The USA has interests in every single part of the world, so it's also pointing nukes and guns at everything and everyone - that's "defensive".

No Americans here can "explain" why they made aggression equal to "defense" without personal insults or threats. Character.

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JoyfulSilence · 51-55, M

A good offense is the best defence. And the threat of it is even better.

It is why poisonous animals advertise the danger with bright colors. Predators learn to avoid them and poisonous prey makes it easy by being clearly identifiable.

And it makes sense to target everybody. Regimes can flip fast, from friend to foe.

Roundandroundwego · 61-69

@JoyfulSilence making peace is what the other humans require of everyone. What stops you from participating? Would you be a killer among civilized people if you got material advantage from that, like It was a jungle? Nobody else would.

JoyfulSilence · 51-55, M

@Roundandroundwego

The US is not the only aggressive civilization. It is human nature to be aggressive and competitive. Even if there were only one global nation and no armies, people would still lie, cheat, steal, fight, even murder. The military would be replaced with police. It would be better, of course, especially if restrained by laws and courts. But aggression against evil is still required.

On the other hand, I do not think force or the threat of it should be used to oppress the innocent. Colonialism is wrong. But the world is full of bad actors, crazy religious zealots, military industrial complexes. One must be ready to defend oneself. And one has that right.

specman · 51-55, MVIP

@Roundandroundwego what other humans require you to make peace with everyone?

Try to make sense when answering please. I would like you to answer only what I asked.