Dont try to rationalize it. Is like talking with people with bipolar syndrome.

1. I dont want to play them. I rather we play someone else. we dont need them.
2. Why are they playing someone else and not us. It doesnt make sense.

Its like a teenager that wants a date, gets turned down and then goes on a rant on why the date should happen, but to save face it says he doesnt really like her and has better dates available. But would jump on that date if asked to. LOL