With Aircraft carriers? I don't see it.
In fact Latin America has finally become independent and organised itself without Spanish or USian interference during the Bush years. A vivid image of what should exist acts as a surrogate for reality. Pursuit of the image then prevents pursuit of the reality -- John K. Galbraith
Which is why the subthread this diary grew from was me asking questions. Its a crucial experiment, and in the question at hand, a crucial experiment with the armed forces of other nations. I've been accused of being a Marxist, yet while Harpo's my favourite, it's Groucho I'm always quoting. Odd, that.