Strategic Studies Mugs

Headquarters of the Union Army, Commanded by General Grant, Nr Vicksburg

It's 10PM. Do you know who is in control of Pakistan's nukes?

'Where now in Afghanistan?'

"It varies, but offhand I'd say around 750 'bang-bangs' equal one 'boom'."

Hiroshima and Moscow

The Department of Really Stupid Ideas: 'Most people think they just appear out of thin air! But the truth is, there's a great deal of very hard work involved!'

'And were there a point to your proposal, Henderson - What would it be?'

The Businessmen Have to Make Decisions from Many Options

"Stock options for your thoughts."

'My reading comprehension is so-so, but I do make up for it with my highlighting skills.'

"Be patient. He'll have to visit the water cooler sooner or later."

'You think I'm crazy; I think you're crazy...finally some common ground!'

"We need a best practice swim lane to leverage our core competency, move the needle outside the box, and open the kimono while keeping our ducks in a row. Can anyone give me a sustainable solution to more vertical effectiveness without getting too granula

Do your research!

'I want you to paddle against the current.'

"Can you change this quiz grade from an A to a C? I like to keep expectations low until I blow my parents' mind by acing the final exam."

"Is it just a scary coincidence that the words 'changes' and 'unknown' both have 7 letters?"

"Quit stalling, Smithers. Where's the SALES chart?"

"Serendipity is not a strategy."

"I have a recurring nightmare that I've taken a test, and the professor won't give me an 'A'."

"He's his own worst enemy."

"How was work?"

"What's wrong with swallowing up other companies?"

Alternative fielding positions

'Let's throw ball. Running game not working.'

Disraeli Stands for 'British Interests' Against Russian Expansionism

'Maybe we should sign him before the MVP award is announced.'

"Weather like this plagued my retreat from Moscow."

'Could we finish these negotiations via e-mail? That will allow me to think before I respond to your proposals.'

Jack and Ina build their dream house.

'Look, can't we just build the damn thing next to the quarry?'

'Well, I'm not very satisfied with our customers, either.'

'I want ideas so bold, so wildly innovative, so undeniably brilliant that they retain a shred of originality after everyone picks them to pieces.'

Shaped Much Different: Vietnam and Afghanistan.

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