Why are the most powerful countries in the world so afraid to exhibit that power?

Question

What has happened to the West? It seems to me that when a country "punches us in the throat" we then want to talk to them about why they did it. We have the power to "punch" them back for it, but instead we would rather psychologically analyze why they did/are doing this. It’s disgusting!

I served for 4.5 (98-02) years in the US military and I can’t believe how weak we act when in fact we have undefeatable capability. I know, I have seen it first hand. Sure you don’t want to start WW3, but you atleast need to stand up to this kind of thing. Also, I understand talk first and shoot later, but talking can only get you so far. When those talks don’t work, you don’t continue to talk, you act. Today, its talk, talk, talk, talk, more talk, ok ok, we will talk, and then we finish by talking.

It’s unfortunate that some people believe more in talk than action. I think its time for a little less talk and alot more action. Do you?

Let me get this right:

In the Macro perspective when you get hit you talk to them about the blow.
In the Micro perspective when you get hit you immediately punch back.

I guess I'm just crazy for wanting us to punch back when we get punched (Macro). I not a high believer in talking things thru, but most of ya'll say we should. So let’s talk about it when we get hit. Sounds like a plan.

Everyone who responded by "what’s should we do bomb them all" or said "Hitler" or ect., you people are the enlightened ones, not I. I respect your responses, but don’t agree with them, but do you notice I don’t personally attack you.

Try to keep it intellectual, by calling other people names you destroy your credibility.

Answer 1

Its not that the West is weak. What the world dosn't seem to get is that the west is totally concerned with independence (anyones) . The only time the west steps in is when an individuals independence is threatened by it's own government or a dictator(Iraq and Suddam, Hitler, Stalin, Korea, Vietnam, The first Gulf war, all ring a bell? anyone? anyone?) The problem is that these countrys citizens had been screwed for so long by their own governments that they don't trust any-one or any-thing. They always think that there's an angle when the West trys to gain them their own independence. it's that they hate all forms of government, theirs or ours, it makes no difference. You would think though, that the world would give us a break by now and figure out that there are no angles for helping them. What has the US or Britain really gained over all those past conflicts except to see peace and independence for other human beings? It's not as if we are shoving christianity down their throats or kidnapping their children to serve our military or some other unjust cause. We sure as hell aren't in it for the Money. Most of these countrys are broke and the only ones to be screwed are the tax payers of the west. I can see these people not trusting us, but what really pisses me off is the countrys we HAVE helped gain their freedom are turning their backs on us. That is just the act of LOSERS who have NO honor, and You all know who you are, now don't you? You are right though, the West should make a stronger stand for Freedom and Independence even if it takes a third world war.

Answer 2

1. Wars are extremely expensive and have bankrupted countries in the past. That can happen to the USA as well.

2. Wars have unpredictable results.

3. Guerrilla warfare and other tactical methods that do not follow the laws of war have proven effective in the past and can be continued indefinitely.

These are 3 good reasons why negotiations and diplomacy take first place when dealing with the rest of the world. Rent the documentary movie "The Fog of War" which is an extended interview with former Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara. He has great insights into the nature of warfare.

Answer 3

I condsider it abuse of power. We have it an don't always use it to the best of mankind. All anyone has to do to put this concept in perspective is ask, "What would North Korea or Iran do with our military and financial power if they had it?". The answer is that they would attemp to take over the world. Just as the Nazis attempted and the Soviet Union attempted. The US has taken the higher ground and done a lot of good things for the world and yet, all the idiots still criticize us for flexing our muscle too much. It's sad, but the world never seems to take threats of rogue nations seriously. We will learn the hard way, again.

Answer 4

Good thing you went to the army and not to politics. Your "shoot em' up" mentality is much better suited to the life of a US army pawn.

Seriously though, it's called diplomacy. How far do you really think the United States army can go pissing off every other country in the world? I'm sorry but you do NOT have undefeatable capability, you may have excellent military tech but you do not have an unlimited resource of people capable of operating that tech. Why would you want to start a war to commit uncessary killing? Where is your humanity?

Answer 5

It seems it was just a few years ago when two of our buildings were attacked and the U.S. blew an entire country into oblivion. Or when an entire governing system was thrown down and its head person publicly hanged for everyone's amusement on youtube because there was an unfounded suspicion that he had weapons of mass destruction. He must have been related to Houdini to make them disappear just like that. How much action is enough action? Let them send our troops back.

Answer 6

With great power comes great responsibility...Any rational thinking person would only use war as a last resort...War tends to cause a lot of destruction, death and pain...The cleanup is more costly than the war itself.

BTW, dialogue is action...War is not the only action towards a solution...

History has shown what ultimately happens to nations that throw their military weight around without regard for dialogue...

Answer 7

It's been time for a lot more action. Iran is laughing at the US and Britain while they both have their hands tied in diplomatic "intervention". I think the US could do a lot more to pressure Iran into giving up any hope of building nukes. By the time Iran finishes stalling they will have what they want and will thank us for it. It's hard to do your job when Pelosi and her minions stab you in the back every chance they get.

Answer 8

China is taking over the world, so they claim.

All of us western people are getting more and more inhibited.
One wrong move and we could cause a cascade setting the tone for world war 3 in about 25 years time.

Side, I though most would criticise military action.
You should be thankful that the war levels had droped and negotiations are up; unless your a fashist!

Answer 9

maximum liberals, (no longer all), are properly-meaning very almost utopian idealists. (i.e...that is undesirable to call human beings names, enable's make a regulation so as that no individual will call all of us a attractiveness..Frank has some thing he really would not deserve, larry has had a not ordinary time and merits extra, enable's take frank's issues and promises them to larry)..alot of the beliefs are large, yet they don't comprehend the idea of freedom, the idea that you won't be able to meddle in each person's existence, you won't be able to make each thing honest, an outstanding form of the time once you get concentrated on this things you're making them a lot, a lot worse. maximum liberals, (at the same time as they could save up on what's happening), are politically naive. they don't like human beings transferring into their affairs, yet they're easily in action asserting they're extra suitable and are hence above their personal regulations and performance the right to get into different peoples affairs. those recommendations are in complete competition to prosperity and potential, because those words aren't from now on "factor-playing field" words, those words are "fulfillment" words, and libs are purely in contact in those form of words at the same time as they're on the helm. the answer is for authorities to stay out of human beings's buisness as a lot as achieveable..does this propose that someone is going to call someone a attractiveness, get denied a job because the organization would not like the way he seems, that some dumb fool is going to gown in black face and submit a backyard jockey? yep...besides the indisputable fact that it also signifies that the lib can carry an anti-warfare signal, prepare a pagan faith, stay in a commune...and interior the approach those wishing to construct their wealth and the wealth of the country can do it and be proud. liberals have made being rich synonymous with corruption, sin, unfairness. they have harped in this and performance a huge area of the country believing it..if someone receives their wealth underhandedly or illegally, we've mechanisms to take them down..yet being wealthy and valuable could no longer be appeared at in a detrimental, green with envy, jealous bitter way.

Answer 10

Do you mean like when we were "punched in the throat" by those damn Iraqis who lied about us having WMDs and then subsequently attacked us, destroyed our cities, impoverished our country, killed our friends and family members and still won't go home until they've propped up a leadership that can and will award their corporations with the rights to our natural resources. You're right! I say nuke those bastards!