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> The US has been an imperfect superpower but objectively the most benevolent. I'm sure the south americans that get a golpe every time they try to have a demo
by bombolo 3y ago
> The US has been an imperfect superpower but objectively the most benevolent.
I'm sure the south americans that get a golpe every time they try to have a democratic elections disagree.
Possibly also the afghan women that had equal rights during communism might feel that USA wasn't very benevolent.
I've also met refugees who had to leave their country because of USA bombing them (for made up chemical weapons). They also don't see the USA as benevolent.
I think it's better to frame it in a advantageous/disadvantageous for me situation.
Clearly USA is advantageous for you (and me!) but I wouldn't presume it is for the majority of people.
- throwaway6734 3y agoWhat superpower has been more benevolent than the US? >Clearly USA is advantageous for you (and me!) but I wouldn't presume it is for the majority of people. Billions of people have been lifted out of poverty due to the economic system that has been maintained via US power.
- bombolo 3y ago> Billions of people have been lifted out of poverty due to the economic system that has been maintained via US power. Have they? Why do so many south americans emigrate then, if their continent has been rendered so rich and prosperous by the USA?
- throwaway6734 3y agoYes they have. You're strawmanning. Progress != Perfection and South American countries have agency as well
- bombolo 3y ago> You're strawmanning How is an entire continent a strawman?