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Old 10-21-2008, 02:52 PM   #29
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Cabinet level discussions in most administrations are typically open and frank, with back-and-forth, compromise, and the weighing of all opinions. Its not like a the military where you report, get your orders, and march out. The president is the commander and chief, but you've not been appointed to the cabinet to salute and march out.
Powell was a career Military Man....I'm sure he had issues with certain individuals but when the Prez tells you this is how its going to be.....Then thats the way its going to be. Notice he finally had enough


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Good leaders decide by getting smart people in a room and listening.
And there in is the key phrase....GOOD leaders.....need we rehash that old chestnut.

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