Muddling through

Andrew (you know the one) makes a big deal about how the DSM showed that plans for post war Iraq were weak to non-existant. True.

Here is a letter I wrote him:

There comes a point in evrery plan where you have to say - because the problem is so complicated and the situation is so fluid - at this point we muddle through.

Surprising that you - a Brit - do not understand the concept.

It is only Communists who have rigid plans. Capitalists are more adaptive.

But I do understand your obsession with planning. It goes with your politics.

Ever read Hayek? Well as economics is not your thing, it would be surprising if you had.

BTW the American military are probably some of the best improvisers in the world.

Simon