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R.I.P. Dick Cheney

Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2025 8:37 am
by BackInTex
Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in US history, dies at 84
Dick Cheney, the hard-charging conservative who became one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in U.S. history and a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq, has died at age 84.

Cheney died Monday due to complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease, his family said Tuesday in a statement.

Re: R.I.P. Dick Cheney

Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2025 12:07 pm
by silverscreenselect
Considering his myriad health issues, it's somewhat amazing he made it to 84. I guess there's hope for me to hang around a few more years.

Re: R.I.P. Dick Cheney

Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2025 6:58 pm
by jarnon
All former VPs and Presidents, as well as other leaders, have offered condolences. Flags around the country are at half staff.

Re: R.I.P. Dick Cheney

Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2025 11:23 am
by jarnon
All five former VPs attended the funeral today, and Pres. Bush gave a eulogy.

During an interview this morning, VP Vance said: “My condolences go to Dick Cheney and his family. Obviously there are some political disagreements there, but he was a guy who served his country. We certainly wish his family all the best in this moment of grieving.”