First things first. I'm from Malaysia. Lived in Illinois the first two years of my life. I'm apolitical and I haven't read the globalization thread.
Not every country is gifted with the same amount of resources, market size, population etc, therefore need to rely on help from other countries.
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Originally posted by: IrishEyes
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Some people complain that the United States doesn't do enough to make the world a 'better place'.
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Are you talking about pre-emptive wars? Do they have to be increased to make the world a better place? Well, the US has the strongest economy. They do have the money to provide financial aid, and they stand to make a profit from the Iraq invasion through reconstruction projects, cheaper oil and control in the Middle East. They do give aid, although not in the best of ways in my opinion (Israel). They are the most influential country in the world, economically, socially, and politically. Whatever they do will make a pervasive impact on the world. Damn... where am I getting at?
Anyway, the topic isn't very clear to me. What do you mean by
Still others feel that each country should only be responsible for themselves, and stay the heck out of other countries business.. Does it mean not to trade with other countries and be self reliant? Then, how can the poor coutries grow and compete?
Ahh! Just trying to increase my post count. Ignore this gibberish.
