Partisans, not patriots

Haven't we had enough of Dick Cheney? This latest act of contempt by our errant Veep should rile even the cockles of honorable Republicans. Apparently the long litany of transgressions were not enough incentive to take action against this shameless constitutional officer. No, the party must not be compromised - loyalty must prevail above all. Even above the good of the nation.

Well this latest "up yours" from the Veep, the absurd position regarding his so-called legislative position shielding him, should be the last straw. It is an act of pure comtempt that all in Congress must take action against. Each took an oath to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution. Not the party, the structure of our government. And Cheney has defiled it once again, acting as a potentate might who stands sneering above the law. Ozymandius lite.

Those in Congress who fail to take action to deal with this affront to the Constitutional framework should resign - since by not acting, they violate their oath.

So what are our options? Take away funding if he really thinks he's part of the legislative branch? No. Get Bush to bring him into line? Never happen. Investigate him, or challenge him in the courts? Not likely in that partisan city. This latest act of bravado should inspire Republicans to take the lead, to take action. For once, make the nation more important than the party. Act like the patriots you claim to be.

Reject Dick Cheney's policies and influence. Reinstate the principles of our government, our nation.