Sunday, May 15, 2016

Mr Old Bills is Busy


Mr. Old Bills has been busy as it’s been my objective to clear the books of these old obligations before I leave in a month or so, easing the burden to my successor.  The locals know it and have been bum-rushing my office hoping to hear the Ka-Chunk of my stamper.  It hasn’t been working for them.  The last three Committee sessions I chaired resulted in nothing approved representing in some $55M in old claims still sitting around.  They are getting nervous and so am I since the prevailing leadership winds around here are saying “no”, mostly on principle.  My strategy for the next month while I tee up the options for leadership is simple; make Afghans produce good paper (and excuses), let them sweat a bit to instill discipline, and keep myself safe for another day.  If I say “no”, now then my cloak of invincibility loses its mojo, putting me and my team at risk.  I just don’t need this shit. 

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