ahhhhhh....compassionate conservatism at it's finest

From CNN:

Cheney, who as president of the Senate was present for the picture day, turned to Leahy and scolded the senator over his recent criticism of the vice president for Halliburton's alleged war profiteering.

Cheney is the former CEO of Halliburton, and Democrats have suggested that while serving in the Bush administration he helped win lucrative contracts for his former firm, including a no-bid contract to rebuild Iraq.

Cheney's office has said repeatedly that the vice president has no role in government contracting and has severed all financial ties with the Texas-based oil services conglomerate.

Cheney was chief executive officer of Halliburton from 1995 to 2000. He resigned when he became George Bush's running mate.

Responding to Cheney's comment, Leahy reminded him of an earlier statement the vice president had made about him. Cheney then replied with profanity.

Leahy would not comment on the specifics of the story Thursday, but did confirm that Cheney used profanity.

Gee, ain't Dick just a peachy grand guy? (don't forget a big time asshole like that guy from the NY Times)

There is nothing wrong with getting upset about political issues, especially when they are personal (as in Cheney's appropriating millions and billions of dollars to his ex-employers, friends, and family via shadey government appropriations of contracts), but there is no excuse to break with the honor and tradition of the Capitol to not allow this sort of outburst within thse walls. Then again, this is just one more notch down the pole of civility that the Republican Party's viciousness that's developed over the past ten or fifteen years has taken us.