Matthew Posted June 6, 2023 Report Posted June 6, 2023 What has become a D-Day tradition for me is to watch this CBS Special 20 Anniversary interview between Walter Cronkite and President Eisenhower. I get a glimpse into those leadership qualities Eisenhower had, and you can see his intelligence in how he answered the questions. It's also nice to see a quality interview and mutual respect between the two as they discuss D-Day. I always thought of Eisenhower as some kind of stumblebum, not that up on things, and this complete changed my outlook on him. Quote
Brad Posted June 6, 2023 Report Posted June 6, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Matthew said: What has become a D-Day tradition for me is to watch this CBS Special 20 Anniversary interview between Walter Cronkite and President Eisenhower. I get a glimpse into those leadership qualities Eisenhower had, and you can see his intelligence in how he answered the questions. It's also nice to see a quality interview and mutual respect between the two as they discuss D-Day. I always thought of Eisenhower as some kind of stumblebum, not that up on things, and this complete changed my outlook on him. He struck me as more a manager than a brilliant tactician. Moreover, he wasn’t a great President and on top of that his failure to do anything to stop McCarthy, especially when McCarthy took on George C. Marshall was shameless. Edited June 6, 2023 by Brad Quote
Matthew Posted June 6, 2023 Report Posted June 6, 2023 (edited) 9 hours ago, Brad said: He struck me as more a manager than a brilliant tactician. Moreover, he wasn’t a great President and on top of that his failure to do anything to stop McCarthy, especially when McCarthy took on George C. Marshall was shameless. To my mind, he's more than a manager. Can you imagine the pressure of Churchill and FDR watching your every move? Critiquing them, and knowing you're sending men to death, no matter what your decision? Also dealing with the massive ego of political / military leader of different countries? You have to get it right, and for D-Day, Eisenhower did. How he did as president is another matter... Edited June 6, 2023 by Matthew Quote
Brad Posted June 6, 2023 Report Posted June 6, 2023 1 hour ago, Matthew said: To my mind, he's more than a manager. Can you imagine the pressure of Churchill and FDR watching your every move? Critiquing them, and knowing you're sending men to death, no matter what your decision? Also dealing with the massive ego of political / military leader of different countries? You have to get it right, and for D-Day, Eisenhower did. How he did as president is another matter... Well, that’s why he was an effective manager although you’re right he was a bit more than that. However, he did have to manage and satisfy his bosses as well as the commanders under him, which were not just Americans but British. Andrew Roberts wrote a good book about this, called Masters and Commanders. Quote
Dub Modal Posted June 23, 2023 Report Posted June 23, 2023 22 minutes ago, Jim Duckworth said: Haven’t started the 2nd season yet Quote
jazzbo Posted June 24, 2023 Report Posted June 24, 2023 "Citadel," Prime Video. Over-the-top of the top, but. . . Priyanka. That voice. . .an important part of her appeal to me. She's why I'm going to watch this one to the end. Quote
Stompin at the Savoy Posted June 25, 2023 Report Posted June 25, 2023 I've been watching "Ridley" on PBS Passport (streaming service for PBS members). This is also playing on broadcast TV in some markets. It's fairly standard detective fare set in Lancashire and Yorkshire Dales but well written and excellent cinematography. There is a musical component - the protagonist is part owner of a "jazz bar". The music is maybe not exactly jazz but there are occasional nice moments. Quote
Dmitry Posted July 13, 2023 Report Posted July 13, 2023 Just watched Tar. Blanchett is a preeminent actress of our time. The story is remarkable. I was very moved. The PC world of academia and institutionalized performing arts education system collides with the Artist; it's mediocrity vs. genius, with all the accompanying psychoses. Brilliant film. Quote
Matthew Posted July 15, 2023 Report Posted July 15, 2023 Gravity Falls. I know it's a kids show, but it's great. Quote
adh1907 Posted July 16, 2023 Report Posted July 16, 2023 Tour de France, absolutely enthralling this year. Yesterday and todays stages full of drama. Quote
Kevin Bresnahan Posted July 17, 2023 Report Posted July 17, 2023 Tried watching Citadel but we got stuck about half way through episode 3 and haven't really gone back. Should probably try to push through. Surprisingly enjoyed Daisy Jones & the Six on Amazon. Lately, my wife & I have tried to find a half-hour sit-com to fill up those "do we stay up or hit the hay" times and we started watching the ancient repeats of Caroline in the City on Paramount+. We're finding it very funny and far enough back in our memories that it's somewhat new again. Although I seem to remember it went dramatically downhill after season 1. Quote
jazzbo Posted July 17, 2023 Report Posted July 17, 2023 My wife discovered "Ridley" and "Celebrity Antiques Road Show" and we've been watching a lot of the latter and what we can of the former. Quote
jlhoots Posted July 17, 2023 Report Posted July 17, 2023 3 hours ago, bresna said: Tried watching Citadel but we got stuck about half way through episode 3 and haven't really gone back. Should probably try to push through. Surprisingly enjoyed Daisy Jones & the Six on Amazon. Lately, my wife & I have tried to find a half-hour sit-com to fill up those "do we stay up or hit the hay" times and we started watching the ancient repeats of Caroline in the City on Paramount+. We're finding it very funny and far enough back in our memories that it's somewhat new again. Although I seem to remember it went dramatically downhill after season 1. Daisy Jones & The Six is a pretty good book. Quote
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