Imagined Threats

[F]earmongers cited a cavalcade of deadly threats against which America, apparently helpless despite possessing the world’s largest military, must further arm itself. 

Washington’s enemies?

Russia, which might launch its army across the Bering Strait once it finishes off Ukraine. 

China, set for a maritime invasion of the West Coast after conquering Taiwan. 

North Korea, ready to launch a nuclear first strike after conquering the South. 

And Iran, poised to confront America once it annihilates Israel, Saudi Arabia, and its other enemies. 

Then there are omnipresent terrorists, ready to infiltrate the U.S. and seize control of cities and states. 

Heck, maybe Americans should double or treble military outlays.

From the 1945 blog.