicans, just dont get it......and still worse some of the Republicans, Cheney included, still dont get it...

Isn't it past time Cheney slithered back under his rock and left the rest of us alone? If he really cares about this country (which he obviously doesn't), he would let us all try to move on and forget he exists and what he's done to the USA.

Chaney need to get over it, he is not in the Govt and his immature remarks are not doing any good to anyone. He had his chance twice and he messed up the country big time. Grow up and just enjoy your billions that you collected as VP............

Humanity: Cheney no longer a member

Good for you Vice-President Cheney, I agree with you 1000%.
Powell SUCKS!!! He should be ashamed of himself, he fits with Specter.
All of these people that want to be with the Koolaid Drinkers should stay with them ,we don't want nor do we need them.

Wake up America !!!!!!

Isn't is just like a "conservative" Republican like Dick Cheney, a selfish, set-serving draft dodger who never served a day, to slam a patriotic, selfless American like Colin Powell, someone who actually served his country.

By the way, when will Cheney be indicted and tried?

Will Dick Cheney never put a sock in it?

Repulicans = Fat Old White Men that lead the country and economy into the ground.

Dick Cheney symbolizes all the worst qualities of the Republican Party these days: smug, condescending, self-righteous, say one thing then do another, lie whenever it suits you, no morals, bible thumping hypocrites. General Powell should take it as a great compliment that both Rush and Dick don't want him in their clubhouse anymore.

Let's take a vote on who's done more for the US, Powell or Cheney. I don't think Cheney would like the results.

Don't people realize yet the republican party is infiltrated with democrats in republican clothing harping on how they want to change the republican party. They lie to get voted in then claim they want to change the party . These are the so called moderates who more often than not vote with the dems. This is what is destroying the republican party.

Why doesn't Mr. Cheney shut the hell up, take his billions and go off into the sunset?

The republican party no longer believes in fiscal conservatism . Militarily they shoot first and ask questions second.
They appear homophobic. They favor big bailouts.

Colin Powell would be the last guy I would like to see leave the republican party. Maybe it's Dick Cheney and Rush Limbaugh time to quite the party.

Hey Dick – I hear there's a vacancy in the undisclosed location.

Cheney was irrelevant and not widely respected as a Vice President and is even more irrelevant and even less widely respected as an ex-Vice President. At least President Bush was smart enough to ride off quietly into the sunset. As long as he continues to insinuate himself into the Republican party leadership, their chances of recovering any kind of critical mass in support are nil. The new administration has quickly garnered wide ranging support from around the country and throughout the world. There is a message there that Mr. Cheney ought to take personally.

Please stop giving him air time (Cheney)... if he wants to stay in the public eye he should run for office, maybe a senate or house seat in Wyoming...

What is missing in all this is the trial of Dick cheney as the traitor who engineered the war in Iraq, instigated and twarted our laws to torture.

How can anyone still support this party of war profiteers and misery capitalists, all of these people are the scum of the earth and should be locked out of this country, how can anyone listen to Rush Limbaugh and think he may have some points

Republicans are currently the party of the war profiteers the oil profiteers and all other greedy pigs who care about nothing else but their bank accounts

Let the Republicans die the death they deserve, all of them are the scum of the earth

It's nice to see how irrelevant this man and his party have become. Powell is till a Republican, will always be, but happens to be a moderate.

Cheney is such a gift to the Democrats these days. Sure, he says, the admitted liar and drug abusing talk show radio host is who we want in our party! Let's distance ourselves from the man with one of the longest and most distinguished military and cabinet-level service records in our nation's history.

Does anyone else notice what I see in this? Cheney and Limbaugh are in essence telling Powell that he needs to get back in the back of the Republican bus and sit down like a good "boy" or be forced to get off the ride.

Cheney and Limbaugh are so blind to what the country has told the Republican party they are trying to purge anyone who thinks differently than they do.

Personally, the Republican party would look good to me if they moved a good bit towards the center. Right now? It's jsut amusing watching a political party not being able to reinvent itself because they're SO old fashioned, antiquated, and narrow minded.

That's okay Dick! You just go ahead and beat up one of the only figureheads in your "conservative" party that actually brings some legitimacy to the table. Sorry Dick, go hunting for Democrats instead of your own party memebers...you're obviously a great shot!

I used to like Powell, but no longer. Not because he is a democrat, but because he is an oportunist. Stand true to your convictions! One doesn't wake up one morning and have a whole new set of beliefs and principals. Shame on you Powell.

Typical for the Repugs. There is no room to think or your own or make your own decisions based on your personal preferences. it is all in Nazi step or they will eat you.

Cheney still believes in segregation and would vote against women's rights if he could. He doesn't believe in the rights of the common working man or woman and he doesn't believe we are all equal.

As a life long Republican I am so saddened by the direction in which Cheney/Palin/Limbaugh are dragging the party of Abraham Lincoln, Barry Goldwater and Ronald Reagan. The Republican tent is now so small that there is no room for anyone with either a social conscience or respect for diversity.

Dark Cheney has really , completely gone over to the dark and stupid side! The man needs to be restrained, especially his evil, clueless mouth! McSame is now spouting some of the same stupidity, I guess this party never learns and never will. Grand Old Putz'!!!!!

Does Dick Cheney even matter anymore? Does he hold any credibility anymore? If Cheney is "a Reublican" then Colin Powell should be glad Cheney considers him a Democrat.

This just goes to show you that Cheney is an extreme right wing Republican. This is why the Republican Party is loosing members – they to not allow for moderates.

The more Dick Cheney talks, the more I hope his crimes get the full investigation and prosecution they deserve. Once he's behind bars for his many violations of the U.S. Constitution and his lies about the status of intelligence about Iraq, we'll all breath a big sigh of relief.

Can Cheney dig a bigger hole for himself and the GOP?
If nothing else, it is fun to watch the Republicans self-destruct.

It's stunning to me that Cheney, a man who avoided serving in Vietnam by moving from college to college FIVE TIMES during the War because of substandard academic scores, can get away with criticizing a distinguished Vietnam veteran and accomplished man like Colin Powell.

The cabal of Cheney, Limbaugh, Coultor, DeLay, Hannity along with others will destroy the Republican party. GOOD. Colin Powell is a man to be respected and admired. Above all listened to. The people I mentioned above have no concept of unity. It is their way or nothing. However warped that is.

If Powell consideres himself a Republican, then he is a Republican. It doesn't matter what Cheney or Limbaugh say. Why do they decide who is in the party?That's just their way of telling others that you're either with us or against us, you believe exactly what we believe or you're not included. It's manipulation, no independant thought allowed.

Powell should have quit the Bush administration instead of giving a ridiculous presentation of "proof" of Iraq WMDs at the United Nations. But at least Powell learned his lesson. Cheney and Limbaugh are dinosaurs.

Colin Powell is a fine republican,its the likes of Limbaugh that need to be gotten rid off.
Powell is in the republican party for a reason.He obviously believes in those pronciples. Limbaugh doesnt speak for Republicans,neithe does Cheney. We're going to need good people like Powell on the long road back

Some things never change with Cheney, if you don't agree with him you are not an American or patrotic. Colin Powell served his country in and out of unifrom with intergrity and honesty. That is more than you can say for Cheney.

I am a republican also, and I don't agree with a lot of things he Cheney has done eitherm so I guess I am not a real republican

KInd of racist to find fault with NY's own Colin Powell.
I think the Enron disaster from Texas is far worse that
Dick's condemnation of Gen.Powell but that of course
was from GWB state and ancient like 8 years ago.
Who is kidding who,Sarah Palin????

Dick is a traitor, a war criminal and the most vile person to ever set foot in the white house. He is not an American. He can't even carry Colin Powell's j... strap! So does he consider ALL republicans who voted for Obama no longer a republican? This guy is a cancer on this great country. I regret that the talk shows (they are not news outfits) keep giving him a platform for this un-American vitriole that he continues to spew. Any and all self-respecting republicans, veterans, and American people in general should immediately repudiate Cheney. Colin Powell was a great soldier, a great JSCO and a great SoS. He IS a great American. His only drawback was being caught up in the lies and crimes perpetrated on the American people by the Bush administration. He finally saw the light, but it was too late, and allowed the Bush/Cheney stink to get on him before he left. General Powell, you are a great American sir, and I salute you.

"I think it would be a mistake for us to moderate"
- Dick Cheney, 3 days ago

"There is room for moderates in the Republican Party."
- Dick Cheney, today

No wonder the Republican Party is disintegrating.

MAYBE THE REPUBLICAN PARTY WOULD BE BETTER OFF WITH OUT HIM. FOR POWELL INDORSES ALL BARRACKS GIVE AWAYS. FOR HE HAS NOT SAID ONE WORD ABOUT ALL THE ILLEGALS , AN TURNING TERRORIST LOOSE.

Perhaps Cheney, who – like him or hate him – is a smart man, is using this tactic as redemption. He knows he dooms the Republican party every time he comes out of hiding. This is starting to look like a grand plan of his to repent by driving the GOP into oblivion....

Thank GOD.

I really don't understand why the embodiment of evil and a bloated drug addict feel entitled to belittle someone who has done so much for his country.

Back in the day people like Cheney, and Bush (Jr), Feith, Wolfowitz, Rove and the like were called chicken hawks, those perfectly willing to be brave with other people's blood.

Powell is a disgrace to the Republican party and an obvious racist. First chance he gets to back "any old black presidential candidate," he bails from the party he has called home for decades. He needs to be ejected from any serious political discussion or arena.

"I think it would be a mistake for us to moderate"
- Dick Cheney, 3 days ago

"There is room for moderates in the Republican Party."
- Dick Cheney, today

No wonder the party is rapidly diminishing.

Cheney trying to rewrite his legacy on the back of Colin Powell is pathetic and will not work. Haliburton with Cheney's endorsement have robbed American tax payers of billions and then moved their headquarters to Dubai which is another one of Cheney's dirty schemes. Cheney should be in prison.

We heard from this joker about 6 times in 8 years. Why is he all of a sudden running his gums? He didn't have anything relevant to say during his vp run, and he doesn't have anything relevant to say now. Dick, please go hunting...and take Rush with you.

Someone needs to tell this guy to start building houses with Jimmy Carter in his spare time. This sniping back and forth is stupid.

And America questions whether Dick Cheney is working for our enemies, instead of America. He has no credibility, and every time he opens his mouth, he does more damage to Republicans.

I question whether or not he has a serious mental disorder.

Dick is being what his name implies and he is probably the scariest psychopath since Stalin or Hitler.

Let's see who should we listen to, someone who when he had the chance to serve asked for and received 5 deferments from military service in Vietnam but was perfectly willing to spend other peoples' blood. Or, a genuine war hero with the integrity and nerve to acknowledge what is wrong. Pretty easu choice for me, and I am a republican.

Why won't Cheney go somewhere and hide. No one cares about HIM and HIS thoughts.

okay – you got Powell the war hero vrs. Cheney the draft dodger about who the 'real' Republican is? Weird...

As far as Im concerned Mr.Cheney you are not an American and belong in prison for war crimes.Mr. Cheney is trying to keep himself from going to prison where he belongs.He allowed 9/11 to happen in the first place on purpose so he could make a profit from the war,period.

I think more often that Cheney should remain the Republican spokesperson. His words and deeds will insure Democratic control for years to come. The party is simply out of step with the country and his buddy Rush supports that notion. They need to embrace Colin Powell as the singular individual who could reform the party, but they simply do not get it!

Nobody cared what Cheney had to say for 8 years. So who Cares Now.
I would suggest, he enjoy his wealth; retire; sut-up and dissapear, as did his boss did

Cheney slammed Powell, but had no comment on Limbaugh?

And hence why the new Republican Party will die. Teddy Roosevelt, Eisenhower, and Ford, men who would agree and respect Colin Powell, are turning in their graves that such trash like Limbaugh are spokesmen for the GOP and such bigoted, misogynistic men as Cheney are one of it's "leaders." This is a death long overdue. Please keep doing what you're doing Rush and Dick, you're helping for it to die ever more quickly.

Well, Cheney, here's some news for you. You are no longer relevant. For the sake of America AND the Republican party it would be best if you just went to that undisclosed bunker location for the rest of your pathetic life.

All Powell did was what 98% of black voters did. He voted his race, not for who was best qualified. If 98% of white voters had voted against Obama the cries of racism would have been deafening. The double standard is alive and well, and elected a president.

Finally Powell has come to his senses. It was obvious his arm was twisted into supporting Bush and the Iraq war against his better judgement. Good for you Colin!

Why is CNN still giving this tyrant airtime? Who cares what Cheney thinks?

Why is Dick Cheney still on the scene. He is irrelevant. Nobody cares.

I LOVE that the silly Republicans continue to shoo themselves in the foot. Cheney is a fool and the GOP can't help their stupidity. Attacking Colin Powel!? He's the ONLY voice of reason in the GOP. Duh.

Why isDIck Cheney still on TV. He is irrelevant. Nobody cares what he says.

Chaney is correct. Colin Powell is far too intelligent and thoughtful to remain a Republican. Leave the party that has robbed this country blind Leave the party with no ideas, vision and tolerance. Leave it to the Alan Keyes, Palins, Joe the not really plumbers, Limbaughs, stuck in the 50's party when Blacks and women "knew their place". We welcome you with open arms.

Cheney, in his passive-aggressive way, is revealing the agenda of right-wing Republicans to purge moderates. It seems like they WANT to be a minority party.

It is unfortunate that people who have never done anything but blabber at the mouth to make a living have to attack someone who actually stood up, served his country and looked out for its best interest through a very difficult "administration".
Send by someone who is:
Neither a democrat or a republican but someone who believes that everyone has the right to think independently and should not have to give up their ideals for one party or another.

Wheree is the slam! everyone knows the news of Powell being a democrap. Cheney just gives his opinion of Powell being a left lib, he isn't "slamming" him like the lib left media wants you to think, the media wants to control us all, clear your mind and make your own decision for yourself, don't let the lib left media tell you what is going on or what to think...screw them!

The right re-learns staying their talking points, and the results are the same old tired pale rhetoric. We saw this hunt for 8 years. The hunters were drunk, and the birds tamed. Same old same old ... zzzzz!

Who is Cheney OR Limbaugh to tell Powell what or who he is? It just doesn't make sense.

And we are still listening to this arrogant, incompetent MORON.
He couldn't get anything right if his stupid life dependent on it.
He is a thief and a lier and should be waterborded couple of times and sent to Guantanamo .That's what "leaders" of this Grand
Old Pedofile party stand for.

This is GREAT! The GOP is devouring itself! Wow, Cheny and Rush will be on the same ticket in 2012....thanks guys! The GOP is helping the Dems to win for years to come! Thanks guys!

I agree with Mr. Cheney. The GOP should maintain it's principles on the far right of the center. That will ensure that they are marginalized. The GOP is the party of the 20th century and in this century, they are obsolete, no different than the Greens, the Socialists and the Communnists.

It's amazing how one president (George Bush) could cause so much turmoil in one country.

Cheney left the GOP too – After 9/11 he became a member of the "Grand Old War Criminal Party" that he and the Bushie started...

Great, Colin Powel is smart enough to realize that todays Republican party is largely composed of fools like Cheney and Limbaugh. Catering to the demands of corrupt, unethical and greedy multinatinal corporations is the only agenda of todays Republican party. Their talk about prolife and profamily is merely BS designed to trick people into voting against their interests. Given the average age of the Republican party they will be all gone in 20 years. Good riddance!

well goodness sakes Cheney is right Mr Powell apears to be a very smart man . he didn't leave the republican party the cheney and the Rush radicals have taken the party to the bottom of the pond
tricky Dicky needs to go away . his damage will take many years to repair ( ROVE CHENEY ) DUH !!!
the commitment to the republican principles is lie greed and rip off the american public and threats of war

the republican party is falling short and more members are jumping ship every day

No, stay the racist, ignorant, non-tolerant, no ideas, ignoring the poor and middle class, low taxes for the rich party that you are – stay irrelevant!

Foportunately, Dick Cheney isn't in charge of anyone's party
registration except his own. Who is he to decide who is and is
not a Republican? His narrow definition of what Republicanism is
(and that of others) is the main reason the party is in such deep
trouble. No amount of talking about "cycles" will change the fact
that the party is dying from within because of the attitudes and
rhetoric of Cheney, Limbaugh, Coulter, Malkin, Hannity, et.al. Hubris
on steroids.

Oh, good. Rush AND Cheney are crazy. I was wondering....

If Dick Cheney feels that the Republican Party has no room for moderates, then it will be a long time before they are relevant in American politics again. Despite what the partisan hacks tell you, the majority of Americans are moderates in the middle, not party loyalists. If one party takes them out of the equation, that party will fail to rule. As for Rush and Cheney bashing Powell, perhaps they should refrain, as he has more military service to our country than either of those clowns.