GOP accuses Obama of 'abandoning Czechoslovakia'

[the_gabih]

In a stunning display of dishonesty by paid right wing commentator Liz Cheney, the daughter of former VP Dick Cheney, who accused President Obama of abandoning the nation of Czechoslovakia even though the country has not existed since 1992.

The moment came on the political round table talk show called "This Week" broadcast on ABC. In specific Ms.

Comments

[moonshaz]

The sad fact is, MOST Americans don't know much about the Czechs, including myself (which I'm embarrassed to admit, but it's the truth). So yeah, I'm 100% positive the Repubs don't know wtf they are talking about!

[seasight]

[rosicrucian]

Oh my god, Father Ted! I love you right now.

[gairid]

DOWN WITH THIS SORT OF THING! YES! Father Ted for President!

[johnjie]

I love Father Ted so much, and I love you for posting this!

[rosicrucian]

It seems like we can go scarcely go an election cycle without this happening on the Republican side, tbh. Annnnd, now I feel old by saying that.

[zinnia_rose]

...oh dear. I have a Czech friend who is probably laughing her ass off right now.

Also, since when is Russia our enemy? (Oh yeah, I forgot. We're still stuck in the Cold War.)

[babysinclair]

Between Russia and Cuba being brought up at the RNC, I have never been more confused on what time period they are living in.

[the_gabih]

Yes, but public opinion =/= official enemy status. I'm pretty sure you'd find similar results in quite a few other countries.

[the_physicist]

There is a "Czechoslovakia forever" tag? XD

[bowtomecha]

Hahaha I was wondering about this myself.

[the_physicist]

It must come up rather often that someone brings up this 'key ally' of the USA :P .