PowerPoint Not to Blame for Wars Mistakes

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the role of PowerPoint in military operations and its perceived impact on decision-making in wars. Participants express their views on the effectiveness and implications of using PowerPoint in a military context, touching on both humor and criticism.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express a general disdain for PowerPoint, suggesting it may contribute to mistakes in military operations.
  • Others question the confusion surrounding the use of PowerPoint in military contexts, implying that it should be straightforward.
  • A participant humorously suggests that high-ranking military officers may not possess high IQs, questioning their decision-making capabilities.
  • There is a humorous remark about the Taliban's potential reaction to PowerPoint presentations.
  • One participant makes a satirical claim linking Bill Gates to the wars, proposing a PowerPoint as evidence.
  • A paraphrase of General Patton is shared, emphasizing a critical view of PowerPoint's role in military success.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a range of opinions about PowerPoint's effectiveness and its role in military operations, with no clear consensus reached on its impact or utility.

Contextual Notes

Some statements reflect humor or sarcasm, which may influence the interpretation of the participants' views on PowerPoint and military strategy.

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No one is suggesting that PowerPoint is to blame for mistakes in the current wars, but...

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/27/world/27powerpoint.html?hp"

I've never been fond of powerpoint. Now I have reasons. But isn't this slide fabulous?:
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What's so confusing about this?
 


Pengwuino said:
What's so confusing about this?

I was wondering the same thing. I wonder what's the highest IQ of the higher military Officers..
 


Wait'l the Taliban sees this...
 


"Bill Gates is responsible for the current wars on Earth and I have a Powerpoint to prove it"
 


To paraphrase Gen G.S. Patton:
"I want you to remember that no bastard ever won a war by doing Power Point for his country. He won it by making the other poor, dumb bastard do Power Point for his country."
 

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