makmugens
Banned
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- Nov 26, 2011
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A lot of people complain about the sneaky and underhanded, sometimes even dark and criminal things that the nation and the government does. I have, as well, and I stand by those beliefs. BUT...
While I am complaining, I realized...what if America did not do all those things? Would we still be (quite arguably) number one, or even a considerable or relevant part of the international commune? The level of living you enjoy today (the stated average level) comes from America knifing it's way up to the top and kicking competition in the face. Whether by good or bad means, you still owe those means your current way of existence. Because you could be Greece right now, having to cow-tow and accept money and foreign influence in return for help. It's still and always has been a world based on the strong survive. Better to be strong and hated than weak and helpless...right?
While I still hiss over some of the things I find as I increasingly look back or look closer into what has or is happening, now I also have to wonder about that? Is it wrong to complain about the hosts actions while eating from his table? (sharing the benefits of his actions)
While I am complaining, I realized...what if America did not do all those things? Would we still be (quite arguably) number one, or even a considerable or relevant part of the international commune? The level of living you enjoy today (the stated average level) comes from America knifing it's way up to the top and kicking competition in the face. Whether by good or bad means, you still owe those means your current way of existence. Because you could be Greece right now, having to cow-tow and accept money and foreign influence in return for help. It's still and always has been a world based on the strong survive. Better to be strong and hated than weak and helpless...right?
While I still hiss over some of the things I find as I increasingly look back or look closer into what has or is happening, now I also have to wonder about that? Is it wrong to complain about the hosts actions while eating from his table? (sharing the benefits of his actions)
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