Originally Posted by
SoonerProphet
Yeah, you are not going to find an honest discussion of the perils of an activist foreign policy within the current two party atmosphere. You and I being crack pots aside, we need to force our current crop of politicians to address the realities on the ground rather than offer up bromides about exceptionalism and democracy.
Don't think we get all the credit, the Ottomans, French, and Brits did their fair share of meddling. Don't know how honorable our current relationship with Israel is.
China faces a demographic issue itself. One child policy has limited force readiness and the strength of the military. Many families only have one kid and a life in PLA doesn't pay real well. Lacks a powerful navy as well. Lastly, if they want the phuckin headache, have at it.