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Old 05-09-2008, 12:03 AM
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Originally Posted by SpankyTheWhale View Post
This article is actually what I believe, but I don't think I can personally handle it because I think I became a bigot in the process of learning politics. I desperately want to stay umber one, without dispute. I do fervently desire that the rest of the world catch up to how we are now, but the caveat in my mind that causes me worries is that at the same time, I want us to remain one (or twenty) step ahead. No matter how good the rest of the world gets, I want the United States to be indisputably better in every way. Again, I would like nothing better than for there to be complete peace and for the world to enjoy a high standard of living, as high as can be. However, I really, really, really want our system in the United States to be so good that it will always safely outrun the stampede. Can any of you interpret this as tolerance instead of bigotry?
sure.
if the US is out in front of everyone,
then it makes everyone elses progression that much easier.
its kinda like ...
... having an older brother as a senior,
when you're a freshman.
he's seen it all,
he's done it all,
and if some kid takes your lunch money,
he can put the smack down for you.
it's actually quite charitable of us to voluntarily lead the way,
and not bigotous at all.
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