Is it America's job to "run the world"?

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The “Little Way” is exactly how to start. That is how the “Greatest Generation” did it. Do what needs to be done without being asked and inspire others to do the same. Our nation needs it. Too often people, like myself, sit back and complain. It is time for us to stop arguing about that campaign slogan from the last election and actually do it.
 
I complain too and the greatest of my efforts, even if they exhaust me at times do little to nothing. Many among the elite class seem to be either oblivious or complicit, most are obviously the latter, in our demise morally, spiritually and societally. If we could remove them it would help a lot but ordinary people are sicker and more selfish then ever and this is a huge problem. I am trying very hard to remove these defects of character but I am failing a lot of the time. Until we can do that we will remain sick and as I said in a previous post on this thread Christ is not from Nebraska and we have no guarantees the we’ll last another twenty years let alone forever.
 
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The Nebraska statement is a facetious statement. I have nothing against Nebraska, in fact I wish I could move there. Strange that a boy from NYC would often fantasize about moving to Omaha but it’s true. A smaller simpler life is what I’d love to have, but I have too many obligations here, not to mention everyone I love.
 
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Given the violence between various religious groups, that position is understandable.
 
I don’t think America should run the world but I do think it should be a strong presence. Walk softly but carry a big stick. I have no problem with America playing a role on the world stage of politics, in the Middle East, NATO, hot button areas, threats of terrorism. America has been more successful when collaborating with strategic allies, and adjusting strategy as needed, than going it alone. I certainly don’t have a problem with the recent action in Syria, for example. Or renegotiating the Iran deal. So far, I give Trump an A on foreign policy - Obama a D.
 
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What do you mean vote lock-step against traditional Catholic doctrine
 
This sentiment is gravely sinful from a Catholic perspective.
 
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Any strong presence that you’re referring to would have to be reinforced with violent action or threats of violent action so America would still rule the world, or “America” would still rule the world. If Assad was using chemical weapons in a war that really isn’t our concern then why get involved? Do we get involved in any African nations affairs which also have human rights violations? What of China? Assad is the rightful ruler of Syria and I don’t like that but we have no business getting involved in Syria. The same thing goes for Ukraine, the people Russia “annexed” want Russia to stay. What business do we have in Syria, Ukraine or a hundred other countries if not to meddle in business that doesn’t concern us. The American Constitution is the greatest manmade document ever written but not only is our government ignoring it, we the people abandoned it too I hate to say.
 
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I dream of a life away from NYC. It is an amazing place and the only home I’ve ever known but if could leave and be able to have a job and abandon my familial responsibilities I would in a second. I could never do that so I am stuck in this place. I feel like Monty from 25 Hour, “let an earthquake crumble it and destroy this rat infested place.”
 
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Any strong presence that you’re referring to would have to be reinforced with violent action or threats of violent action so America would still rule the world, or “America” would still rule the world. If Assad was using chemical weapons in a war that really isn’t our concern then why get involved? Do we get involved in any African nations affairs which also have human rights violations? What of China? Assad is the rightful ruler of Syria and I don’t like that but we have no business getting involved in Syria. The same thing goes for Ukraine, the people Russia “annexed” want Russia to stay. What business do we have in Syria, Ukraine or a hundred other countries if not to meddle in business that doesn’t concern us. The American Constitution is the greatest manmade document ever written but not only is our government ignoring it, we the people abandoned it too I hate to say.
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I’ve said this before but it’s been buried, forgotten, ignored, or all of the above.

You’re missing that a huge piece of diplomacy is mutual defense. You’re also missing that places like NATO and the UN request assistance from larger, powerful nations (such as us and the UK) to help protect the little man.

Unless you’d rather we just sit back and let Assad continue committing the equivalent of genocide.
 
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Vonsalza:
We should have killed NATO the day the Warsaw Pact fell apart.
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You wouldn’t like the reasons why we didn’t…
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I already know…

The military industrial complex can afford excellent lobbyists.
 
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Unless you’d rather we just sit back and let Assad continue committing the equivalent of genocide.
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Honestly, I’m tempted.

I’m very slow (but not completely obstinate) to toss American sons and daughters into the meat-grinder of liberty when the liberty is to be enjoyed by non-Americans.
 
We’re striking Syria from above, not the ground.

Few things are going to grind up an A-10. She, however…

(I do hear what you’re saying.)
 
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That’s my favorite form of foreign military intervention, if we’re to do it at all.

Clinton’s Cruise Missle Diplomacy.
 
This is A-10/F-16 diplomacy. It’s a bit more in your face than the offshore carriers and other methods from 20 years ago. 🙂

Nothing like a little bit of close air support to ruin your day.
 
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Is it America’s job to run the world ?

If the question were addressed to nations other than the USA I have no doubt that it would be met with a resounding “NO” .

It is disturbing that the question should enter someone’s mind in the first place .
 
Rob2 said:
Is it America’s job to run the world ?

If the question were addressed to nations other than the USA I have no doubt that it would be met with a resounding “NO” .
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It varies wildly.

Many, if not most would say “no”. Taiwan and Estonia are a little closer to “Hell Yes!” when the Chinese and Ruskies look a little restless.
 
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Assad is fighting rebels and Isis, we have no business getting involved. If we do then why are we not in Africa or China making demands for human rights. There’s other agendas involved here, just like the case was in Libya. We only care about genocide when it suits an agenda, if that weren’t the case we’d be threatening many more countries with violent reprisals. This is not our fight, we need to improve ourselves before we can presume to tell anyone else anything about how to live.
 
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