Yes, but the Russians were rational. If there were not, the end would have come during the Cuban Missile Crisis. This is perhaps the one foreign policy action that defined JFK who learned mightily from the Bay of Pigs fiasco.
The Iranians and radical Islam in general are thinking twelfth century. Frankly I don't care if they wish to live that way, just don't drag me there with 'em.
Nothing has ever gained by a party dealing from weakness. Teddy Roosevelt probably defined the "big stick" philosophy best. Hesitate and you stand to lose it all (just like taking a nap while JP's eagle eye is sharply focused on ebay).
I see the s*it hitting the fan from local and strategic enemies within ten years and it is really going to be messy...
JT
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