Which is why western negotiators chose sanctions, not small nuclear weapons within range of borders.     The Russians have zero chance of defending against US nukes and the same from our side.  Assured Mutual Destruction is the deterrence.   Bluffing with nuclear weapons is stupid strategy unless you are willing to use them - which is insane.    

I have no need to blame conservatives or liberals exclusively for putting world security in this conundrum.   As long as our society assumes violence is the ultimate solution to unresolved conflicts, we will be a violent nation in a violent global environment.    I don't expect it to change in my lifetime,  I can only control my own reactions to this known condition.   I chose not to be controlled by fear and anger while  promoting peaceful resolutions.   It's not easy.  It takes friends, family, and community to sustain peace.    

This site is a forge for those who want to temper their armor of peace.