In an old west gun fight,.....(Not OT)

[Rytek]

... and out numbered, gunslingers would always target the best on the other side first. Then next best and so on down the line.

I know this because of that Clint Eastwood movie a long time ago where he goes in and guns down a room full of guys.
(Please someone remind me the name of that movie! Im in the mood for more westerns after watching Appaloosa the other night)

I guess dominions isnt like a gun fight. Most of the time you see larger nations gobbling up the smaller ones first than finally turning on each other.

In any case, how do you pick your targets in MP? Do you always go for the weakest opponent first (I see that alot) Do you let a squabble over a province get to full blooded war? How about desiring the gems their capitol is offering?
Discuss.