> So, as ever, we look to the US to dig us out of this hole. It's not a hole the US can dig them out of, shy of a land invasion or threat of nuclear retaliatio

> So, as ever, we look to the US to dig us out of this hole. It's not a hole the US can dig them out of, shy of a land invasion or threat of nuclear retaliation. The author even admits as much, saying that the reluctance makes sense even if they don't agree with it. I don't know what the purpose of this article is besides promoting defeatism and justifying warmongering. If they have any suggestions besides "press the red button" they seemingly forgot to submit them.