Wars in Paradise Opinion Poll

[Shinzon]

martok was second next to gowron, he had at least SOME influence in the decision, if not a lot.

And the Klingons did not close their borders in BoBW. They organized a fleet for support against the borg, although it was a bit too late (referring to wolf 359). According to Admiral Hansen in the 2nd part of the episode: "The Klingons are sending warships. Hell, we've even thought of opening talks with the Romulans."

[BCDS]

Sorry lol, not BoBW; All Good Things, hehe, got a little confuzzled there 

Maybe because they had a changeling impersonating Martok?

Hence the external inflence part of the message. But ultimately Martok could not have gone to war for the Klingons without majority support from the High Council.