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Watching TV shows or movies that display Russia as a military superpower is almost surreal nowadays.
(self.showerthoughts)
A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. The best ones are thoughts that many people can relate to and they find something funny or interesting in regular stuff.
Y'all seem to be forgetting the "axis of evil" โ the justification conservatives used to double military industrial complex spending, the last time they faced cost cutting...
Only a fool would disregard the formidable economic powerhouses of Iran, Iraq, and North Korea!
TL;DR they have successfully manufactured boogeymen as needed. Realistic adversaries are unnecessary.