di·plo·ma·cy ( P ) n.

1. The art or practice of conducting international relations, as in negotiating alliances, treaties, and agreements.
2. Tact and skill in dealing with people. See Synonyms at tact.¹
3. US Version: We'll give you some time to come around to our view. You are either for us, or against us. (What is "Tact?")

Do we really want be known as the nation of "fear and arrogance?" Or, do we want to truly be a Christian nation who's guiding principles are "love and respect." Which nation is going to be able to lead the free world?

Intriguing quotes from Terry Goodkind:

1. No one ever goes into battle thinking God is on the other side. {Wizard's First Rule}
   
   
2. People are stupid; given proper motivation, almost anyone will believe almost anything. Because people are stupid, they will believe a lie because they want it to be true, or because they are afraid it might be true. People's heads are full of knowledge, facts, and beliefs, and most of it is false, yet they think it all true. People are stupid; they can only rarely tell the difference between a lie and the truth, and yet they are confident they can, and so are all the easier to fool. {Wizard's First Rule}
   
   
3. Passion rules reason. {Blood of the Fold}

Gleaned from Morgan Lewis's website

Entities that quickly come to mind (fictional or non-fictional) that have used "Shock and Awe":

• The Empire in "Star Wars"
• Sauron and Saruman in "The Lord of the Rings"
• Germany in "The Blitzkrieg"
• United States in Hiroshima, Vietnam, etc...

Are we keeping company with the right folks?