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posted by 
Chadius:
When I read Ivan's comments, it reminds me of when my kids use their BS excuses for doing teenage crap they shouldn't be doing. It sounds perfectly fine to them and their friends, but not to the adults. If you continue saying the same thing over and over (even if it is BS), you apparently start to believe it. 
 
Funny you mention that Chadius - I was just comparing trying to have a conversation with him and Helmet to having one with my 5 year old son a day or two ago.  He's absolutely convinced what he's saying makes sense to everyone, and can't even conceive the notion that he might not quite get it.
I think the argument really comes down to 1 of 3 things in my book...
1.  SoF wanted to hit NA all along, and found a convenient excuse in this whole conspiracy theory they're kicking around about a coalition against them, despite evidence a plenty to the contrary, and decided to run with it.  AKA SOF = Liars
2.  SoF didn't really want to hit NA, but when they heard rumors of a coalition, they jumped to conclusions without checking any facts because of Ivan's long time hard on for anything related to NA.  AKA SoF = Idiots
3.  SoF felt they couldn't win a war against another war clan, so took the easy way out and decided to FS a netting clan they dislike instead.  AKA - SoF = Cowards
Just haven't decided which of the 3 it is yet - although all 3 strike me as possible with that group and my experiences with them.
One way or another, if I were in So, I would be too embarrassed to come to these boards and pound my chest like I had just accomplished something relevant.