I suppose many think that China and Russia have no desire to "take" the USA, and occupy real estate.
However, what if either power were to take offense to our overseas action(s) and "asked" us to cease and desist.
Roasting a couple of US cities may become a method to achieve that goal, to get USA out of their hair somewhere else.
A limited strike is certainly an active possibility.
Whether my or your scenario is what will take place some day, I don’t believe nation’s fall in the manner they think they will. They defend against that eventuality, and the enemy comes up with a simple plan that catches them off guard.
The way we’re back-peddling right now, it’s very disconcerting.
We are opening ourselves up to a world of hurt.
I appreciate the response.