01-16-2003, 09:58 AM
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Originally posted by homer:
Are you saying that, as a country, we should only be willing to help out those other countries that agree with our political views? I mean, what exactly are our interests? I was under the impression that we all want some semblance of peace, eventually.
Yes. Ok I will expand on that a bit [img]smile.gif[/img] We should promote and help those nations that share our views, dreams and goals. We should promote and help those who think like us. For those who do not, hey, they are free to do as they please, just don't cross us or ya might get whacked. To quote a bard. "The life you live is dictated by the choices you make", this goes for nations as well as individuals. the philosophy and and ideals of the United States propelled it from nothing to the lone remaining super power in the world in slightly over 200 years. Obviously something was working correctly.
I have no first hand knowledge, so if I am wrong, I apologize. I would suggest that not every time the U.S. gets involved, in a conflict, we are specifically asked to be there.
Well I haven't researched that but, I am willing to bet, that you wouldbe hard pressed to find an instance where there was "no" request from anyone for us to be there. Basicly the US has not just invaded for a weekend exercise in fun and excitment. Even this particular instance with Iraq can in part be attributed to its assault on Kuwait...some just see it as a continuation of policy since Iraq has not abided by its surrender terms.
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