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failure could mean to some political figures, "A Preemptive Strike" or simply "Preemptive" with the following meanings,

–adjective
1. of or pertaining to preemption.
2. taken as a measure against something possible, anticipated, or feared; preventive; deterrent: a preemptive tactic against a ruthless business rival.
3. preempting or possessing the power to preempt; appropriative; privileged: a commander's preemptive authority.
4. Bridge . pertaining to, involving, or noting an opening bid or an overcall in a suit that is at an unnecessarily high level and that is essentially a defensive maneuver designed to make communication between one's opponents more difficult: a preemptive bid; to give a preemptive response.

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In my humble opinion, Wamu was part of a preemptive action for fear of failure with a underlining thought of greed and power, maybe?

imo and speculating,
jimmy