I've been watching the drama between Russia and Georgia lately and have been observing it very closely, any one else here agree with me that this event could be a sign of the old Soviet Empire rising again before our eyes?
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I've been watching the drama between Russia and Georgia lately and have been observing it very closely, any one else here agree with me that this event could be a sign of the old Soviet Empire rising again before our eyes?
USSA-The United Socialist States of America
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True, that could be the case. It could also be a sign of more U.S. imperialistic expansion...I guess it always depends on what color the glasses are one is looking through.Originally Posted by MidnightsPaleGlow
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True, it could have two meanings, I didn't even think about. I don't really agree with the U.S. imperialism thing since the way I see it, based on how poorly this country is being run and how things seem very bleak in America right now (bunch of idiots running/ruining this country, I have ZERO faith in Washington right now, persistently bad economy, wide open borders/home insecurity, and a whole laundry list more but I'm not going there), but you do make a good point. I personally believe that within the next 50 years America is going to fall apart completely and view this Georgia crisis as evidence of Russia preparing to fill the void that we'll be leaving, much like we did in 91 after the Soviet Union collapsed. I have a very pessimistic outlook when it comes to the future of America unfortunately.
USSA-The United Socialist States of America
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Good points all. I share the same pessimistic perspective. We're badly in need of revival and if revival doesn't come, I fear judgment will.
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U.S. imperialistic expansion
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Troops in 144 out of 192 countries. Over 1,000 "military advisers" in Georgia, many of whom are Blackwater mercenariesU.S. imperialistic expansion
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An embassy with three marines guarding it hardly counts, and that's the only way we have troops in 144 countries.
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Please see the following rebuttal to your argument:
Guarding the Empire by Laurence Vance
Deadpan Snarker
Your article really doesn't rebut my point.
Hear the word of the Lord, O nations, and declare it on the islands from afar, and say, "He Who scattered Israel will gather them together and watch them as a shepherd his flock."
Jeremiah 31:9
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im·pe·ri·al·ism/ɪmˈpɪər
–noun 1.the policy of extending the rule or authority of an empire or nation over foreign countries, or of acquiring and holding colonies and dependencies.
U.S. imperialistic expansion
Deadpan Snarker
We're imperialist because we export our culture. You know, big macs and Hollywood.U.S. imperialistic expansion
If you want an example of real imperialism, look at Germany in the 30s and 40s or the Soviet Union from the 20s until 1991.
Hear the word of the Lord, O nations, and declare it on the islands from afar, and say, "He Who scattered Israel will gather them together and watch them as a shepherd his flock."
Jeremiah 31:9
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Germany, the country the United States has 70,000+ troops stationed in?
Deadpan Snarker
Are you being deliberately obtuse?
Hear the word of the Lord, O nations, and declare it on the islands from afar, and say, "He Who scattered Israel will gather them together and watch them as a shepherd his flock."
Jeremiah 31:9
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No. Just pointing out that this would be another country that the U.S. Military has a significant presence in. Considering WWII ended 60 some years ago...seems like we could bring them home now.
Deadpan Snarker
So now we are 'occupying Germany'?
Hear the word of the Lord, O nations, and declare it on the islands from afar, and say, "He Who scattered Israel will gather them together and watch them as a shepherd his flock."
Jeremiah 31:9
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