Kerry is basing his presidental run on leaving the world stage, America stops being a superpower. We become isonaliansts ( like pre WW 1), Kerry decides to let the world do whatever it wants, regardless of the future concaquences. 3 1/2 years into his Presidencey the "New" terriost network is put together and attacks the US. This time we can only turn to the UN for protection (he cut the budget, there is no real US military), the UN waffles because the "New" network has bought them off just like Saddam bought the UN before. America is the battleground, not Iraq. China, France & Russia are glad to watch America slowy turn into a cesspool. This might be a Hawks future vision of weakness, but what happens if the US starts ignoring the world. Pick your own scenario, with what has happened in Kosovo, the Middle east, Old Soviet Union, New Europe. Do any of those past events lead you to believe America should shrink our armed forces or depend on someone else for protection?