A 'one world government' is the exact opposite of what Zinn is advocating.
Not according to the final destination of the attitude he espouses. While not many ever go that far, an NWO
is, in fact, the end result.
If you are looking for someone to blame for trying to create world government, look no further than the multinational corporations and international banks, all supported by the U.S. It is the U.S. that has destroyed the sovereignty of Iraq, Afghanistan, and countless other nations over the decades. It is the U.S. that has military bases in 130 countries around the world. There is your world government, trampling on sovereign peoples everywhere.
I just had a sudden urge to dismiss you completely after reading this, but I'm pressing forward in the hopes that I misunderstood you.
While I agree that certain corporations and banks around the globe have had a hand in the degradation of society as a whole, such events and entities do not fall upon the shoulders of the US alone. In fact, stating that all of these entities are supported by the US is amazingly bigoted and short-sighted.
I do have a suggestion for you, however. Get the exact number of just how many of these countries specifically requested our presence, or in which we are present at the request/demand of the UN.
We're beginning to stray off course, so I'll move on.
Red, yellow, and blue are colors. Some might prefer red, some yellow, some blue. But for someone to claim that his personal preference is somehow better than the others is idiotic.
I prefer these colors to any other- I prefer to salute and hold high these colors more than any other combination, but the flag of the United States is what we're talking about. It could be purple, cerulean and convict orange- If it's the flag of the United States, I support it. Why? Because that's the country I live in, and for better or worse, it is the ONE country I love.
Saying that the United States is the best country in the world and uniquely blessed by God is asininity, not true patriotism.
I don't believe I've ever heard a rational person claim that we are singularly blessed by God, but uniquely I agree with. Every single individual is uniquely blessed by God, because we are all unique- How much more a country?!
Furthermore, the US is the best country to live in- In my opinion. Someone from Denmark will have a different opinion, as will someone from Singapore. Every country claims that, and every country's citizens, in general, feel that way to some degree or another.
Now, to say that these beliefs are unique to the US...
THAT is asininity.
In any event, people do not get to choose where they are born.
Precisely. Which is one reason I thank God daily I was born here, and not somewhere else.
Let me ask you something- How many people immigrate to the US on a daily basis? How many leave to claim citizenship elsewhere on a daily basis?
We are talking about today, RETS. What nations consistently rank among the happiest and healthiest? Denmark, Canada, Australia, Finland, Sweden, Switzerland, Austria, Norway...do these have countries have military empires? Are they engulfed in wars of aggression around the world in order to maintain their way of life? Are they enthralled by the corporate neoliberalism that dominates American policy-making?
With the possible exception of Canada, every one of those countries was forged via military tactics, underhanded dealings, and sycophantic methodology. In fact, even Canada joined with us in Afghanistan, as did Australia. Speaking of Australia, they just recently admitted to attempted genocide.
I also find it interesting that you list Switzerland, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Austria and Sweden. Every one of these countries except Sweden have mandatory military service; Sweden made theirs subject to a Conscientious Objector clause just over a year ago.
Even more interesting- Each of the countries you list are members of the United Nations, and all but Switzerland have their forces pledged to the UN for "peacekeeping missions."
So, to answer your last three questions simply: Yes.
The people fawn over Obama just as they fawned over Bush in his heyday. My information is derived from living in this country.
Not true- SOME people fawn over Obama just as SOME people fawned over Bush. With the possible exception of George Washington, there has never been a single person for whom the entire country was starry-eyed.
Zinn mentions the word "patriotism" not once. He is condemning nationalism, and I see no reason to call him a liar.
Understand something very clearly, because it may affect your desire to continue dealing with me:
I will call any man, woman or child a liar if their terms do not match up with their definitions- And it is done intentionally. Zinn describes patriotism, and labels it Nationalism. Zinn, by his intentional misdirection, was a liar.
