America is the most benevolent nation to ever dominate the globe. And we do it our way.
We don't want to rule, that would take too much time and effort and is inefficient and contrary to our principles.
We want to sell our stuff and buy your stuff.
We are the #1 exporter of food and arms.
You are at peace? GREAT! Buy our food, make cool stuff for us to buy.
You are at war? GREAT! Buy our arms, we make the best in the world. Hope you settle it swiftly and get back to making goods for us to buy.
We have the most innovative and productive workforce in the world.
We live a life of prosperity our founders could hardly imagine the common people enjoying, where the #1 nutrition related problem of our “poor” is obesity.
We live a life of great freedom and latitude in morality - a double edged sword to be sure.
We live a life where everything is regulated, where the minutiae of life is legislated and litigated.
But I think they would be proud.
Count me among the minority. I have read numerous books by and about the founders - and I am optimistic and patriotic about our nations ethics, history, and future.