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I typed "powell failure" into google and I'm at a loss as to what the hell ustwo was talking about...I can only imagine he figured no one would actually try it. I hope more people take a second and do it, because well it just exposes his comment as nonsense.
I'm surprised on his comment regarding powell's lack of initiative (I think he called it leadership and strength, but I would think more accurately labeled initiative is what he's referring to), which I wouldn't expect any president to want too much of around--too many cooks in the kitchen and all that--but also that in so far as I know people who actually act moderate and not just claim to be take "wait and see" courses. And I always think they're dry and ineffective and all that, but that's me because I'm passionate about certain things and I have since just come to grips with the fact that brash action may feel good and appear to be achieving much, but in reality I may create more harm than good in the end. and the same goes for anyone who charges into action, and those would be the first responders, which I wouldnt find someone who's been in the military for any lenght of time to really aspire to, especially when dealing with war and death of lotsa people our citizens and otherwise.
I guess I'm suggesting that sitting down and thinking about a situation takes strength that I don't always appreciate at the time. and it seems something I'd appreciate in someone who is in charge of life and death decisions--even if I resented inaction while in the NOW.
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