Over the last several months Dick Cheney has gotten a fair amount of press, most of it is revolves around Cheney criticizing the Obama administration and they actions said administration has taken. It almost feels like I’ve seen more of Cheney in the last 3 months than I did in the 8 years of his Vice Presidency.

Take a look at the recent the notes CNN has up about Cheney comments:

“I guess I’ve been concerned the way that we’ve been presented overseas,” Cheney told Fox News host Sean Hannity Monday night. Cheney said he found it “disturbing” that the new president had gone overseas and seemingly apologized for past actions of the United States. “I think you have to be very careful. The world outside there — both our friends and our foes –will be quick to advantage of a situation if they think they’re dealing with a weak president or one who’s not going to stand up and aggressively defend America’s interests.

“The United States provides much of the leadership in the world. We have for a long time. I don’t think we’ve got much to apologize for.”

Just days after Obama shook hands and received a gift from Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez, Cheney called the images of the encounter “not helpful.” “I think it sets the wrong standard,” Cheney added.

I cannot remember any other politician getting so much attention after leaving office or losing an election. The Clintons were generally silent after leaving office, Kerry/Edwards went off into the sunset with barely a word, and aside from one or two comments McCain doesn’t get much press. I can understand if Fox News was the only outlet reporting but why does this end up on CNN/ABC/et al?

Is Cheney having some sort of attention withdrawal? Does he feel as if he no longer has the spotlight and, as a result, needs to keep his face in front of the public? Does he feel as if what he worked the past 8 years has suddenly become pointless? Regardless, why do news organizations give him the exposure?

I’ve always understood Dick Cheney to be a deeply private individual. I would suspect there is some motive or intent behind his press appearances. What I cannot figure out, what I cannot play out in my mind, is what his ultimate goal is.

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