The Cold War went on for so long that it bred a kind of worldwide military establishment. Even when budgets went down in the early and mid-nineties, it didn't really affect it.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
The Cold War was wildly expensive and consumed the entire globe.
Much has changed since the end of the Cold War that augurs well for the survival of our nation.
The Cold War has ended for America.
The only thing that kept the Cold War cold was the mutual deterrence afforded by nuclear weapons.
The Cold War is over but Cold War thinking survives.
Intervention continues to be a prominent dimension of the post-cold war world.
The Cold War's end pushed disarmament down most leaders' agendas. It's a sophisticated issue, which I think is one reason why it is not so hands-on to many people. It's not visceral. It's not like a starving child.
During the Cold War, we were interested because we were scared that Russia and the United States were going to go to war. We were scared that Russia was going to take over the world. Every country became a battleground.
The Cold War was over long before it was officially declared dead.
The 'Cold War' impinged on the daily lives of Americans. The wars after 11 September 2001 have been fought without the general American population having to make any sacrifices. It goes on, and so do we.