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this is early 16th century advice for invaders.
it is as if the neocons collectively didn't even get through the cliff notes version.
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Well said RB. At the same time reading your last post, I find myself wondering in the context of the Prince, aren't you putting a little much stock in this notion of "information"? Obviously the fact that things have been less than smooth support that, but I would personally argue that a lot of our problems has also been from the fact that we have not been "gangsta" enough. Case in point the fact that Al-Sadr is still alive.
That brings up points of hearts and minds, and alienation, but Machiavelli said it is better to be feared than loved, you can control other people fearing you, whereas their love for you changes at their whim. Thats probably why Saddam had an easier time of things.