>Remember the domino theory? Well, that was the reason behind our actions in Vietnam.
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>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domino_Theory

Nice... the entire scheme was based on "we assume they would do exactly as we would if we were in their position, and since we don't like them, we'll wage as many wars as we like to make sure the guys we like win over the guys we don't like. We are control freaks, and so must they be too".