America's thinking

[Aliantha]

With regard to this thread, all I can say is that I can see the point that the original post was supposed to convey. I think it's a lot more complicated than that though, and that's why it's not a question easily answered.

I do think that in the eyes of many, the US is becoming far to pervasive and therefor inescapable in modern life. Good or bad? I personally don't like the fact that a lot of Australian culture has become 'homogenised' or 'Americanised' - depending on how you view it.

On the other hand, I admire the steadfast US nature in some ways, however, I don't always think the US influence on the rest of the world is as altruistic as some would like us to believe.

[bluecuracao]

Originally Posted by Aliantha

I don't always think the US influence on the rest of the world is as altruistic as some would like us to believe.

I don't find myself ever thinking that these days. All I can see is corporate implantation--no altruism at all. Just money, money, money.

tw, you're right, we haven't had such an astounding leader in recent history the likes of JFK; he certainly had the mystique going on. But he died so young, and was not without his faults. I suspect lies, deceit and bribery just go with the territory. Not to say that we, the American public, should accept that. But it's a tough tradition to battle against.

[piercehawkeye45]

Well that leader just may exist. And that is the irony and a lesson of history. If he does exist, we do not have a clue.

Do you think Obama has a chance to be that? He is a great speaker and writer, but do you think he is all that he hypes himself up to be?