Can America be considered an "empire" by defintion?
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NO...but the president thinks that he is an emperor of an empire...
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Well it would depend on the Constitution of the particular country.  But as an example the United States and Great Britain both have bi-cameral legistative systems.
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america's foreign policy has the appearance of being imperialistic.\n\nThe USA always seem to be in everyone's else's business. That's why we are so hated.
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eventually, yes. no empire lasts forever. it will hafta be a silent takeover (nonviolent). starts with control of politics reverting to the republic we were supposed to be but never were. next is the economy, basing it on goods rather than variables.\nhttp://www.philipdru.com/griffin2_stream.html
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No, it is currently a commonwealth of the United States.  It is NOT a colony.
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You initial question asks about Christendom.  Christendom refers to the Christian world.  The United States today could certainly be considered part of "Christendom" in most cases.  That is not to say that there are non-Christians.\n\nAs for your question about what it means to be an American...You can interpret that one many different ways.  I don't want to do all of your homework for you!
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America is absolutely an Empire.  Americans as a culture group may not like the term, but is is 100% accurate.  Arabs are not hated by Americans at all, In fact, My Brother goes to school in Michigan, their is a city called Deerborn, which have the most of people from Iraq outside of Iraq anywhere in the world. We are both Christian, as is my whole family, and we have many middle eastern friends, who are Muslim. Minarets ring bells in the street 5 times a day, the libraries have special places in the chance that a Muslim happens to be studying when it comes time to pray, as well as a few other things cherished by Islam (some places have quebla walls just to be respectful, and show understanding)  Americans hate Islam Fundamentalist, this is not hypocritical of the culture group, we for the most part, hate Christian fundamentalists as well, Groups like the KKK who are intolerant, and hostile. can you answer this....Why are we not allowed to have a church that rings it's bell for us on Sunday? \n\nEnough of American politics, lets get to history and facts. After the Roman Empire fell, England was the next Empire. Arabs, Muslims were never an Empire.  Mohammad got kicked out of Mecca and went to Medina where he became the Political, religious and military leader. He went back and Conquered Mecca and then preceded to conquer the Middle East and North Europe.  Going as far as even conquering Spain, which they only ruled for a short time. (it is from this time modern bull fighters use the word "O'lay" in the ring.  It is a variation of Allah.)  This is a far as they went spreading religion. They have ruled basically the same territory for 1400 years. their supremacy has been very consistent. \n\nthe definition of an Empire is  - 1: the domain ruled by an emperor or empress (to all Americans this can also include a King, Queen or President) \n\nAlthough Islam conquered a lot of land they were never the dominate rule.  Their is a wealth of history that shows this.  Italy, Greece, Asia, and Europe were all well established Independent societies by then, that Arabs did not or had ever dominate or rule over. \n\nArabs did invent the concept of zero, but the Maya invented Algebra.  The Greeks will argue the only reason Arabs had a number system if because they invented it with Geometry. Which is very obvious in ancient Arab architecture, they are known for 3 things, bright colors, plants/animals and Geometric Patterns.  Arabs and Europeans learned this when they were ruled by Rome after Rome learned it from the Greeks. \n\nMesopotamia is called the cradle of life, but Egypt is older.  Look at their architecture.  Their is no proof as to who taught who what as far a pyramids and ziggurats go. Rome invented the Arch,(this is the father od scalloped, horseshoe, and pointed arches of Islam) and the Pantheon, which is the basis for all Mosques all over the world. Before their were ships, their were boats and these clearly was started by Egypt, and they were good at it, they basically just went up and down the Nile.  It was the Greeks that invented Ship Building as we see it today.  They needed to for Trade.  Greece is basically a mountain, very little places to grow wheat, do they developed a mode of transportation that allowed them to trade grapes (wine) and Olives (oil) for wheat.  This is the real reason for the Trojan war, who it is believe to have occurred around 1100 bce. \n\nWhy people write Americans, instead of, the American government, or the current administration, is a profound problem with the world.  Americans are not hateful, we get up everyday and go to work, take care of our kids, and feel awful watching the news at night.   \n\nWhy can't the Arabs see what we see.  In this country we have people from every corner of the globe.  We allow every religion their church,  anyone can shop, work, eat dinner where they please with whoever they please.  Here, a Muslim, a Catholic, a Christian, and a Hindu can all
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Amerians I take it is the operative word.  If so we are not mighty or great.  The USA is, in that even the poor enjoy a higher standard of living than the poor any where in the world.  Who was it that said "You can judge a country on how it treats its poor" [not exact words]
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The realities of the oil crunch and energy-hungry nations have forced many countries into a potential global conflict. We can't back away from it but we could limit it by producing alternative sources of power. While the US sanctions the war in Iraq (as a source of black gold),it condemns China for seeking the same in African countries...by peaceful means! The American government has been led by wealth over many years,and the current administration is not an exception. Perhaps we should require a different document....not of independence but a curriculum vitae of elected officials as well as proof of their financial dealings.
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Well, of course, some people might say that, but there's a big difference.  A colonization entails not just occupying a nation, but taking over all government operations, dictating it's policies, and integrating it into the national life.\n\nIn the case of Iraq, no one in America imagines it as a long-term venture.  Perhaps people in the government do, but American people certainly don't imagine being involved in Iraq, or even occupying the nation for very long.  The stated goal has always been to remove the dictator, and then help the nation get back on its feet quickly, and then leave.  Only because of all the terrorism is America still involved.  \n\nI never supported the invasion at that time, but calling it colonization is really silly, and it just shows that much of the debate is not based in reality.  It's become a matter of trying to embarrass members of different political movements, and it leads nowhere.
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They eventually spread themselves to thin. There is only so much that one can rule, and they tried to legislate their morality on the people that they conquered. There was also much graft and corruption in their government.  Sound familiar well it is we have people in Washington right now that are doing the same thing. So is the end of the American empire as we know it?
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The short answer is 'No'. I think it is hard to define what you put as "Anglo-American" powers.  Do you mean the West, or specifically England and the United States?  In any event, we must realize that neither the West nor the Islamic world is a monolithic entity.  There are widely varrying strains and currents throughout both.  From a strategic perspective, the US is unrivaled.  From an ideological perspective, there are ongoing shifts toward conservativism and fundementalism in both the West and the Arab world.  These shifts are largely reactionary to the rise of globalism.  Ultimately the historical trend toward openness and integration, driven by a global economy, will overcome zenophobic impulses in both the West and the entire Islamic world.
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The American people have never been thrilled with the long-term concept of empire.\n\nThe neocons will burn in hell.
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They have Empire airlines and the Empire State Building, so why not? From now on i'm going to say I live in the Empire of the United States!!! So what if people look at me weird.
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America is a very powerful nation.  Power is the ability to coerce people to do things they otherwise wouldn't do - and that tends to make people upset.  America is also a very wealthy nation - and wealth generates envy and resentment.  So yes - I'd say America is not widely loved.  So what of it ?  Wealth and power come at a price - are you willing to give those things up just to make people like you ?
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Oooh i like this question.\n\nOK, imperialism is where other countries use or exploit other countries to serve as colonies, or interfere in other's politics in order to better their own country. In the 1900s, this was extrememly common. The strongest powers of the world: Japan, the US, Britain, France, Holland, Germany, Russia, and other countries all started seizing colonies and interfering in trade. This is morally wrong. It is not correct for us to meddle too much in the business of soverign nations. However, at the time, imperialism became a sort of contest. Countries could be judged as powerful based on the amount of influence they wielded outside their own country. Britain had many colonies, and for that reason they boasted that "the sun never sets on the British Empire", since it extended from India to Africa and the Americas.\n\nIntellectuals and politicians uniformly supported imperialism, saying that it was better for colonized nations anyway. Also, they talked about how some races were superior to others. That is, New Guineans (colonized) were born inferior to the French, say. \n\nNew imperialism is simply the mad rush for colonies in the 19th and 20th century. This includes the Spanish-American war, the Boer Wars, the Indian uprisings, and the British conquering of the African tribes.\n\nOld imperialism took place before, in the 17th and 18th century, when people rushed to claim land in the Americas. The US was born from that, since Britain took the French claims in the area and formed thirteen American colonies. We subsequently broke off, took land from Spain and France and Mexico, and voila, behold the US.\n\nYou shouldnt offer to do anything on the Net. \n\nHope I helped,\n\nThe Wise One
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Hey, do you really think the US is kind old Uncle Sam ??? The US also wants its own Empire.