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@TheLastRefuge2 1) "War is the continuation of politics by other means." -- Carl von Clausewitz, 18th Century Prussian General
If Ben Wittes believed legislation & litigation are means to achieve fairness rather than weapons of war, he'd call his enterprise Lawfair Blog. But Lawfare Blog it is.
If Ben Wittes believed legislation & litigation are means to achieve fairness rather than weapons of war, he'd call his enterprise Lawfair Blog. But Lawfare Blog it is.
@TheLastRefuge2 2) Von Clausewitz made a distinction between war of limited objectives and a negotiated peace, and total war of unconditional surrender to "render the enemy helpless." The forces arrayed against President Trump are waging the latter.
@TheLastRefuge2 3) " ... unexpected developments unfolding under the "fog of war" (i.e. in the face of dubious and often completely erroneous information and high levels of fear, doubt, and excitement) call for rapid decisions by alert commanders." Carl von Clausewitz's oft-quoted Wikipedia bio.
@TheLastRefuge2 4) Operation Crossfire Hurricane's narrative certainly has been characterized by "dubious and often completely erroneous information and high levels of fear, doubt, and excitement." And Pres Trump is now capitalizing on the Fog of War generated by the overconfidence his enemies.
@TheLastRefuge2 5) As Pres Trump might be heard to say (in my dreams 😜):
"von Clausewitz, you magnificent bastard, I READ YOUR BOOK!"
"von Clausewitz, you magnificent bastard, I READ YOUR BOOK!"
@TheLastRefuge2 @threadreaderapp unroll 1) "War is the continuation
