Rock-paper-scissors Strategists Pillows

Nerds night out: 'Dibs on Designated Driver.'

"Based on the feedback from advisers whom I haven't beheaded, all of my ideas are great."

Our Two Parties, Explained

'I want to discuss communication clarity.'

"We need to rethink our strategy of hoping the Internet will just go away."

'A good leader can lead them to water, but a great leader can also make them drink.'

Eye Off the Ball

'Well, that's simplified the mission statement.'

Businessman at the deep end.

". . . and that dumb Mrs. Parker could have figured I had the Ace, King and Jack, but no, she goes ahead bidding in hearts. . ."

Cat reading Rommel biography.

"And, finally, to my wife, my love and appreciation for her understanding and critical insights, without whom this project would never have been accomplished."

'No. No. Don't bomb them now. Wait until morning, when the birds are singing and the air is alive with a sense of possibility.'

Suggestions/Terms and Conditions

"Call it wishful thinking, but I don't think this peace will last. . . ."

"Oh, you don't need to fight them—you just need to convince the pitchfork people that the torch people want to take away their pitchforks."

'Thank you colonel we'll keep your strategy in mind.'

Man with Sword in Penholder

Hopeful Liberty

Dronin'

'These online fantasy worlds are great fun. I can be ‘Dave the Accountant' from Birmingham.'

Fred knew he was safe as long as he stayed in the puddle...

'Computer virus kills virtual scissors. Virtual scissors cuts Edoc. Edoc covers...'

Fencing Venn Graph

"If he could put a horse up his sleeve, he'd probably win at that too."

'He's busy right now, sweating out a risky trade. Can he call you back?'

'I don't think there's anyone home...Or am I just being naive?...'

As you like it - Parisians who will never be under police supervision

'Aw, you win - again!'

"It's important to be close friends with the pharaoh, but not so close that he wants to be entombed with you."

Hours After Iraq

'It's not working, chief - fighting fire with fire.'

"General, we're doomed: The enemy's message we intercepted says they will attack in Winter..."

"Why do you keep choosing scissors when you know she picks rock every time?"

'It was a power struggle but I won!'