The Jedi allow a blockade and an attempt on Padme's life to escalate into a full scale war. Did the Seperatist's declare war on the Republic or merely remove themselves from it? The Trade Federation's blockade was legal, their invasion was not. However, could it not be said that the Jedi's involvement caused Palp to order the invasion on the planet below? Qui Gon goes into the negotiations with a large enough ego to believe the negotations would be short.
Eh, I'll continue this later...for now, I'm going to bed
