In article . com,
"Jay Honeck" wrote:

Bottom line: Screwing with the U.S. (at least since 1945) has
traditionally been a lose-lose situation. Even Viet Nam, which
supposedly "won" its war with America, lost two generations to war.
Some victory.
Why do you think so few countries are dumb enough to try it?

In the words of the great Japanese Admiral Yamamoto, "I fear we have
awakened a great sleeping giant."
Or a truely great American President, Teddy Roosevelt, "Walk softly and
carry a big stick."