> I really don't see what the above has to with anything we are discussing. we are > discussing the USA interfering with foreign powers, supporting terrorists when > it suits them, supporting dictators when it suits them toppling othjer countries > govts when it suits them etc etc etc and then wondering why they piss people off > in these countries!
EVERY country, yes, EVERY country acts in its own self interest. That doesn't make it right. But, in a sense, it's what countries are supposed to do. The US gets slammed for it because we have the money and power to make a big difference. And if someone doesn't like what we do, we're meddling. I wonder, would the world like it better if we were isolationists? Having said all that, I'd like to see the US follow a different strategy. And the world won't like this any better. Instead of sending soldiers and bombs, I'd send teachers and build schools. Ah, but wait, do I hear complaints about us forcing our way of life on the rest of the world? Probably. So, we should respect other cultures where feasible and reasonable. But supporting a Taliban-like culture that opresses women? No, I don't think so. I'd like to see a world that strives for the ideals of liberty and justice for all. That's pretty American of me, I guess. But I don't think they're bad ideals. (I'll go put on my fire retardant suit now...) lots of love Anne
