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06-14-09, 12:08 AM

This isn't very original but I think it fits.

Tinker, Tailor,
Soldier, Sailor,
Rich Man, Poor Man,
Beggar Man,
Thief. Or is it fool?

Reguardless of who is fighting the war, soldier, assasin or mercenary(NGO) it is ultimately a cost/benefit analysis based on political, cultural and social dynamics. I have often heard it said that war is diplomacy by other means, I think Clauswitz said it first.

No nation goes to war in a vacuum, thus neither does any soldier, assasin or mercenary(NGO). We can only hope that it isn't entered into lightly.

06-14-09, 12:08 AM	#3
CastleBravo Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	This isn't very original but I think it fits. Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Sailor, Rich Man, Poor Man, Beggar Man, Thief. Or is it fool? Reguardless of who is fighting the war, soldier, assasin or mercenary(NGO) it is ultimately a cost/benefit analysis based on political, cultural and social dynamics. I have often heard it said that war is diplomacy by other means, I think Clauswitz said it first. No nation goes to war in a vacuum, thus neither does any soldier, assasin or mercenary(NGO). We can only hope that it isn't entered into lightly. Last edited by CastleBravo; 06-14-09 at 12:19 AM.