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Originally Posted by Calgaryborn
The United States is the worlds big brother. It's stronger then the rest of us and it can be arrogant because it knows it. It sticks it's nose in other peoples business and makes decisions that we don't like and can do nothing about. America gets blamed for everything.
Also, like an older brother America is called upon whenever there is trouble. America is expected to solve everyones problems whether it be war or natural disaster. It then gets criticized for whatever actions it takes.
A good question you should all ask yourselves is: Who would you want to replace the US with as top dog?
China or Russia are next in line as far as world powers go. Could England once again step up to the plate? Who?
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That's right Calgaryborn, it's important to start asking the questions, who would we want to be our "big brother"?, and other questions like:
What would our world look like today if the US hadn't entered WWII, Korean War, etc?
Do we want a global village with capitalism being the economic engine?
Should we help nations achieve democracy?
What if Kennedy hadn't insisted the Russians remove their missles from Cuba?
In what way should the US help protect Israel?
Where do we go from here to curb terrorism?
I remember teaching a youth group at our church for about 6 years, and at one ceremony said to the congregation, "I don't know why you let me teach your children when I have so many questions about religion." And they answered me, "We're not worried about the people with the questions, we're worried about the people with all the answers".