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In reply to the discussion: Cheney Followed the UNOS Rules. Stop the Insanity Please. [View all]coalition_unwilling
(14,180 posts)141. Not to dredge up an even more ancient past, but Cheney availed himself
of multiple draft deferments to avoid serving in the military during the Vietnam War. One can argue that several young American men died or were wounded and their families ravaged, all because Cheney had 'other priorities' (his words).
That to me damns Cheney far more than Operation Shocking and Awful, as damning as the latter is. The former Vietnam draft evasion delineates Cheney's character for all time.
That said, I reluctantly agree with the OP, Nadin, et. al, that the question of medical care for scoundrels needs to be an entirely separate issue from their status as scoundrels..
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It's not a question of him GETTING a new heart it's a question of who ISN'T getting one b/c of him.
FarLeftFist
Mar 2012
#83
I have no problem with criminals being treated medically as humanely as anyone else. In fact I
sabrina 1
Mar 2012
#6
There is only one list. 'Local lists' and such are just part of the larger list.
Bluenorthwest
Mar 2012
#79
I think he is an enemy of humanity, maybe an actual human heart will improve
TheKentuckian
Mar 2012
#26
Bull. After the lies Cheney laid on Americans, he deserves NOTHING from America. He does not
valerief
Mar 2012
#35
He should be in prison and have to wait in the prison queue. I'd personally rather see him dead.
valerief
Mar 2012
#47
I'm not going to be boxed into answering a question with terms framed by the RW.
valerief
Mar 2012
#56
Well thank goodness then that the OP didnt say they believed Cheney shouldnt be in prison then.
cstanleytech
Mar 2012
#67
Cheney should be incacerated as war criminal or for commiting treason but has never come to pass.
gordianot
Mar 2012
#46
Bought one from China? Are those available for immediate transport? Wow. And if he were going to
K Gardner
Mar 2012
#68
Gullible much. If you think he did not pull any striongs you must not have paid attention to the...
Logical
Mar 2012
#66
So others have went 24 months and not got a transplant?? Doesn;t that prove my point.
Logical
Mar 2012
#80
I am the least conspiracy person here. But thinking a former VP gets better chances, even if just...
Logical
Mar 2012
#100
Justice is blind also? And Pharma studies? And FDA decisions? Wow, wish I lived in your world!
Logical
Mar 2012
#107
Answer my question. Double blind Pharma drug studies? You 100% trust them also?
Logical
Mar 2012
#109
No, those are not. So quit trying to change the topic. No one else in the country...
Logical
Mar 2012
#111
Not at all. I love your fantasy world. Must be easy to live in. Calm, no thinking required! Nice!
Logical
Mar 2012
#114
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/dick-cheney-heart-transplant/story?id=15998479
K Gardner
Mar 2012
#113
I have not doubt people are looking at this close. I hope they are not as naive as you.
Logical
Mar 2012
#115
Routine if you can get one. That is what we are debating. Not the ease of doing it. get it??
Logical
Mar 2012
#119
If you think the FDA has no flaws then work in big pharma a couple of decades. Eye opener. I wish...
Logical
Mar 2012
#122
WTF is wrong with you? Please post the quote where I said anything close to that? I will wait.
Logical
Mar 2012
#124
OK, then you lied about my FDA stand. Glad you admit it. Done with you. Dream away!
Logical
Mar 2012
#127
No, I asked if you trusted every double blind study and every FDA decision. So you did lie. You...
Logical
Mar 2012
#129
I'll stop kicking your ass on this thread. You are taking a beating in plenty of others. Bye Bye!!
Logical
Mar 2012
#132
Funniest post ever! Yeah, an ass got kicked on this thread, but it wasn't nadin's.
11 Bravo
Mar 2012
#146
after reading this discussion i can see why it`s not left up to the moralist`s to decide..
madrchsod
Mar 2012
#76
Not to dredge up an even more ancient past, but Cheney availed himself
coalition_unwilling
Mar 2012
#141
Following petty rules to a bizarre extreme, with no comprehension of a bigger picture, IS insanity.
saras
Mar 2012
#118
"By almost of the world's rules," one must be tried and convicted before sentence is passed.
cherokeeprogressive
Mar 2012
#137
Another person who either didn't read the post or can't comprehend the content.
K Gardner
Mar 2012
#162
LOL.. well, I'm with you on that one ! I don't think there is a statute of limitations on war crimes
K Gardner
Mar 2012
#159
It's not my fault Cheney had a horrible heart. However, he was not a good man...
Sarah Ibarruri
Mar 2012
#167
This was an OP about how organ transplant lists work. Not about whether a person
K Gardner
Mar 2012
#168
I realize that. Regardless of the process (which sounds good on paper, but where there's $$$$, it
Sarah Ibarruri
Mar 2012
#169
The Donald could travel internationally to a country where organ buying is perfectly legal.
eShirl
Mar 2012
#177
Thank you to the OP for posting that information. I have to admit, the thought crossed my mind to
IndyJones
Mar 2012
#175
There's really nothing that isn't influenced by money. From getting a table at a restaurant is
Sarah Ibarruri
Mar 2012
#196
He would have to if he wanted the best medical experts in the US on his transplant team.
eShirl
Mar 2012
#178
How exactly could he game the system with all other parties remaining innocent?
eShirl
Mar 2012
#187
And yet, he did. If you'll take the time to read the numerous articles that go back TWO YEARS
K Gardner
Mar 2012
#201