Isn't that how Hitler got his start. Nazi's got a majority of the seats, burned the place down and then he said we didn't need the place anyway since I control all of the seats. With so many Neville Chamberlains running around why not try it again.
When I was in the Air Force we would leave messages on co-workers desks to call Colonel Sanders and put the number for the local KFC on it. I was amazed at how often it actually worked.
They have little or no logistics capability to project their current force anywhere beyond bordering nations. They have to upgrade just to be able to demonstrate any ability to project force and be considered a regional or global threat. I know alot has changed in the last 25 years but I was in the Far East when China invaded Vietnam in 79' and they got their buts kicked by a country ravaged by 3 decades of war. The real danger I feel is their ability to develop a low cost manufacturing industry that will put at risk our own industries.
We need to let the Left believe everything their telling themselves. In response to an excuse for losing the election just say "you know, you're absolutely right about that. That's exactly what you guys need to work on for the next 4 years." In 2006 and 2008 it will be 2004 all over again.