do you think that USA is trying to force the world to obey their thinking or dictat?
85572
hell yeah!! why wouldn't we. We're the only correct way, for everyting, dontchaknow?
1069846
America doesn't feel this way and would welcome ...please! ... responsible behavior from other countries. Thank you coalition of the willing.\nMuch of the rest of the world knows America will step up to the plate and handle the undesirable work of preserving freedom and security for all.\nThese countries profit from and exacerbate the world's problems and sit on their thumbs...or worse ...while America (and coalition) cleans up their messes.
473860
Morally, no nation has the right to impose it's will on another. \n\nMilitarily, the US has the power to make other nations do as it pleases. \n\nThroughout history, might has usually made right. However, there are usually consequences for enforcing one's will on another nation. In time, nations/empires that impose their will usually collapse because of weakened infrastructure, citizen apathy, and internal rebellion against tyranny. \n\nI'm really confused as to why we(the human race) have not worked to build a better world. I think we're trying, but there are so many man made obstacles in our way that prevent us from building the most human friendly world. \n\nI think we'll get there, or kill ourselves in the process. Keep working to make the world a better place is all I can say.
1158290
The USA supported or created every tyrant in the world in the past 40 years, from Osama and Saddam to every South American warlord. They made a point of teaching them to fight dirty against America's enemies and now they are reaping the malcontent they sowed.
544944
the question is why is it that the US can do anything while the others need to have their permission beforehand...
1083845
I believe that most Americans are under the illusion that they truly have free speech, true democracy. etc..   Compare the actions of previous actions of dominant empires throughout history.  Have we transformed or are Americans fooled by a cleaver rouse.
918532
What do I really think?\nI think the US  had to show some kind of retaliation for the 9/11 twin tower attacks, no matter to whom.\nI think US is very eager to control gas/oil supplies.\nI think US has a mistaken idea that it can IMPOSE democracy on people who don't really understand or want it.\nAnd I think there are behind-the-scenes, very powerful figures in armament supplies, firms with military contracts,\netc. who stand to make a lot of money out of war, and who encourage it without any regard to human life: hospital supply manufacturers, body-bag makers, all the paraphanalia of war which makes millions and millions of $$$$ for the greedy people who can never have enough money.
915725
Actually, there is not anyone or anybody, that has binding power over the U.S., but it is on a voluntary basis that the U.S. could bring the dispute to the United Nations, or to the International Court in Hague, and then the U. S. could agree to be bound under whatever was decided.\n\n For example, for action against Iraq, Bush wanted to just go ahead and act against Iraq; but some people in his administration asked that Bush go through the United Nations so, that it has some type of world policy platform. BUT, the U.S. is not under any obligation to obey the United Nations at all. It is a voluntary agreement.
851320
I think as Americans all we truly want is to be treated fairly, and for the entire world to experience the peace and freedom we take for granted every day. We need a new strong leader that has the ability to convey this message to the world. We as a populace need to realize how the rest of the world views us. We can shrug it off and say we don't care what the rest of the world thinks.... but we really do. We need a new direction. To restore our "soft power", we need to be very careful about who we elect in '08.
193611
Do you really think the US beaurocrats and politicians would allow that to happen?  We aren't a super power because we sit back and twiddle our thumbs while others beat us out on something.  We'd find some reason to sanction them long before they surpassed us.
225565
Nuke them.  its the only way to get their attention.  I am sick of the USA having to abide by these weak azz UN laws when we are the super power, HOW ABOUT WE ACT LIKE IT.
1133616
No to the theocracy in the US - but, in the same sense, I don't think we should push democracy on countries that will seriously be thrown into chaos as soon as it is introduced (USSR, China, Vietnam, Iraq, etc.). I think it's very arrogant of us Americans to think our way is the best way for everyone - the only way democracy truly works is if it evolves on its own when people get tired of the way things are being run.
913978
Well let's see.  As we the citizens are required more and more often to change our ways to appease someone else and not the other way around as it should be, I think America is being assimilated.  Like the Borg say, "Resistance is futile!"  Something needs to be done to stop all this nonsense.
1087318
I agree with you. Americans think that we can boss around every one we please. We have a severe case of nationalism, and arrogance.
19487
It is a possibility.  There are a few countries, including India and China, which are starting to gain in power and strength.  This is a good thing for world stability.  It is unhealthy for one country to be the ultimate superpower and to think it can run the entire world.  Increasing power gains by other countries will challenge the US and "put it in its place."
687761
I feel America does not want to control territory as such.It only wants to maintain its supremacy and balance of world power.Controlling new territories is not good for the USA instead it is troublesome for them to hold on to foreign countries.
600416
Bush administration is following wrong policies.\nThey may not be on a crusade but all their present targets are unfortunately Muslims who are rich in natural resources but far behind in technology, hence an easy prey.\nIn the ultimate analysis/conclusion USA will never win since their stance is based on in-justice, inequality and double standards.