[Spruce]

I do not believe America is now walking a path of destruction. For many years our country actively chose to not only ignore the grand game we are in, they thought it was over. Our current leaders not only know the game, they are playing it well.

[Burkeman1]

Perhaps.

But I think the further we involve ourselves in the Mid East (and they are insane and not ready for democracy of any sort) the further we sink more lives, treasure, and resources of our Country.