An as of yet unidentified gene that turns the belly yellow when country calls. It is possessed by
people who when called to serve say, "Hell no, I won't go". All
people with this gene have an aggressive demeanor until faced with the threat of bodily harm.
The term "Cheney Gene" comes from the fact that
Dick Cheney was a strong supporter of the Vietnam war, but did everything in his power to avoid the draft.
The Cheney Gene is not exclusive to the neoconservative movement. Chickenhawks come in all shapes and sizes, colors and creeds.
All of the neoconservative chickenhawks have one thing in common; the Cheney
Gene.
The man had a yellow belly because he possessed the Cheney
Gene.
John was a supporter of the Vietnam
war until he was drafted. He possessed the Cheney Gene.