Sentences with phrase «what alternative courses of action»

One wonders what alternative courses of action to the Civil War might have brought southern leaders to see that, although their people did not create slavery as an economic system or raw cotton as the principal product in the regional economy, the regional modus operandi was antithetical to the spirit of the American Constitution and the democratarian trend of Western civilization.

Not exact matches

12:43 - «Of course we must think carefully about any course of action, but we must accept what Assad wants us to believe - that the only alternative to his rule is extremism.&raquOf course we must think carefully about any course of action, but we must accept what Assad wants us to believe - that the only alternative to his rule is extremism.&raquof action, but we must accept what Assad wants us to believe - that the only alternative to his rule is extremism.»

What I believe (my personal opinion) is that it is unprofessional to recommend a course of action that is less likely to yield a positive outcome without even mentioning that there are alternatives that are more likely to meet your objectives.

When I think of what I seek in a veterinarian, I envision a professional who examines animals meticulously while listening carefully to guardians» assessment of the creatures they know and love... who commands the latest technological and medical advances in the field... who is flexible and open minded enough to consider alternative avenues and to take a wait - and - see approach if needed to determine the best course of action... and who treats both animal and human with respect, compassion and dignity.

Know what the «BATNA» (best alternative to a negotiated agreement) is; BATNA is essentially «the most advantageous alternative course of action a party can take if negotiations fail».