Why america is tops.

[Will Hill]

we are not the most powerful in military but in economy. We provide the food that many other countries need. Ever wonder why wars have not been fought here? well are farmlands are supplying the food neccesary to keep others alive. if we were attacked here the rest of the world would be in trouble. Agriculture is something that has been ignored here as farmers struggle. They deserve better pay as the number of farmers is declining. expect a food shortage in 20 years about. Realize that if ever countries become self sufficient for their own needs we would be in trouble.

[Deathstar 80]

True, other countries do depend on the food we give them, but our military is one of the strongest (maybe not the strongest, probably China is) on Earth. Military in the USA does make us a superpower in the world. Look at the Cold War. We were considered militarily dangerous because we had nuclear weapons. We are still that dangerous today, but militarily, we have more "competition" in the world. (China, Iran, N. Korea, etc)

I beleive the USA is better economically, but we are also good militarily as well.

[Oh Hamburgers!]

I would certaintly say that our agriculture has a lot to do with our strength. I would also venture to say that our millitary is bar none the strongest in the world. However, in terms of economy, I don't believe we are "tops" per say, but we are certaintly up there. Our booming economy years are behind us however, and I do predict that China and possibly the EU will eventually begin surpassing us more apparantly in the upcoming decades. But yeah, America would certaintly be ranked in the top 3 countries in the world in my book, in terms of general strength.

[kittylover0991]

Agriculture has been suffering for a long time remember.... During WWI, they grew supplies to help out with the war effort and so, agriculture prospered! When stock went up, everyone invested in the stock market because it was at an all time high! However between Black Thursday and Black Tuesday where the stock market's bottom fell out from underneath itself becuase people were trying to buy our their stocks as the stock market went downhill. With this, many had put in loans during this economic boom of 1920s, and when it comes to banking, it is not expected for everyone to attempt to pull their money out of the bank at the same time! Many farmers had put in loans with the economic boom and were low on money. Not to mention, they were encouraged to buy industrialized farm equipment, but then because the employment rate had sky rocketed and there was little money to spend, farmers were left with large amounts of food, low prices of which to buy it, and then barely any one to buy. Then, because Germany etc coudl'nt pay back war reparations because of a war with most of Europe (or was it Asia?), and the US's insistence upon them being paid, it led to a world wide depression! Agriculture suffered greatly during this time and continued to suffer.

Now please correct me if I am wrong, but since when has agriculture actually developed to much of anything "important" in the eyes of the people and the government? Yes, if it goes down, we are goign to have some major issues, but we think about industries, large companies, etc, right?

[MorningGlory]

we are not the most powerful in military but in economy. We provide the food that many other countries need. Ever wonder why wars have not been fought here? well are farmlands are supplying the food neccesary to keep others alive. if we were attacked here the rest of the world would be in trouble. Agriculture is something that has been ignored here as farmers struggle. They deserve better pay as the number of farmers is declining. expect a food shortage in 20 years about. Realize that if ever countries become self sufficient for their own needs we would be in trouble.

What? Sorry, Lightheart, but the U.S. is the most powerful militarily as well.

[larryt]

we are not the most powerful in military but in economy. We provide the food that many other countries need. Ever wonder why wars have not been fought here? well are farmlands are supplying the food neccesary to keep others alive. if we were attacked here the rest of the world would be in trouble. Agriculture is something that has been ignored here as farmers struggle. They deserve better pay as the number of farmers is declining. expect a food shortage in 20 years about. Realize that if ever countries become self sufficient for their own needs we would be in trouble.

Unfortunately the military has bankrupted the economy. It is just a matter of time. Our deficit trade to China alone is over 2 TRILLION and still growing. Wait until they start coming here to buy up property and business. And they will. We are one of only a few countries that allow foreign nationals to buy and own property here. And there is no real money here. The paper you have in your pocket is debt currency. Google "billions for the bankers"

LT

[Will Hill]

there are different sides to this issue and i'm bringing up to the top.

[CallMeBernard]

Ever wonder why wars have not been fought here? well are farmlands are supplying the food neccesary to keep others alive. if we were attacked here the rest of the world would be in trouble.

Wars have not been fought there because your closest neighbours are

a) Canada

b) Various Caribbean countries

c) Mexico.

None of which have the military might to take you on. Or, in the case of Canada, no aggressive tendencies towards you.(Although I believe Mexico did have a crack at it a long time ago).

Whereas, say Poland, has had both Germany to the West and Russia to the East. Two militarily strong and aggressive neighbours. If the US had been stuck between those two countries early in your history (say in the 17-1800's) you might have had a different history.

[Gerioke]

If the confederates had won the war Americans would probably all be wearing swastikas.

[cymba22]

Ever wonder why wars have not been fought here?

you forgot pearl harbour and 9/11...those were the beginning of wars.

then of course there was your civil war and the boston tea party war(and the tiny war a bit after)

you were saying?!

oh btw your also surrounded by your allies who protect you...