2006-06-13 09:19:27 · 11 answers · asked by Kamran G 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
it doesnt & shouldnt. “beware of entangling alliances”, - george washington.
2006-06-13 09:31:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the world we live in is one of uncertainity. The US as i figure all country does and some scale, tries to cover its own butt.. That is by being a "watch dog" they can try and stop any actions that they believe can cause potential harm to them in the future. The only way i see to prevent this is through a NEW United Nation. where every country has equal power and rights. thus all nations can then decide what needs to be done where and when. having one or two major countries running the shot will not always work since that country will be more intrested in there own well being and not always the well being of other nations. However, about your statement about the use being the "watch dog" of the planet. i would have to say that hey We are have the power to make sure that every nation lives up to a certain standard for its people and when the US intervine into certain nations to help the people out who are you to say that they shouldnt help these people out. Now if you had said that the US could have handled certain situations better. then i would agree with you a Little bit on that. However, NO one can predict the future. often times good intentions get derailed by unforseen circumstances.
basiclly there is always two sides to a story and everyone want to tell their side of the story but only a few are willing to consider the other sides story.
2006-06-13 09:32:06 · answer #2 · answered by The Omega 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Correction - the US is its own "Watch Dog" for the entire planet - ie it looks out for its best self-interest - be it gaining fossil fuels or geostrategic positioning - it never wastes its dollars :) Sure the majority of its taxpaying population never realizes a single cent in benefits from these foreign excursions and neither do the indigenous populations in the target countries but then again the majority of the US population doesn't care as long as there are happy hours, margaritas and high speed internet connections readily available for indulgence - and as far as the foreign populations - they don't count.
2006-06-13 09:29:49 · answer #3 · answered by sql0910 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the United States is the most powerful country. It has always been like that and always will be like that.
2006-06-13 09:22:49 · answer #4 · answered by jeno75831 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We don't have too! What we need to do is quit electing people like George W. Bush and Lyndon Baines Johnson to name a couple! Meddling in the affairs of foreign countries and neglecting our own country is just plain stupid!
2006-06-13 09:25:07 · answer #5 · answered by lloydtj 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the Bush Administration believes that they should be. I doubt the next President will have such a direct foreign involvement as Bush.
2006-06-13 09:32:13 · answer #6 · answered by Jack 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
b/c this country is just like the Roman empire was. USA want to rule the world, and that's gunna be our downfall.
2006-06-13 09:22:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We are the land of opportunity.... We have many diplomatic relationships with other countries... And its expected of us that we will help when needed... or when its not needed
2006-06-13 09:24:55 · answer #8 · answered by AT 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
who else can or is willing to do it
2006-06-13 09:22:39 · answer #9 · answered by Black Fedora 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you dont like it leave
2006-06-13 09:22:02 · answer #10 · answered by The-chicken 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋