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Originally Posted by Blue Fire
We've never been bent on world domination - if we had, we'd control most of the planet by now,... we've had the opportunities you know!
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I suggest that this is not a realistic statement - just look at Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, or indeed any country that has been invaded. People do not take kindly to being controlled by any foreign entity. Therefore, these statements are often seen as somewhat arrogant, bullying and inflammatory. Unfortunately, to those who live outside the US, statements like this contribute to the perception that the US is more of a bully than a global peacekeeper.
Regards
Dennis