ummm there was more than just not pacting... "ratcheting up tensions"
it's in the thing you quoted. did you even read the full quote, or did you just stop after the word pact?

we've already had this debate, so I won't have it again

had SoL been willing to move on - which they obviously weren't, based on what they were trying to tell LaF's allies - LaF was willing to as well.

LaF approached SoL multiple times about it and the impression we were left with each time was that LaF was not only a possible target again, but a probable one. it's not just about the pact, it's the actions of SoL both in-game and in the political arena.

go back to spin class and ride another 3 miles.... then hop on the tea cups, do a little spinning there... then maybe hop in the washing machine and put it on the spin cycle. your spinning is certainly not working here :p