We (the People) have quite a few of them. That would include you and I.
This has been an interesting thread. A couple of parting thoughts.
First one is, there were similar debates in the UK, prior to WW2. Churchill was labeled a warmonger and a nut case. We also had similar things going in the US which were even more potent. Isolationists managed to keep us from doing the right thing for way too long. We kicked the can down the road. We were in bad shape in 1941.
Second one is, there is a book. The title is “While America Sleeps.” Very prophetic - written prior to the EP-3 incident and 9/11, two events which, when viewed from the distant future, will be considered highly significant. In this book, Kagan and Kagan pull no punches and call our naivete about what lies ahead what it is - shameful. I urge you all to read this book before it is too late.
Then, take action. Vote as if our survival depends on it. Organize. Foment reform. Prepare. Take back the GOP. Take back the USA. So much is possible. Take the first step today.