Russia invaded Ukraine under a U.S. President that believed (and talked about often) in "international norms". Due to which international law violation did the Japanese attack pearl harbor? Do you think the reason China didn't attack Taiwan yet is because "well, America is acting moral, we can't go around disturbing the global order"
You realize that this kind of vigorous foreign policy that you are a fan of is going to rebound massively? Or have the last 80 years worth of lessons learned passed you by?
Plundering Latin America is not just going to be unpopular with European HNers, it will be with the vast majority of the world. You are hoping for 'exciting times', you fail to realize that 'may you live in exciting times' is a curse, not a blessing.
Broadly speaking, you can shape the world, or decide to sit it out and let everyone else try.
We should absolutely do everything in our power to make the world a better place for us.
The last 80 years taught me we can take down the USSR if we try, we can build europe back up if we try etc. I don't know what lessons you've learned from the past but there were many who were anti fighting (not literally, but through proxies, economics - soft power) the USSR and they were wrong. It's possible to win! & yes, I'm happy we have that spirit again
I assume you’re completely ok with other countries doing the same for their own self interest?
I.e. 9/11
They already do. I don't understand?
Russia invaded Ukraine under a U.S. President that believed (and talked about often) in "international norms". Due to which international law violation did the Japanese attack pearl harbor? Do you think the reason China didn't attack Taiwan yet is because "well, America is acting moral, we can't go around disturbing the global order"
It’s sad you want to live in a world with aggression and war.
I hope saner heads prevail.
Vigorous foreign policy?
You realize that this kind of vigorous foreign policy that you are a fan of is going to rebound massively? Or have the last 80 years worth of lessons learned passed you by?
Plundering Latin America is not just going to be unpopular with European HNers, it will be with the vast majority of the world. You are hoping for 'exciting times', you fail to realize that 'may you live in exciting times' is a curse, not a blessing.
Broadly speaking, you can shape the world, or decide to sit it out and let everyone else try.
We should absolutely do everything in our power to make the world a better place for us.
The last 80 years taught me we can take down the USSR if we try, we can build europe back up if we try etc. I don't know what lessons you've learned from the past but there were many who were anti fighting (not literally, but through proxies, economics - soft power) the USSR and they were wrong. It's possible to win! & yes, I'm happy we have that spirit again