Ghost of BiB

Hey Mock, have you noticed "Elena" yet? Elena The one odd thing though, do you think she has another pair of shoes just like that?

I'm proud for you Rich. I really, really am.

Maybe he's going for the tax write offs? Starting a business and actually landing work are not the same thing.

And, AS USUAL, the nuances of subtleties and the ability to see a bigger picture escape you. Google up the relationships between the US and Quatar. That should, in practical terms adequately answer how ridiculous this is. As we are talking "opinions" here, my opinion is that if anything was actually discussed of that vein, it was done tongue in cheek. It may be gallows humor, but I've personally heard crazier ideas. Actually thought up a few. I was trying to describe what might have led up to such a conversation, had one ever actually taken place. May have, might not. But, it's pretty clear the Blair has his own troubles, and there are plenty in British Government with their own axes to grind.

You could just leave them in my kitchen sink, and you'd never have to bother.

We badmouth you too. Mostly behind your back, though.

Want me to re-vector the weather machine?

Shidd. I had a 40 something Army full colonel call me "Sir" the other day, let alone the 21 year old hottie. Next year, practice up by throwing yourself off the roof of the garage for two or three days before the game.

Hey, those ex-Delta and SEAL guys need work, too.

Damn those lace-ups.

Is he afraid he won't be able to see over the top?

And, AS USUAL you are: 1. Missing the point of the possibility of the briefing materials getting into the wrong hands, irregardless of who actually reads them at whatever level. The point of the process is to remove the minutia, and give the policy people some clearer information. 2. They are called "Decision Briefs" precisely for a reason. They are towards the end of a process and it is not an impossibility for senior level people to have at hand almost a graphical representation of a particualr set of actions vs. effects. I have dealt with a lot of "Most Dangerous" vs. "Most Likely". "Most Dangerous" may have a very low probablility of occurring, but it's irresponsible not to bring those scenarios to the attention of the higher ups. Remember 9/11? Wasn't very likely, but...

Another long afternoon? At least it's on at one this week, so I can drink myself into numbness early. That said, I'm taking the Bills as my long-shot pick this week. Weather will be a factor, I hope.

Can I B word about this thread? And those SHOES! My God. Where on earth did you get that haircut? They have rebates?

Are you certain of that? Hypothetical and anecdotal: Most of the time, higher level decision makers do not have the necessary detailed experise or information to adequately dissect a situation - whether it be eliminating Iowa, or how to man a new office responsible for paper clip procurement. Staff action officers (and their supporting staff) who have day to day responsibility are tasked to analyze a "situation" along with the desired effects of a potential outcome. A series of courses of action are developed, usually never more than 4 or 5, as anything past that usually ends up as a variation of one of the others. Effects based planning, cause and effect. Potential results, both pro and con. One or two are usually pretty well throw aways, but are included as they both WILL address the issue, and provide a comparison to other, generally more reasonable and tenable courses of action. These are briefed to whatever decision making committee is carged with picking. Usually, this is done in Powerpoint, with hard copy of the brief and what amounts to note pages and information packets to each participant for reference. When working with allies, it's normal to provide those allies with the same package, and even include them in the briefing/decision process. When all is said and done, a particular course may be chosen, might be modified, or all might be rejected for one reason or another and everyone goes back to the well. But, everyone goes back to the well better informed for the next go around. Could it be possible, if there is ANYTHING to this at all, that somebody leaked the info package/briefing slides that could have included "Blow the SOB Up" as a designed throw away option (to give perspective)? And, once a left wing sensationalist tabloid gets their hands on it, embellishment takes over? Perhaps the concern within the British government is not trying to "cover up" nefarious intentions of the governments in question, but the fact that a sensitive and classified decision briefing was compromised? This also periferally relates to "Sharing Information with Congress".

And you're mine. Sort of stupid living on opposite coasts though. At least you chose technology. These proxy contracts are killing me.

Truly, a gift that keeps on giving.

Sort of painful to watch, isn't it?

I see the need at TE, too...but it remains that the QB needs more than .236 milliseconds to throw the ball to him.

Page 3... Bat Boy to meet with space aliens to discuss chicken franchise.

Ow...I hope it comes out right...

That part I won't discuss.

Very true. I just thought I'd try to talk about in general how stuff works. If more people understood that part, maybe there would be less problem, and people might examine things more objectively. I keep forgetting that any understanding gets in the way of opinion. I tried, but in fairness it's not easy to explain, is it?

With a few 19-32 year old slim, hot buddies. Not bad for an old fart.

So, at 3:15 AM are you making a major announcement?