APP - does the u s of a have a moral authority

Don Quixote

Don Quixote

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i heard this question on the news today

seems that CNN asked this question of a random group of people and the answer was NO

what is the morality of our nation

i think too many are of the opinion of get what you can while you can is our goal

we have become a nation of narcissists that think of themselves first with the attitude of what is in it for me

still in all fairness, there are those that still contribute to charity and have empathy for others, just not enough,,,
 
DonQuixote said:
i heard this question on the news today

seems that CNN asked this question of a random group of people and the answer was NO

what is the morality of our nation

i think too many are of the opinion of get what you can while you can is our goal

we have become a nation of narcissists that think of themselves first with the attitude of what is in it for me

still in all fairness, there are those that still contribute to charity and have empathy for others, just not enough,,,
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Moral authority is just one of several things we admired that you have let slip through your fingers.
 
We used to have moral authority, but not any more. Just as well: tell the UN to get the fuck out of New York, and let's stop supporting all those third world countries.
 
Southern Man said:
We used to have moral authority, but not any more. Just as well: tell the UN to get the fuck out of New York, and let's stop supporting all those third world countries.
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I think you'll find that some of those 'third world' countries are, in fact supporting you.You want to pay your international debts this week .. or next?
 
Southern Man said:
We'll let the folks who voted for that debt pay for it: Liberals.
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You would be included. I'm sure that not everything you purchase or use originates in the USA.
You'd better get on your knees and pray that China doesnt call in her debts.
 
Southern Man said:
We'll let the folks who voted for that debt pay for it: Liberals.
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Fine, your ass can pay for the military that is not necessary and the wars! 51%, right of the American budget, I will gladly pay for healthcare!
 
froggie said:
Fine, your ass can pay for the military that is not necessary and the wars! 51%, right of the American budget, I will gladly pay for healthcare!
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We are much more efficient dollarwise per person at healing people than killling them.
Sounds like a bood business case to me for putting more money into health care and less into the military machine.
 
AssHatZombie said:
China big and scary! I hope they don't get mad at us. LOL.
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China's premier expressed concern Friday about its massive holdings of Treasuries and other U.S. debt, appealing to Washington to safeguard their value, and said Beijing is ready to expand its stimulus if the economy worsens.

Premier Wen Jiabao noted that Beijing is the biggest foreign creditor to the United States and called on Washington to see that its response to the global slowdown does not damage the value of Chinese holdings.

"We have made a huge amount of loans to the United States. Of course we are concerned about the safety of our assets. To be honest, I'm a little bit worried," Wen said at a news conference following the closing of China's annual legislative session. "I would like to call on the United States to honor its words, stay a credible nation and ensure the safety of Chinese assets."

Wen's comments foreshadowed possible appeals to President Barack Obama, who will meet with Chinese President Hu Jintao at a London summit of leaders of the G-20 group of major economies on April 2 to discuss the global financial crisis.

Analysts estimate that nearly half of China's $2 trillion in currency reserves are in U.S. Treasuries and notes issued by other government-affiliated agencies.

Washington is counting on China to continue buying Treasuries to fund its $787 billion stimulus package. Last month, visiting Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton sought to reassure Beijing that government debt would remain a reliable investment.

"They are worried about forever-rising deficits, which may devalue Treasuries by pushing interest rates higher," said JP Morgan economist Frank Gong. "Inside China there has been a lot of debate about whether they should continue to buy Treasuries."

The comments come as finance ministers and central bankers of the G-20 gather in London this weekend to discuss the crisis and possible remedies.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner is pressing for a new coordinated stimulus but European governments are reluctant to take on more debt before they see how current plans are working. The Europeans want to emphasize the need for greater regulation of markets, including a crackdown on tax havens and increased control over hedge funds.

In Beijing, Wen expressed confidence China can emerge from its slump "at an early date," and said the government is ready to expand its 4 trillion yuan ($586 billion) stimulus to boost growth in the world's third-largest economy.
 
Lowaicue said:
China's premier expressed concern Friday about its massive holdings of Treasuries and other U.S. debt, appealing to Washington to safeguard their value, and said Beijing is ready to expand its stimulus if the economy worsens.

Premier Wen Jiabao noted that Beijing is the biggest foreign creditor to the United States and called on Washington to see that its response to the global slowdown does not damage the value of Chinese holdings.

"We have made a huge amount of loans to the United States. Of course we are concerned about the safety of our assets. To be honest, I'm a little bit worried," Wen said at a news conference following the closing of China's annual legislative session. "I would like to call on the United States to honor its words, stay a credible nation and ensure the safety of Chinese assets."

Wen's comments foreshadowed possible appeals to President Barack Obama, who will meet with Chinese President Hu Jintao at a London summit of leaders of the G-20 group of major economies on April 2 to discuss the global financial crisis.

Analysts estimate that nearly half of China's $2 trillion in currency reserves are in U.S. Treasuries and notes issued by other government-affiliated agencies.

Washington is counting on China to continue buying Treasuries to fund its $787 billion stimulus package. Last month, visiting Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton sought to reassure Beijing that government debt would remain a reliable investment.

"They are worried about forever-rising deficits, which may devalue Treasuries by pushing interest rates higher," said JP Morgan economist Frank Gong. "Inside China there has been a lot of debate about whether they should continue to buy Treasuries."

The comments come as finance ministers and central bankers of the G-20 gather in London this weekend to discuss the crisis and possible remedies.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner is pressing for a new coordinated stimulus but European governments are reluctant to take on more debt before they see how current plans are working. The Europeans want to emphasize the need for greater regulation of markets, including a crackdown on tax havens and increased control over hedge funds.

In Beijing, Wen expressed confidence China can emerge from its slump "at an early date," and said the government is ready to expand its 4 trillion yuan ($586 billion) stimulus to boost growth in the world's third-largest economy.
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Big and scary! LOL. Grow up, loser. China's all hot air.
 
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