War is Nature’s way of dealing with overpopulation. It’s basically a Cull. War, earthquakes, floods, pestilence are all her reactions to the overcrowding of this planet. I start Wars. It’s time for a new major struggle: a World War. It takes a lot of preparation. A lot of networking and diplomacy. And usually brutal murder. I cultivate certain characters that have potential. They need to have the basics: the charisma to entice others to follow no matter what, and the insanity to cross over the boundaries of good sense, ethics, morals and basic humanity. Thankfully, there are more than enough candidates around. I just choose the one with the best credentials. War is like fire. It cleanses. Sometimes you humans are capable of tending the flame yourself. Sometimes you need my personal brand of assistance. It’s what I do. And I’m good at it. I gather the tinder. Strike the match. Fan the flame. ... ...Then watch it burn.