Word: swallowable
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Obviously, we have good reason to doubt Russia's intentions. But we often paint them as stronger, more internally secure and more expansionist than they really are, while downplaying our own international transgressions and playing up our weaknesses (worst case analysis). Still, before we totally swallow the line of right-wingers, we should consider if building up the military, escalating the arms race, allying with petty dictators, and putting off criticial social programs at home and developmental assistance overseas will make use more secure. It did not work last time, and it has brought us to where...