America, a nation built upon the values of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness,' has been referred to as the most powerful country in the world. While some people praise the U.S. for this great triumph, others resent it. And despite this obvious victory, many of America's leaders and policymakers suffer from an inferiority complex,' often feeling the need to act in ways that make the U.S. seem more superior. The actions exerted by America are reminiscent of a very outdated practice, called imperialism. This term has recently brought upon many arguments concerning the United States as an empire, particularly in the character and logic of U.S. domination that is at issue. America should not assert its economic, military, and cultural strength around the globe; for, it provides proof of its classification as an empire.
Those that oppose the idea of an imperialistic America have various legitimate, yet naïve opinions about the matter. One belief contrasting the idea, given......
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