The end of NATO?

[croakerfish]

In what world does Russia not provide material support to China, if not outright military support, in the event of a conflict between the United States and China. Any supposedly chinese-focused strategy that does not address the certainty that it will call on Russia, Iran, and other regionally aligned powers to disrupt the ability of US forces to focus on the pacific is unserious. Crippling Russia militarily and economically now is prioritizing a future conflict with China in one of the best ways we can without directly initiating that conflict.

 

[ea6bflyr]

Russia keeps me gainfully employed.

I think that if the topic took center stage in a national election when held up to the federal deficit, my job would be on the cutting room floor.

That's a commentary on the public's perception of threat vs payoff, and not my opinion of its value to national security.

It's all about the information.

 

[Faded Float Coat]

Enough of one to win the Presidency and both chambers of Congress.

To the extent arson is a platform.