We became the leader of the free world after WWII. We came out on top of everyone, and gave millions to each country ravaged by war.
During the cold war we were forced to weild the large shield and broadsword to fend off the Russian bear. The majority of the free world liked us because of that (except France... wont get into that). After the collapse of the USSR we were left with a large sword and board, yet with no one to fend off. We and the world looked at us now to become the police force.
Now everyone is wondering why we are policing the world, we're stuck in a position we can't back down from, and no one likes us where we are.
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If I didn't have any control over the choice of US president and I, like he is part of a free world, then there is no way that he is in any way my leader.
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No, you dont have any control over our presidency. Unfortunately the way the world always has been is the strong countries have the power to greatly influence weaker ones. It could be worse... just over 100 years ago it was justifyable to conquor and subjugate weaker states, while we just use economics to sway most countries.