Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Here comes the old Republican establishment.

Bob Gates has a new book. He went from "Duty" to "Passion for Leadership." No it is not affiliated with Lamarr Womble (click here).

Bob Gates is the exact establishment the American people ARE FINISHED with. He criticizes President Obama for not announcing additional forces in the middle east because of the Iran Nuclear Agreement. He states Senator Sanders and Donald Trump are the same problem, they are an example of the extremists in the political debate. 

Mr. Gates states the reason people are involved with extremist candidates is because local agencies such as the Driver's License agencies don't run well. Absolutely, after all women have to bring their own shopping bags to many food establishments these days and some grocery places even expect them to pack their own groceries in the bags they brought with them.

The country definitely needs "Passion for Leadership" to get their act together so they come running back into the arms the dysfunctional level folks that don't pay for two wars.

And lets face it, the people under 30 years old are employed by the government at 25 percent of what it used to be. That might be a problem. But, the government is being slashed left and right by Republicans who promise small government. So to point to the government as an opportunity for the Millennials isn't really a viable option.

Bob Gates stated it was unfortunate Dan Levinson was not returned from Iran. He was last seen on Kish Island in Iran. Kish Island is a resort within Iran. It is a tariff free zone for people seeking less expensive items. But, it is stated he was taken hostage on March 9, 2007. It is a black eye for the Bushies. It is no surprise he was kidnapped. His qualifications include former FBI agent, former agent for US Drug Enforcement Agency and a private investigator. He is stated to have disappeared two weeks before the British Navy Personnel taking by Iran. At the time of his disappearance it was believed he was investigating a cigarette smuggling case. The facts surrounding Mr. Levinson's disappearance is rather disturbing. He had to know he was involved in a high risk job on a place where Iran's government made money from tourism and high end shopping. The Iranians would be interested in his entire life memories. I doubt they get a chance to peek into the USA operations. I don't find it wise to have sent him there or for him to accept that assignment.

Try looking in Russia.

Bill Gates did say taking SIM cards from mobile phones, such as that of the ten American sailors is commonly done to realize the real purpose of the foreign military presence in sovereign waters. The former DOD Secretary thought it ingenuous of Secretary Kerry to say the Iranian foreign ministry and Iran's defense ministry hadn't spoken regarding the release of photos and film of 10 navy seamen. Therefore what? The USA should bring Iran to the Hague over photos when we are not at war with Iran?

Bob Gates really should not be selling more military involvement in the middle east if he wants to sell books. President Obama has allowed sales of military hardware to Israel and others just for the asking.


August 24, 2015
By Walter Pincus
President Obama (click here) has promised increased U.S. arms shipments to Israel, Saudi Arabia and other Middle East allies concerned about the nuclear agreement with Iran.
In an Aug. 19 letter to Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.), Obama detailed an impressive and costly list of “our enhanced support for Israel.”...

So, basically, President Obama didn't exploit the fact our allies were well outfitted as THE BEST TIME for propaganda to have Americans get that feel good feeling, right?