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Konichiwaneko · 01-11-2005, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by flstf

Interesting post Konichiwaneko and some very good observations. I also consider our diversity one of our greatest strengths. However the originator of this thread asked us to consider the U.S. as non-existent after 1945 for our ideas on how the world might have developed differently.

Very true, and thank you for pointing that out. Lol my post is kinda us-centric. Though I do admit my post does reflect kinda an evil view about the world in 2005 being under the doctrine and flag of the US.

I did post what my opinion on how the world would be though (imperialistic still) so I guess I've done at least 50% good.

spindles · 01-11-2005, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by j8ear

No offense taken personally, but I believe the recent re-election of Prime Minister Howard paints a much different picture then the one you have tried to paint.

Wasn't this almost exclusively a referendum on Australia's cooperation with the US in world affairs? And a resounding defeat of those not on board with Australia's direction?

-bear

Off topic - Not in my opinion. I think Howard's government did a good job of playing up his positives and hiding his negatives in the election campaign. I think that Iraq was just one area of discussion, but I think the local economy played a much larger role in swaying voters. I also think a lot of people rather didn't want to vote for the other guy rather than voting for Howard.

on topic - I think USSR (or somebody else) would've filled the void of power left by the US.