The Rise of the Rest – Newsweek

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This is a good article, if a little overly upbeat. It attempts to appease the uneasiness that many American’s may feel towards current trends in globalization, by pointing out they are inherently benign, and that global shifts have an historical inevitability. However, to overlook potential friction, especially when world resources are under pressure, seems to me a little foolhardy. The article pulls no punches when it comes to America’s greatest weaknesses; parochial attitudes that shape foreign policy, and an easily bruised national ego. The Iraq war was a mistake, and many of the symbols of American success and dominance have been overshadowed by the new kids on the block. The author seems to be saying that these sentiments are misplaced in a truly global economy, and that by focusing on its inherent strengths (multi-cultural population and high tech industries), the US will cure itself of it’s current gloom.

[Werewolf]

Funny

The South Koreans would love to throw out the US from the military bases.

Why would people hate Americans who (like yourself) don’t give a crap what the rest of the world (dictators and commies) thinks of you?

My advice to you is follow the money. Not a lot of money goes to democracy-building anywhere. It goes to companies.

BTW I lived in Europe. The Europeans don’t believe they owe you anything. Deal with it.

[Werewolf]

Funny

The South Koreans would love to throw out the US from the military bases.

Why would people hate Americans who (like yourself) don’t give a crap what the rest of the world (dictators and commies) thinks of you?

My advice to you is follow the money. Not a lot of money goes to democracy-building anywhere. It goes to companies.

BTW I lived in Europe. The Europeans don’t believe they owe you anything. Deal with it.

[Werewolf]

Funny

The South Koreans would love to throw out the US from the military bases.

Why would people hate Americans who (like yourself) don’t give a crap what the rest of the world (dictators and commies) thinks of you?

My advice to you is follow the money. Not a lot of money goes to democracy-building anywhere. It goes to companies.

BTW I lived in Europe. The Europeans don’t believe they owe you anything. Deal with it.

[Werewolf]

Funny

The South Koreans would love to throw out the US from the military bases.

Why would people hate Americans who (like yourself) don’t give a crap what the rest of the world (dictators and commies) thinks of you?

My advice to you is follow the money. Not a lot of money goes to democracy-building anywhere. It goes to companies.

BTW I lived in Europe. The Europeans don’t believe they owe you anything. Deal with it.

[Werewolf]

Funny

The South Koreans would love to throw out the US from the military bases.

Why would people hate Americans who (like yourself) don’t give a crap what the rest of the world (dictators and commies) thinks of you?

My advice to you is follow the money. Not a lot of money goes to democracy-building anywhere. It goes to companies.

BTW I lived in Europe. The Europeans don’t believe they owe you anything. Deal with it.

[bsrsharma]

The South Koreans would love to throw out the US from the military bases.

I think so do UK, Germany, Italy, Japan etc, too.

Can anyone think of a good reason for these bases 18 years after end of Cold War? Or for NATO for that matter?

Just shows what a mindless beast our government is.

 

[bsrsharma]

The South Koreans would love to throw out the US from the military bases.

I think so do UK, Germany, Italy, Japan etc, too.

Can anyone think of a good reason for these bases 18 years after end of Cold War? Or for NATO for that matter?

Just shows what a mindless beast our government is.

 

[bsrsharma]

The South Koreans would love to throw out the US from the military bases.

I think so do UK, Germany, Italy, Japan etc, too.

Can anyone think of a good reason for these bases 18 years after end of Cold War? Or for NATO for that matter?

Just shows what a mindless beast our government is.

 

[bsrsharma]

The South Koreans would love to throw out the US from the military bases.

I think so do UK, Germany, Italy, Japan etc, too.

Can anyone think of a good reason for these bases 18 years after end of Cold War? Or for NATO for that matter?

Just shows what a mindless beast our government is.

 

[bsrsharma]

The South Koreans would love to throw out the US from the military bases.

I think so do UK, Germany, Italy, Japan etc, too.

Can anyone think of a good reason for these bases 18 years after end of Cold War? Or for NATO for that matter?

Just shows what a mindless beast our government is.

 

[surveyor]

(ha!)

The bases were pretty useful during the Iraq wars. 🙂

[surveyor]

(ha!)

The bases were pretty useful during the Iraq wars. 🙂

[surveyor]

(ha!)

The bases were pretty useful during the Iraq wars. 🙂

[surveyor]

(ha!)

The bases were pretty useful during the Iraq wars. 🙂

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