[Kermit]

"Those imbued with it argue that that the Russians plot a nuclear first-strike on the United States."

The Russians did plan a nuclear first-strike and they came very close to pushing the button, because they believed the liberal media lies that Reagan was planning a first strike. Not fantasy, reality.

[elbucko]

"The Russians did plan a nuclear first-strike..

That's when RR put the Pershing II nuke missle in Europe, much to the wails of the Left at home and abroad. This move, essentially, checked the Ruskies.

Even if they shot first, we were closer.