[oneolcop]

I believe I said we have an imperialist government. I don't believe we are an imperialist power, precisely because though we've conquered many countries, we've always tried to give their people their freedom.

My problem is that the government acts like an imperial government to its own people.

[centurion316]

My problem is that the government acts like an imperial government to its own people.

I agree with that, but I wouldn't call it imperialist. Statist, verging on Facist.