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Politics : Formerly About Advanced Micro Devices
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To: combjelly who wrote (261857)11/23/2005 3:31:21 PM
From: Alighieri  Read Replies (5) of 1572951
 
"Any imbalance of power eventually gives rise to excess and resentment."

We already have that. And already had that through much of the last century, definitely since the end of WWII.

Your point is below:

An imperialistic US could be a very positive force for the globe, leading to a truly civilized world. As our political system stands, I'd rather we keep to our own knitting. We aren't equipped to pull it off.

The first part of your sentence is what I take issue with, the second part of your sentence suggests that you would not attempt it, but only because our political system is anathemic to its success...I contend that human nature precludes a perennially "benign" imperial force. One may experience periods of magnanimity, but in the end, all empires become self serving and bad for its subjects. History is replete with examples of bad empires. I can't think of an example supporting the converse.

Al
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