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DeM Banter: Agree...and here's to hoping it was merely a threat...and we won't have to revisit in 5 years. Chicago Tribune July 13, 2013 Pg. 12 Why the U.S. should keep a hand in there President Hamid Karzai’s erratic behavior has President Barack Obama considering a complete withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan after 2014. …
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When does a leader's confidence become arrogance? What does humility look like in a true leader's life? I have pondered this often... is it a fine line? I used to think so until reading the commentary in Psalms 8:3-5, 9 in the Maxwell Leadership Bible. A true leader perceives his identity and maintains both his …
DeM Banter: the question is...what do we expect of our military? What quality of military does America need? And fund it... Hanford (CA) Sentinel July 13, 2013 Military Update Failure by Congress to end budget sequestration could force the services in fiscal 2014 to freeze military promotions, suspend recruiting and halt all change-of-station moves, Defense …
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DeM Banter: ...and they don't need medical care, pilot bonuses, or a housing allowance...interesting times... New York Times July 12, 2013 Pg. 11 WALTHAM, Mass. — Moving its hands as if it were dealing cards and walking with a bit of a swagger, a Pentagon-financed humanoid robot named Atlas made its first public appearance on …
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DeM Banter: Assuming we had a National Security Strategy... we might be able to see past the next six months and ponder the real question...."and then...." Assuming we leave tomorrow... And we go to a "zero option." This might bode well for mid-term elections (might...) And then...??? Washington Post July 12, 2013 Pg. 13 The …
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DeM Banter: No... really... I'm looking for the good news strategic stories...my search continues. Washington Times July 9, 2013 Pg. B1 The Import-Export Bank brings customers to the defense industry's doors A perfect storm is brewing — one that threatens to devastate what’s left of America’s military and its associated industrial base. This would be …
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DeM Banter: For a country that has produced some of the most incredible leaders in world history...and having only been around 200+ year...it is sad to see such a leadership fail. The Economist July 6, 2013 The wrong way to cut America’s military budget WASHINGTON, DC -- Some attacks come out of nowhere. Others arrive …
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DeM Banter: WOW! Powerful stuff here...Don't know how to say it any better...well, I have an issue with Umair's piece on vision below...but that's pretty small. It is all about love... could not agree more. I penned a piece on love and leadership and never published...I guess it is time to dust that off. Thoughts? …
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DeM Banter: Or... maybe no one really wants the job? I did put it on my ADP... we will see what happens... Air Force Times July 15, 2013 Pg. 37 When Americans complain about a breakdown of government in Washington, they're usually venting at our dysfunctional Congress. But sometimes it appears the executive branch is …
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DeM Banter: Lack of vision and strategy, lack of will, lack of money? Washington Post July 7, 2013 Pg. 17 The United States has generally been a great force for the promotion of democracy around the world. But no one should be surprised that President Obama winked at last week’s military coup in Egypt. …
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