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Originally posted by Flame On@Oct 5 2004, 09:23 PM
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Originally posted by arsenal@Oct 6 2004, 04:13 AM
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@Oct 5 2004, 09:06 PM
You ask "what's the big deal about Halliburton"?# The answer is "Halliburton got a big deal".# He's on the payroll.# Whether it's all crooked or not (which I happen to think it is), you just have to admit it looks terrible.# The unfortunate fact that Halliburton (who still issue Cheney a cheque) has been caught with their hands deep inside the cookie jar doesn't help.
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Halliburton got the deal becuase they where the ONLY company that could respond to the demand within a reasonable amount of time.
Yes, Cheney does still receive a check from the company, but it is a set amount that was part of his severence package from retiring as CEO before taking the VP position.
It has no correlation as to how well the company does with contracts it recieves now, or in the future.
It only "looks" bad when people distort the facts.
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Is it distorted that the company is being investigated; as Edwards mentioned, by financial regulators in an official capacity? Or does that just plain look bad? hmmm which to choose.
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Is it being investigated for the time that Cheney was the at the helm, or for the last 4 years?
Yes, it does have an effect. Cheney has no control over how the company runs its business now.
If it is being investigated for the years that Cheney was running it, then yes, it would look bad. And I would agree with you. [/b][/quote]
Edwards alluded to some investigations into some wrondoings and shady deals while Cheney was the boss at Halliburton. Is that relevant?
Also, what is with Cheney's "these guys aren't qualified" business? Both Kerry and Edwards are far more qualified to be the president than the president was when he took office. What was he? Governor of Texas for three years and a part owner of the Texas Rangers before that? It doesn't make sense to try to pull that one out but it seems the Democrats will let them get away with it. If you ask me, signing a cheque for Nolan Ryan doesn't qualify you for much more than signing a cheque for Nolan Ryan.