what happened to the UNITED states?
913066
Neck has always been red, \nhair is turning white, \ncollar still blue!\n\nAlways vote for the best man that is closer to my beliefs.
692428
Because nothing has ever been seen like it in the history of mankind.  The US was looked upon as a nation that could tackle any problem and solve it. The average American had conveniences that only the extremely wealthy had in other parts of the world. Basically even the poor in America lived better that over 50% of the world.  America use to be a beacon of what was right and good for it's people and the world. It's never been done before and it sure hasn't been done lately under the Bush administration.  Maybe someday soon America can get back up on the hill and shine a beacon of hope and strength that all can achieve.  First we have to get rid of the Republicans.
945421
The USA cared about the people of Iraq and got rid of their dictator.  Look where it got us as far as international opinion is concerned.
418671
It's the USA... We're falling apart. I'm ashamed to live here. What a mess. :-&#92;
825707
I think it's the beginning of the end of America as the only super power. We are now doing the exact same things that Rome did before the Fall; becoming a service oriented country, outsourcing our manufacturing businesses, spreading our military out in a major way, etc. etc. . There's other things I'm not listing- I would hope that Americans are curious enough to look and learn. Remember the phrase " Those who don't renenber history are bound to repeat it."
670300
The US needs to take care of it's own interests.  If we don't, we are no longer our own nation.
813978
2.5% of Iraq's population has died...when?  Maybe provide some follow-up statement and context for your quesion.  I'm sure everyone will blame the US, it seems to be the cool thing to do lately.  I will give you this, the US did light the fuse in that part of the world, but it was bound to happen eventually.
791313
IT IS UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
1157863
US is the only country with military presence in most part of the world. And, US has been the cause of most of the problems in the world.\n\nLook at Afghanisthan - developing the Taliban to topple Soviets, look at Iran - supporting Islamists (Iran Contra affair, other deals) to topple the Shah; funding Saudi Arabia so that they can spread their wahhabbi madrassas, and train millions of jihadists; American companies and CIA causing such destruction in South America, including toppling elected government, that the whole region is now electing communist/ socialist presidents.\n\nIn our kindergarten, we were taught - You spill the milk, you mop the floor.\n\nSo, US has to mop the floor, all over the world, whether it likes to or not. Else, all this will get even worse.
601438
Helping you out with your homework huh?  Well I will not make it 4 or five sentences long but will give you something to think about.  \nThe impact it has on the American history is it started the rebellion against taxation and the mother country.  The second thing is that Americans decided to govern themselves and form a new government.  It also lead to no one ruler will govern America, judicial system, legislative branch and the executive branch.  It lead to a revolt and to the rights of our civil liberties.
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It seems that the people of the USA have gone Democrat: gone, as you and I will agree, Commie.\n\nProbably California and New York and all those other states AND the US House of Representatives have had the last free elections they ever will. I can imagine gerrymandering resulting in 99.999% votes for the incumbents forever. Sort of like Robert Mugabe in Zimbabwe, or those Commies in USSR days.\n\nLifestyles for sure: forced abortion, equal time in schools and churches for gay indoctrination; Muslim Halal food in the schools; laws that protect terrorists and victimize their victims. 90% tax rates and TAXES ON TAXES! And that's not all: forced marriages with a spouse from another culture ("to equalize opportunity and end race discrimination"). And forced use of languages besides English. Except in Puerto Rico, where they will mandate Esperanto.\n\nI'd get out of New York or California ASAP and move somewhere congenial: to Kansas or Utah or one of those states where it's still legal to have guns. And to use them when threatened.
1051792
I dunno, what happened?
539868
Don't know about the U.S., was on the opposite side during the cold war. For us, the opposite side, the effects were unpleasant: because the economy was so militarized, we had deficits of consumer goods. Could have lived better but for the competition with America. Maybe indirectly it caused the disintegration of the whole country and the collapse of the whole economy. In addition, everyone was afraid of any bang - what if that was the American bomb exploding? I know that the same was happening in the West - everyone was afraid of the Soviet bombs that could have started falling any moment.
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I think the US has proven to be a more unstable country than any other in the history of modern politics.\n\nInvading 2 countries, throwing out their leadership and installing their own leaders, monopolyzing all corporate interests in those countries (oil, road, electric, etc.) and lying to its own people about its intents ("terror" "weapons of mass destruction" etc.).\n\nUSA is a frightening place to the International arena it would seem.\n\nName any country that has caused so much destruction.
1134315
Unfortunately, the USA
687624
Political system of the US. Sorry to break it to you, but this will most probably not change.
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US is recognized for its economic might all over the world. However, after the recent 'Weapons of Mass Destruction' propoganda and invasion on Iraq, it has lost its images in the eyes of the intenational community, making its economy facing serious challenges. This down-trowding started after 911 and seems to have continued after wards. \n\nAnother point is that if US economy gets disturbed, the global economy does recieve the after shocks soon. I hope the situation improves soon.