Napoleon was supposed to have once explained to an inquirer, "There are four types of soldiers. The first are the dumb and lazy. These I make my infantrymen. The second are the smart and energetic. These I make my field commanders. The third type are the smart and lazy. These I make my generals."
The inquirer, then replied, "That's just three types. What of the dumb and energetic?"
Napoleon, without skipping a beat replied, "I have them shot."
The inquirer, then replied, "That's just three types. What of the dumb and energetic?"
Napoleon, without skipping a beat replied, "I have them shot."
Unfortunately, today the dumb and energetic become politicians. Numerous examples, starting with Barney Frank and Harry Reid come to mind.
-- FJD
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