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It really does show the US's strength when no country has nearly the same amount of resources.
"Everyone else being weaker than you does not show your strength" is a very odd take.
With all that wealth plundered from the rest of the world they ought to perform better.
I'm not sure what you're arguing.
Yes, the US has a large amount of wealth. That is what makes them strong.
So you're saying they should be even stronger (than the strongest nation to ever exist)?
Or are you saying that "strength" is not about the total power one has, but about the efficiency with which one can convert resources into power?
I never argued that they became strong using rightful measures.
But they did become strong.
So if you agree that the US obtained its wealth through plundering and imperialism then what the fuck was your original point? I don't think you have one and you're trying to debate just to debate.
My first comment:
That was my sole point. Noone having nearly as much resources as the US does show the US's strength.
It does not matter how they aquired those resources or how strong they could theoretically be.
My point was simple and clear from the beginning on: USA = strong.
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