Why is it when you ask an American what makes the USA so great their main answer is that you can blow the world up if you want?
Isn't that what we are all fighting to stop?
2007-02-16 22:42:36 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
To many people, the USA is great because it's their own country. Fair enough; that's their right and I respect that.
However, from an objective perspective, the USA isn't really that great at all. It's military is being eclipsed by China, its economy is far weaker than Japan's, it's health and education systems are worse than just about everywhere in Europe, Americans actually have LESS freedom than people in most of the West, it's engaged in a pointless war it can't win, and it is slowly collapsing under its own weight.
There are still things that are great about the USA, but it really isn't the greatest country in the world.
2007-02-16 22:51:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Great question! That could have been the right answer long ago. But not any more. Now, it's all about power. We are great at foreign aid.....then why do we choose to STAY in that country?? It's all about power now. And the fact that the New World Order is in the forefront of many political minds these days. Don't think so? Read a transcript of Pelosi's first speech....even she mentions it.
2007-02-17 09:09:38 · answer #2 · answered by TexasRose 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have never heard that statement before. My guess that you heard it in your mind. The USA is a great nation because of the Freedom that we defend. We refuse to be lock step with world opinion , instead we do what is best for America. Why do so many want to come here. It is because of our greatness. Yes, we do have a strength of our military, but our true strength is our Freedom.
2007-02-17 06:49:30 · answer #3 · answered by meathead 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
America takes more immigrants and refugees each year than the rest of the world combined.
Perhaps you should ask them what makes America great!
2007-02-17 06:45:24 · answer #4 · answered by Mullet Head 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
America has the most nuclear warheads.That's a fact.Americans are getting arrogant.Apparently, America isn't so great because she needs these warheads to 'persuade' the rest of the world.
2007-02-17 06:49:20 · answer #5 · answered by nelson28 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I don't know where you heard that one. Maybe it's from one of those guys at the internment for crazy people...
2007-02-17 07:30:50 · answer #6 · answered by High-strung Guitarist 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
wow, I don't think that is the main answer or even close.
I would say the freedom we have to control our own destiny.
2007-02-17 06:46:02 · answer #7 · answered by IndianaHoosier 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Why do people start stupid politcal debates? Its irratating, you're just causing more problems.
2007-02-17 06:45:47 · answer #8 · answered by me 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
We unnecessarily blow them up. They are nothing. Do not praise them more.
2007-02-17 06:45:44 · answer #9 · answered by Red Scorpion 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋
I don't think you know any AMERICANS, AND WHO IS WE...
2007-02-17 07:02:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋