[cyberhog]

TORONTO — Former U.S. vice-president Dick Cheney has cancelled an April appearance in Toronto citing concerns Canada is too dangerous.

“He felt that in Canada the risk of violent protest was simply too high,” said Ryan Ruppert, president of promotions company Spectre Live Corp., which had booked Mr. Cheney for an April 24 appearance at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.

“They specifically referenced what happened in Vancouver,” Mr, Ruppert added.

In September, Mr. Cheney was speaking at a private club in Vancouver when protesters massed outside the front door harassing ticket holders and in one instance, choking a security guard.

The former vice-president was reportedly held inside the building for more than seven hours as Vancouver Police in riot gear dispersed the demonstrators.

http://news.nationalpost.com/2012/03...medium=twitter

It warms the cockles of my heart to see members of the Bush Cabal too frightened to travel to another country.

[Manic Moran]

and in one instance, choking a security guard.

Peaceful and heartwarming people, obviously.

I don't think he's so much worried about himself, as much as taking consideration of the serious inconvenience which will occur to the more peaceable members of Canadian society who aren't interested in being choked by protestors.

NTM

[Overheal]

At either rate, whether for his own safety or others, what does it matter. The guy is still having to live with his reputation.

[Manach]

Yes - an excellent VP and an distinguished career as Secretary of Defense.

[RichieC]

Originally Posted by Manach

Yes - an excellent VP and an distinguished career as Secretary of Defense.

Ha, sarcasm, I get that.

[Brian?]

Originally Posted by Manach

Yes - an excellent VP and an distinguished career as Secretary of Defense.

I'd love to see what you think he actually achieved in either post.

[RichieC]

Originally Posted by briankeating

I'd love to see what you think he actually achieved in either post.

He was apologised to by a man he shot... that's an achievement... evil overlord level 90+

[Cardinal Richelieu]

Another Cheney claim to fame will probably be this case.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/1...n_1129081.html

[Manic Moran]

Originally Posted by Cardinal Richelieu

Another Cheney claim to fame will probably be this case.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/1...n_1129081.html

Why? He had nothing to do with it.