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2011-06-04 -Short Attention Span Theater-

"Listen, learn....then lead" - General Stanley McChrystal

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Posted by Besoeker 2011-06-04 00:50|| || Front Page|| [1 views ] Top

#1 McChrystal had a bunk with a blanket. He had a footlocker and a standup steel locker just barracks issue. He had a few books. That was it.

He was a RUTHLESSLY honest man and he was a Leader. He listened to his men. Dont waste his time, dont ask for favors.

A man who was humble with the power he expressed. He wasnt afraid of power, he used it and it didnt use him.

And nobody was going to piss on the United States shoes while he had command. He spoke the truth.
You cant replace men like that. You never have enough men like that.
He would have picked up a gun and gone into the line himself in an emergency. He is the real thing.

Posted by de Medici 2011-06-04 05:14|| 2011-06-04 05:14|| Front Page Top

#2 de Medici,
Here's another post I'll allow it the moment, but you know you're being monitored, right? Watch yourself!!!

Posted by Scooter McGruder 2011-06-04 05:28|| 2011-06-04 05:28|| Front Page Top

#3 I'm surprised the TED people would let a gentleman like McChrystal in the door. They tend towards touchy-feelie, UN-flavored hipster sensibilities as you can see from reading a few comments at the link.

Posted by SteveS 2011-06-04 12:42|| 2011-06-04 12:42|| Front Page Top

#4 Research McChrystal's politics, and you'll see why.

I wonder how many in the DNC are ticked at Rolling Stone for denying them the chance for a future political candidate. Then again, this could be the start of a 'rehab'.

Posted by Pappy 2011-06-04 17:33|| 2011-06-04 17:33|| Front Page Top

#5 de Medici Howdy!, You do have a following here. Good to see you are more in tune with everyone. I need to study General McChrystal more. Sounds like he has great qualities.

Posted by Dale 2011-06-04 17:37|| 2011-06-04 17:37|| Front Page Top

#6 Yes. he is is one of the greats. Fantastic leadership qualities. Building consensus, shared sense of purpose and reverse mentored. I have heard the name now and then but never learned of the man.I am glad he is where he has been. That is the sort of individual who could do great things in politics. Those that I have met when told that say their job is political enough. I had trouble with his voice at the start but got used to it. I don't believe his voice could handle the strain. It is refreshing to hear him speak. Everything I have believed in validated.
This was the highlight of the day for myself.

Posted by Dale 2011-06-04 18:13|| 2011-06-04 18:13|| Front Page Top

#7 A Brit SAS trooper was quoted as saying, you're in the crapper and a guy takes a knee next to you and it's Stan fucking McCrystal.
Now, when it comes to the demographic to be "marginalized" first, would it be lawyers, the traditional favorite, or journalists?
Hell,why not both?

Posted by Richard Aubrey 2011-06-04 20:43|| 2011-06-04 20:43|| Front Page Top

#8 An odd TED talk. Normally they show the audience and show audience reaction. They light the audience when the presentation is over. This was all dark all the time. Odd.

Posted by Nimble Spemble 2011-06-04 21:51|| 2011-06-04 21:51|| Front Page Top

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