Nuclear War with Anyone?

Although we are well aware of the naval build up near Iran and the saber rattling about Iran's nuclear program, are we fully aware of the implications of the build up of military installations near Russia. We hear about a nuclear defense system to combat the threat from rogue states. But what is being set up in Eastern Europe is a system that would allow a nuclear first strike against Russia with a "defense" system to minimize retaliation. Are we ready for all out nuclear war? This is the "we're number one" strategy that the current administration and the military is pushing for. Read Putin's recent press conference here.