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Originally posted by bilmore
Here's how Cheney's point was presented in the news account:
Here's the full context, which I think makes his meaning clear:
Presentation makes a difference. Selective editing changes meaning. I think he was completely correct to say what he said.
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Even in context, the message is still, vote for us or die. I never doubted he had a framework in which the quote was set. That doesn't mean it isn't still demagoguery. And it doesn't really change the meaning, it only offers a rationale. Your approval of the rationale is what makes the diffference for you.
