Should the U.S. do what the Soviets did?

[FerrelGeek]

In the Soviets' case they may well have been equally intended to impress dissident elements with the overwhelming power of the state and the futility of resistance.

This

 

[Siddhartha]

I don't know if Russia still does it but back in the Soviet days they would show off their military might every mayday. Should the U.S. do the same?

Why?

 

[Darwin333]

I don't know if Russia still does it but back in the Soviet days they would show off their military might every mayday. Should the U.S. do the same?

Bah, the Ruskies suck compared to us. When have you seen the Ruskie version of "shock and awe" broadcast live on CNN?

 

[Abwx]

Indeed, if US citizenry would express too convincingly
her hanger in the streets, there might be military "parades"
in every single big city....