I'm just glad that the Right Side of History has won every major conflict in the US going back to the Revolutionary War. We were all taught this in school.... as critical thinking is extremely dangerous.
War isn't all bad though. As it has brought us ambulances and hospitals. War unites us every summer on a single Holiday and has given many of us rights that we believe are sacred.
Without having a boogeyman to maintain tension, our 2 party system would fall by now. We have come full circle to when Abraham Lincoln was President, and certain candidates were not allowed on the ballot. The only difference now is, technology has advanced drastically and we are playing chess with the entire world.
I still like Einstein's quote
"I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones."
As much as I don't trust Putin, I believe that we would push the button well before he/Russia ever did. Something, something... friends close, enemies closer....