You and me both. We're starting to see the inevitable brinkmanship fostered by Obama's kowtowing and weak defense posture. It's certain to turn ugly before long.
You are exactly right, Mr. Ramsbotham. Weakness breeds aggression. We learned it in the thirties, and vowed never to forget.
And we have forgotten. At least the people have. And here we are.
Those in charge, well, always keep in mind their Alinksyite creedo: “No good crisis should go to waste...”
Even (or especially) those you create yourself.