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Imperialism....no. Imperialism goes alot deeper than some vague defination in a dictionary. Imperialism involves culture, ideals, values, and government.
Sure we export our culture and Mc Donalds pops up in zillions of nations, we believe that Capitalism and Democracy are the answers to everything....but what doesn't make us Imperialistic is the fact that we are not imposing these ideals but suggesting them and promoting them. Thats what gives off the idea that the U.S. is imperialstic..the heavy promotion of these two ideals. Hey...Iraq has the choice to choose...and it looks like they are leaning against a "true democracy" but they are using some of the basic ideas such as voting and equal rights.
I'm fucking tired.
Though an argument can be made either way....I say No.
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