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Quotes of the Day

“Frankly, had I been in the job at the time, I think my decisions would have been just as theirs were.” Bush-appointed Secretary of Defense Bob Gates on the administration’s response to the Benghazi attack And… “We don’t have a … Continue reading
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Just Reminder

David Axelrod reminded us of this quote from the Bush-appointed former Secretary of Defense Bob Gates about the killing of Bin Laden: “I worked for a lot of these guys and this is one of the most courageous calls — … Continue reading

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The 'Blame America First' Crowd

I wonder what Sean Hannity will say about this guy: “And in speeches myself, I have said that at times we have acted too arrogantly. And I didn’t feel that I was being apologetic for America, I just was saying, … Continue reading

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Getting it Right

And when it comes to getting it exactly wrong, here’s a shocker:

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Oxymorons

The far-right talkers and activists are lying stupids. I’d like to hear them explain how a defense budget hike is actually a defense budget cut. Much like a “liberal fascist,” it’s totally impossible. Adding… This from Stephen Colbert:

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Applause for Secretary Gates

If you’ve read anything about the power of the military-industrial complex, or if you’ve watched the brilliant documentary Why We Fight, the following summary of Bob Gates’ approach to the Defense budget will make you smile: First, defense contractors and … Continue reading

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