World Domination. Is it still a comical plot?

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Cartoonists and movie makers (think James Bond 007) have long used the concept of World domination as a plotline. Usually the villian is a mad scientist, or wealthy zealot.

 

The reality is, the US gov has assumed World domination, due directly to the biggest arsenal of destructive weapons, and the widest domination of foreign economies.

 

Is this assumption correct? Are the assumptious rulers of the World also representing the cartoon figures of the mad scientist, or the wealthy zealots, fixated on control of the economic markets of the World?

 

And going on the outcomes of the best comic storylines, will the mad scientist be destroyed by his own creation? Will the wealthy zealot stumble on the path of his own creation?

 

Comments, please.

[SickOfTheLies4277]

What you're talking about is globalization. The U.S. government doesn't dominate the world or have an empire...free market Western capitalism does. It's not just the economic system...it's the CULTURE. Our culture dominates the world, and that's how we get out foot into the economic aspect of it all.

 

There are still bare-ass natives running around worshiping the moon-god and drinking goat's blood. But the Western world doesn't want them. All that's left is China and the Middle East. I think China will be harder to conquer.

 

The cold war is over...the free capitalist countries vs. the religious/tyranical war has begun. Call it globalization vs. tyranny, or whatever you want.

[Vortex]

ahh yes....you are both correct....(keep in mind im not gonna spell check this post because im tired)

 

The US economy is ruled by consumerism...supply and demand. And thus once they begin to saturate this economy they need to look for others. Other countries look at this as an invasion, or unwelcome! Yet they seem to thrive in other countries! One may fathom that they survive because of US tourism because we travel alot...thats fine...but not so. As US companies seem to do well even in areas of lesser tourism. So if other countries dont want to inhale our Movies, Fast food, Products...the best way to stop it is to "not buy it"..and it goes away....simple as that. but since our economy is driven by supply and demand...and seems to thrive outside of our boarders then apparently someting is being done correctly. Not that I agree with it... but that is what a capitalist society is all about...

 

NOW

 

world domination as far as mad scientists, and cartoons go.....not sure i agree with you. If we are discussing BUsh...then yess he is quite cartoonish and shoulda never been elected, and a second term then our people are far more jaded than i ever thought.

 

However...the American (USA) people dont think this or want this. Our elections have become "who is the lesser of the evils" sort of process. The US government has become an entity of its own with the real people in power being behind the scenes and our votes technically mean very little. This isnt our fault...but the fault of our 2 major political parties with agendas of their own, just depends on who is in charge this year, or decade. Our Bipartisan government needs MAJOR upgrading because we truely need more than 2 choices as our nation is FAR larger and diverse than any country in the entire world. Sorry if that sounds arrogant...but who has a more diverse people? And yet we are more archaic in our general thinking to trying and change it is like pulling teeth...its not easy, no matter how much it is needed.

 

We hold on to this false "land of the free" crap because of our forefathers (who were quite wise and left too many loopholes that they coulda never foreseen in today soceiety) and to this day think we are the "freeist" nation alive..and clearly we are not.

 

But what we have is Military power, and think our way of life is the best and everyone thinks we should enjoy it and live a life of joy.....SO did hitler...only hitler decided who was worthy and who was not...and that is technically what we are doing now...If we TRUELY had a choice of how our country was run it wouldnt be run the way it is now. Presidents are nothing more than puppets for corporations and civil factions......Yet no one seems to win in this game because the real people pulling the stings we dont have control over, or can vote on.

 

I truely wish some smal island would spring into power as a model of a governement that helps all people and helps out mankind to live in harmony because its time for some new system that works..because its very apparante that all living models of governtment need a major overhaul and the archaic view of life we are still living under clearly doenst work...because we are still at war with the wrong people.....The government. No citizen of any country has truely any beef with any single person in any other country...they have a problem with their govenment...and it is time to disolve all of goverment, in every country, and remake it into something remarkable that everyone can live with!

 

Buit with war, consumerism, biggotry, racism, religion, hatred, distrust, people in power, anyone who isnt a respected person of WYPO, and downright arrogant pride of a country that doenst have it right yet (and that is the entire world)...we shall never get it right and the human race will eventually expire as we cant do one simple thing..

 

and thats love eachother!

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Hmmm, you surprise me, Vortex. Very deep indeed.

 

The US economy is ruled by consumerism...supply and demand. And thus once they begin to saturate this economy they need to look for others.

 

The problem with consumerism, is that we all want everything, without paying for the quality. Hence the stranglehold that China now has on world markets. Before China, it was Korea, Taiwan, Japan, etc.

 

This rabid want of the west is handing economic power to the east.

 

Our elections have become "who is the lesser of the evils" sort of process.

 

And that is a sad reflection, not just on your country, but on the people who vote. Don't worry, we are in the same boat in OZ. We have compulsory voting. The idiot still got in, on what we refer to as preferential voting. Meaning I vote for Bill, and Bill doesn't win, so he hands my vote to Phil, who only scored 10 % of the primary votes, but he wins on preferences handed to him by Bill, and Susan, and Sarah, and Geoff. Sad fucking democracy.

 

We hold on to this false "land of the free" crap because of our forefathers (who were quite wise and left too many loopholes that they coulda never foreseen in today soceiety) and to this day think we are the "freeist" nation alive..and clearly we are not.

 

Yep, agreed. Land of the free you are not. Land of the law suit is how you are portrayed in the media. Sadly, we are heading down the same path. Insurance premiums for public liability are so high, many long-term public gatherings are being canned because we can't afford to insure the events. Fucking sad that.

 

But what we have is Military power, and think our way of life is the best and everyone thinks we should enjoy it and live a life of joy.....SO did hitler...only hitler decided who was worthy and who was not...and that is technically what we are doing now...If we TRUELY had a choice of how our country was run it wouldnt be run the way it is now. Presidents are nothing more than puppets for corporations and civil factions......Yet no one seems to win in this game because the real people pulling the stings we dont have control over, or can vote on.

 

Fuck, I think I've found a soul mate.

 

Tell me one thing; When China becomes the economic and military superpower, will the average US citizen question how this has come to pass? Or will they simply accept it? It will happen, if we keep using this, the last great commie nation, to produce most of our consumables.

 

 

I truely wish some smal island would spring into power as a model of a governement that helps all people and helps out mankind to live in harmony because its time for some new system that works

 

I was kinda hoping that the biggest Island nation in the world (mine) would take up the baton for change. Unfortunatley, our sham leader is such a Dubya puppy dog, that we'll have to wait for a while.

 

Buit with war, consumerism, biggotry, racism, religion, hatred, distrust, people in power, anyone who isnt a respected person of WYPO, and downright arrogant pride of a country that doenst have it right yet (and that is the entire world)...we shall never get it right and the human race will eventually expire as we cant do one simple thing..

 

and thats love eachother!

 

ahmen.

 

[Outlaw2747]

I am still in the process of ruling the Earth. Give me some time. >: )

[Vortex]

I am still in the process of ruling the Earth. Give me some time. >: )

 

 

So its your fault for bush?

[Outlaw2747]

Ooooo no no my friend. I have a totally different agenda that our "good natured" leader. >: ) He is just a rundown speedbump compared to me...MWHAHAHAHA!!!

[Vortex]

Hmmm, you surprise me, Vortex. Very deep indeed.

Out of curiosity i have to ask

 

Is that sarcasm?

 

If not...why are you suprised?

[builder]

Yep, sarcasm is the lowest form of wit. I'm low down.