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Originally posted by skywalker:
People may know Randy from the song "Short People", he did the song for the movie "Major League". He is known for the satire and sarcasm in his lyrics. There was a song on his 1972 album "Sail Away" that goes overboard on being the biggest and the toughest. Here are the lyrics of the song "Political Science":
Political Science
No one likes us-I don't know why
We may not be perfect, but heaven knows we try
But all around, even our old friends put us down
Let's drop the big one and see what happens
We give them money-but are they grateful?
No, they're spiteful and they're hateful
They don't respect us-so let's surprise them
We'll drop the big one and pulverize them
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I think that the above 2 paragraphs represents well the state of things and how other perceive the US.
Now, he asked why no one like them. I will tell you. Yes, USA does give money; yes, USA does help many country around the world. But you see, what USA doesn't do is allow others to be free. It's always the USA way or no way. No middle ground. You're on one side of the fence and they're on the other.
If the USA wants to be liked around the world, it only has to apply the very basis of its foundations to it's external relations. Let people engage in what they believe and you will be much better received than if you impose your will.
Please don't take this as a anti-US post. Rather, I'm just your friend from the North who just wants to help you out.
Cheers.
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I'm the Wanderer without a clan... I bring justice without favorism. Though you may not agree with it, my judgement is final... and inconsequential
