[Ryzorian]

Mitlitary might has always been a part of diplomacy. Speak softly but carry a big stick, is based on that rationale. All nations that are able, utilize it.

Yes, I'm proud of what the US has acomplished in 200 years, why not? Isn't Egypt proud of the Pyrimids? China proud of the Great Wall? I don't see anything wrong with it.

Maybe American's would listen to what other nations had to say more often, if they ever said something other than "stop being American." Should a tiger stop being a tiger? or an elephant stop being an elephant?

If a tiger stoped being a tiger, what would it be? a House cat? someone's pet?