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That may be the way that some countries view the world. The purpose of trade is to serve people, not the other way around. Whoops, I meant make a lot of money
by insulanus 8y ago
That may be the way that some countries view the world.
The purpose of trade is to serve people, not the other way around. Whoops, I meant make a lot of money for corporations.
Also, even if you approach this from a pure self-interest angle, at some point, the US might start to lose influence if they keep undermining their own stated values, not to mention allowing other powers to murder their residents with impunity.
Also, if the Americans are looking for a reason to get involved, his son is American.
- chrisco255 8y agoIf we went to war with every country that committed hits against their own people we'd be at war with half the world. There's some balance and restraint we have to have in dealing with the world. Imperialism is not a sustainable strategy in 2018.
- insulanus 8y agoDefinitely agree we should not just declare war. I just don't want us to get into the habit of throwing up our hands, and saying "Oh well, one more dead guy/reporter/child/female protester. Oh well."