I'm starting to believe Cheney got out of town so he wouldn't have to watch Rummy's decapitation in person.
Given that Gates helped write baker's "Peace with Honorable Mention II" plan and has been installed to implement it, I'm guessing Rummy wouldn't accept it.
Maybe Staying (on) the (golf) course or severing and ambling just didn't thrill him like knowing where to find the WMD did.

The real question is not what did he bag this time-but WHO?
Was it a lawyer friend-or a gay prostitute?
Was it a gunshot-or a cumshot?

Facts people! Facts!.........