You asked for my definition of "escalation," that's asking my opinion! I directed you to my site so you could see what I think about that very thing. And it's not hard at all, but since I asked the question, I don't see why it should be thrown back at me before it's even answered.

But if you want to know, my definition is the textbook one: where conflict intensifies due to mass mobilizations, more destructive weapons and methods, and the removal of restrictions.

Now if we're done with the deflecting, can we get back to Scott answering the question?