Well, I suppose that depends whom you ask. Blood on hands is a VERY relative term and my numbers are approximate (drawn from various attrocity websites)
So let's review
Mao Tze Tung's administration killed well over 45 million of his fellow citizens.
Russia under Stalin, killed something like 30 million of his own people over 20 years during his rule.
Germany under Hitler - including the war comes in at something approaching 15 million, in just 12 years most in the last 5 of that timeframe.
Pol Pot - Cambodia, 1.5 million
Idi Amin - Uganda - 400,000
Rwanda - 1.5 million (in 12 weeks)
Saddam H - Iraq - 300,000-400,000 direct , 2-5 million indirect - over 20 years.
The US, generally treats it's citizens pretty well, relatively speaking. Since the end of the Civil War and the end of the purges of the Indians there have been no large scale purges or programs of extermination
Indians purged under various Spanish, English or Other Colonial administrations (about 7-20 million) throughout the Americas - over 300 years. 2.-3million direct, 6.5 to 20 million indirect (disease)
Since the founding of the Republic (1770~)
Indians purged under various colonial or US administrations (About 2 million direct, 4-5 million indirect)
WW I - About 2 million
WW II - About 6-7 Million about 1 million indirect
Vietnam - About 3-4 million direct & indirect
Iraqi War 1 - About 100,000 / 1-2 milllion indirect/sanctions
Iraqi War 2 - About 100,000 direct 1 indirect by wars end.
If we consider colonial rule since 1500, Over the last 500 years, you could be looking at upwards of 35 million dead, but spread over such a long time and various administrations, lets just say European 1st contact was not exactly a boon to the Americas.
Over the last 100 years, you're looking at about
15 million dead, so you're right, there's alot of blood on our hands, but relatively speaking for a world power, in the grizly bloodfest of body-counts we're relatively speaking just a bunch of fun-loving love-monkeys.
2007-05-28 16:23:41
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answered by Mark T 7
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God does bless America and the citizens of it... but unfortunately there are many countries out there that are driven by hate and greed, who as we have seen will attack if given half the chance. These are countries that hate America because of the freedom and type of life that we have. Before you spout off about how much blood the U.S. has on its hands why don't you research the atrocities committed by these other countries that we have fought against. Before you believe all the information piped in by a mainly liberal news media you should keep in mind that our current leader is a conservative. Now there is nothing wrong with either side but politics being politics a liberal media is not likely to portray anything in a positive conservative light. If Clinton were still in office or some other democrat then what we see in newspapers and on TV could very well have a different spin on it. George W. Bush has led our country through one of the most difficult times in American history. Instead of looking for ways to blame him and reasons to hate him we should all be thankful that we have a leader who may not be perfect but who rises to the challenges he has faced since taking office.
2007-05-28 16:17:02
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answered by Raineenyte 2
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Bob Dylan Lyrics
With God On Our Side
Oh my name it is nothin'
My age it means less
The country I come from
Is called the Midwest
I's taught and brought up there
The laws to abide
And the land that I live in
Has God on its side.
Oh the history books tell it
They tell it so well
The cavalries charged
The Indians fell
The cavalries charged
The Indians died
Oh the country was young
With God on its side.
The Spanish-American
War had its day
And the Civil War too
Was soon laid away
And the names of the heroes
I's made to memorize
With guns on their hands
And God on their side.
The First World War, boys
It came and it went
The reason for fighting
I never did get
But I learned to accept it
Accept it with pride
For you don't count the dead
When God's on your side.
When the Second World War
Came to an end
We forgave the Germans
And then we were friends
Though they murdered six million
In the ovens they fried
The Germans now too
Have God on their side.
I've learned to hate Russians
All through my whole life
If another war comes
It's them we must fight
To hate them and fear them
To run and to hide
And accept it all bravely
With God on my side.
But now we got weapons
Of the chemical dust
If fire them we're forced to
Then fire them we must
One push of the button
And a shot the world wide
And you never ask questions
When God's on your side.
In a many dark hour
I've been thinkin' about this
That Jesus Christ
Was betrayed by a kiss
But I can't think for you
You'll have to decide
Whether Judas Iscariot
Had God on his side.
So now as I'm leavin'
I'm weary as Hell
The confusion I'm feelin'
Ain't no tongue can tell
The words fill my head
And fall to the floor
If God's on our side
He'll stop the next war.
Bob Dylan said it best!
2007-05-28 16:18:21
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answered by Joey's Back 6
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God blessed the USA with those B-52s. You are free to spew your venom and hatred of the USA because brave men and women put everything on the line to keep us free.
Do you really believe that if you were speaking German or Japanese Hitler or Tojo would let you say things like that about them? Or perhaps you could speak your mind in Iran about their Government excesses? Or maybe China?
Not a chance Buddy Boy......Not a chance. If you said about any of those countries what you said about the USA you would never see the light of another day.
2007-05-28 16:06:54
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answered by Anonymous
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We need the B-52s for two reasons.
1. So you have the right to disagree with our government and state your argument publicly without fear of prosecution.
2. It is fastest way the maniacs who called themselves Muslims can meet the 70 virgins in heaven. We just make sure they get there a little faster.
GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS AND THE USA
2007-05-28 16:03:34
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answered by Anonymous
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God blesses America - B-52's protect it. It's rather easy to understand. . .
2007-05-28 16:15:22
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answered by volleyballchick (cowards block) 7
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Do you have something to say punk? First don't talk bad about GOD. HE blesses this country more everyday. People like you just never sees it.
Second, don't talk bad about the USA. NOT NOW, NOT TODAY. NOT EVER
2007-05-28 16:10:49
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answered by ProudVetofAmerica 2
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You could always try another country if you hate it. I can name a few where if you posted something like that you would be hunted down. Complain about the US all you want but the truth is when any other country asks for help, who typically gives them aid? Love the USA or hate it, the world pretty much counts on it.
2007-05-28 16:01:56
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answered by Scott B 7
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Insurance
2007-05-28 16:24:56
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answered by Anonymous
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The United States is neither all bad or, all good and He has always - most often - chosen to Bless us before.
God looks at our hearts, not our governments.
2007-05-28 16:06:33
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answered by Anonymous
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