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To: Giordano Bruno who wrote (31426)	12/3/2012 11:46:01 AM
From: Solon	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 69300

"I'm going to write a book where all the little girls get raped by my army and then get some "I am love" feedback." GREAT! Don't forget that the virgins were kept alive for "their own use". All the rest were butchered! But how did these soldiers with their blood soaked tunics decide who was a virgin? Well they weren't scientists or sociologists or gynecologists, were they? That is correct. They raped all of them. Then they butchered the ones who were not virgins. The virgins had the wonderful honor of then being raped repeatedly. Sometimes they were even given the honor of becoming married to one of the rapists if they did not take the option of killing themselves first. Gotta be one of the best books I ever read...

To: Giordano Bruno who wrote (31426)	12/3/2012 11:53:22 AM
From: Solon	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 69300

Of course, many of the women would have been pregnant. But nothing moved these primitives. Just like a slaughterhouse--everyone disembowelled and chopped to bits. Can you imagine glorifying such a history? Can you even imagine glorifying such acts? If this were your family history, wouldn't you want to bury it forever from the eyes and the hearts of humanity? Damn sure I would...

To: Giordano Bruno who wrote (31426)	12/4/2012 8:44:34 AM
From: average joe	Respond to of 69300

Story about Sun Tzu and the kings’ concubines 2007-10-02T11:59:00+08:00 Dr.Lye Kim Soon Art of War\| Sun Tzu’s book The Art of War, earned him an audience with the King of Wu, who said, “I have read your books, may i submit your theory of managing soldiers to a small test?” Sun Tzu replied “Sir, you may.” The King of Wu asked “Can the test be applied to women?” Sun Tzu replied that it could, so arrangements were made to bring 180 beautiful women from the palace. Sun Tzu divided them into two troops with one of the King’s favourite concubines at the head of each. He the made all of them take spears in their hands and spoke to them: “I presume you know the difference between front and back, right and left?” The women replied, “Yes. Of course” Sun Tzu continued, “When to the sound of drums I order ‘eyes front,’ look straights ahead. When I order ‘left turn,’ face toward your left. When I order ‘right turn’, face toward your right. When I order turn around, face around to the back. After the words of command had been explained, the women agreed they understood. He gave them spears so he could begin the drill. To the sound of drums, Sun Tzu ordered ‘right turn.’ In response the women burst out in laughter. With great patience, Sun Tzu said, “If the instructions and words of command are not clear and distinct, if orders are not thoroughly understood, then the general is to blame.” He then repeated the explanations several times. This time he ordered the drums to signal ‘left turn,’ and again the women burst into laughter. Then Sun Tzu said, “If the instructions and words of command are not clear and distinct, if orders are not thoroughly understood, the general is to blame. But if the commands are clear and the soldiers disobey, then it is the fault of the officers.” He immediately ordered the women who were at the head of the two troops to be beheaded. Of course, the King was watching from a raised pavilion, and when he saw that his two favourite concubines were about to be executed, he was alarmed and swiftly sent down a message: “We are now quite satisfied as to the general’s ability to manage troops. Without these concubines, my food and drink will not taste good. It is the King’s wish that they not be beheaded.” Sun Tzu replied, “Having received the sovereign’s commission to take charge and direct these troops, there are certain orders I cannot accept.” He immediately had the two concubines beheaded as an example and appointed the two next in line as the new leaders. Now the drums were sounded and the drill began. The women performed all the maneuvers exactly as commanded. They drilled perfectly in precision and did not utter a single sound. Sun Tzu sent a messenger to the King of Wu saying, “Your Majesty, the soldiers are now correctly drilled and perfectly disciplined. As sovereign, you may choose to require them to go through fire and water and they will not disobey.” The King responded, “Our commander should cease the drill and return to his camp. We do not wish to come down and inspect the troops.” With great calm, Sun Tzu said, “This King is only fond of words and cannot carry them into deeds.” Commentary following this story indicates that the King relented, recognizing Sun Tzu’s ability and appointed him a general; and Sun Tzu won many battles. kslye.blogspot.ca