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Announcing the Winners of the 2nd Annual Infidel Bloggers Awards!
infidelbloggerawards.blogspot.com - 2 days ago
Announcing the Winners of the 2nd Annual Infidel Bloggers Awards!
— infidelbloggerawards.blogspot.com — Ladies & Gentleman allow me to introduce your Beloved Infidels of 2009! Best International Infidel Blogger or... Group Blog ( Non North American blogs etc, excluding Mexico) Baron Bodissey & Dymphna of Gates of Vienna ! ... Best ... (more) Announcing the Winners of the 2nd Annual Infidel ...

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Obama's First Year Policies Need Time to Settle In
time.com - 2 days ago
Obama's First Year Policies Need Time to Settle In
— time.com — The media are giving Obama grief for just about everything. But it's far too soon to judge... his policies (more) Obama's First Year Policies Need Time to Settle In

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Robert Gates Latest Blog Posts

Gates of Vienna News Feed 11/27/2009
38 minutes ago at Gates of Vienna
American (Double-Reverse) Gorbie
13 hours ago at Jules Crittenden
Bob Franken: Social Climbing the White House Gates
13 hours ago at Politics on HuffingtonPost.com
Gates of Vienna News Feed 11/26/2009
23 hours ago at Gates of Vienna
huffingtonpost.com - 3 days ago
Obama To Announce Increase Of US Troops For Afghanistan On December 1
— huffingtonpost.com — President Barack Obama is expected to announce a "sizeable force" increase in US troops for Afghanistan early... next week, tentatively December 1, according to a report from NPR . Obama met with his war council on Monday evening to decide how many ... (more) Obama To Announce Increase Of US Troops For Afghanistan ...

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thehill.com - 6 days ago
Dem chairman not happy with 9/11 trials
— thehill.com — The chairman of the House Armed Services Committee expressed opposition today to Attorney General Eric Holder's decision... to give civilian trials to the 9/11 plotters. Rep. Ike Skelton (D-Mo.) penned a letter to Holder and Defense Secretary Robert ... (more) Dem chairman not happy with 9/11 trials

Comments vote down Hot Air » Top Picks found this 6 days agofound this
thecable.foreignpolicy.com - 7 days ago
Specter: Big troop request would meet "cold" reception in Congress
— thecable.foreignpolicy.com — Pennsylvania Sen. Arlen Specter said Thursday he would not support any troop increase to Afghanistan and predicted... a troop increase announcement would meet a cold reception on Capitol Hill. "We ought not to add troops to Afghanistan, I ... (more) Specter: Big troop request would meet "cold" reception ...

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mudvillegazette.com - 7 days ago
Pentagon Launches Review of Fort Hood Shooting
— mudvillegazette.com — "The shootings at Fort Hood raise a number of troubling questions that demand complete but prompt answers,"... Gates said. "It is prudent to determine immediately whether there are internal weaknesses or procedural shortcomings in the department that could make us vulnerable in the future."  ... (more) Pentagon Launches Review of Fort Hood Shooting

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Senate panel notes 'red flags galore' in Fort Hood incident
usatoday.com - 7 days ago
Senate panel notes 'red flags galore' in Fort Hood incident
— usatoday.com — The hearing by the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee kicked off a congressional push to... examine laws and policies dealing with suspicious troops. Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, the committee's top Republican, said the military ... (more) Senate panel notes 'red flags galore' in Fort Hood incident

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usatoday.com - 7 days ago
Inquiries look into use of retired generals as advisers
— usatoday.com — Adm. Michael Mullen said the military services were examining their "senior mentor" programs because of concerns raised... by a USA TODAY investigation published Wednesday. "This is a group of individuals who provide incredibly valuable, seasoned, wise ... (more) Inquiries look into use of retired generals as advisers

Comments vote down CNSNews.com Headlines found this 7 days agofound this
onthehillblog.blogspot.com - 10 days ago
Senate Defeats Attempt To Block Closing Gitmo
— onthehillblog.blogspot.com — Some 57 senators voted to defeat a Republican proposal that would have prohibited the use of funds... to construct or modify prison facilities to hold individuals currently being detained at the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. (more) Senate Defeats Attempt To Block Closing Gitmo

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scotusblog.com - 12 days ago
Gates bars abuse photos’ release
— scotusblog.com — Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates ruled on Friday that 44 photos that reportedly show abuse of detainees... by the U.S. military in Iraq and Afghanistan cannot be released publicly. The Obama Administration notified the Supreme Court on Friday evening ... (more) Gates bars abuse photos’ release

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Gates blocks release of abuse pictures
politico.com - 12 days ago
Gates blocks release of abuse pictures
— politico.com — Gates files notice that will likely block release of photos depicting abuse of detainees in Iraq and... Afghanistan. (more) Gates blocks release of abuse pictures

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google.com - 12 days ago
The Associated Press: Gates blocks release of detainee abuse photos
— google.com — Nov 14, 2009 WASHINGTON Defense Secretary Robert Gates has blocked the public release of any more pictures... of foreign detainees abused by their U.S. captors, saying their release would endanger American soldiers. The Obama administration filed a ... (more) The Associated Press: Gates blocks release of detainee ...

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mudvillegazette.com - 13 days ago
War Costs Money
— mudvillegazette.com — ...that's why a "senior administration official, who requested anonymity in order to reflect the details and tone... of confidential deliberations, said these concerns had added to the president's insistence at a White House meeting on Wednesday that each military option include the quickest ... (more) War Costs Money

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njdc.org - 14 days ago
Shabbat Reading 11/13
— njdc.org — Here are some interesting articles from the past week. These links are designed to be printed out... and enjoyed over a restful Shabbat. Feel free to join the conversation by following and contributing at #shabbatreading every Friday on Twitter.   Washington Post :  ... (more) Shabbat Reading 11/13

Comments vote down akeyak akeyak posted 14 days agoposted this
Remember When This Was Patriotic
rhymeswithright.mu.nu - 15 days ago
Remember When This Was Patriotic
— rhymeswithright.mu.nu — You know -- the people's right to know, dissent is the highest form of patriotism, etc. Guess... it isn't patriotic any more -- at least now that a man who has no understanding of or appreciation for the military is... (more) Remember When This Was Patriotic

Comments vote down Rhymes With Right Rhymes With Right posted 15 days agoposted this
redstate.com - 15 days ago
What Was Once Patriotic Is Now Treason
— redstate.com — During the Bush administration, leaks out of the Pentagon, State Department, and CIA that would undermine national... security were routinely praised by the Democrats and mainstream media as patriotic. Now that leaks are coming out showing just how ... (more) What Was Once Patriotic Is Now Treason

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michaelyon-online.com - 15 days ago
Japanese Aid to Afghanistan II
— michaelyon-online.com — 12 November 2009 I asked General David Petraeus, General (ret.) Barry McCaffrey, and Secretary of Defense Robert... Gates, about the Japanese decisions on Afghanistan. (The Japanese plan to recall their refueling capacity but to add $5 billion ... (more) Japanese Aid to Afghanistan II

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defenselink.mil - 15 days ago
DefenseLink News Article: Gates Lashes Out at Leakers
— defenselink.mil — American Forces Press Service EN ROUTE TO OSHKOSH, Wis., Nov. 12, 2009 – Defense Secretary Robert M.... Gates today condemned a spate of leaks regarding both the Afghanistan strategy deliberations and last week's shootings at Fort Hood, Texas, ... (more) DefenseLink News Article: Gates Lashes Out at Leakers

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Gates Angry About Defense-Related Leaks
thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com - 15 days ago
Gates Angry About Defense-Related Leaks
— thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com — The defense secretary is upset about leaked information regarding the Afghanistan policy discussions and the Fort Hood... investigation. (more) Gates Angry About Defense-Related Leaks

Comments vote down The Page by Mark Halperin found this 15 days agofound this
reuters.com - 16 days ago
Billionaire Bill Gates says Wall Street pay too high
— reuters.com — Michelle Nichols NEW YORK (Reuters) - Bill Gates said on Wednesday he believes Wall Street pay is... "often too high" and that U.S. government ownership of American International Group Inc worries him because it has devalued the giant insurer. The ... (more) Billionaire Bill Gates says Wall Street pay too high

Comments vote down Democratic Underground Latest Breaking News found this 16 days agofound this
politico.com - 16 days ago
Frank: 'Don't Ask' repeal coming next year
— politico.com — Kerry Eleveld reports that there's a plan and a timetable for repealing "Don't Ask, Don't Tell": Repealing... “don’t ask, don’t tell” will likely be included as part of next year’s Department of Defense ... (more) Frank: 'Don't Ask' repeal coming next year

Comments vote down Political Animal found this 16 days agofound this
Robert Gates: George W. Bush Was No Ronald Reagan
firedoglake.com - 16 days ago
Robert Gates: George W. Bush Was No Ronald Reagan
— firedoglake.com — Here’s Gates, talking about Reagan and the military. You don’t even have to read between the lines... . President Reagan was circumspect about putting or keeping America’s troops and America’s credibility at risk without a ... (more) Robert Gates: George W. Bush Was No Ronald Reagan

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politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com - 16 days ago
Gates praises Reagan for 'circumspect' use of U.S. military
— politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com — WASHINGTON (CNN) – Defense Secretary Robert Gates praised President Ronald Reagan on Tuesday for being "circumspect" about... putting American credibility or troops at risk in the absence of "a clear mission or strong odds of success." Gates ... (more) Gates praises Reagan for 'circumspect' use of U.S. military

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tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com - 16 days ago
TPMDC Morning Roundup
— tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com — Poll: Public Opposes Afghanistan Surge, Split On Obama's Decision-Making A new CNN poll finds that only 40%... of Americans favor the war in Afghanistan, with 58% opposing it. American also do not support sending more troops to Afghanistan, by a ... (more) TPMDC Morning Roundup

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thehill.com - 16 days ago
Frank: DADT repeal will go in Defense authoriztion
— thehill.com — A repeal of "Don't ask, don't tell" will be included in next year's Defense Department authorization bill,... Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) says. “Military issues are always done as part of the overall authorization bill,” Frank told The Advocate. “'Don’t ... (more) Frank: DADT repeal will go in Defense authoriztion

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Gibbs: Policy On Settlements Hasn't Changed
tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com - 18 days ago
Gibbs: Policy On Settlements Hasn't Changed
— tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com — White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said reporters should not read anything into the closed, off-camera meeting... between President Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu scheduled for this evening. Gibbs said during his daily ... (more) Gibbs: Policy On Settlements Hasn't Changed

Comments vote down Talking Points Memo found this 18 days agofound this
corner.nationalreview.com - 18 days ago
The Gates Test -- By: NRO Staff
— corner.nationalreview.com — Today marks the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. But even that phrase doesn’t... do the story justice: The wall did not fall--it was pushed. I’m currently writing a history of the past 20 years, and have a good deal about the Berlin ... (more) The Gates Test -- By: NRO Staff

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“Hate speech” accusations vs women’s rights
faustasblog.com - 19 days ago
“Hate speech” accusations vs women’s rights
— faustasblog.com — In a lengthy post, Gates of Vienna posts recommendations on women’s rights and Sharia law: Participating States... must point out to all religious groups that men and women enjoy quality before the law. In addition, participating states should punish violations according to the law.  ... (more) “Hate speech” accusations vs women’s rights

Comments vote down Fausta Fausta posted 19 days agoposted this
onthehillblog.blogspot.com - 28 days ago
President Signs Law Granting Defense Authority To Suppress Torture Photos
— onthehillblog.blogspot.com — President Obama Thursday signed into law a Homeland Security appropriations bill that contains a provision to grant... the Department of Defense (DOD) the authority to continue suppressing photos of prisoner abuse. (more) President Signs Law Granting Defense Authority To ...

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Gates Receives ‘Mounting Endorsements’ of Strategy Proposals
familysecuritymatters.org - 28 days ago
Gates Receives ‘Mounting Endorsements’ of Strategy Proposals
— familysecuritymatters.org — Gates Receives ‘Mounting Endorsements’ of Strategy Proposals (more) Gates Receives ‘Mounting Endorsements’ of Strategy Proposals

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defenselink.mil - 28 days ago
DefenseLink News Article: Gates Receives ‘Mounting Endorsements’ of Strategy Proposals
— defenselink.mil — American Forces Press Service BRATISLAVA, Slovakia, Oct. 23, 2009 – Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said today... he’s encouraged by unofficial endorsements NATO defense ministers are expressing for Army Gen. Stanley McChrystal’s strategy proposals for ... (more) DefenseLink News Article: Gates Receives ‘Mounting ...

Comments vote down At-Largely found this 28 days agofound this
julescrittenden.com - 28 days ago
Beer Summit II
— julescrittenden.com — Gates and Crowley share informal suds. Boston Herald: In a setting a tad less formal, with no... president or national press on hand, the Harvard professor and the Cambridge cop at the heart of last summer’s White House “beer summit” met for a second ... (more) Beer Summit II

Comments vote down Outside The Beltway | OTB found this 28 days agofound this
tpmlivewire.talkingpointsmemo.com - 29 days ago
Spotted!: Gates And Crowley Reportedly Partake In Beer Summit Part Deux
— tpmlivewire.talkingpointsmemo.com — Harvard Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and Sgt. James Crowley -- of White House Beer Summit fame... -- were reportedly drinking together once again last night -- this time in a Cambridge pub. Sponsored Topics: Henry Louis Gates - White House ... (more) Spotted!: Gates And Crowley Reportedly Partake In Beer ...

Comments vote down Talking Points Memo found this 29 days agofound this
Beer Summit Goes Another Round
tnr.com - 29 days ago
Beer Summit Goes Another Round
— tnr.com — As someone who found the whole Crowley-Gates-Obama beer summit kind of absurd the first time around, I'm... actually kind of impressed--not to mention surprised--by the news that Crowley and Gates met for a second round of beers (minus Obama and the ... (more) Beer Summit Goes Another Round

Comments vote down Ben Smith's Blog found this 29 days agofound this
wbztv.com - 29 days ago
Gates, Crowley Spotted Together In Cambridge Bar
— wbztv.com — Harvard Professor Henry Louis Gates and Cambridge police Sergeant James Crowley were spotted at a pub in... Cambridge Wednesday night. (more) Gates, Crowley Spotted Together In Cambridge Bar

Comments vote down The New Republic blogs found this 29 days agofound this