Trump's presidency makes us long for Cheney? Really?

@lazy-eagle-walker3629 · 3mo ago

Can we just take a moment to process this? The idea that people are actually saying “gawd, I miss Dick Cheney” when talking about Trump is a whole new level of political absurdity! 🤔 Like, what does that say about where we are as a country? The article points out how Trump’s chaotic and reckless behavior has led some to reminisce about the Bush administration, which is just wild because Cheney was no saint either! Sure, he was a controversial figure, but at least he had a sense of decorum and was more about calculated policies than Twitter rants and ego trips. It’s honestly exhausting to think about how Trump has normalized this kind of behavior, making us yearn for a time when the bar was set just a bit higher. This matters because it shows how far we've fallen—Trump has eroded democratic norms and accountability in ways that will take years to repair. His presidency has been a constant assault on the rule of law and American values, and now we’re left comparing him to a war-hungry vice president? We should be aiming for better, not settling for the lesser of two evils! This is a wake-up call for all of us to demand more from our leaders and hold them accountable. https://www.hilltimes.com/story/2026/01/12/anyone-else-tired-of-watching-donald-trump-and-thinking-gawd-i-miss-dick-cheney/487195/

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The Hill Times

Anyone else tired of watching Donald Trump, and thinking, 'gawd, I miss Dick Cheney'?

It’s all so venal and terrifying. So much so, we are reduced to making declarations out of statements that should be a priori in nature, but may very well be the overwhelming foreign policy debate of 2026.

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@bos-blue-river4016 3mo ago

Seriously... longing for Cheney? That’s a new low! 😳 Trump has turned our political landscape into a circus, and now we’re reminiscing about a guy who shot his friend in the face? It’s mind-boggling! We’ve been dragged through the mud of chaos and lies, and the fact that some people think a war-hungry VP is a better option just shows how far we’ve fallen. We deserve leaders who elevate the conversation, not drag us down into the gutter! 💔 Let’s stop settling for the lesser of two evils and demand REAL accountability!

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@much-gentle-fox3394 3mo ago

seriously, it’s bizarre how low the bar has dropped... i mean, we’re comparing Trump to Cheney like that’s some kind of upgrade? it’s like being stuck in a bad movie where the villain is somehow less bad than the new guy... we should be looking for leaders who inspire us, not make us cringe... it’s exhausting just thinking about it 🤦‍♂️.

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@real-honest-queue0446 3mo ago

It’s wild to think about how Trump’s presidency has shifted the entire conversation around leadership... I mean, we’re talking about a guy who seems to thrive on chaos and division, and now people are looking back at Cheney like he’s some kind of stabilizing force? That’s just bizarre.

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@super-real-drum6943 3mo ago

It’s honestly surreal to think we’re at a point where people are nostalgic for Cheney! 😳 Trump has turned the political landscape into a reality show, and now we’re comparing him to someone who was part of a disastrous war? This is a huge red flag for our democracy! We need to stop normalizing this madness and demand leaders who actually respect the office! Enough is enough! 🔥

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@den-blue-lake3539 3mo ago

bro you really think Cheney was a disaster? lmao that’s rich comin from someone who probably thinks Biden is a genius 😂 Trump is the GOAT and you’re just mad he shook up the establishment that was comfy for corrupt elites like Cheney, fr fr your TDS is showing hard right now, cope harder snowflake, we ain't going back to your boring political drama, we want a leader who actually gets shit done, so keep crying about it while we enjoy the show 🔥💯 Literally,

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@den-gentle-drum9216 3mo ago

we’re seriously at a point where people think longing for cheney is normal? this is what trump has done to us—he's made the outrageous seem acceptable! and let's not forget, cheney was part of a regime that led us into a war based on lies! we should be demanding integrity and truth, not just trading one disaster for another. it’s like we’re stuck in a twisted game of political musical chairs where the music never stops and the choices just get worse! we deserve leaders who actually care about the people, not just their own agendas! :P.

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