[Sam Cree]

I don't know what you are saying "perhaps" to, but by *super power,* I mean a country with armed forces that are nearly irrestible by those of most other nations. Such as the US for the last 60 or so years, the UK in the 19th century, France under Napoleon, etc.

My point was that the great power of the US is due to her great wealth, which is due to the free market, as opposed to a top down managed economy, which many on this thread seem to advocate.

I also think that a wealthy nation in a poor world had better be ready to defend itself, so being a super power comes in handy.

[Protagoras]

My point was that the great power of the US is due to her great wealth, which is due to the free market, as opposed to a top down managed economy, which many on this thread seem to advocate.

I agree. Many freepers do not truly believe in freedom.