Good point about the Cold War, it is more a term for academics to talk about that time in history.

Just one more thing to point out, there was also a number of regime changes the US was responsible for during that time frame. They often amounted to usurping a democracy and installing a fascist dictator.

I think it is astute to say we are in two proxy wars right now. Selling weapons is one of our favorite past times.

I think you make an excellent point about the war on drugs and blowing up a "drug" boat. I never thought of it that way.

I appreciate you.wanting to call things out. I to want to call things out when I see them. It is very important because a lot of people don't see things. I would miss a lot of it wasn't for everyone else.