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Originally Posted by Prudence
It's probably best not to imply that those who disagree are unfamiliar with the topic, although it's a tempting trap into which I fall all too often.
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That's an example of elitism. In my humble opinion, the "we know better" ideology does not belong in a rational debate.
Unfamiliar? I suppose my professor with a PhD is unfamiliar as well? The United States isn't imperialistic. It's not imperialistic by the dumbed-down dictionary definition. And it's certainly not imperialistic by the textbook definition. If you have already read the textbooks, crack 'em open again; it's time to review the tome.
I absolutely don't mean to come across as being offensive, but I hold a very strong viewpoint on most matters, and I research them both out of personal interest, and because I get extra credit presenting speeches to my classes (This week I gave a speech about the positive and negative effects of Reagonomics in my Macroeconomics and Poli Sci classes).