Clark M. Clifford — American Public Servant born on December 25, 1906, died on October 10, 1998

Clark McAdams Clifford was an American lawyer who served as an important political advisor to Democratic Presidents Harry S. Truman, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson and Jimmy Carter. His official government positions were White House Counsel, Chairman of the President's Intelligence Advisory Board, and Secretary of Defense; Clifford was also influential in his role as an unofficial, informal presidential advisor in various issues. A successful Washington lawyer, he was known for his elite clientele, charming manners and impeccable suits... (wikipedia)

We're going through a kind of ancient, barbaric war dance now - it's almost an ultimate in absurdity.
I am not conscious of falling under any of those ornithological divisions.