12-13-2006, 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by dacia
True, human history is about conquest, but I never claimed that my people were the lightning rod for humanity.
Americans on the other hand:
“All too often, politicians rally their audience with inflated claims of American greatness. The United States is "the greatest country in the world." At other times, it is "the greatest country ever," "the greatest country ever conceived," or "the greatest country in the history of mankind." When the exuberance soars, America also "kicks ass!"
Nearly as often, one hears of the United States as the great Samaritan: second to none at 'civilizing' half-breed races. In the words of Abraham Lincoln, the United States is the "the last best hope of mankind," no less. More frequently, it is "the shining beacon on the hill." Recently, John Kerry, Democratic Presidential candidate, roused students at UCLA, "I believe we can bring a real victory in the War on Terror. I believe we must, not only for ourselves but for all who look to America as the last best hope of earth."
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Oh, see, there is your mistake. You take the words of a politician seriously. Their job is to tell everyone that life is good, we are doing good, etc, etc. Sorta like a cheerleader. Know what? I have heard political speeches in other countries at ralies too. While the words are different, the intent seems to be the same thing. Oh, they might say "We are not the world's (insert adjective here) we are actually doing very well compared to those who are and it won't be long before we catch up to them and......" Well, you get the picture.
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