When Cutting Staff At The Pentagon, Don't

If The Staff Lacks Policy Guidance Against Which To Test Decisions, Their Decisions Will Be Random.

The Worst Thing You Can Do Is Allow A Coalition To Determine What Your Mission Is.

Well, So Be It. Nothing's Perfect In Life, So You Have An Election That's Not Quite Perfect. Is It Better Than Not Having An Election? You Bet.

Don't Say 'the White House Wants.' Buildings Can't Want.

Be Precise. A Lack Of Precision Is Dangerous When The Margin Of Error Is Small.