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Link to some real economic thinking, explodes the myth of so called free markets. Talks about the superiority of the Military business model applied to the civilian economy. Good stuff.
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Bill, may not be as tough as you think. In fact the tough part is probably going to be convincing the establishment that there is another (better) way to achieve a lasting desirable outcome. Can't...

Surfer and Bill, might want to try this link to Rogue Economics.......I have not read the book but have seen short interviews of work......not sure I believe everything she says but alot I do.
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That is the most critical part of the study. It provides a model of a living/adapting/open system. There is a difference between what was called The General Systems Theory which is based upon biology...

Been saying this since my first day here....it is the COG and the Enemy is a system......not a country. If you read the document you will find a quote where he says a criminal/bandit organization...

I think you are right......the Bear threat ate everybody:wry: now we are hungry for real UW capabilities.

SPARTAN
Special Proficiency at Rugged Training and Nation building. Google the whole!! name and you should get references.

Early 70's when I new about it. Worked with American Indians in Florida,...

Bill, remember SF and the attempted SPARTAN doctine? Happened while I was up there.....don't know that it ever took hold, but more of what I think the CA/economic support should be.

In the old days it was called Special Warfare which was why the old SF units had A-teams,CA-teams,PSYOP-teams combined as needed based upon the situation, now for some reason they don't do that...

Which goes right to the heart of the SBW mantra of the 3 F's to understanding a Human Organization System. IMO Family,Friends and Finances are all you really need to know about the Human Terrain....

Hi Bill, what is different is Opium production has skyrocketed SINCE we invaded. That needs to change and that is part of COIN IMO. I don't disagree with you across the board but I do think that a...

Bribery is very effective so I wouldn't be to concerned about it.........just think of it as a Campaign contribution, that's how most US Politicians look at it.:wry:

IMO the real 800 pound Guerrilla in A'stan is the Economy. Without a stable Economy no country can survive.......Including the USA.