Ventura's Stolen Bases
What successes??? You still haven't said.
I posted a link to an article that was generous to Trump's madman approach. The main point was that one offs here and there do NOT amount to anything unless they are coordinated and connected to a lasting foreign policy. Trump will be gone soon. Even 8 years is a blip on the screen compared to the Dictator for Life crew. Trump's approach must blend with the long term, meaning our allies abroad.
If evidence is found that Trump, Jared or any of his team has re-directed American foreign policy for personal financial gain for the Trump brand, I hope that each one gets charged with treason and faces the full spectacle of a public trial.
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I hold that it's not only historically accurate, but also an objective, non-political viewpoint. What makes the U.S. such a threat is the constant turnover of the WH (American politics having far reaching consequences), the shear size of its military reach and the fact that any military conflict can have such a domino effect.
I'll bet that most everyone in the Pentagon shares this view and I hope they do.
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jpx7 (05-04-2018)
I think "Iran should be eliminated" is the embarrassing take.
I wouldn't formulate it exactly the way Runnin did, but he's right in essence. We have more capacity to do more harm than anyone else, and have been sadly too willing to act aggressively and out of step with our partners. When we don't use that power judiciously, the results are manifold and devastating.
Look no further than the invasion of Iraq. Think of all the hornets' nests that kicked up--to say nothing of the pure human toll. Not least of those was Iran's elevation in the region, which you're now saying warrants more military action. Great. That's done wonders so far.
Likewise our (HRC-sponsored) involvement in Libya and our current co-sign of the mess in Yemen.
If you think Iran should be "eliminated," I'd say grab a rifle or GTFO.
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Ventura's Stolen Bases
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Don't kid yourself. Not even Mexico and Cuba? China and Russia? We're the biggest threat because we're the biggest bull in the china shop of world peace. We don't have to directly attack a county with our military to be its biggest threat. Just look at the still smoldering residual effects of the Iraq fiasco.
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The biggest threats to Cuba, Russia and China is western democracy gaining steam within their borders. They don’t fret over American Military power. There’s a 0% chance the US military invades Russia or China unless its provoked like Pearl Harbor or 9/11. Power respects power.