Yup, and this is exactly what happened in the lead-up to the second world war. Britain, France, and America did the "speak words and send arms" thing to stop Ge

Yup, and this is exactly what happened in the lead-up to the second world war. Britain, France, and America did the "speak words and send arms" thing to stop Germany in the "most prudent fashion", when a quick punch to the nose would have stopped them while they were still unsteady on their military feet. No one wants to say it, but it's cowardice, and all it does is encourage the bullies of the world, and tells everyone else that you're on your own so you might as well only look out for number one. Russia knows this, which is why they stirred up Hamas, Iran, and NK, and are actively interfering with Georgian and Moldovan elections. I mean, if nobody's going to stop you, why would you not do this to weaken and confuse your rival?