I think the ending was supposed to show how pointless the whole struggle was. In the end, neither man got what he wanted and a shitload of death was left in their wake. They were both left running, trying to keep from getting caught.
whomod said: I generally don't like it when people decide to play by the rules against people who don't play by the rules. It tends to put you immediately at a disadvantage and IMO is a sign of true weakness. This is true both in politics and on the internet."