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Originally Posted by Skybird

I can't judge all the specific military technology details, but beside these, I can't agree more on the Brigadier's views. I never understood why so many Americans seem to see their nation and themselves as almost invulnerable. when when having pointed at this or that of their most obvious weaknesses, only laughter. Very likely that the others maybe will laugh last, but longer and louder. America seem to have a fetish for big clubs, firearms, violence and military. And exactly this probably will turn out to be it's Achilles heel.

Too bad that many Europeans share these self-deceptions when relying on the US umbrella - even today when the differences between both spheres become bigger, wider, and more and more turn into rivalries. That Europe plays it's own cards so badly, and the ridiculously low spendings in future-related preparation, including defence budgets, is something that costs me some sleep at nights.

If the US will collapse under it's own weight, it follow many examples of former global empires that went down for exactly this reason. With regard to Europe, we need to rethink about closer alliances with Russia. they have the resources, we have the technology, both make us ideal partners. Concerning Putin, I can only quote German correspondent legend Peter Scholl-Latour: "I have seen many dictators that were far, far worse."

They may be rivals in the global game, but one has to admire the style and calmness and unexcitement with which the Chinese play their cards and one by one pick up their advantages, even when being challenged. So much different than the Americans, or us Europeans. I think they will be winners of this game.

You take to propoganda real easy I notice.