absolutely maddening. The US has a network of military bases and armies spread across the world, interjects itself into the affairs of countries worldwide, is by far the greatest warmonger since WW2, are literally on the heels of a colossal failure in Afghanistan that has set the region back decades, yet it's _China_ who are the violent Nazis.

Countries bully other countries when they can. Large powerful countries become large powerful bullies. Those in the service, who tend to be working class or poor, and those in other countries pay the ultimate price. The powerful grow more powerful. The empire grows. Modern imperialism.

The public is often easily manipulated. Like you said, the U.S. has been at war pretty much constantly for 75+ years, and empire building for at least 50 years before that, without ever really being in danger, exaggerating and dehumanizing every enemy along the way. To question this is un-American.

Many people don't seem to be able to imagine other perspectives. I guess that's true of both the school yard bully and the nation state bully. When you can bully someone there's no reason to care what they think.

When has the US ever done anything but whatever the hell they wanted?

Hmm. US conducted itself in much saner way than any equivalently powerful country before. Look at pre WWII Britain/Germany and others for examples

yes, heaven forbid a country does what they want rather than what America wants. call me deluded and I'll just say the same to you.

"western civilization"

Nice to make Nazi talking points while calling someone else Nazis.

Of course, civilization ends at American borders, and everyone else is unclean, barbaric or evil.

in what way is nazi-china different from fascist neo-cons/neo-liberals. it is all a projection of power - and the victims are uncounted and faceless