Whoop! There it is!
The purest, drossiest, scum-fluffiest Hamiltonian power-junkie madness, and ends justifying means to the nth degree.
How very David Rockefeller of you, O Master of the Universe!
Just goes to show you, GOP, just how pallid and unwinsome that old, honest republicanism starts to look, when you're mainlining raw power.
Naturally a new nation must develop the raw power to protect itself and the liberties of its people. This was Hamilton's goal and it was a noble one. Our incredible way of life and the prosperity which makes it the envy of the world is nothing to apologize for nor feel guilty about. But don't let me stop you from self-flagelation.
It is also important to note that this power and prosperity has not been bent towards tyranny and world conquest but the improving of life here and abroard. And it was necessary to defeat the totalitarian regimes which took power in Germany and the Soviet Union.
Those trying to paint America as Tyrant are just laughable whether from the Left ala Michael MOOer or the "Right" ala the DSs.