People have many different viewpoints and experiences. This does not mean that other posters are Russian plants. We have enough liberals who think differently on foreign policy than conservatives and the libertarians are also different.

So I do not consider the other posters as invalid because their opinions differ from me. If they were Russian nationals that would not matter since I would get the benefit of a different viewpoint.

Rather than argue others are stupid or idiots lets argue and discuss their points. Not whether they are plants or never served, when they believe in the military might of the US.

I am more realist than idealist so I recognize the limitations of practical military might.
The US does not have the capacity to fight a true 2 front war with large armies and navies.

We can gear up for that but we dropped 6 divisions as part of the end of Cold War draw down and base closings.

Bush did not choose to rebuild our military to pre Clinton levels, we may be more efficient with new doctrines and weapons systems and our training is superb, but we are not omnipotent.

I have enjoyed the knowledge of many posters here.