16 Words, and Counting Seems an organization of retired government "spooks" have written an open letter calling for Dick Cheney's retirement. It would appear that the State of the Union Falsehood wasn't a screw up, but rather deliberate. Fortunately, the GOP believes in personal responsiblility and the President has decided to take the responsibility here...Um. no. That last part is a lie. wow! Mr. President, this lying thing IS easy!