The US can easily wipe the floor with any conventional military. Even fighting multiple fronts at once. Again, conventional warfare. Keeping countries occupied

The US can easily wipe the floor with any conventional military. Even fighting multiple fronts at once. Again, conventional warfare. Keeping countries occupied or forcing a certain regime in you favor? Totally different ball game. You can not force other people to adopt your values, even if you think they are THE GOOD VALUES(TM). When David has the popular support and stands against your oppression, they can even beat the US Goliath.