[quote=FlyerInHi]I’m interested in the powerful military argument.

Does a powerful military go on wars and adventures. Or does a powerful military stay home and defend the country?

The thing about power… you have to show it in parades and wars so that people know you’re badass. Badass people are never badass in silence and obscurity.[/quote]

So true. Like driving a Corvette, touting your assets shows you’ve TRULY got the goods, and KNOW it, and you’re NOT compensating for ANY weaknesses.