Russia Launches Massive War Games Blitz

[Jacque67 7,328]

You know, here's the thing. Will a surging China and Russia cause the collapse of the American super power or force us into doubling our efforts? I'm not convinced America is going away any time soon.

Me too. China and Russia are not a threat, but certain sections of the media want it to appear so. There are many bad aspects to America but there are many things going for it. Youthful optimism being one,

[JohnR! 5,495]

Me too. China and Russia are not a threat, but certain sections of the media want it to appear so. There are many bad aspects to America but there are many things going for it. Youthful optimism being one,

Fear sells and the war machine is where the big bucks are....

[GandD 5,966]

Fear sells and the war machine is where the big bucks are....

Yeah, but it pushes us forward too. Maybe not the best motivator but an effective one nonetheless.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

You know, here's the thing. Will a surging China and Russia cause the collapse of the American super power or force us into doubling our efforts? I'm not convinced America is going away any time soon.

I am strongly suspecting America's best days are behind her. However, the older I get, the less attractive the alternatives are. I am just getting too lazy to start over.

China will be the dominant player in the world within the next couple decades, and I fully expect to see a more dominant Islamic coalition form as well, with possibly Turkey sitting in the catbird seat.