Benjamin Franklin, in July of 1776, was appointed part of a committee to draft a seal for the newly united states which would characterize the spirit of this new nation. He proposed:
"Moses lifting up his wand, and dividing the Red Sea, and Pharaoh in his chariot overwhelmed with the waters. This motto: 'Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God."
Today a minor miracle at our home, dinner with two of my estranged sibs and no squabbles (without the aid of drugs or alcohol). (^:
All Warfare is based on Deception. Therefore, when capable, feign incapacity; when active, inactivity. When near, make it appear that you are far away; when far away, that you are near. Offer the Enemy a bait to lure him; feign disorder and strike him. When he concentrates, prepare against him; where he is strong, avoid him [LOL...actually I disagree with Sun Tzu here, but it's a nit I ain't pickin' just yet]. Anger his general and confuse him. [Chang Yu chimes in "if the enemy general is obstinate and prone to anger, insult and enrage him, so that he will be irritated and confused, and without a plan will recklessly advance against you.]
Pretend inferiority and encourage Slick's arrogance. Keep Slick under a strain and wear The Traitor down!!
When he is united, divide him. Attack where he is unprepared; sally out when he does not expect you. These are the strategist's Keys to Victory. It is not possible to discuss them beforehand.
Now, if the estimates made in the Temple before hostilities indicate Victory, it is because calculations show one's strength to be superior to that of MUD's Enemy; if they indicate defeat, it is because calculations show that one is inferior. With many calculations, one can win; with few, one cannot. How much less chance of Victory has one who makes none at all.
By this Means, I examine the situation and the outcome will be clearly apparent!!
Ah so...MUD
Speaking of that, my FRiend, we're having Thanksgiving with the In-Laws, who are alleged to be Knee-Jerk Lib'rals. And it might be time they came to the realization that their only daughter married a RightWingZealot. There might be fireworks, as both my Beautiful Wife and my Beautiful Mother-in-Law have ABSOLUTELY FOREBADE my Father-in-Law and I to speak of politics despite the fact that we have known each other for over a decade...LOL!!!!
Perhaps there's a Thread in this story somewhere...if you post it, they will come.
);^D...MUD
So, Dad, after shaving yer head, do you recommend waxing?!