> Remind me which independent nations US unilaterally defended with militant rhetoric and to what effect? Sure. Taiwan, anyone in NATO, South Korea, etc. The

> Remind me which independent nations US unilaterally defended with militant rhetoric and to what effect? Sure. Taiwan, anyone in NATO, South Korea, etc. The effect thus far has been that none of these nations have been invaded. --- Scotty79, I'm already checked out of this conversation; it's unlikely to be productive for anyone.