[farfromhome]

[quote]Originally posted by tw ...Again we return even back to Lets say those neanderthals got their way - got revenge against China over a silly spy plane. Where would we be? Scum to most every nation. Smart people managed to bottle up the neanderthals - and avoided a China war. That is the lesson of history. Those who wait for the smoking gun are clear and long term victors. Preemption historically is only preached by neanderthals who end up refighting every war.QUOTE]
I didn't want to re-quote your whole post,TW.But, I do want to say I agree with you wholehardedly.Of course, none of us(or even our children)will be around to see how things play out.But.. to not mind the lessons of the past is just concieted and stupid.
This could be a golden era for this country.Perhaps we could use our Military and economic muscle to create a world in which the poor and desperate do not attack symbols of richness in the U.S. or anywhere.
I am guessing many will immediately say that its not economics.That in fact its religous.I agree.But I also think that the religous fervor many times comes from a life that is desperate,with no other way of belonging.With no way of bettering yourself.