tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25149517.post116500662187914225..comments2009-11-12T20:19:40.364-06:00citizen jerkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04879202511767006913noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25149517.post-1165636281514648502006-12-08T21:51:00.000-06:002006-12-08T21:51:00.000-06:00I agree that most of the problems we face now are a result of problems we created in years past. What we are experiencing now is blowback from our cold war strategy. Many of our (American’s) leaders are holdover from this period that are reluctant to change their strategy and or world view in face of this rapidly changing world. <BR/><BR/>Simply put the USA is not changing pace to meet this new foe; we believe that we are still the “city on a hill” and it’s this mentality that will ultimately lead to the USA’s downfall. If the USA wants to remain the Hegemon we have to recognize the immediate threat we face and that this foe could potentially dethrone the USA. <BR/><BR/>According to hegemonic warfare the current hegemon squares off against the rising power and as a result of this conflict and third party emerges as the new superpower. Example: WWI Britain is the superpower, Germany is the rising power, the USA is the third party – the USA realizes its power and gradually makes moves to realize it’s potential. The war often leaves the hedgemon and the rising power greatly diminished so much so that the third party easily slides into a position of strength. <BR/><BR/>Western Civilization is the dominant culture force on the planet which much of the world scrambling to assimilate western traits and goods (you can even find Nike gear in Iran where they hate the USA). The USA is the vanguard of Western Civilization and it’s very unlikely that Western Culture will be unseated as a result of the upcoming hegemonic conflict, but the West’s ability to influence and dominate global discussions could be greatly effected. <BR/><BR/>Also do yourself a favor and read up on Fourth Generation Warfare, it’s a fascinating take on what is happening right now, and the funny part is it was written back in 1989. <BR/><BR/>www.wepinet.com/a4-wekt-fourth-generation-warfare.htmRansdellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04879202511767006913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25149517.post-1165611608000215892006-12-08T15:00:00.000-06:002006-12-08T15:00:00.000-06:00The problem is not that there are "more countries that can screw us than there were 20 years ago"; the problem is we are much more capable of screwing ourselves.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com