Sublime
An inspiration engine for ideas
“His reliance on the staff system stopped at the deciding line. His grasp of complex issues was profound, and his exposition of his own views was forceful and clear.” The mythical Eisenhower, who left decision making to subordinates, whose mind was “lazy” and who was not very bright, cannot be found in the minutes of the National Security Council,
... See moreJean Edward Smith • Eisenhower in War and Peace
Ben Horowitz • The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers
The last time Saddam Hussein threatened the peace (by invading Kuwait), 7 out of 10 Democrats in Congress voted against authorizing the use of force and in favor of the useless pseudo-solution of sanctions.
Charles Krauthammer • Things That Matter: Three Decades of Passions, Pastimes and Politics
As an adult, Wilson shared none of Roosevelt’s lust for violent conquest. For his secretary of state he chose William Jennings…
Some highlights have been hidden or truncated due to export limits.
Daniel Immerwahr • How to Hide an Empire
