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Mr. Robin Parsons
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Good dodge...Uhmmm NOT really...
Is the United States truly in control of the world?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the question of whether the United States is truly in control of the world. Participants explore various perspectives on U.S. power, its implications for global dynamics, and the potential rise of other nations, particularly China. The conversation touches on themes of military capability, economic influence, and cultural perceptions, with a mix of serious analysis and humorous exchanges.
Discussion Character
- Debate/contested
- Exploratory
- Conceptual clarification
Main Points Raised
- Some participants assert that the U.S. has the capability to destabilize other governments and militaries at will, suggesting a form of control over global affairs.
- Others challenge this view, pointing out that the U.S. does not exercise its military power indiscriminately and that restraint is a significant factor in its foreign policy.
- Concerns are raised about the finite resources of the Earth and the implications of global wealth distribution, suggesting that the U.S. may be compromising its own standard of living by allowing other nations to grow economically.
- Participants discuss the potential for China to surpass the U.S. economically, given its demographics and cultural approach to long-term planning.
- Humorous exchanges highlight the cultural perceptions of the U.S., with some participants making light of the discussion by referencing fast food and societal issues.
- There are critiques of the spelling and grammar of earlier posts, which some participants argue detracts from the substantive discussion.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
The discussion features multiple competing views, with no clear consensus on the extent of U.S. control or the implications of its power. Participants express differing opinions on the effectiveness and morality of U.S. actions in the global arena.
Contextual Notes
Some arguments depend on assumptions about military capability, economic sustainability, and cultural perspectives, which remain unresolved within the discussion.
- #32
Andy
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U really are pathetic, i had almost forgotten just how much so until i saw the link back to the thread 'Have you been wronged by the US governement'.
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Adam
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The USA rules the world? I thought it was the Vril!
- #34
Nereid
Staff Emeritus
Science Advisor
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spelling etc
However, Andy81's are rather alarming, if he's a native speaker of English - ~7 separate errors in ~50 words! Among our members there may be some EFL/ESL teachers; perhaps they could tell us how they would feel about this level of error from one of their students?
[Edit: checked the numbers; worse than I'd imagined
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None of us are perfect, and every PF poster has surely made typos and spelling mistakes.
However, Andy81's are rather alarming, if he's a native speaker of English - ~7 separate errors in ~50 words! Among our members there may be some EFL/ESL teachers; perhaps they could tell us how they would feel about this level of error from one of their students?
[Edit: checked the numbers; worse than I'd imagined
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jimmy p
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wow, america rules the world cos talking about it can reduce people to petty squabbling. You should all be ashamed of yourselves.