tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611639517962742486.post7605917617599150824..comments2024-03-25T15:31:12.151-07:00Comments on We Live In A Political World: #281 / Master And CommanderGary A. Pattonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15049925834933920507noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611639517962742486.post-89274966392935937002011-10-08T14:37:04.718-07:002011-10-08T14:37:04.718-07:00I definitely agree that "Make it so" cou...I definitely agree that "Make it so" could be easily transformed into an expression of hubris. And so it mainly is!Gary A. Pattonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15049925834933920507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611639517962742486.post-68520005558611395552011-10-08T04:15:22.955-07:002011-10-08T04:15:22.955-07:00It appears that "Make it so." is an ex...It appears that "Make it so." is an expression of hubris. No one makes it so, but humans can attempt to act in a general direction. I wonder if this is not British generally and British navy particularly in a sea of hubris.<br /><br />The commander may also mean to try to follow my instructions as best you can.<br /><br />Consider President Obama's direction on Guantanimo, Don't Ask-Don't tell and withdrawal from Afghanistan. We stumble along in unexpected ways. Certainly, ship attacks are similar in their uncertainty.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com