A Gallup poll shows that less than 1% of the general population care about the hysterical reaction to the Helsinki summit between POTUS and Putin. So why did so many people from #TheStorm get so worried?

Q has urged us: “Learn to play the game.”

So, let’s try to.

Whether Sun Tzu was an ancient historical Chinese general, or a mythological composite of many military leaders, seems unimportant.

He is traditionally credited as the author of “The Art of War”, a widely influential work of military strategy that has affected philosophy and military thinking all over the world.

“The Art of War” is one of POTUS’ favorite books, one that he deeply recommends.

The book is also basic reading for the USMC and the Intel Agencies. See how relevant it is for #TheStorm?

To begin with, learn that “The art of war is of vital importance to the State.” “It is a subject of inquiry which can on no account be neglected.”

Understanding the following is vital: “Appear weak when you are strong, and strong when you are weak.”

“The whole secret lies in confusing the enemy, so that he cannot fathom our real intent.”

In 1941, the Atlantic Charter was drafted, then the Brusa Agreement. In 1946, the UKUSA Agreement, the basis for all signal intelligence cooperation between the US and the UK.

With the advent of the Cold War, the need for Intel gathering intensified, and massive capabilities were built, that would later be misused to spy against ordinary citizens.

I like this one: Strategic envelopment. See how I try to adapt this concept to my understanding of the eternally troubling Bob Russia probe.

“Let your plans be dark and impenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.”

Meaning: you won’t know POTUS’ plans. Neither will the enemy.

“The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.”

Think North Korea.

This one I think we should stop and think about for a while: please, read it with full attention.

How about if we read it yet again? It is worth the time.

“Engage people with what they expect; it is what they are able to discern and confirms their projections. ” So if silly D’s think POTUS is an idiot, you fuel that ridiculously wrong perception.

“It settles them into predictable patterns of response.”

That means you can actually PREDICT and CONTROL how they are going to react. That is a BIG advantage.

“Occupying their minds while you wait for the extraordinary moment — that which they cannot anticipate.”

This bit of wisdom: a desperate, surrounded enemy fights much harder than one that can disband and flee.

This thread by no means covers the treasure trove of wisdom from this ancient book. But this should be enough to keep you from taking all things at face value and getting desperate for no reason.

That was “The Art of War” for today.