...the "Whispering Smith" approach to big business...

Tough times call for tough hard-nosed "out of the box" negotiating tactics. Historically, the "Whispering Smith" approach to big business negotiations has only been used on a couple of occaisions. Yes...it is the nuclear option....there may be collateral damage...but that is just the cost of doing business. It has never failed. Good Luck in your mission Mr. Fung. And may God have mercy on your soul for what you must do.