Vice President Cheney Makes Howard Stern Blush

June 26, 2004

Oh, fudge! Cheney stands accused of utilizing one of the many terms the FCC has listed as 'fineable' words. According to the 'sources', Senator Patrick Leahy approached Cheney after they had come to the chamber for the annual photo; they exchanged heated dialogue over the Democrats attacks on Vice President Cheneys ethics. The frank exchange reportedly ended with Cheney saying, "Go (expletive) yourself."

If the report is true, what does the use of the aforementioned expletive by Vice President Cheney really say about his character? Let's take a journey back in time…

For several years, the radio airwaves have carried the foul language, and innuendoes of Howard Stern. Until recently, Mr. Stern let the free flow of filthy language travel uninhibited by time and space. Even though the FCC and some offended activists are trying to pull Stern off the airwaves, for his loose tongue and vial actions, his minions find his sarcastic, ear stinging circus of antics hilarious. His audience proclaims Stern to be a comedic genius. So, by their standards, it's okay to use the 'mother of all bad words', if you're funny.

Way out west, Arizona has a Senator named John McCain. McCain is recognized by his constituents to be a 'Maverick'. He's a John Wayne of sorts, rugged and strong, don’t mess with me, former POW. Senator McCain is well known for his use of expletives around Washington DC. Many of those who've worked for McCain assert that you know where you stand with the man. His unequivocal ideas are underscored by a quick temper, and seasoned well with strong language. So, for Senator McCain, the use of curse words and strong language makes him a 'Maverick.' Maverick's are to be respected; they're referred to as, a man's man.

Lastly, remember John Kerry's interview with Rolling Stone magazine? It was

2 December 2003, Senator John Kerry, the man desiring the presidency of the United States, let the 'mother of all bad words' fly in a moment of trying to be cool.

The interviewer, Will Dana asks Kerry; "Did you feel you were blindsided by Dean's success?" The hip and cool, candle faced Kerry replied- "Well, not blindsided. I mean, when I voted for the war, I voted for what I thought was best for the country. Did I expect Howard Dean to go off to the left and say, "I'm against everything"? Sure. Did I expect George Bush to f*** it up as badly as he did? I don't think anybody did."

Well, well, well, when you're running for President and trying to get out 'and rock the vote', using expletives must be an effective tool in reaching the ages of 18 to 35, so it's an acceptable form of expressing yourself in Kerry's case. He was just trying to relate to his base, wasn't he?

So, if it's okay for Stern in comedic relief, Senator McCain in taking a stance and for Kerry in trying to connect with Generation X, what's the big deal over Cheney using it out of frustrated anger? Why do the press and the liberal's get their knickers all bunched up in the crack of their gluteus maximus? It would seem by their standards, it make would make Cheney a little more to their liking.

Daily, to our chagrin, we have politicians, construction workers, parents, CEO's, and teenagers spewing bad language in our country. We pay for music, watch videos, and go to movies where our ears and eyes are bombarded with a multiplicity of curse words. Do we shriek in disdain over this? No, we keep using it and paying for it.

We even have a former prevaricator, no I mean president, who the liberal left defends with, 'what's between two consenting adults isn't our business', committing the very act of the mother of all bad words itself. But the fretful elitists on the left, stoically defend all these other instances, but run crying, 'Mommy, mommy the VP said a bad word.' How is it suddenly the left have found moral and stalwart righteousness?

Cheney's character took a brief millisecond dip and fell onto the same playing field of the liberal left, but overall Cheney's character speaks clearly for itself. He has proven himself over, and over again to be a man of quality and high standards.

If Vice President Cheney said the bad word, I hope he apologizes to Senator Leahy, and to all that may have been in earshot. Even when one is dealing with a known partisan obstructionist to the appointment of several justice nominations, and a false accuser of Cheney, one still should never lower themselves to the level of swine wallowers.

And Senator Leahy, get off your high horse, stating, "I think he was just having a bad day" and "I was kind of shocked to hear that kind of language on the floor" (LA Times). Please, you pompous blowhard, you're making my sides split with laughter.

It would seem anyone, who had to put up with all the divisive political twirlers, that spin their own brand of subterfuge everyday, would loose their 'euphemistic' cool, as well. This doesn’t excuse Cheney, just paints the picture of hypocrisy hopefully a little clearer to those who want to box only the Republicans into their version of tolerance.

As far as language on the floor, it's generally termed 'the floor' when they are in actual session. Honey we've all witnessed the black as sin ceiling of the floor- overcrowded with nouns, adverbs, verbs, adjectives and exclamation points of innuendo's, false accusations, and at times improper language.

Apologize Vice President Cheney; rise above the character assassins, their contemptible behaviors are so far beneath you.

Kerry L. Marsala