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Originally Posted by Min
Respect is a word I don't believe I could apply to how the U.S. was view by the rest of the world. Mayhaps it was because it grew so strong so fast after WWII and to have it as an ally was to garner some of that boon.
It feels, at times, that the self-glorifying monolith is crumbling and everyone is taking their hits now because the giant is less of a threat.
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I think we should worry less about whether other countries respect us and more about how and if we can hold our country together. All governments fail, and unless you believe that we are so superior to all those that have come before, ours will surely break up as well. We have had a long run but it's just a matter of time. Our country is currently ruled by one major group, the Democrat/Republicans and they are milking it for all it's worth.
Since the growth spurt after WWII we have become more involved in international affairs. Trying to be the policemen of the world is not making us many friends in a lot of countries. After our break up I imagine we will be better liked around the world since our policemen days and economic dominance will be over.