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Q) Why are all the roads in France lined with trees????
A) SO the Germans can march in the shade!!!!
Q) Why is the park across the street from the White House called Lafayette Square?
A) Because if it weren't for the French, there wouldn't be a White House...just some Royal Governor's Mansion or something. God Save the Queen!
[quote=anifani821;2385245]I just finished reading this whole thread. And I just gotta say - the only thing Americans have possibly been delusional about is that when we come to the defense of other nations - that they will appreciate our efforts.
the american govt. only helps when there is something in it for them. alot of people on this thread refer to ww2 and how you saved every ones butts, why then did hitler rage around europe for 4 years before the almighty u.s. swooped in to save the day?. when hitler tried to export the jews first ( killing them was the FINAL SOLUTION hence the name) your doors were closed . that doesnt sound very saviour like to me.
Q) Why is the park across the street from the White House called Lafayette Square?
A) Because if it weren't for the French, there wouldn't be a White House...just some Royal Governor's Mansion or something. God Save the Queen!
And how about our Statue of Liberty? We would not even be able to properly welcome the poor and tired and huddled masses to our shores were it not for the French.
60 years ago Maybe we should have let the commies take Europe????......And don't even say that was a NATO thing! The USA is the big stick behind NATO
If you are speaking about the collapse of the soviet union, that was 20 years ago due to outspending on armaments and more importantly, a subversive infiltration of our culture into the homes of many soviets. (Movies, art, literature.)
None of what you said has any bearing on whether certain ways of doing things are right or not since most large scale actions (collapse or reign of governments) are a result of multitude of things. That doesn't mean that everything is right within that multitude.
the american govt. only helps when there is something in it for them. alot of people on this thread refer to ww2 and how you saved every ones butts, why then did hitler rage around europe for 4 years before the almighty u.s. swooped in to save the day?. when hitler tried to export the jews first ( killing them was the FINAL SOLUTION hence the name) your doors were closed . that doesnt sound very saviour like to me.
Actually, it was about 2 years that Hitler raged around Europe before the U.S. swooped in. Germany invaded Poland on Sept. 1, 1939 and the U.S. entered WWII on Dec. 8, 1941.
And if the U.S. only "helps" when there is something to gain, why did the U.S. bother with the Korean War? Or Vietnam? Or the first Gulf War? Or the current war with Iraq (and don't you dare say "for the oil").
Actually, it was about 2 years that Hitler raged around Europe before the U.S. swooped in. Germany invaded Poland on Sept. 1, 1939 and the U.S. entered WWII on Dec. 8, 1941.
And if the U.S. only "helps" when there is something to gain, why did the U.S. bother with the Korean War? Or Vietnam? Or the first Gulf War? Or the current war with Iraq (and don't you dare say "for the oil").
Why, didn't you know? Vietnam was all about the oil, too....
are you telling me involvment in current wars is not about oil? including the first iraq war? am i supposed to believe america cares about the well being of the iraqi people? puhleeease. the afgan war is nothing more than establishing a secure pipeline route from central asia ( those other stan countries)either and btw hows the hunt for bin laden going? havent heard much about that lateley. seems strange that interpol cought that pedophile from bc within three days but the mighty american govt just cant seem to track down bin laden. face it its a big scam and the people are the victims.
are you telling me involvment in current wars is not about oil? including the first iraq war? am i supposed to believe america cares about the well being of the iraqi people? puhleeease. the afgan war is nothing more than establishing a secure pipeline route from central asia ( those other stan countries)either and btw hows the hunt for bin laden going? havent heard much about that lateley. seems strange that interpol cought that pedophile from bc within three days but the mighty american govt just cant seem to track down bin laden. face it its a big scam and the people are the victims.
Every modern war has involved access to resources. This is news?
Every modern war has involved access to resources. This is news?
Also, the U.S. helped rebuild Japan and Germany (among other countries) after WWII. Why do that since those countries didn't have any large reserves of oil?
We both know why, of course. Because the U.S. is generous to a fault.
Also, the U.S. helped rebuild Japan and Germany (among other countries) after WWII. Why do that since those countries didn't have any large reserves of oil?
We both know why, of course. Because the U.S. is generous to a fault.
And also just a bit do to with keeping Communism at bay and opening up new markets for America, but otherwise you are right on target.
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