Why was this downvoted? It is a very reasonable opinion about anything said in a cold war. You can even disagree with that assumption and still should consider

Why was this downvoted? It is a very reasonable opinion about anything said in a cold war. You can even disagree with that assumption and still should consider that it might be just such a hack. The strengths of western society is not being locked into one opinion. Let's embrace that more now that it also matters and is not just for self expression anymore.