I thought that our founding fathers wanted us to "promote the spread of democracy" around the world. Does anybody think that we are forcing other countries to adopt a system that they don't understand or want?
I am not saying that i don't support democracy, I think it's great, but I thought the FF's just wanted us to encourage other govts to adopt a democratic system. Is that what we are doing in Iraq?
ps- I support our troops- I was one of them in Desert Storm, and I know what they are going through each day. So please don't blast me for being un-American.
2006-10-02 05:03:36 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Government
I think we are doing it because America has a superiority complex. I think it's sort of like what the British did during colonization. We think we're right, therefore everybody must be like us.
(no offense to the British...)
2006-10-02 05:08:29 · answer #1 · answered by Kharm 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With the fast pace of technological advancement, even a single person is a potential threat with adequate weaponisation in any form (even wealth is a potential weapon!)...
So, if one person has unlimited power over many, what to speak of it !
So, the freedom now means ensuring well distributed power, and if possible self-cancelling, mutually neutralising potential threats from all those who are in command of any type of technological advancement !
So now it is not just about democracy. The age old concept of democracy has become outdated. We seem to be back to square one ! Survival of the fittest (the old jungle law!).
In the name of democracy, it is just a sort of diplomatic cold war for basic survival ! You may call it just 'an on-going war' for retaining Independence !
2006-10-02 05:19:11 · answer #2 · answered by Spiritualseeker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When we entered Iraq and took Sadam out of power then it left the country with no form of government or leadship in place. I feel it was our responsibilty to set up the government for the people there, rather just leave it with noone in charge.
2006-10-02 05:15:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It makes you wonder why some people would sooner wear a wastcoat made of C4 and blow themselves to oblivion rather than embrace America`s seriously flawed democratic model. American democracy does not exist anymore, it`s gone.
2006-10-02 05:12:01 · answer #4 · answered by dingdong 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's the way this country has ALWAYS been
Dating back even to when the forefathers were here to shove religion down people's throats....our country motto should be:
Join up or die
2006-10-02 05:12:06 · answer #5 · answered by GD-Fan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thank you for your service. Thank you for pointing out the obvious - very American
2006-10-02 05:07:16 · answer #6 · answered by T S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋