Unfortunately, I see no other clear way forward. This is raw, unadulterated war. We are now under seige. People can couch it in whatever terms they choose, but it’s war. A rose by any other name.
It’s a “cold civil war” for now. For now.
A thorn by any other name is still a thorn.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wars_of_the_Roses
War of the Roses???
History...Hmmmmmm, amazing how similar these times (events) appear to be...