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Do You Congratulate Someone For A Promotion Like This?
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RE: Do You Congratulate Someone For A Promotion Like This?
(January 28, 2016 at 12:56 pm)Minimalist Wrote: http://www.rawstory.com/2016/01/pentagon...ghanistan/


Quote:Pentagon announces pick for US commander in Afghanistan

Roughly equivalent to saying "Congratulations, Lieutenant.  You are now in command of the Titanic!"

In my own career, being entrusted with righting a failing operation is a compliment to the newly-charged leader.

Yes, it can also be a walk-the-plank moment. Do or die, brotha.

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RE: Do You Congratulate Someone For A Promotion Like This? - by Thumpalumpacus - January 28, 2016 at 5:06 pm

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