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> thæm

I suspect the so-called Allied powers are trying to instigate a war, but we will not be provoked.

> i read gp as using quizzical as a verb

That reading of gp's intent, while plausible, still involves an in-apt usage of the word. At best, you might say "This makes me quizzical", but that would still be an awkward way to express your doubts about the validity of the argument.