Comments on: Lessons in Leadership – George S. Patton

By: Old Rebel

Old Rebel — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 20:45:08 +0000

I was at an SCV convention once when talk turned to the Neocon wars (which I oppose as foolhardy, unwinnable adventures). Someone made a derogatory remark about the French.

When I pointed out that Patton spoke French, that person shut up.

By: Ronnie

Ronnie — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 13:35:48 +0000

Old Blood and Guts went to VMI briefly and his ancestry includes the Confederacy. I agree with Mr MG that very few great leaders in recent times have not towed the statist line.
One of my favourite leaders of General Patton’s era was Supreme Court Justice Jimmy Byrnes of SC. He is credited with the day to day excellent management of the war effort, too. Sadly he paid a price for statism as FDR shunned him for VP and chose Truman.

By: Stephen Clay McGehee

Stephen Clay McGehee — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 19:00:42 +0000

I will have to agree with you on that. In fact, it would be difficult to find any outstanding leader in government in modern times who is not a statist. The reason is that those who are promoted to positions of high leadership are those who follow the party line. Regardless of leadership ability, one does not get promoted to a position of prominence by bucking the system. Ron Paul is one of those very rare exceptions.

I have no qualms about learning from anyone – no matter what their beliefs are.

By: ConantheCimmerian

ConantheCimmerian — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:19:46 +0000

A great general in battle; but also, sadly, a statist.