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Originally posted by Downunda:
Personally I think that the global socio-cultural effects of Americanism on the traditions and mores of nontechnological and third world countries is an inevitabal but sad realization. I doubt there is any country in this world that you can escape from Americanisation, and the state of third world debt will only add to this in the future.
IMO change has to happen, it's what the human race does best, if we can't adapt we're gonna get left behind, and now there's never been a better chance for the lesser developed nations to catch up!
I have no idea what I've just written (I don't even know if it makes sense - it started out as a joke and I forgot what the punchline was going to be!)hehe - leave me alone I'm tired 
Very true. I believe that the on-going "Americanisation" is good for global security and stability. Especially considering the condition of the Middle East at the moment.
In regards to America helping 3rd world nations - I think this is a good thing as a humanitarian, America can certainly improve the living conditions of millions of people worldwide.
[ 01-24-2002: Message edited by: Scholarcs ]
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