How many Americans think that the United States is the most powerful nation in the world and if not why?
2007-03-16 06:08:18 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
The United States is the most powerful country because it is the most influential country in the world. Every cohter country in the world has some sort of American influence in it from Mcdonalds to Starbucks, and the United Nations.
2007-03-16 06:14:33 · answer #1 · answered by stunna3m 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
"The most powerful"? I'd say yes, but NOT for the popular reasons . Out of all the nations that at one time were rooted in a Judeo-Christian foundation, ours is one that still has some semblance of embracing that worldview. One example: the Founders recognized that the rights we enjoy as American citizens come not from any king or parliament or goverment, but from God alone and are thus "inalienable" . Also, during our history we have had one, and only one, Constitution, unlike many other nations. To paraphrase John Adams, the Constitution we have was designed for a "moral and religious" people. If we attempt to approach it from a purely secular mindset, all our laws, all our economic prowess, and all our military might will mean nothing. Consider the targets chosen by the 9/11 terrorists: the Pentagon, the US government (Capitol/White House), and of course, the World Trade Center. It seems they had hoped to cripple us by destroying what they saw as the symbols of our power. But isn't it interesting that no cathedrals or other houses of worship were chosen? Think about it...
2007-03-16 14:06:05 · answer #2 · answered by yankeewash72 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have the largest economy and the most sophisticated military, for starters. That we are the most powerful country is all but self-evident.
But with great power comes great responsibility. As things stand, we rate an "F."
2007-03-16 13:12:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Military, economic, and maybe diplomatic might are all attributes of the United States.
The Iraq war cost the USA a lot of good will amoungst our friends and allies, but we still are the 'go to' nation when it comes to diplomacy missions worldwide.
2007-03-16 13:12:40 · answer #4 · answered by Gotta Question 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Let us be modest, there are high ranking countries in the world and there are several factors that go into this consideration. There is the economic turn out, and there is money, and there is military power. The good ole US is high up there.
2007-03-16 13:11:13 · answer #5 · answered by godblessamerica_911 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course, it remains the most powerful and wonderful country in the world!
2007-03-16 13:56:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do. I think we've lost a step the last 8 years, but we'll come back strong. Freedom releases the power of the people.
2007-03-16 13:11:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
America is a melting pot for all people. Why do most immigrants seek to come to America?. America must have everything that person is looking for without worrying about getting beheaded or bombed due to their beliefs. America is good for eveyone.
2007-03-16 13:12:57 · answer #8 · answered by J P 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well I think it was and a little bit on the line now with Bush in office. China and Russia make us look pityful China got our jobs and we wished our military was more like the Russians or China's. Bush has taken a country and ruined it for the time being though.
2007-03-16 13:14:09 · answer #9 · answered by sally sue 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes and no. while it is the most powerful the goverment is out of touch with the reality of the world we live in today
2007-03-16 13:11:44 · answer #10 · answered by RUSSELLL 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋