[TChris]

The fact that Russia was a lesser threat than Hitler is demonstrated by the success of containment and the eventual fall of communism.

Containment failed. It was Reagan's arms race--economic war, if you will--that really worked. Containment only slowed down their pace a little.

[Al Simmons]

Well (except for poster #1), I see that the 'traditional contingent' is out in force. Fine. At least you've been exposed to a different opinion and perhaps it will lead you to think after your knees stop jerking. Its a part of the process...