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To: BigBull who wrote (92909)	4/12/2003 2:54:56 PM
From: paul_philp	Respond to of 281500

I submit, that the US represents the absolute pinnacle of European cultural ideals, and is robust in it's staying power. The Alexander analogy is interesting, I will ponder. Bush is having a good week, he started as 'the next Regean', got promoted to 'the next Lincoln' and now 'the next Alexander'. Interesting idea. I think the American culture is part of a long process of cultural evolution, a variation on European culture that became strong enough to dominate it. Globalization will eventually lead to the decline of American culture as a variation emerges strong enough to dominate it. Paul

To: BigBull who wrote (92909)	4/12/2003 3:09:28 PM
From: maceng2	Respond to of 281500

US represents only an unsophisticated (though well organizied) barbarian militarist culture Really? I think a look at this link is worth a double check.. richeast.org Peace had to follow the battle, not more war. In particular note.. In the chariot with the general was a public slave who whispered in the general's ear, "Remember thou art only a mortal," to keep the general from thinking that he was godlike. Now, imagine a real "militaristic culture". Will the USA support say.. 20% USA casualties in a war at the voting polls?? I think the evidence is clearly against the idea. WMD's mean the whole military "conquest" idea is very old hat now. pb@listentothisslave.com