“Victorious warriors win first and then go to war,
while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win”
“The whole secret lies in confusing the enemy, so that he cannot fathom our real intent.”
“All warfare is based on deception. Hence, when we are able to attack, we must seem unable; when using our forces, we must appear inactive; when we are near, we must make the enemy believe we are far away; when far away, we must make him believe we are near.”
“If your enemy is secure at all points, be prepared for him. If he is in superior strength, evade him. If your opponent is temperamental, seek to irritate him. Pretend to be weak, that he may grow arrogant. If he is taking his ease, give him no rest. If his forces are united, separate them. If sovereign and subject are in accord, put division between them. Attack him where he is unprepared, appear where you are not expected .”
This is not a game.
It is a movie.
"The Art of War" as a Guide to Understanding the Trump Administration
"All warfare is based on deception."
https://bigthink.com/robby-berman/presidential-advisor-steve-bannon-loves-the-art-of-war