1-28-2017
Response to :
Eliizabeth Buck
From: Miss. Bayo
Elizabeth Cary, AA, BA, MLIS
Re: Do choices-the way of “liberal internationalism,” lead to too many repercussions-that,
we as a country-are not prepared, to respond effectively to? Is there any real
way, to avoid the burden of responsibility, that, we must accep,t as human
beings-because, choices are inherent, and do exist?
I also felt the theory of liberal internationalism could be fitting as it
believes that states should intervene whether by military invasion or to offer
humanitarian aid (Hollis & Smith 1991, 170-181).
–Eliizabeth Buck
I read, Hollis and Smith (1991), Explaining and Understanding International
Relations, pages: 170-181, and what is described, are variations, on how “Game
Theory,” can be applied to various life choices. People who learn how to play “Game
Theory, are learning, the many ways-to affect, a desired outcome. I suppose,
you could argue, that, having the ability to make choices, is-a form of “liberalism.”
However, being that I am American,
and, I grew up in America-I cannot honestly conceive, of living my life, in any
other way. I have always had to make decisions, and, the choices I have
made-have always impacted my life. My decisions, have impacted my life, in
various and, in a myriad, ways, and, they do lead-sometimes, to my desired
outcomes and results.
I am not in support, of interfering,
with autonomy, granted to other countries. As members of the United
Nations-although, I do sincerely dislike the organization, America has purportedly
accepted the premise-that, various nations states, do in fact, have the
right-to “self-rule.” Constantly, wasting US money, to nose into, the private
affairs of others, is rude. It is disrespectful-of Americans-to presume, that
American culture and values, are the only way. And, it is also, a financial
burden to America-all that humanitarian outreach, that-we cannot afford to bear.
America-is far from a heavenly
abode. We have problems at home. Then, Americans run around the globe-like
complete hypocrites, trying to point out everyone else’s deficits. I think,
that we as Americans-should cover our own behinds-first. It is Biblical-my
feelings and expressions, in regards, to judging and, regarding, interfering with
others. America-has never been perfect, and, yet and still-there are far too
many among us, who are incredibly comfortable, with always pointing a finger at
others.
The dissonance caused by
the invasion and occupation of Iraq is unprecedented and continues to influence
international relations. The US is widely seen as a global pariah and former
President George W. Bush’s unpopularity set new records. (Hehir 2009, 220)
I think, that, the need
to have constant contact, with other countries-regardless, of whether the
interactions are: positive, or negative, has negatively impacted the US, and, to
such a detrimental extent-that, we as Americans-avoid a conversation, about the
problem. Why did George W., decide, that the US, should invade Iraq? The WMD
(Weapons of Mass Destruction), was a falsified report, and, for the most
part-most, Americans knew that-even in the face, of whatever the news media,
spread all over the television, and the newspaper.
I think, that the poor decision
making skills, of President George W., in relation to, America’s International
affairs, not only contributed to: 9/11, I think that, George W., did in fact
cause 9/11. George W., was not willing, to: “leave well-enough alone.” America,
has never recovered, from 9/11, and, that is just the American side of the
story.
Will, I apologize-ever be enough,
after what has happened-to all of us? I think, that the idea, that
choices-should be restricted, and severely limited-is at times, more helpful,
than we as Americans-would like to admit. A US government-consensus vote,
required, to fire a nuclear weapon, could-prevent America, from initiating-MAD
(Mutual Assured Destruction) (Hollis and Smith 2009, 174). Sometimes, the
burdens, of our choices, are too large a load, for us to bear, and, we should
finally admit it! Nuclear weapons, really are scary!
References
Hehir, Aidan. 2009. “Iraq: A ‘Never-Ending Nightmare’?”
Political Studies Review,
vol. 7.: 220-226.: Accessed January 29, 2017. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1478-9299.2009.00181.x/abstract
Hollis, Martin and Smith, Steve. 1990. Explaining and
Understanding
International Relations. Oxford University Press. Accessed
January 29, 2017. http://www.oupcanada.com/catalog/9780198275893.html
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