Question: What will a world in which the U.S. is not the sole superpower look like?
John McCain:I think the U.S. may not be the only superpower, but I believe we will still be in every measure the strongest nation in the world – whether it be economically, politically, militarily, including morally. I believe that we will still remain a shining city on a hill; but I think that there is no doubt that India and China are emerging powers. India, it’s pretty clear that their emergence will be economically. In the case of China, I do worry. I worry about their treatment of Taiwan. I worry about their treatment of human rights. And I’m worried about their environmental damage that they continue to inflict. I’m worried about their military buildup. If I had to bet, I would say it’s more likely that China will enter the world stage peacefully. But I think it’s important we maintain our military presence in Asia. I think we maintain pressure for human rights. And I think we have to do more to respect their violations of intellectual property rights and a number of other aspects. But . . . and make alliances with their neighbors in the region. We’re also concerned about their emergence, and one of those countries is Japan.
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Omar Sapayeen on January 17, 2008, 6:45 AM
Messiah Complex.
America is slowly but surely losing its standing as the world's sole superpower. What it can and should do is to make the universal declaration of human rights solid law, and not just a wall decoration. We also need to find was to fulfill our energy and resources needs without destroying the planet.
Omar Sapayeen on January 17, 2008, 11:45 AM
Messiah Complex.
America is slowly but surely losing its standing as the world’s sole superpower. What it can and should do is to make the universal declaration of human rights solid law, and not just a wall decoration. We also need to find was to fulfill our energy and resources needs without destroying the planet.
James O'Donnell on January 21, 2008, 5:59 PM
America is definitely not the strongest country morally, and it's economy is currently beginning a recession. It has already lost it's standing as the strongest country in many MANY measures.
James O'Donnell on January 21, 2008, 10:59 PM
America is definitely not the strongest country morally, and it’s economy is currently beginning a recession. It has already lost it’s standing as the strongest country in many MANY measures.
Derek Black on January 25, 2008, 8:39 AM
I'd love to hear Senator McCain's explanation on how he plans to pay for policing the world. Maybe we should collect taxes from other nations?
"Dear nations of the world, because we have military bases on your land, we will now be collecting taxes from you. After all, our military personnel is spending all their money in your countries while they are based there. Why shouldn't we get some money from you?"
Derek Black on January 25, 2008, 1:39 PM
I’d love to hear Senator McCain’s explanation on how he plans to pay for policing the world. Maybe we should collect taxes from other nations?
“Dear nations of the world, because we have military bases on your land, we will now be collecting taxes from you. After all, our military personnel is spending all their money in your countries while they are based there. Why shouldn’t we get some money from you?”
Jen Something on February 14, 2008, 2:09 PM
The State Department reported that Paulson was dead and never retracted that report, which we have sourced and referenced.
www.worldreports.org
Jen Something on February 14, 2008, 7:09 PM
The State Department reported that Paulson was dead and never retracted that report, which we have sourced and referenced.
www.worldreports.org
Sam Benson on February 15, 2008, 11:38 AM
There are so many things wrong with what McCain said that I'm not even gonna name them because I would have to write a novel.
Sam Benson on February 15, 2008, 4:38 PM
There are so many things wrong with what McCain said that I’m not even gonna name them because I would have to write a novel.
Trevor Grosse on February 20, 2008, 2:26 PM
I believe McCain knows what hes talking about, except for the US being the most moral country in the world, because thats so far from the truth. But his ideas on military presence in Asia are very smart.
Trevor Grosse on February 20, 2008, 7:26 PM
I believe McCain knows what hes talking about, except for the US being the most moral country in the world, because thats so far from the truth. But his ideas on military presence in Asia are very smart.
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