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Originally Posted by WI wide body
Just "splat" another nation's military that poses no threat to our nation! That is an incredible supposition.
It is no small wonder that our leaders often take such dangerous and questionable actions when so many of our citizens talk like idiots and seem to have lost track of how the most powerful nation on the planet should act.
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- First, Understand that I do not necessarily advocate such action.
- Second, we have treaty obligations with Columbia. If they are invaded, we are bound to help.
- Third, taking out a small air force and tanks (from the air) is far preferable to an invasion or the killing of large numbers of people (soldiers) - don't you think?
- Fourth, if he invaded, what action would you advocate? Sometimes a bad option is the best one. Would you allow Chavez to take over another country? Would you allow him to make a punitive strike? What would you allow?
These are all very serious issues and the question of how the most powerful nation on Earth should act is not an easy one. Inaction can be worse in some circumstances. Do you think this would be one of them?