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Winning wars is also about strategy not just technology. Also, Russia was an ally in WW2, it demanded reparations. These two are unrelated and historical fact

Winning wars is also about strategy not just technology. Also, Russia was an ally in WW2, it demanded reparations. These two are unrelated and historical facts.

geofft 8y ago
Good points. Military technology isn't that important, therefore the US continues to be the best country because it has the best military technology. Also, it's okay that the US didn't defend Europe from Communism because it was allied with the Communists.
- xeeeeeeeeeeenu 8y ago
  So you are saying that USA should have started WW3 immediately after WW2?
  - geofft 8y ago
    Oh, I'm not taking issue with the US's behavior. I'm just taking issue with people who use it to argue that the US is the bestest country evar. If it really were, it would have been able to defeat the USSR soundly with its superior military technology. It's perfectly fine to admit the US is a mediocre large country, absolutely worth living in, but not some singular shining glory. It's perfectly fine to admit the US is bad at both picking and waging wars. That's my position.
    - mav3rick 8y ago
      Nowhere in my points did I say it's the best country. I just invalidated two arguments you used.
    - mav3rick 8y ago
      Also the US has never met Russia in an overt war. Not that I ever want them to either but your point is again invalid. There is a reason US pulls it's weight in diplomacy and military and currency are two big factors for this. Denying this is just you being delusional. Also US , barring the current govt., has always been very welcoming to immigrants. Every country has flaws but this country gave me and countless others an opportunity and a voice. That alone separates the US from many other countries.
      - vkou 8y ago
        The United States (As well as other entente powers) invaded Russia, during the Russian Civil War. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Russia_Intervention https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Russia_Intervention

Winning wars is also about strategy not just technology. Also, Russia was an ally in WW2, it demanded reparations. These two are unrelated and historical facts.

geofft 8y ago

Good points. Military technology isn't that important, therefore the US continues to be the best country because it has the best military technology. Also, it's okay that the US didn't defend Europe from Communism because it was allied with the Communists.

xeeeeeeeeeeenu 8y ago
So you are saying that USA should have started WW3 immediately after WW2?
- geofft 8y ago
  Oh, I'm not taking issue with the US's behavior. I'm just taking issue with people who use it to argue that the US is the bestest country evar. If it really were, it would have been able to defeat the USSR soundly with its superior military technology. It's perfectly fine to admit the US is a mediocre large country, absolutely worth living in, but not some singular shining glory. It's perfectly fine to admit the US is bad at both picking and waging wars. That's my position.
  - mav3rick 8y ago
    Nowhere in my points did I say it's the best country. I just invalidated two arguments you used.
  - mav3rick 8y ago
    Also the US has never met Russia in an overt war. Not that I ever want them to either but your point is again invalid. There is a reason US pulls it's weight in diplomacy and military and currency are two big factors for this. Denying this is just you being delusional. Also US , barring the current govt., has always been very welcoming to immigrants. Every country has flaws but this country gave me and countless others an opportunity and a voice. That alone separates the US from many other countries.
    - vkou 8y ago
      The United States (As well as other entente powers) invaded Russia, during the Russian Civil War. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Russia_Intervention https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Russia_Intervention