Steven Shelikoff wrote:

Funny how different people read things differently ...

It happens sometimes. As a person well versed in things naval (and I
suspect recent history also), you're probably well aware of how different
dispatches and intelligence reports were interpreted in different ways by
different individuals in positions of authority just before December 7,
1941. The consequences are well known.

In fact it's likely that we don't even have to go all the way back to the
1940's for relevant examples. Just watching the current 9/11 commission
hearings provides many examples that fit your observation.

You're quite right, Steve. Different people read things differently.
However the result is not always funny.

Best regards,

Armond

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