The policy of M.A.D. (mutually assured distruction) broke the backs of the Soviets economically and they collapsed. Gorbachev coming along at that time was a useful and happy coincidence. Glasnost, Solidarity, and the velvet revolution were made possible by M.A.D. (a show of military strength). Diplomacy does not work without military force to back it up. We are not dealing with Mr. Rogers.
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I'm not advocating going to war. I am saying diplomacy, by itself will not work, based on the historical evidence. You do need a carrot and a stick. The stick should be shown first. |
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I'm not advocating going to war. I am saying diplomacy, by itself will not work, based on the historical evidence. You do need a carrot and a stick. The stick should be shown first. We seem to be in agreement. Diplomacy is the right approach. |
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