They just got a different tool to use than we do: They kill innocent lives to achieve objectives. That's what they do. And they're good. They get on the TV screens and they get people to ask questions about, well, you know, this, that or the other. I mean, they're able to kind of say to people: Don't come and bother us, because we will kill you. Bush - Joint News Conference with Blair - 28 July '06

Monday, September 05, 2005

'Act of god' damage? Call International Brand Rescue

washingtonpost:White House Enacts a Plan to Ease Political Damage

Under the command of President Bush's two senior political advisers, the White House rolled out a plan this weekend to contain the political damage from the administration's response to Hurricane Katrina. Read more



db: Calling all Lame Duck Presidents

Did a family member or other reject "Design" your Homeland Security Plan? Did you put a fraction of the thought and energy that you put into your Iraq War Plan into your Homeland Security Plan ? The same amount?

Do you find yourself rallying the troops with all twelve supercharged cylinders burning, only to find them pause and say "What is it you do again?" Does your brand reflect your government and its offerings? Is that a good thing?

Is your 15-second pitch riddled with "mm" and "I think"? Are you clear on the who, what and why of your agenda, and can you share it succinctly with corporate benefactors and carefully selected members of the public?

Does your conference room or desk look like a childs play space? Does your office reflect the way you'd like to present yourself to other world leaders?

Are you ready for a change but too overwhelmed to know where to begin?

International Brand Rescue was formed from dust and an advance payment from the government of $8 million.