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Ocelot II

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1. Cheney had been out of the public eye for so long that he was effectively dead anyhow,

Reply to Javaman (Original post)

Wed Nov 5, 2025, 09:50 PM

Nov 5

so when he became officially dead most people didn't pay much attention, except for some quiet satisfaction. Even though Cheney helped lay the groundwork for the unitary executive theory that has benefited Trump so much, the fact that he spoke out against Trump got him on the enemies list, so he won't get even the obligatory polite expression of condolences to his family.

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do you know what the best part about the blue wave was yesterday? [View all] Javaman Nov 5 OP

Cheney had been out of the public eye for so long that he was effectively dead anyhow, Ocelot II Nov 5 #1

It was on my mind all day..... lastlib Nov 5 #2

Krasnov could have redirected everyone's attention... ultralite001 Nov 6 #3