Modern history is replete with US-Russian proxy wars, without expanding into direct US-Russian conflicts. In fact in Korea, Russian pilots flew combat missions against US planes. In Vietnam, Russian crews manned anti-aircraft batteries, shooting down US pilots. I find it hilarious that you are forced to reference the US revolution as a proxy war that spirals out of control ignoring the many modern subsequent conflicts.
Also, I notice a complete lack of alternative solutions. It seems surrendering to Russian aggression is your automatic, fallback reaction.
I challenge you to tell me of a war that our craptastic Princesses of the Pentagon have one in over 50 years, I dare you.
Every war we have fought over the the last 50 years has been used to enrich the establishment and to impoverish and enslave Americans. All that we get for our blood and sacrifice is more taxes, more onerous laws and regulations, and the disdain of those who abuse us. You keep licking their boots but I am done doing so.