“He only waged 8 wars, not nuclear war” is new “lesser evil” line for dems to defend.

They did, I completely forgot about all that

It was moved back by one minute two years after Obama was initially elected. Obama’s efforts on international affairs were cited as one reason for the change. Source

That being said, whether Obama’s efforts have brought us further from doomsday is debatable.

At this point I’d be blown away to see any logic utilized by these war profiteers, I mean the US. Especially as their global power is fading fast.

That is in fact one of the recommendations in the original statement:

One element of risk reduction could involve sustained, high-level US military-to-military contacts with Russia to reduce the likelihood of miscalculation. The US government, its NATO allies, and Ukraine have a multitude of channels for dialogue; they all should be explored. Finding a path to serious peace negotiations could go a long way toward reducing the risk of escalation. In this time of unprecedented global danger, concerted action is required, and every second counts.