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[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by SPandS-fan Mark and Michael, What a wonderful discussion. I feel in many ways as if I've been in a college-level course regarding transportation. Both of you raise thought-provoking points. I agree with Michael, now that he points it out, that there is an inherent pitfall to the Strategic Fallacy model because it can't be tested. War-gaming (the intensive board/computer variety at a strategic level) may at times offer a glimpse into different possible outcomes in warfare. Nothing conclusive can be drawn, however, just fodder to chew on for those with an interest in military history. I don't play those games. What happened is what happened; I tend to strongly embrace the idea of predestination. I'm more interested in "why" and "what" for the sake of not repeating strategic, or even gross tactical, errors. How this relates to the Milwaukee Road is similar: I regret the mistakes that were made, wish it was still around, but am interested more in the "why/how" and "what" of its demise. There is of course a stark difference between a field/sea/air commander making decisions in the heat of a battle that is the turning point of a war (Midway, Battle of Britain, Vicksburg, Adrianople) and the demise of the Milwaukee Road. Of course, historians can teach us much from both. [quote]QUOTE: The messianic executive usually leaves the greater mark on history, though often it's a black mark. Their weakness is their hubris. It makes them inable to adapt to setbacks and changed conditions, and rather than build support among those on the margin they turn inward to a smaller and smaller set of people who pass their litmus test for ideological purity. Those who do not subscribe to the faith begin to withdraw their interest and look elsewhere for opportunity that seems more feasible. [/quote] Hmmm, I can think of another application to what you've stated. Enough said. [/quote] What in the name of the Reverend James J. Hill are you guys talking about?!
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