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However, it does not seem to speak to this thread. Perhaps it is worthy of its own thread? I think moderates periodically post similar things, and after the failure of the super committee, they seem extra relevant. I am utterly sick of all the ideology.
It seems that one of the elements of this thread is that it is good that people don't like us, because if they fear us that is good.
So, do folks feel like the best position for the USA is as a feared superpower? Or should we be seen as a benevolent force on the planet?
Just sitting and observing the process over the last couple decades, it seems like the rest of the world really loathes American conservative administrations. Perhaps it is because we refused to sign the Kyoto Protocol or the Convention on Biodiversity during the early 1990s, and the unilateral approach of the Bush II years, the rest of the world fears and distrusts conservative American governments. Perhaps it is good that some fear us, but is it good to be despised around the world?
Is this something to be concerned or proud about?
Is the Taliban loved? Is Ahmadinejad of Iran loved? Are warmongering, religious fundamentalist conservatives any different than the other two?
Just listen to any of the three groups and you understand why the world loathes extremists. They leave a trail of dead bodies behind them wherever they go.
Just sitting and observing the process over the last couple decades, it seems like the rest of the world really loathes American conservative administrations. Perhaps it is because we refused to sign the Kyoto Protocol or the Convention on Biodiversity during the early 1990s, and the unilateral approach of the Bush II years, the rest of the world fears and distrusts conservative American governments. Perhaps it is good that some fear us, but is it good to be despised around the world?
Is this something to be concerned or proud about?
It is somethng to quit making up in your own mind. And remember, our government exists for OUR benefit, not for the benefit of foreign parasite nations that just want foreign aid.
Is the Taliban loved? Is Ahmadinejad of Iran loved? Are warmongering, religious fundamentalist conservatives any different than the other two?
Just listen to any of the three groups and you understand why the world loathes extremists. They leave a trail of dead bodies behind them wherever they go.
The whole world would like to see America taken down a few notches. Conservatives don't want to see that happen, liberals do because they want the world to be "equal". This explains why conservatives appear unpopular and liberals appear popular. Also in some places where communism and leftist politics have brought nothing but heartache, conservatives are pretty popular (ie Poland).
Really? Conservative capitalism wants parity (i.e. "equality") around the world except this is parity for the working class and not those in charge...this all equates nicely to conservative politics which is financed by corporations and those in charge of the corporations.
liberals.....bah!
give me some moderates that can actually think and make informed decisions....
give me some elected officials who do not sign "pledges" that hamstring their capability to act as rational thinking human beings....
Is the Taliban loved? Is Ahmadinejad of Iran loved? Are warmongering, religious fundamentalist conservatives any different than the other two?
Just listen to any of the three groups and you understand why the world loathes extremists. They leave a trail of dead bodies behind them wherever they go.
Disgusting post, and I'll tell you why.
You may disagree with conservatives, they are still part of your country. Which I understand doesn't matter, since libs are pretty self-loathing.
The Taliban is an Islamist extremist group with a lot of power in the Middle East. I don't really recall any Conservative extremist groups over here with a lot of power. EDIT - Tea Party doesn't count since all liberals and a lot conservatives disagree with them, and they don't have much power right now, don't know about the future.
The whole world would like to see America taken down a few notches. Conservatives don't want to see that happen, liberals do because they want the world to be "equal". This explains why conservatives appear unpopular and liberals appear popular. Also in some places where communism and leftist politics have brought nothing but heartache, conservatives are pretty popular (ie Poland).
Eh...a Polish Conservative would be a right wing conservative here?
Just sitting and observing the process over the last couple decades, it seems like the rest of the world really loathes American conservative administrations. Perhaps it is because we refused to sign the Kyoto Protocol or the Convention on Biodiversity during the early 1990s, and the unilateral approach of the Bush II years, the rest of the world fears and distrusts conservative American governments. Perhaps it is good that some fear us, but is it good to be despised around the world?
Is this something to be concerned or proud about?
The whole goddamn rest of the world is in a welfare financial chaos. We're in a goddamn welfare financial chaos.
Maybe because American conservatives are similar to the Taliban.
Maybe because you people are stupid ass command economist who long for the better days of Kings and Tyrants.
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