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....... of the United States of America.

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"The great struggles of the twentieth century between liberty and totalitarianism ended with a decisive victory for the forces of freedom—and a single sustainable model for national success: freedom, democracy, and free enterprise. In the twenty-first century, only nations that share a commitment to protecting basic human rights and guaranteeing political and economic freedom will be able to unleash the potential of their people and assure their future prosperity. People everywhere want to be able to speak freely; choose who will govern them; worship as they please; educate their children—male and female; own property; and enjoy the benefits of their labor. These values of freedom are right and true for every person, in every society—and the duty of protecting these values against their enemies is the common calling of freedom-loving people across the globe and across the ages.

Today, the United States enjoys a position of unparalleled military strength and great economic and political influence. In keeping with our heritage and principles, we do not use our strength to press for unilateral advantage.We seek instead to create a balance of power that favors human freedom: conditions in which all nations and all societies can choose for themselves the rewards and challenges of political and economic liberty. In a world that is safe, people will be able to make their own lives better.We will defend the peace by fighting terrorists and tyrants.We will preserve the peace by building good relations among the great powers. We will extend the peace by encouraging free and open societies on every continent."

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Originally posted by ivanhoe
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"The great struggles of the twentieth century between liberty and totalitarianism ended with a decisive victory for the forces of freedom—and a single sustainable model for national success: freedom, democracy, and free enterprise. In the twenty-first century, only natio ...[text shortened]...

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It reads a bit like a Viagra ad, doesn't it?

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Originally posted by ivanhoe
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"The great struggles of the twentieth century between liberty and totalitarianism ended with a decisive victory for the forces of freedom—and a single sustainable model for national success: freedom, democracy, and free enterprise. In the twenty-first century, only ...[text shortened]...

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I happen to agree with a lot of that. I just wish we could do all of that without starting wars.

The difference between "spreading democracy" and forcing it upon a nation is quite large.

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Originally posted by royalchicken
It reads a bit like a Viagra ad, doesn't it?
Yea. Ain't a good hard one a good thing?

Except if you want the UN to DICK tate?

Snark.

I have not a doubt that the lowliest of souls ANYWHERE will chose to be free of inspection of either religion or government. Within the safe bounds of house and home. As best any poor soul can provide their children in the face of the UN supported dictatorships that really do exist. Thanks UN. We really admire your supporting the third of your members who will kill kids in the street for no reason.

God help the kid who says "hey! That is my bike" to the UN state supported terrorist... <sorry... State Police> and is shot. Happens all the time BECAUSE OF THE UN. May we live long enough to defeat the buggers.


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Originally posted by ivanhoe
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"The great struggles of the twentieth century between liberty and totalitarianism ended with a decisive victory for the forces of freedom—and a single sustainable model for national success: freedom, democracy, and free enterprise. In the twenty-first century, only natio ...[text shortened]...

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What a load of codswallop.

Teach me about this great economic freedom. Is this the same economic freedom which dictates that if you don't do exactly what your boss wants, when he wants it, you get fired?
The same economic freedom which has placed 70% of the countries assests in the hands of 5% of the population?
The exact same economic freedom which has 60.000.000 people in the US living under the poverty line (and this is excluding people who aren't legal)?

Well praise the lord! I want your great economic freedom too!

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Originally posted by shavixmir
What a load of codswallop.

Teach me about this great economic freedom. Is this the same economic freedom which dictates that if you don't do exactly what your boss wants, when he wants it, you get fired?
The same economic freedom wh ...[text shortened]... ?

Well praise the lord! I want your great economic freedom too!
Its an easy lesson.

We are richer than you.

<giggle>

We work harder and longer. We pay less to our "overlords" than you. We innovate more than you. We invent more that you. We Try more than you. We rebound more than you.

Anything else? Oh yea. We dream better than you. And when you know that there are limits... "Those fools will surely kill thimselves"... see the xprize... we just do it... knowing we might be killed. <giggle>

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Originally posted by ivanhoe
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"The great struggles of the twentieth century between liberty and totalitarianism ended with a decisive victory for the forces of freedom—and a single sustainable model for national success: freedom, democracy, and free enterprise. In the twenty-first century, only natio ...[text shortened]...

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" Be nice or we'll smash in your skulls" ????
How can a nation be "free" if the only choice on what "free" is ..is one that comes from outside of itself?