12-05-2016, 10:11 PM
(12-05-2016, 01:27 PM)Benton Wrote: No issue with reducing the time frame. As you said, there's not much in three years that going to make him more civilian.
It may have more to do with higher-ups you had close relationships becoming civilian.
I don't know what the shelf life is on top brass, but there's no doubt you're going to be at least a little less directly connected 7 years out relative even to 4.
Sort of like the idea of a waiting period for lobbyists - 5+ years after you leave Congress 75% (guessing) or more of your good connections could be gone. Kind of a big difference maker.
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