Is America a terrorist state?

[Minty]

In countries such as Nicaragua, Cuba, Chile, Guatamala, Iraq, Isreal/Palestine and so on, the US has pushed out its meddling hand and either: supported a coup; funded the same groups they turn around against a few years later and denounce, quite hypocritically, to be terrorists; caused economic and political strife to create turmoil between the peasants of a population and make it easier to enforce their will (exactly the definition of terrorism).
I was wondering if anyone believes that the US was justified in its unjust means (and if that is possible).

http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article14120.htm

 

[Minty]

Also, do not confuse me for an "anti-american" (whatever that means). I think it's a nice enough country in terms of its natural landscapes and I know a couple of Americans who are quite nice. I'm quite suspicious about any government, but particularly the American one.

 

[derkvanl]

War = US. government's money-making-machine !

 

[MRaverz]

Any country with a military budget as bloated as the US is going to have some form of interest in using that military. Just sayin'. :lol:

 

[Aught3]

Is America a terrorist state? Nah, I don't think so, considering that lately they seem to be trying to put right some of their past mistakes.

 

[Niocan]

It's been a terrorist state since 1933, when the USA claimed bankruptcy and has since then operated under war time rules. Surprise!

 

[JustBusiness17]

There are something like 27 definitions for terrorism... I'm sure several of them fit US policy (such as the one in the OP).

Did you read this thread about how US republicans helped to overthrow Haiti's leadership back in the day which destabilized the country?
http://forums.leagueofreason.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=3537

 

[CVBrassil]

As someone else said, there are so many definitions of terrorism that we must fit one.

In my eyes, I usually define terrorism as acts that are meant to send a message/promote some religious or political ideology. More specific than that actually but I can't think of the right words.

I view what the US does as almost forced globalization, and rather than religious or political views we are promoting, we are trying to promote whatever works for the corporations. We are greedy, terrorists have some specific goal.

My view at least.

 

[nemesiss]

i think a term which most can agree on is that The United states is a militairy orientated state

 

[Minty]

i think a term which most can agree on is that The United states is a militairy orientated state

That's the polite way of putting it.

 

[derkvanl]

As someone else said, there are so many definitions of terrorism that we must fit one.

In my eyes, I usually define terrorism as acts that are meant to send a message/promote some religious or political ideology. More specific than that actually but I can't think of the right words.

I view what the US does as almost forced globalization, and rather than religious or political views we are promoting, we are trying to promote whatever works for the corporations. We are greedy, terrorists have some specific goal.

My view at least.

globalization = forcing ALL your views upon the world.

US government = greedy terrorists, no need for a specific goal, as long as they can have all.

 

[creamcheese]

Yes, it can be, depending on your definition of "terrorist state".

A more interesting question might be, if the US pulled its military back to the homeland and became staunchly non-violent, would the world be a better place?

 

[JustBusiness17]

Yes, it can be, depending on your definition of "terrorist state".

A more interesting question might be, if the US pulled its military back to the homeland and became staunchly non-violent, would the world be a better place?

Self appointed:

As discussed above, the US does a lot more meddling in foreign countries than just through the use of force...

 

[creamcheese]

Yes, it can be, depending on your definition of "terrorist state".

A more interesting question might be, if the US pulled its military back to the homeland and became staunchly non-violent, would the world be a better place?

Self appointed:

As discussed above, the US does a lot more meddling in foreign countries than just through the use of force...

:roll: then assume all such activities are stopped as well, that all US influence in other countries disappears. Then answer the question.

 

[Demojen]

I don't know that I'd call all of America a terrorist state, however find it really odd that the majority of US driven invasions of foreign countries for whatever purpose invested in the interests of America were lead by republicans.

 

[derkvanl]

A more interesting question might be, if the US pulled its military back to the homeland and became staunchly non-violent, would the world be a better place?

This is question that cannot be answered. What do you consider a "better place" ?

The way it is now, the US needs war for economical survival. It's not gonna be another 5 years before the next country will be at war with the US.

@ Justbusiness17
A global police coming from the US will be nothing more and nothing less than a military invasion. Trading a force of global military for a force of global police doesn't make any difference.

Fighting wars for peace is like fucking for virginity.