Post Adhrp2OCkvM1LPpPGa by chris@abraham.su
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(DIR) Post #Adhn5bDsVw8EF04lqi by chris@abraham.su
2024-01-10T13:53:10Z
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"If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck." —Steinbeck John
(DIR) Post #AdhplOVgN0yWsqSdBQ by Cosmic@noagendasocial.com
2024-01-10T14:47:19Z
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@chris Strategy*
(DIR) Post #Adhr9AHj0hfnfYpZke by chris@abraham.su
2024-01-10T15:02:48Z
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@CosmicThat's not the actual quote but fine, that's a variation.
(DIR) Post #AdhrUoPF2H4wBUfWme by chris@abraham.su
2024-01-10T15:06:43Z
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@CosmicThe quote "If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck" is often attributed to John Steinbeck, but there is uncertainty and lack of concrete evidence regarding this attribution. Some internet sources claim John Steinbeck as the author, but there is no clear citation from his works or speeches where this quote appears.On the other hand, the quote is also attributed to David Hackworth, a well-known military figure. A quote with a similar
(DIR) Post #AdhrUqpY1RJFhezZ44 by chris@abraham.su
2024-01-10T15:06:43Z
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sentiment, "If you find yourself in a fair fight, you didn't plan your mission properly," is specifically attributed to David Hackworth.Thus, while the quote is popularly linked to John Steinbeck, the more likely source seems to be David Hackworth. However, it's important to note that such quotes can sometimes be misattributed or become part of popular lore without a clear origin.The quote "If you find yourself in a fair fight, your @Cosmic
(DIR) Post #AdhrUtCfCSzL3vp3NA by chris@abraham.su
2024-01-10T15:06:43Z
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tactics suck" has also been attributed to Lieutenant Colonel Jeff Cooper. Jeff Cooper was a significant figure in modern firearms training and is known for his work on handgun technique and the development of the "modern technique" of handgun shooting.While it's possible that Cooper may have expressed a similar sentiment given his background in military tactics and firearms training, definitive proof of him saying this exact quote is not readily available. Like many popular quotes, @Cosmic
(DIR) Post #AdhrUvek52dYfayVPs by chris@abraham.su
2024-01-10T15:06:43Z
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especially those in the military and tactical fields, it might be attributed to multiple figures over time, leading to some confusion about its origin.In summary, while John Steinbeck, David Hackworth, and Jeff Cooper have all been variously credited with the quote, the most concrete attribution seems to be to David Hackworth. However, the connection to Jeff Cooper, given his background and influence, remains a possibility.@Cosmic
(DIR) Post #AdhraS450s7CdDSZOK by chris@abraham.su
2024-01-10T15:07:23Z
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@CosmicThe quote "If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck" is often attributed to John Steinbeck, but there is uncertainty and lack of concrete evidence regarding this attribution. Some internet sources claim John Steinbeck as the author, but there is no clear citation from his works or speeches where this quote appears.On the other hand, the quote is also attributed to David Hackworth, a well-known military figure. A quote with a similar
(DIR) Post #AdhraUmotV5j4YPKPA by chris@abraham.su
2024-01-10T15:07:24Z
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sentiment, "If you find yourself in a fair fight, you didn't plan your mission properly," is specifically attributed to David Hackworth.Thus, while the quote is popularly linked to John Steinbeck, the more likely source seems to be David Hackworth. However, it's important to note that such quotes can sometimes be misattributed or become part of popular lore without a clear origin.The quote "If you find yourself in a fair fight, your @Cosmic
(DIR) Post #AdhraX2qUt6C4pv9f6 by chris@abraham.su
2024-01-10T15:07:24Z
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tactics suck" has also been attributed to Lieutenant Colonel Jeff Cooper. Jeff Cooper was a significant figure in modern firearms training and is known for his work on handgun technique and the development of the "modern technique" of handgun shooting.While it's possible that Cooper may have expressed a similar sentiment given his background in military tactics and firearms training, definitive proof of him saying this exact quote is not readily available. Like many popular quotes, @Cosmic
(DIR) Post #AdhraZdmqVpw7zDgWG by chris@abraham.su
2024-01-10T15:07:24Z
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especially those in the military and tactical fields, it might be attributed to multiple figures over time, leading to some confusion about its origin.In summary, while John Steinbeck, David Hackworth, and Jeff Cooper have all been variously credited with the quote, the most concrete attribution seems to be to David Hackworth. However, the connection to Jeff Cooper, given his background and influence, remains a possibility.@Cosmic
(DIR) Post #Adhrp2OCkvM1LPpPGa by chris@abraham.su
2024-01-10T15:10:22Z
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@CosmicI thought it was Jeff Cooper until I did the deep dive. I still want it to be.
(DIR) Post #Adhs3ojpnCvXLkzc9Y by Alphakilopapa@noagendasocial.com
2024-01-10T15:13:03Z
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@chris @Cosmic Accuracy does matter these days.
(DIR) Post #AdhuPjoayfIwMNnf72 by chris@abraham.su
2024-01-10T15:39:12Z
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@AlphakilopapaBut in this case I'm accurate and you're wrong? I do like "strategy" better. Love this, via GPTIn warfare, the terms "tactics" and "strategies" refer to different levels of planning and execution:Tactics:Focus: Tactics are concerned with the conduct of individual engagements or battles. They deal with the immediate, the here and now.Scope: They are smaller in scale and involve decisions about the positioning and movement of @Cosmic
(DIR) Post #AdhuPl3WMeq0Cxn612 by chris@abraham.su
2024-01-10T15:39:12Z
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troops and equipment on the battlefield.Objective: The primary objective of tactical decisions is to win individual engagements. It's about how to best deploy and employ units and resources in a combat situation.Time Frame: Tactics are short-term in nature and adapt to the dynamic conditions of the battlefield.Examples: Flanking an enemy, choosing the right formation for an assault, or deciding when and where to deploy artillery.Strategies:Focus: Strategy is about @Alphakilopapa @Cosmic
(DIR) Post #AdhuPmCm5jpllx804u by chris@abraham.su
2024-01-10T15:39:12Z
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the overarching plan or set of goals to achieve victory in war. It deals with the broader picture.Scope: It encompasses the overall plan for a campaign or an entire war, integrating individual battles and tactics into a larger purpose.Objective: The primary objective of strategic decisions is to achieve the long-term goals of the war, such as defeating an enemy, capturing territory, or securing resources.Time Frame: Strategy is long-term in nature, often involving @Alphakilopapa @Cosmic
(DIR) Post #AdhuPnXj7KBhvDwFNI by chris@abraham.su
2024-01-10T15:39:12Z
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plans that unfold over months or years.Examples: Deciding whether to engage in a war, choosing which fronts to fight on, allocating resources across different theaters of war, or determining diplomatic or economic policies to support the war effort.In essence, tactics are about how to fight battles, while strategy is about how to win the war.
(DIR) Post #AdhuY8PnOo2IyLCiI4 by chris@abraham.su
2024-01-10T15:40:56Z
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@AlphakilopapaThis is perfect because if you think about Republics, not only does it not look and sound enough like Democrat and entirely too much like Republican, but it also means that the entire "mob rule" thing can't work because States Rights, etc, prevents takeovers. @Cosmic
(DIR) Post #AdhuqnD2SwIihp8MXQ by chris@abraham.su
2024-01-10T15:44:13Z
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@AlphakilopapaHe ha ha@Cosmic
(DIR) Post #Adi8rnZxyW0PV6ERPs by Cosmic@noagendasocial.com
2024-01-10T18:21:22Z
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@chris @Alphakilopapa Regardless of what the original quote was,Strategy is what makes fights fair or unfair. Tactics is how you execute particular fights, and can lead to someone winning despite unfair odds.
(DIR) Post #AdiDhlHw8YBpGqpeMa by chris@abraham.su
2024-01-10T19:15:34Z
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@Cosmic @Alphakilopapa I disagree: tactics happen in the field, strategy happens in the Pentagram.
(DIR) Post #AdiDuvxHmy7O7OSC6S by chris@abraham.su
2024-01-10T19:17:57Z
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@Cosmic @Alphakilopapa on second thought, it has a lot to do with scale. At scale, it's strategy; on the ground, when I was a haole kid playing dirty against 10 moke cousins, it was tactics :)Sharing notes from growing up haole in Hawaii in the 80s https://chrisabraham.com/blog/sharing-notes-from-growing-up-haole-in-hawaii-in-the-80sGrowing Up Haole in Hawaii https://chrisabraham.com/hi/growing-up-haole-in-hawaii
(DIR) Post #AdiEGP4OjhfEUt1ATg by Cosmic@noagendasocial.com
2024-01-10T19:21:50Z
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@chris @Alphakilopapa Throwing dirt in their eyes would be tactics.Strategy would be getting jacked, or beating someone up on your first day in prison so you don’t have to beat anyone else up
(DIR) Post #AdiGdTgbwFzFNp1Qw4 by chris@abraham.su
2024-01-10T19:48:24Z
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@Cosmic @Alphakilopapa Throwing dirt in their eyes is only a behavior unless it's a practiced behavior. Doing something, unless it's trained and practiced, isn't a tactic, it's a action, it's a response, it's muscle memory from training.
(DIR) Post #AdiGpGLzKoq1VXzmmO by chris@abraham.su
2024-01-10T19:50:32Z
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@Cosmic @Alphakilopapa A strategy is making a plan to get jacked and then beat someone up on your first day of prison; a tactic is getting into the right position to win that first fight based on your previous strategy. Strategy never pulls a trigger or breaks a nose. Generals and Lieutenants make strategy on maps, team leaders make tactical choices to engage or not to engage in the field. Whatever. I agree to disagree (a tactic)
(DIR) Post #AdiHCOONc6oD6E8wb2 by chris@abraham.su
2024-01-10T19:54:43Z
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@Cosmic @Alphakilopapa > Military tactics are distinct from military strategy, which refers to the overall plan and goals of a military campaign. Tactics are more about the execution of moves in the battlefield, focusing on short-term goals and immediate outcomes. They include techniques for attacking, defending, using terrain to advantage, and coordinating with other units, among other maneuvers.
(DIR) Post #AdiHxpozRyaLmQDDt2 by Cosmic@noagendasocial.com
2024-01-10T20:03:18Z
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@chris @Alphakilopapa Both tactics and strategy are military terms applied to other situations by analogyThrowing dirt in someone’s eyes can be seen as an action or a reaction, but it is also a tactic. Militarily a tactic might also mean sending the spears in before the cavalry. Making a “tactical” retreat to lure the enemy, etc.Tactics are any decision made by anyone on the battlefield. Strategy is any decision made between battles for long term objectives.
(DIR) Post #AdiJCNyJNQ21hh4gKG by chris@abraham.su
2024-01-10T20:17:07Z
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@Cosmic @Alphakilopapa ceding.