"Psychology, as I understand it, means knowledge of the soul. Yet, how shall we speak about the souls of others, when we do not even know our own? Is there a single one of us who can say with certainty how he will react to a certain event? Nevertheless, as leaders we must have some knowledge of the souls of our soldiers; because the soldier, the living man, is the instrument with which we have to work in war...no commander lacking in this inner knowledge of his men can accomplish great things."
- Adolph Von Schell, "Battle Leadership" (1933) Standard Marine Corps Reading
After spending billions of our dollars and lives Mr. Bush is slowly finding out what he could have learned for the price of a used book or a youth better spent:
Experienced troops need experienced leadership.
Never has a gap in a life's history become so apparent, and so dangerous, than now. Had he the experience of a warrior, he would truly understand what the military man needs to win a war. Had he the soul of one, he would have learned the role that faith in leadership plays in the hearts of our troops. Now, as his leadership moment passes into history, a chance of a lifetime to atone for missing time when he was needed most gone, he has chosen to align himself with something other than the soul of a soldier.
And this soldier's soul will never forget.
Comments (2)
Joe, Awesome perspective!!! I couldn't agree more! You're awesome!!
Posted by: Joni on June 20, 2006 21:01
Glad you found it! Welcome! I played soccer since I was a little boy and through college. Got our butts whipped alot. Still play a little now for fun, but I love to watch the game and hear the crowd! Your blog interested me because I am fascinated by people who find something they love (or it finds them) and spend time writing about it, regardless of who happens to listen. That is just cool to me. The enthusiasm is contagious! Anyway WC interests me. It always makes me smile when I see people from everywhere get together and enjoy life. What a small world we become for just a moment. Inspiring. You know, promoting soccer, and things that bring people together is very "citizen hunterish" - so welcome! Tell your friends. Soccer fever, like CH fever, starts one person as a time! Ole'! Oh, I found it just by chance. Caught my eye and had to keep reading.
Posted by: JoeDuran on June 24, 2006 00:41