Coming at the idea of joint testimony by Bush and Cheney in front of the 9-11 commission from a different angle: isn't it generally considered a bad idea - in time of war - to have the President and the Vice President together in the same place? Is one of them video-conferencing, or are they really both going to physically appear side by side on Thursday?
I'm not asking to be snide, I'm genuinely curious. One of the main reasons given for Cheney's disappearing act in early 2002 was the war in Afghanistan and the threat of retaliatory attacks, after all.
Then again, I'm assuming they'll be appearing in the same place as previous sessions, which may not be the case. It won't be televised, so who can say? They might convene at Whitey's in Arlington, for all I know.
Nah, half-price burger night is Wednesday. Wouldn't make sense.
If take a step back, it all becomes clear. Cheney wants Bush to come along for the testimony so that when he becomes president, he'll know what to expect.