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McCarthy, Chase, Limbaugh, Gates and Agents Provocateur
The highest profile intelligence figure, despite that he is not an intelligence director, is defense Secretary Robert Gates. His experience, exemplified by his subtlety and intelligence, recommends his continuing service at a time when the US is polarized.
Why?
Because there are agent provocateurs about, and Gates may be channeling Senator Margaret Smith Chase to keep us from would-be McCarthyism forming up from within. Here's the piece over at Analystblues.com addressing the problem with oversimplified responses to McCarthyism and Limbaughism while making an interesting comparison between McCarthy's and Limbaugh's speaking styles via some fascinating BBC audio links.
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