Tue, 21 Oct 97 01:47:10 EDT
In what ways do the French students see the US exhibiting
"contradiction"?
I have heard of racism in France, but it does not come to
mind often. Do you think of specific incidents in the US,
like the LA riots, or do you believe people here act in
racist manners on a day to day basis?
Someone used "hegemonie" in describing the US. This
particularly caught my eye. Is this used in a positive,
neutral, or negative manner. I generally think that periods
of history without a strong superpower led to war.
Do you believe the US to be a great bully?
Do you think the US has any global interests in mind (cares
about countries other than our own)?
Do you think the world would be better off if most
countries were on an equal footing?
What makes US hegemon? You have nuclear weapons, too. Is
it economic strength, political maneuvering, simple
geography (low threat of land invansion)?
If the US were to suddenly fall back into the dark ages,
what would happen to the world economy? What would happen
to the balance of powers? Would this be good or bad for
France?
Would you just rather be hegemon yourself?
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