Re: America - Perception vs Reality
Originally Posted by
satay
Namaste,
Americans have a reputation and an image of being self centred and generally ignorant of the rest of world. They are thought of being rude and arrogant. I had the same impression about them.
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All of this made me have a deeper thought about the the american people and I realize now why they are number one in so many things that they do. It is the hardworking, innovative, business minded ness of the people along with the pride of being Americans that has made America the superpower of the world. America might really truly be the land of opportunity.
People have this impression because America's foreign policy can be summarized by a simple, single credo: "Your business isn't your business. It's our business too." For the last 60 years, America has involved itself in the affairs of foreign nations in every corner of the world, supporting friendly dictators, pressuring other nations into compliance with its edicts, rattling its saber at any and all who don't play their game, etc all ostensibly to protect its "interests." This of course, is not the fault of the people, but of the Ruling Class, who are completely out of touch with the reality of the citizens, except and save those citizens who happen to be the leaders of big, multinational corporations with deep pockets for campaign donations.
Philosoraptor
"Wise men speak because they have something to say. Fools speak because they have to say something." - Plato
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