| ... not even the contradictory ones. No, wars are not waged between equals. They're waged when one side thinks it can win. If you're not interested in intimidation, then why the talk of deterrence and having a bigger gun? If you have it, use it--there's no point talking about it. I'm not interested in a fight about imaginary friends. What I *am* interested in is what drives my enemy and what he thinks he has to lose or gain. Let him tip his hand for me. You might want to reconsider this "explaining slowly" thing; it gives the enemy time to aim. Never underestimate the intelligence or resources of your enemy. Considering them to be subhuman poses no substantial threat from their perspective (I'm ignoring the Geneva convention, here), but it opens up a liability for you. Baski | 
