It appears you are right, Number 6. I did a search, and it was a Monty Python thing in a book they published in the early 70's.

"Lapp-goch is the ultimate fighting style because of its strategy which is far superior to any other martial art.

Lapp-goch is based upon the simple combat strategy that the best form of defense is a good offense. The best way to protect yourself from an assailant is to attack him before he attacks you, or even better before he even thinks of attacking you or is even aware of you existence."

Going by this, the USA has not completely mastered Lapp-Goch, because Saddam was aware of their existence. Other than that, however, they appear to be well versed in the technique.

pdq - No, I haven't forgotten it, I just don't particularly give a damn. So, a young Saudi cleric gave Bin Laden "permission" to use nuclear weapons on the USA. Uh-huh. So?

Suppose a Christian preacher gives Bush the same kind of permission to use nuclear weapons on Iran or North Korea. I'm sure some already have. So?

In either case, what does it prove? It proves there are a few fanatical idiots on both sides of the great divide who are willing to kill a lot of innocent people, and I already knew that. Didn't you?