Military Analysis Gifts

"Great news, things are looking up in Iraq!"

"The Net National Product rose slightly last month."

'In its new 'spirit of evenhandedness,' the U. S. Government today sent troops to occupy all foreign countries....'

"We seem to be spending more on defence than on things to defend"

'A portcullis is SO yesterday!'

Reading my Critics

Servicemen.

That's What Happens

Six Thinking Hats

'Herb will provide one of his concise interpretations of the quarterly sales charts.'

'Why don't you leave the planning of our wedding to me?'

Intolerable

A bird that is also the helmet from a suit of armour (or is it a bird inside a helmet?). Notice the very small flying bird/helmet in the background.

"Defense budget... Do you have any idea how much catnip $700 billion would buy?"

Experience-Productivity Ratio / Age-Salary Ratio.

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

Defence Cutbacks.

"World War III? Hmm. O.K., but, remember, nobody gets hurt."

A book reviewer reads between the margins.

'Who said the Germans don't have a sense of humour? Just look at that card Hans Greber and we have haven't been shot at all day.'

The Thinker

Aggression/Security

Split Decision

"I don't think you can get a peace prize for ending a war that you started."

How the US Succeeded in Afghanistan

"It's the kind of missile system that says, 'Hey, these peace negotiations aren't really going very well.'"

"I'm a common dolphin, I swim the west coast of Scotland foraging for fish and squid."

"But if we win and the Visigoths lose then we're the wild card."

Invade/Fail/Deny

Bush and his exit 'strategery'

"Hack back with all you've got!"

Arms race - USA and Russia.

Model Nato Afghanistan Army

'Now listen: Based on the position of the kennel and the length of the leash, only the shaded part of the garden is dangerous...'

Nato Membership