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Originally Posted by Easy-8 Well I was under the impression that no current force could match the US. |
Yes, I personally feel that you are probably pretty close to the mark, however I also feel that it would be tempting fate to rely on it as a defence, even only in a debate.
The world is changing and many other considerations need to be taken into account, like a prospective crippling shortage of oil. The Russkies have huge stocks of natural gas which in time of need can be synthesised into fuel. All of the weaponry in the world is of little use if you can't move it about, (ask the WWII Germans)
The outcome of any possible large war of the future, might well be decided by the availability of commodities such as this. if fact I think there is a better than even chance that the next big war will be fought over oil.