Re: Americanism: The Movie!

What is Americanism?
The synch is wildly out for some reason! Sorry.
Hopefuly it'll make sense though...

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[mick0057]

You are 100% correct in that you can't enforce

democracy. You can only give it the chance to

flourish, in by removing the obstacles the that prevent it. As far as "cultural colonozation" you said it yourself,(to paraphrase) repressive regimes seek to limit outside influence. Why? Obvious answer. When offered a Pepsi or a foul concoction produced by locals to foster national idenity or buttress an ailing industry what choice would you make? Everone seeks a better life the U.S. offers that.

[portland182]

'foul concoction produced by locals' You're making a judgement call there (probably from a 'western' culture), and seem to be endorsing Pepsi. Not all cultures wish to drink Pepsi, especialy when it is seen to be linked to a 'hostile foreign' superpower... The reason 'foul concoctions' flourish in the first place is because local taste does not nesscesarily co-incide with US taste...

[logicwithin]

extreme capitalism attacks the core values Americanism strive to keep alive. As for the quote that states that "American institutions are the best yet devised by men to secure life, dignity, etc"...this attacks other more complex, rich cultures worldwide and may be one of the many causes of anti-Americanism worldwide. (this outlook of other cultures as inferior cannot be seen as positive) . Honestly, can you say Americanism is the best way of life? Few would say so.

[portland182]

I don't seem to have made that quote?

I agree that Americanism is not nescesarily the best way of life for everyone. It seems to suit some just fine though.

Does freedom of choice within a capitalist framework include the freedom to opress others? Aparently it does.

[screamerican54]

is americanism a from of american corprate socialism?

[portland182]

not socialism in the accepted sense

[solarx4]

you must be referring to the union carbide disaster in bhopal, india. see "scared sacred" for an in-depth look. if you havent already ;) good reply to pinky's question, btw

[greenghost2008]

not if we keep to the libertarian ideals od the forefathers. American libertarian freedom is extends untill the fist reachs the face. one of our founders said somthing like that.

[RyRyVids]

A good opening clip for the video

[wolfhybred]

mick0057 I've been to the general assembley to fight real ID I've just become a delegate. Trying to win over the republicans to Ron paul. rallies, Sign waving,Writing letters and speaking to represenetives. Yes fatigues :) Join Us at the Freedom Rally Tuesday! tax day in DC Got permits, bands, speakers, Yes Even Ron Paul. Google Grannywarrior or freedomrally

[mick0057]

A simplistic and defeatist attitude my friend

It all depends on the effort you choose to put

into it. Starting at the local level there is much that can be done to promote your candidate and your agenda. Not to toot my own horn but I have been able to affect changes in my locale which are slowly translating to state policy. "Those that expect to reap the blessings of freedom must undergo the fatigues of supporting it" T. Paine

[wolfhybred]

mick0057 We do'nt have much choice in our government now do we? Or have'nt you been paying attention? Americanism is turning into fascism.

[wolfhybred]

Yes pinky rocks! Should be in every classroom in america! The federal government should be taken out of every classroom in America.

[mick0057]

There in lies my point "linked to a hostile superpower" Regimes that deny the populus a choice promote what THEY(for whatever reason) want as opposed to what individuals want. If you have no choice you will enjoy whatever is available. "Aquiring a taste" is euphemism for

learning to tolerate. America is a hodge podge

of foods that come from across the globe. Hagas certainly hasn't caught on here but tacos have. Why? Choices. Incidently my drink of choice is Crown Royal(not royal crown)