[El Gato]

Even IF every attack is preceded by a warning, that doesn't mean every warning is followed by an attack. Some could be mere bluster.

This is true, but one must plan and prepare, and even act, as if the attack is coming. For one thing, that tends cut on the bluster from the next megalomaniac who is thinking of declaring he wants to kill infidels.

[JRandomFreeper]

This is true, but one must plan and prepare, and even act, as if the attack is coming.

'When one comes to kill you in the dark of night, rise up and strike him.'

Seems like good advice from good folks with experience in this field of endeavor.

/johnny