Comments on: Cheney returns to the Armstrong Ranch. http://thinkprogress.org/2008/02/08/cheney-returns-to-the-armstrong-ranch/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:44:35 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Lynn Lightfoot http://thinkprogress.org/2008/02/08/cheney-returns-to-the-armstrong-ranch/comment-page-1/#comment-4259279 Lynn Lightfoot Fri, 08 Feb 2008 20:23:57 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/02/08/cheney-returns-to-the-armstrong-ranch/#comment-4259279 It's not accurate to use the word "hunt" to describe slaughter at a concentration camp for animals. It’s not accurate to use the word “hunt” to describe slaughter at a concentration camp for animals.

]]> By: Bad Eye http://thinkprogress.org/2008/02/08/cheney-returns-to-the-armstrong-ranch/comment-page-1/#comment-4258932 Bad Eye Fri, 08 Feb 2008 18:22:17 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/02/08/cheney-returns-to-the-armstrong-ranch/#comment-4258932 <em>You mean cheney’s NOT a fictional character? He’s real? Criminy, now I am scared. Comment by The Republic of Stupidity — February 8, 2008 @ 11:49 am</em> Heh heh! I did start to clarify that in the post... You mean cheney’s NOT a fictional character?

He’s real? Criminy, now I am scared.

Comment by The Republic of Stupidity — February 8, 2008 @ 11:49 am

Heh heh! I did start to clarify that in the post…

]]> By: texaslady http://thinkprogress.org/2008/02/08/cheney-returns-to-the-armstrong-ranch/comment-page-1/#comment-4258881 texaslady Fri, 08 Feb 2008 18:03:14 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/02/08/cheney-returns-to-the-armstrong-ranch/#comment-4258881 Be interesting to know where the SS guys stand, like how far away from cheney. A lot of these "hunters" stay in the vehicle and shoot as the birds are routed from their bushes. Did I mention that some birds even have their wings clipped so the Big Brave Hunter can't miss ? Yes, such a he man sport. Be interesting to know where the SS guys stand, like how far away from cheney. A lot of these “hunters” stay in the vehicle and shoot as the birds are routed from their bushes. Did I mention that some birds even have their wings clipped so the Big Brave Hunter can’t miss ? Yes, such a he man sport.

]]> By: Krazny http://thinkprogress.org/2008/02/08/cheney-returns-to-the-armstrong-ranch/comment-page-1/#comment-4258877 Krazny Fri, 08 Feb 2008 18:02:07 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/02/08/cheney-returns-to-the-armstrong-ranch/#comment-4258877 All I can say is <strong>DUCK</strong> All I can say is DUCK

]]> By: Saint Augustine http://thinkprogress.org/2008/02/08/cheney-returns-to-the-armstrong-ranch/comment-page-1/#comment-4258853 Saint Augustine Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:51:43 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/02/08/cheney-returns-to-the-armstrong-ranch/#comment-4258853 Can we call you Augie, for short? Comment by The Republic of Stupidity — February 8, 2008 @ 11:48 am Well I'm no saint, that's for sure, so Augie is fine. Just an old man in the nation's oldest city. Can we call you Augie, for short?

Comment by The Republic of Stupidity — February 8, 2008 @ 11:48 am

Well I’m no saint, that’s for sure, so Augie is fine. Just an old man in the nation’s oldest city.

]]> By: WaltTheMan http://thinkprogress.org/2008/02/08/cheney-returns-to-the-armstrong-ranch/comment-page-1/#comment-4258833 WaltTheMan Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:36:30 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/02/08/cheney-returns-to-the-armstrong-ranch/#comment-4258833 I would hope that his SS entourage wears full body armor and carries riot gear. I would hope that his SS entourage wears full body armor and carries riot gear.

]]> By: Wayne http://thinkprogress.org/2008/02/08/cheney-returns-to-the-armstrong-ranch/comment-page-1/#comment-4258798 Wayne Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:22:45 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/02/08/cheney-returns-to-the-armstrong-ranch/#comment-4258798 Cheney’s got a gun Cheney’s got a gun His whole world’s come undone From lookin’ straight at the sun What did them liberals do? What did they put you through? They said he won’t be arrested when he shot his friend in the face But man, he had it comin’ Now that Cheney’s got a gun again we are worried for the whole human race. Cheney’s got a gun
Cheney’s got a gun
His whole world’s come undone
From lookin’ straight at the sun
What did them liberals do?
What did they put you through?
They said he won’t be arrested
when he shot his friend in the face
But man, he had it comin’ Now that Cheney’s got a gun again
we are worried for the whole human race.

]]> By: missmolly http://thinkprogress.org/2008/02/08/cheney-returns-to-the-armstrong-ranch/comment-page-1/#comment-4258732 missmolly Fri, 08 Feb 2008 16:50:57 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/02/08/cheney-returns-to-the-armstrong-ranch/#comment-4258732 R_R seems to think SOMEBODY here cares what he says. Comment by The Republic of Stupidity — February 8, 2008 @ 11:46 am Actually, I care what he says. If he is correct that not all private bird-hunting places are like the ones I've researched, I find this encouraging. And I hope it's true. R_R seems to think SOMEBODY here cares what he says.

Comment by The Republic of Stupidity — February 8, 2008 @ 11:46 am

Actually, I care what he says. If he is correct that not all private bird-hunting places are like the ones I’ve researched, I find this encouraging. And I hope it’s true.

]]> By: The Republic of Stupidity http://thinkprogress.org/2008/02/08/cheney-returns-to-the-armstrong-ranch/comment-page-1/#comment-4258731 The Republic of Stupidity Fri, 08 Feb 2008 16:49:56 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/02/08/cheney-returns-to-the-armstrong-ranch/#comment-4258731 Comment by Bad Eye — February 8, 2008 @ 10:51 am You mean cheney's NOT a fictional character? He's real? Criminy, now I am scared. Comment by Bad Eye — February 8, 2008 @ 10:51 am

You mean cheney’s NOT a fictional character?

He’s real? Criminy, now I am scared.

]]> By: The Republic of Stupidity http://thinkprogress.org/2008/02/08/cheney-returns-to-the-armstrong-ranch/comment-page-1/#comment-4258729 The Republic of Stupidity Fri, 08 Feb 2008 16:48:59 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/02/08/cheney-returns-to-the-armstrong-ranch/#comment-4258729 Good one, Saint Augustine! Can we call you Augie, for short? Good one, Saint Augustine!

Can we call you Augie, for short?

]]> By: The Republic of Stupidity http://thinkprogress.org/2008/02/08/cheney-returns-to-the-armstrong-ranch/comment-page-1/#comment-4258720 The Republic of Stupidity Fri, 08 Feb 2008 16:46:28 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/02/08/cheney-returns-to-the-armstrong-ranch/#comment-4258720 R_R seems to think SOMEBODY here cares what he says. R_R seems to think SOMEBODY here cares what he says.

]]> By: texaslady http://thinkprogress.org/2008/02/08/cheney-returns-to-the-armstrong-ranch/comment-page-1/#comment-4258704 texaslady Fri, 08 Feb 2008 16:42:41 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/02/08/cheney-returns-to-the-armstrong-ranch/#comment-4258704 This must be why Cheney's dog, Dave, was taken by limo and two carloads of Security to the vets for shots. Sure wish I could have the same healthcare as Cheney's dog. This must be why Cheney’s dog, Dave, was taken by limo and two carloads of Security to the vets for shots. Sure wish I could have the same healthcare as Cheney’s dog.

]]> By: Roger_Roger http://thinkprogress.org/2008/02/08/cheney-returns-to-the-armstrong-ranch/comment-page-1/#comment-4258666 Roger_Roger Fri, 08 Feb 2008 16:30:09 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/02/08/cheney-returns-to-the-armstrong-ranch/#comment-4258666 #13 Not all hunting ranches are the same. I share your concern and am against those places that release birds a few hours before a hunt. They never have a chance. On the other hand, many ranches are solid operations. I personally own alot of acres and raise pheasents myself. We release all the male birds before the hunting season starts. While they are being raised, they are able to fly as the area is very large. These birds come hunting season are no different then their wild counterparts. We release around 1000 male birds and we shoot around 80-150 each year. Most make it and expand the total wild population. We also take the extra effort to raise the females over the entire winter. We then release them before the spring breeding season. This gives the the optimum chance of survival and reproduction. Many ranches are very very good the game populations in fact. In the end, some are very bad, but many are very good. #13 Not all hunting ranches are the same. I share your concern and am against those places that release birds a few hours before a hunt. They never have a chance.

On the other hand, many ranches are solid operations. I personally own alot of acres and raise pheasents myself. We release all the male birds before the hunting season starts. While they are being raised, they are able to fly as the area is very large. These birds come hunting season are no different then their wild counterparts. We release around 1000 male birds and we shoot around 80-150 each year. Most make it and expand the total wild population. We also take the extra effort to raise the females over the entire winter. We then release them before the spring breeding season. This gives the the optimum chance of survival and reproduction. Many ranches are very very good the game populations in fact.

In the end, some are very bad, but many are very good.

]]> By: Saint Augustine http://thinkprogress.org/2008/02/08/cheney-returns-to-the-armstrong-ranch/comment-page-1/#comment-4258661 Saint Augustine Fri, 08 Feb 2008 16:28:52 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/02/08/cheney-returns-to-the-armstrong-ranch/#comment-4258661 Is there anything to shoot when you play golf? Comment by The Republic of Stupidity — February 8, 2008 @ 10:40 am Birdies and eagles of course! Is there anything to shoot when you play golf?

Comment by The Republic of Stupidity — February 8, 2008 @ 10:40 am

Birdies and eagles of course!

]]> By: shawnfassett http://thinkprogress.org/2008/02/08/cheney-returns-to-the-armstrong-ranch/comment-page-1/#comment-4258586 shawnfassett Fri, 08 Feb 2008 15:58:24 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/02/08/cheney-returns-to-the-armstrong-ranch/#comment-4258586 Is Pamela Willeford there? Is Pamela Willeford there?

]]> By: Bad Eye http://thinkprogress.org/2008/02/08/cheney-returns-to-the-armstrong-ranch/comment-page-1/#comment-4258563 Bad Eye Fri, 08 Feb 2008 15:51:44 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/02/08/cheney-returns-to-the-armstrong-ranch/#comment-4258563 <em>Is there anything to shoot when you play golf? Comment by The Republic of Stupidity — February 8, 2008 @ 10:40 am</em> In an episode of <em>The Beverly Hillbillies</em>, Jed Clampett thought so. Yet despite that, even he was light years ahead of ol' Dick in intelligence. And he was a <em>fictional character</em>! Is there anything to shoot when you play golf?

Comment by The Republic of Stupidity — February 8, 2008 @ 10:40 am

In an episode of The Beverly Hillbillies, Jed Clampett thought so. Yet despite that, even he was light years ahead of ol’ Dick in intelligence. And he was a fictional character!

]]> By: Bad Eye http://thinkprogress.org/2008/02/08/cheney-returns-to-the-armstrong-ranch/comment-page-1/#comment-4258557 Bad Eye Fri, 08 Feb 2008 15:49:31 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/02/08/cheney-returns-to-the-armstrong-ranch/#comment-4258557 <em>Drinking beer before hunting…and fibbed about it. Comment by Xisithrus — February 8, 2008 @ 10:25 am</em> And then refused to talk to the local police until the day after the shooting, further covering up his drunken behavior. Drinking beer before hunting…and fibbed about it.

Comment by Xisithrus — February 8, 2008 @ 10:25 am

And then refused to talk to the local police until the day after the shooting, further covering up his drunken behavior.

]]> By: DRxJ http://thinkprogress.org/2008/02/08/cheney-returns-to-the-armstrong-ranch/comment-page-1/#comment-4258554 DRxJ Fri, 08 Feb 2008 15:48:13 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/02/08/cheney-returns-to-the-armstrong-ranch/#comment-4258554 <em>REAL hunters are embarrassed by such places. And it seems to me that a bigger thrill could be obtained just by going to a shooting gallery and hitting a row of moving metal duck silhouettes. Comment by missmolly — February 8, 2008 @ 10:24 am</em> Great post, missmolly. Of course, Dick is content to send young men and women off to be killed, just to make a pretty penny, even though he himself never served! Dick is no real hunter, and he is sure no humanitarian. And why he got a pass for not taking a sobriety test after the "incident" still floors me. It's standard procedure! Good Gawd, could you imagine the hissy fit the right would have thrown if this had happened to Al Gore during the late 90's?? REAL hunters are embarrassed by such places. And it seems to me that a bigger thrill could be obtained just by going to a shooting gallery and hitting a row of moving metal duck silhouettes.
Comment by missmolly — February 8, 2008 @ 10:24 am

Great post, missmolly. Of course, Dick is content to send young men and women off to be killed, just to make a pretty penny, even though he himself never served! Dick is no real hunter, and he is sure no humanitarian.
And why he got a pass for not taking a sobriety test after the “incident” still floors me. It’s standard procedure!
Good Gawd, could you imagine the hissy fit the right would have thrown if this had happened to Al Gore during the late 90’s??

]]> By: rantingraver http://thinkprogress.org/2008/02/08/cheney-returns-to-the-armstrong-ranch/comment-page-1/#comment-4258553 rantingraver Fri, 08 Feb 2008 15:48:05 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/02/08/cheney-returns-to-the-armstrong-ranch/#comment-4258553 Haliburton board member AND a holder of political office. WHY IS THIS NOT ILLEGAL??? Haliburton board member AND a holder of political office. WHY IS THIS NOT ILLEGAL???

]]> By: Uncle Ho http://thinkprogress.org/2008/02/08/cheney-returns-to-the-armstrong-ranch/comment-page-1/#comment-4258550 Uncle Ho Fri, 08 Feb 2008 15:47:27 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/02/08/cheney-returns-to-the-armstrong-ranch/#comment-4258550 5-derferment Dickhead Cheney; Have-shotgun-will-shoot-your-face. 5-derferment Dickhead Cheney; Have-shotgun-will-shoot-your-face.

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