But once they find that out, they will keep pushing things to get more from you.

Our organized crime leaders have a knack for knowing how for to push their business. If they push too hard, they could end up in prison--or in a war with another crime clan.

Negotiations are great when both sides see mutual interest. But when one side is always looking for an edge, he/she has an interest in escalating, especially the other side seems soft.

If you were at the negotiating table, the Russian borders would now be right up against Sweden, Germany, and Italy. Russians really believe they own these lands--and can dominate the people in these lands. That is part of their psyche.

Sorry, pacifism is a fine ideal. But it can't work in this modern world. Still too many bullies out there.