The David Kilcullen Collection (merged thread)

[Ron Humphrey]

That is the point I tried to address earlier - that slides only present part of a presentation - and often not the most important part - and are therefore open to misinterpretation when divorced from the actual presentation. People these days trade and forward PP briefings all the time and I think it's wise to be cognizant of the limitations of the medium. I frankly don't like the practice yet I see it all the time.

and one that I had hoped we would see begin to be addressed through the use of newer technologies like face puppetry. The briefer would be able to give the briefing and be video taped after which the software is used to make an avatar of sorts give the brief in the different adobe or other models.

Imagine actually getting the rest of the story rather than having to wait for Paul Harvey to provide it later

It's easily doable and I agree that it might help avoid some of the selective pass on of information from such briefs by those who didn't necessarily get it in the context it was created with

[SteveMetz]

and one that I had hoped we would see begin to be addressed through the use of newer technologies like face puppetry. The briefer would be able to give the briefing and be video taped after which the software is used to make an avatar of sorts give the brief in the different adobe or other models.

Imagine actually getting the rest of the story rather than having to wait for Paul Harvey to provide it later

It's easily doable and I agree that it might help avoid some of the selective pass on of information from such briefs by those who didn't necessarily get it in the context it was created with

Heck, I'll get a sock and make a Kilcullen puppet if that would help. It might look like Lambchop, but we'll just have to work through that.

[Norfolk]

I'll get a sock and make a Kilcullen puppet if that would help. It might look like Lambchop, but we'll just have to work through that.

Steve, I'm the resident sock puppet on these boards. Certain members just pull the strings on certain threads, and I respond instaneously, no act of free will on my part necessary.

Ron: I don't listen to Paul Harvey anymore, or his son. Back in the day he was great to listen to, but nowadays his show has just gotten strange at times.

JJackson:

I too rather wonder about that. That said, how independent or autonomous of tribal sheiks or other local leadership are these small groups, or at least how susceptible/vulnerable to persuasion/coercion are they? If these minor groups are or can be brought under the more or less sway of tribal or other local leaders, then perhaps the Hydra can be restrained, sort of, depending of course upon the circumstances of said leaders. Especially with regards to their access to, or at least freedom from, centralized political power.

[soldiernolongeriniraq]

"Excellent points! But I am hurt that you felt you had to tell me a Glock is handgun!! I carry a Model 27 (the subcompact .40)"

Sorry, Steve. When I sat next to you on the panel at Colorado Springs, I didn't notice the telltale bulge of a Model 27.

If I see you again, I'll pad you down first!

C