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Re: Rambling thoughts about the US military
I don't really have a laundry list, but these come to mind. The success of the new government in Afghanistan, containing the spread of radical Islamic states, free trade, human rights, the development of India into a world power and ally.
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Re: Rambling thoughts about the US military
Human rights doesn't seem like a US interest now that we torture people.
Free trade doesn't require armed forces, nor does making India an ally. |
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Re: Rambling thoughts about the US military
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Human rights doesn't seem like a US interest now that we torture people. Free trade doesn't require armed forces, nor does making India an ally. [/ QUOTE ] I agree with the first, but not for your reason [img]/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]. The U.S. doesn't care about human rights abroad, especially in China and India. As for your second sentence, I disagree somewhat. I think the U.S. could do a lot to promote free trade without the help of their military. But the only reason why is because they are in such a situation that they can control and effect world trade. However, the reason they are in such a situation is because their military presence during the past 60 years got them there. IMO atleast. |
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