We can be sure that:

When two quotes "on evidence" are offered up on a discussion forum: One a reasoned quote from a renowned philosopher, the other an odd, nonsensical, quote from a politician, the first response will be on the nonsense quote.

I present the evidence, Steve's response to prove the point :)

Come off it, Ed. You're backing off, something you wouldn't have done had I not responded. Your ludicrous Rumsfeld inclusion would have stood forever. You thought you were being clever. The really clever thing would have been not to tell us it was him (though we might have worked it out anyway).