I agree with Muse (below). This stuff needs to be read in a separate thread as it deserves its own attention and time (apologies if you've already posted it separately). You've also made some many points, important nonetheless, that I'd like to respond to.
By the way, in the video selection...
Dude, aren't they already at war with each other? It's more a cold war (although I'd argue it couldn't get any "hotter"), but it's war enough ... it's just being conducted in such a clever manner that those of us who aren't directly involved aren't willing to recognize it.