This is kind of addressed in the article. The specific difference between using stoic techniques/mindsets to do something, versus actually adhering to stoic phi

This is kind of addressed in the article. The specific difference between using stoic techniques/mindsets to do something, versus actually adhering to stoic philosophy. I think the "strawman" hits the nail on the head in that regard. The article discusses the capture/torture/etc in some significant detail. Search for "unjust war".