I think the thing with the directly contradictory V&V's is just proof that they are just randomly dished out, with no cross-check routine in the code to prevent such bizarre combinations.

Supposedly, things the player does during the game can and do influence what V&V's are issued to their generals but the AI's generals also get them, which does leave me wondering what causes what, if not randomness.

Check out the recent "Alcoholic Almohads" thread for further examples of out-of-character V&V absurdities.