The Rumsfeld-Cheney axis has self-destructed right in front of our eyes, along with the once-proud Perle-Wolfowitz bund that is turning to wax. They somehow managed to blow it all, like a gang of kids on a looting spree, between January and July, or even less. It is genuinely incredible. The U.S. Treasury is empty, we are losing that stupid, fraudulent chickencrap War in Iraq, and every country in the world except a handful of Corrupt Brits despises us. We are losers, and that is the one unforgiveable sin in America.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A failed political alliance has led to financial ruin and international disdain.
- In plain terms
- Leaders messed up, wasted money, and made enemies.
- What can you take from it?
- Failure in leadership can have global consequences.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines national failure?
- How do you measure leadership success?
Another view
Attributing complex outcomes solely to one group simplifies reality.
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