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Stimson was talking about people. Nations aren't people (they "have no friends, only interests", as the saying goes), and it's a mistake to anthropomorphize the
by gruseom 13y ago
Stimson was talking about people. Nations aren't people (they "have no friends, only interests", as the saying goes), and it's a mistake to anthropomorphize them.
- devx 13y agoI disagree. What made US so great and so loved by the world were its values, and being a role model (a good one that is) for every other country. Being just as bad as China or Russia and showing complete distrust in partners and allies, and forcing their hands to do what they want is a good way to ruin that whole image for US, and create an environment that is hostile towards US internationally, instead of everyone wanting to cooperate with US (without being threatened or blackmailed, that is). People have interests, too. They just learned to cooperate with each other in a harmonious environment to be as productive as possible. Double crossing and being conflictual at every turn is not productive for people, nor for nations. Besides, it's people that create those relationships between nations.
- ianhawes 13y agoNo, what makes the United States so great and loved by the world is the opportunity it provides.