I think Island Woman is speaking a great deal of sense here. As a student of history, I can assure everyone that the issue of leadership is paramount to the liklihood of conquest. That is why there are so few true miracles in history. Only rarely do capable leaders emerge that have the vision and mental fortitrude to inspire insurrection and loyalty at the same time. It is a daunting task.
The leaders that do emerge show some characteristics of leadership but fall short as a true visionary. They fail to inspire greatness and sacrifice. People are reluctant to fall in step behind them because the isses are not clearly presented, or the motivator has fallen short in personal merit or virtue.
As a group, we have come close to rallying behind certain individuals. I believe the time will come when we will see someone emerge that can effectively manage a multinational campaigne.
I think we should simply be looking for the right vehicle and that it should be quickly dismembered when certain objectives are achieved.
Edited by - Perry on 12 October 2002 19:33:42