We know what they’re really doing, and we know that it’s not the politicians doing it. We know what becomes far more likely each year—not less likely than during the ‘60s. But we don’t want to scare the chickens. Fond memories return of those cool sounding sirens at a particular time each month near a large base. The teachers said, “Children, get under your desks. Get on your knees, and put your heads down. Hands behind your heads like this.” [Sigh. Childhood was fun sometimes. I loved the sound of those sirens.]
;-)
On the more serious side, it seems that some Democrats tend to cut defense funding and agree with defense actions rather late. That might contribute to more intense conflicts. The Obama Administration, being even more political and reluctant than some of the Democrat administrations of the past, could expose us to a really built-up mess.