inc.com / view original DeM Banter: great article, please read...I could not agree more, honestly...I did not contribute to the article in any way. DeM comments in italics... Never assume that the conventional wisdom is right. Old ways of operation can be sticky. After all, they have their own built-in constituencies. HUGE: institutional inertia is …
With Syria, It Would Be Wise To Consider The Lessons Of History By Walter Pincus
DeM Banter: I know...as a nation, we simply don't like history lessons...but, simply put...we are not smarter than history. Not sure I agree with Walt on his statement...."The 1991 Gulf War and, more recently, Libya and Mali, should be models for Syria." We could argue (as we have) that Desert Storm cost a great deal …
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Budget Cuts, Syria Pose Perfect Storm By Jeff Schogol
DeM Banter: We have talked about tough choices here at the m100Group... and this was a choice that was made. The decision CLEARLY limited the US's response options...and the decision was made despite the strategic warnings clamoring across the globe. The lack of training time significantly increases the risk of any involvement of US Air …
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Tripping The Wire By James Kitfield
DeM Banter: rough situation...options limited...lines drawn...tired military....limited funds...now what? National Journal May 4, 2013 Syria is testing the idea that nations can't cross the United States. What happens if other countries copy it? The United States can’t bluff. That is the consensus inside the White House on the issuing of “red lines,” including President Obama’s …
9 Things Great Leaders Never Say By AMY LEVIN-EPSTEIN
DeM Banter: This is the VERY abbreviated version of the article... but I think just looking at the statements helps a great deal...seems we all hear this a lot as of late...probably at work, but if not there... just watch the news. View Original 1: "Don't take this wrong but ..." 2: "I had strong …
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Global Strike Falls Victim To Budget Cuts By Brian Everstine
DeM Banter: Posted an article a few days ago by Dr Haass on the future of the US and policy...my thoughts... the trend lines are all in the wrong direction... this is trend line in the wrong direction... AirForceTimes.com May 1, 2013 The Air Force has canceled its premier nuclear security exercise. The Global Strike …
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The 5 Agencies with the Most Out of Touch Senior Leadership by MARK MICHELI
DeM Banter: Perhaps another measure of leadership issues...dare I say toxic leadership? I have not been around many SESs for several years now...can't say I have any recent first hand knowledge. Thoughts? View Original / Government Executive The growing disconnect between the SES and the rest is real—and growing. The Partnership for Public Service released …
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Top General: 5 Bad Habits For The Pentagon To Fix By David Cook
DeM Banter: Not sure I disagree...but I have to say... I have a really bad feeling about this. Christian Science Monitor (csmonitor.com) April 30, 2013 The Pentagon has not had to do any serious belt-tightening for years, and Gen. Martin Dempsey, the nation's top military officer, says some budget disciple could be beneficial. Gen. Martin …
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DoD’s Push To Dump Bad Leaders JCS chief wants troops to review COs By Andrew Tilghman
DeM Banter: WARNING: CULTURE CHANGER...Always tough for the military to face a culture change, but this is huge! Many more benefits than drawbacks... so now let's sit back and observe who fights it, where, when, and why...Wonder if it will work? Note which service is the most resistant? Why do you think that is? Army …
The Dark Side Of Energy Independence By Benjamin Alter and Edward Fishman
DeM Banter: as mentioned in Wondering Where the Lions Are and Quantum Look...energy independence is huge! Granted...there are issues to face...but are they worthy of not pursuing it? China will need energy for a long time to come....what do you think? Stay dependent on the mid-east? New York Times April 28, 2013 Pg. SR5 JUST …
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