The truth is that neither British nor American imperialism was or is idealistic. It has always been driven by economic or strategic interests.
Charley ReeseAmericans, both politicians and voters, may have become corrupted by big government beyond redemption. A virtuous government requires a virtuous people. A frugal government requires a self-reliant people. A free country requires people who value liberty more than money.
Charley ReeseThe politicians in this world... have at their command weapons of mass destruction far more complex than their own thinking processes.
Charley ReeseCrime is a human behavior problem, not a mechanical problem. Furthermore, if firearms were not very useful for self-defense, then police wouldn't carry them. In a free country, if the government can go armed, so should the citizens, if they so choose.
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