Brett Dale
07-19-2004, 11:37 PM
Isnt Garth a democrat?, judging by his songs he is, did Cheney use this song without permisson?
MINNEAPOLIS - Republicans may sometimes try to cast him as an inconsequential candidate for the vice presidency, but Sen. John Edwards featured prominently at a rally here Saturday by Vice President Dick Cheney.
``President Bush has his opponent in this campaign, and now I have mine,'' Cheney told more than 1,000 supporters. ``We are looking forward to a spirited contest this year.''
Cheney and organizers of the rally worked hard to project an almost youthful spirit.
Signs held aloft by children and inscribed ``Cheney Rocks'' and ``Too Cool'' were featured in an MTV-style photo montage projected on screens beside the stage as a song by Garth Brooks blasted inside the Minneapolis Convention Center.
Taking to the stage shortly after the theme from ``Rocky'' played, Cheney whipped off his blue blazer before starting to speak, prompting a raucous cheer from the crowd.
In his speech, he emphasized the sure-handed experience he said the Bush administration would provide in a difficult period.
``These are not times for leaders who shift with the political winds,'' Cheney said. ``Terrorist attacks are not caused by the use of strength; they are invited by the perception of weakness.''
While describing the Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. John Kerry, as unable to make up his mind, Cheney took an indirect swipe at Edwards, a former trial lawyer, by attacking that profession.
``For the good of the economy we need to end lawsuit abuse,'' Cheney said. ``It is a lot easier for American businesses to hire more workers if they don't have to hire more lawyers.''
MINNEAPOLIS - Republicans may sometimes try to cast him as an inconsequential candidate for the vice presidency, but Sen. John Edwards featured prominently at a rally here Saturday by Vice President Dick Cheney.
``President Bush has his opponent in this campaign, and now I have mine,'' Cheney told more than 1,000 supporters. ``We are looking forward to a spirited contest this year.''
Cheney and organizers of the rally worked hard to project an almost youthful spirit.
Signs held aloft by children and inscribed ``Cheney Rocks'' and ``Too Cool'' were featured in an MTV-style photo montage projected on screens beside the stage as a song by Garth Brooks blasted inside the Minneapolis Convention Center.
Taking to the stage shortly after the theme from ``Rocky'' played, Cheney whipped off his blue blazer before starting to speak, prompting a raucous cheer from the crowd.
In his speech, he emphasized the sure-handed experience he said the Bush administration would provide in a difficult period.
``These are not times for leaders who shift with the political winds,'' Cheney said. ``Terrorist attacks are not caused by the use of strength; they are invited by the perception of weakness.''
While describing the Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. John Kerry, as unable to make up his mind, Cheney took an indirect swipe at Edwards, a former trial lawyer, by attacking that profession.
``For the good of the economy we need to end lawsuit abuse,'' Cheney said. ``It is a lot easier for American businesses to hire more workers if they don't have to hire more lawyers.''