Not only do we think this exercise will help frame the enormity of the fiscal issues Washington politicians face, but it should provide us with a pretty good tool with which to access, then track the impact of whatever spending, deficit or debt reduction initiatives might eventually emerge from this debate.

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The vessel could have been a superb defense tool for the kind of world we face today.

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No matter how sophisticated the communication tool it does not replicate the effectiveness of face to face collaboration.

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But the long-term danger that it faces (and that all small social networks face) is that it will be perceived as an excellent tool that was ahead of its time.

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So is a tool to edit your own highlight reel to rub in the rest of your league's face Monday morning.

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