| zexen_lowe said: The problem is exactly due to the things you mention, "intervening in Africa and South America whether for business or political reasons". Yes, they did that, to promote dictatorships in our continent. Excuse us if we hold a grudge against the US, they're in part responsible for the situation that we're in now (of course, we're still the biggest responsibles) |
For all the US did, I still think what Cuba and socialist thinking has done (and still does) to Latin America is far, far worse.
This issue is complicated. The World wants America to lead, but only when they think it should.
On one hand, the US isnt the world, so it will always look at its interests (both people and business) above everything else.
On the other hand, this power it posseses is used to further its own agenda, affecting other countries.
I have to say I am pretty "americanized" and I dont hold a grudge like Zexen does.
I believe that the US is doing what any country in its position would do.
Also, with all the bad things its done, it is also the country who has done the most to help the World.
So, like pretty much everything else in life, this isnt about good or evil and more about shades of grey.
I would like the US to interfere less in certain places, but more in others.
But how can I expect a country to act against its own interests? How can I want it to be complete self-less when their own citizens demand other things?
Its one thing to expect it form individuals. Countries, its another totally different game.
