Shocked or Afraid

By Dwayne Hicks | January 17, 2020 |

I remember when the US Forces went into Iraq to capture the rebel leader – Saddam Hussein. I can still remember General Norman Schwarzkopf describing the invasion as “Shock and Awe”! It was a combination of overwhelming power and displays of force. The idea was to demoralize the enemy with such a tremendous show of…

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Stunned

By Dwayne Hicks | February 22, 2014 |

I am generally not surprised at something so much that I fall down. I’ve been stunned at peoples out-of-control behavior.  One of my favorite sayings when I’m shocked is: “you could push me over with a feather”.  There are people who thrive on “shock talk” and “stunning behavior” to get a certain response from others.…

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