The people are killing each other why cant we do like the Romans the Mongols and try to take it all so we might be richer.
2006-11-13 07:53:04 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
The US is a strong, prosperous country. If the desire was there to take ove the world as other countries have throughout time, it could potentially be done. The thing is - the desire isn't there. The US runs on the principles of democracy, free enterprise, and freedoms. If the US took over the world, it would become either a totalitarian society or a dictatorship, two things we have looked down upon for decades. The United States is already one of the most prosperous countries in the world, one which believes in free enterprise [having a rich, poor, and middle class - much like a social hierarchy]. If the US was so determined to become the most wealthy country in society, it would go against its principles [which date back to the Declaration of Independence] of free enterprise.
The mear thought is silly, my dear. Silly.
2006-11-13 08:48:01 · answer #1 · answered by meg s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, the US can try but it will mean our demise. Look at what happened to Rome, and what happened to the Mongols. They are nothing compared to what they used to be. There is an inherent problem with overstretching an army, that is dilution. It took hundreds of years to build Rome, but it fell in a moment. As soon as the submitted countries had a chance, they went and burned Rome. That's what happened when you rule with no conscience, with no respect, and disregard to the lives of those conquered. We wouldn't like to be ruled by a foreign power, neither do others. To force our ways on others is to ask for trouble in the future.
2006-11-13 08:18:46 · answer #2 · answered by Mike V 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I see your point!!! Hmmmm...I think you're on to something, there. The Romans and Mongols have long been celebrated for their bloodletting-free societies, their ability to calm the unrest of those they conquered (using just strong words and threats to "throw the cow" in order to conquer, BTW). And Lord knows those societies are still around...
...oh, wait.
2006-11-13 07:58:09 · answer #3 · answered by tallcowboy0614 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The roman and Mongol emire have both collapsed
2006-11-13 08:24:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do you want to break the back of the Elephant by over loading it with all the world.
2006-11-13 08:10:37 · answer #5 · answered by Dr.O 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why stop with the world. Mars is close.
2006-11-13 08:14:40 · answer #6 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why bother. The people just come here anyway.
2006-11-13 08:06:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! and in force our way of sanity on all.
2006-11-13 07:59:11 · answer #8 · answered by edubya 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It seems like that's what we're trying to do doesn't it?
2006-11-13 08:13:28 · answer #9 · answered by Netta 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
america isn't that strong, not by a long shot
2006-11-13 07:58:23 · answer #10 · answered by supremecritic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋