Yes, Department of Peace is oxymoronic to anyone who is illequipped to grasp the concept. Einstein said that a problem can not be solved with the same conscientiuos that created it. Over simpilified? I don't think so. Once one grasps the concept it is very natural. Through out history win-loss events have been precipitated by other win-loss situations. It's self perpetuating. Dialog and communication get labeled by those who tend to profit in conflict as weekness. Meanwhile, as more people die, these folks "laugh all the way to the Swiss banks". (Dylan). $300 billion this year for war. $Zip for peace.