Tag Archives: Robert Gates

Dysfunctional American Politics

Posted on October 16, 2011 at 9:54 am by Bob Cesca

Robert Gates is rightfully concerned about the level of divisiveness and stupidity in our political discourse: “I do believe that we are now in uncharted waters when it comes to the dysfunction in our political system — and it is … Continue reading →

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The Seven Dwarves

Posted on June 19, 2011 at 8:00 pm by JM Ashby

Artist – RJ Matson In other news, out-going Secretary of Defense Robert Gates warned congress today not to make any rash decisions on Libya, and Senator John McCain theorizes that immigrants may be responsible for the largest wildfire in Arizona’s … Continue reading →

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60 Minutes Interviews Robert Gates

Posted on May 16, 2011 at 12:30 pm by JM Ashby

An extraordinary interview. I can’t say what the un-written history of Robert Gates will be, but I will say that the contrast between him and his predecessor, Donald “Known Unknowns” Rumsfeld, couldn’t be greater. And it’s easy to see why … Continue reading →

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