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Mr. Cheney's Dubious Relationship with Facts
12-9-01
That fact that Iraq is harboring terrorists
To Cheney is “pretty conclusive,”
Which indicates that his understanding
Of facts is PRETTY illusive.
8-26-02
No doubt exists, according to Cheney,
Of Saddam Hussein's production
Of weapons that cause significant harm--
Or weapons of mass destruction.
8-27-02
Once we remove Saddam Hussein,
The gravest threats will cease.
And then, Cheney adds, the area will
Experience lasting peace.
3-16-03
As liberators we will be greeted,
Says Cheney; then he seeks
To convince the American people that
The invasion will last only weeks.
9-14-03
He says that success in Iraq will indicate
That we have struck a blow
At the HEART of the GEOGRAPHIC BASE
Of terrorists. (Again, he eats crow.)
1-10-04
Cheney insists there is a connection
On more than one occasion
Between al Qaida and Iraqi intelligence,
Which justified our invasion.
6-20-05
In 2005 Cheney assures us
The insurgency's in its last throes.
How many more years did the war go on?
Everybody knows!
6-21-14
Looking back we can all see
How Cheney had strung us along.
Was it ignorance or willful deception?
Whatever the case, he was wrong.
When seeking guidance on Middle Eastern problems,
Let's not make the same mistake twice.
Instead, let's find more credible sources
And NOT ask for Cheney's advice.
(6-21-14)
