Isn't the USA the worlds greatest power ever ?

Answer 1

While there are many ways to address this question, one would seem to standout. The United States has the power to end anyother country or group of countries and yet chooses not to do so. Rather, it places its own citizens in harms way to help other countries and does so with no interest in taking the other countries.

Millions of people vote on this question every year by trying to get to the United States to live. More then all other countries combined.

There is no doubt to the answer to this question, it is yes.

Answer 2

The greatest superpower of all time is the British Empire. The USA is no where near.Remember Britain had complete control over a 3rd of the world population and owned a quarter of its land aswell as most of its seas. America owns a few islands. Also at its height there were only 30,000 members of the British army controlling all this. Thats power my friend. The US only dreams of that kind of power and a dream is all it will remain. You dont know how to assert power.

Give us Brits your problems and leave it to us. Well sort it.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Not really. Yes they are the most powerful at the moment (mainly because of the way technology developes) but there will be other super powers after the US.

Besides, the British empire was far greater than the US is now, so was the Roman Empire.

Answer 5

Worlds greatest power...?..or the worlds best country? I think you are a little high on yourself and where you live. Try looking at other countries, then ask the same question

Answer 6

Even though our current dollar is worthless we have convinced most of the world that it's a sure thing... That point alone says something about the power we have.

Our ingenuity in invention or at least taking over an idea is unsurpassed when it comes to military weapons... There's reason number two other nations respect us.

Are we the greates power ever? I would say yes.

Answer 7

I won't answer your question due to my high level of self esteem, however, I will help you.

Just go to your local library and do some reading about real world powers like Rome and Great Britain, i.e. it's pronounced library not lyberry, again, just helping you out.

Answer 8

Well, we're trying to be #1. We will do everything in our power to stay that way, whether it involves a 3rd world country to do so, then so be it :) I love this place!

Answer 9

The answer is yes. We're less powerful than the Roman Empire was, but we bring freedom and progress wherever we go.

Answer 10

Yes it is. Of course if there's any doubt, just ask the multitudes who risk their lives to get here.
But don't ask our resident Communist Passivists who ***** and Moan, yet Hypocritically don't have the balls to leave it's comforts and protection.