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Army Defense Planning...Eye for an eye...Tooth for a tooth.

"Looks like we found the issue."

"Marshall, somewhere out there, just waiting for us, is a loophole in the system."

"I'm afraid 'It's a surprise', doesn't cut it as a growth strategy."

"We need to reset our fiscal compass to the changing business horizon."

'Fred, I want you to sanitize this, punch it up, dumb it down, leak it to the media and then be fully prepared to deny it!'

That's What Happens

"All we have to fear is fear itself and unmet quarterly projections."

'The good news is we've discovered a vast new oil resource. The bad news is we need a space ship to get there.'

Corporate departments as a metaphor for growing up.

Failure/Due Diligence

Plan 'A', Plan 'B' - "I say we should go with plan 'A', sir."

Jack and Ina build their dream house.

'Does it bother anyone else that our entire business is based on one questionable product?'

"We've developed a five year plan that includes ample provisions for another five year plan if this one doesn't work."

"Try to get him away from that bloody whip...Pass it on."

"After an extensive analysis of your company's strengths and weaknesses our recommendation is to give us more money."

Business cartoon showing sales declining so much that they bounce off the floor.

A military officer sits at his desk with desk trays marked 'Search' and 'Destroy.'

'We had no contingency plan for things going right.'

"Not the most impressive strategic plan I've ever seen."

'Diversify, diversify, diversify. Never keep all your eggs in one basket, unless it's Easter.'

"Have you got any arguments why the world should trust in US policy?"

'Blimey, boss - that's a bit revolutionary, isn't it?'

Daimler, ChryslerSturm and Drang meeting

US fears missile competition.

"There goes the person that proved the Peter principal faster than anyone in history."

"So, gentlemen.... By investing in this time vortex manipulator, we will be able to cross the bridges before we come to them."

'Apparently, wild hopes and dreams, re-enacted by Barbie and Ken, are no substitute for a solid business plan.'

People, what a fantastic opportunity for a reset!

"Ah yes… this is Mr Shipley, our new head of strategically placed objects."

"More specifically, we're looking for someone to take care of things that are bound to happen eventually."

The Thing That Won't Leave

Assets On Hand/Familiarity With Landscape

Mission accomplished.