Unites States is being blamed for the world's problems. The United States is like a mother who constantly butts into her children's lives. The mother finds herself not welcomed into her children's homes because she interferes in their business insted of taking care of her own. Wouldn't the United States be liked better if she left the children alone to solve their own problems. These nations have been around longer then the United States. If they haven't figured out how to solve their problems and business by now, they shouldn't run home to mommy (the United States) to help. Most children resent their parent for interfering even when invited.. After all these (adult) nations were doing fine without our help before we came along. Could it be greed and power that motivates the United States to become the disciplinary for the masses? Would terrorism still exist if we were bold enough to hide our head in the sand again and become isolated? Then we wouldn't be blamed for world problems.
2006-08-10 13:40:24 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
If we minded our own business, and didn't take sides, we would be the beacon of the world.---Again.
2006-08-10 14:02:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Terrorism would exist in the world, but not likely within the United States if we were to isolate ourselves. You're right, the largest reason why were are hated by Al Qaeda among others is because we are involved in places such as Israel. However, in order to maintain our status in the world, and in order for the world to grow we need to be involved. Isolationism was all fine and dandy before World War One, but Globalization is the path to success now. In order for the world to become safer, world organizations such as the World Court and the World Trade Organization are needed. We need to choose out battles better in the future. President Bush has the right idea in wanting to sort out the mess that is the middle east, but using imperialism is not the answer. Somehow, I'm not surprised that he didn't learn that in school.
2006-08-10 14:01:15 · answer #2 · answered by Eric R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The problem is in the question, to return to something means we would have had to have been that at one time. The USA has never practiced isolationism. Because not only would be have to withdraw from foreign affairs, but we would have to close all borders as well to become isolated. And even then terrorism would exist, because terrorism isn't about the USA, the US is only a small part in a tangeled web weaved centuries ago.
2006-08-10 13:49:12 · answer #3 · answered by penwater1 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes. There have always been terrorists.
What we now call terrorists used to be called names like "bandits", "bandits", "pirates" and the "barbarian horde". The names have changed, and so have the available weapons, but the threat has always been there.
I agree that the US goes way to far in intruding on others countries' activities. But the answer is not isolationism. That swings too far the other way.
We should get involved where were asked, and where we're needed. Not where we think we can change things to suit our own agendas.
It won't stop terrorism. But it will certainly improve our relations with other nations.
2006-08-10 13:44:11 · answer #4 · answered by coragryph 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
We have been hiding our head in the sand for the last 40 yrs. Terrorism has been plaguing Europe since the 60s. If it was not this, it would be something else.
When you are the best deal going, everyone hates you.
2006-08-10 13:53:19 · answer #5 · answered by Albert F 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only relation terrorism has with the United States is coincidental. It has nothing to do with isolationism. Kinda like Hitler and the isolationist Brits back in WWII. Wake up!! God Bless you.
2006-08-10 13:50:00 · answer #6 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we are the most convenient scape goat used by countries with horrible problems to divert the attention away from the fact it is the leaders in said country that are causing the problems, if you blame it on the US and get them to believe you, then you can do what ever you want.
2006-08-10 13:45:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Since most of the terroist want to destroy anyone that does not accept Islam as thier religion, yes we would be a target also.
All of Europe would be speaking German today had the US not went to thier rescue,
2006-08-10 13:45:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Thats a very nice way to relate the situations to the current problems.....but ...lets see what happens
2006-08-10 13:44:09 · answer #9 · answered by JTB 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋