Why does the USA care about economical systems of other countries?

[H.E. Pennypacker]

I am sure I've asked myself this question, but I never found an answer. I am trying to figure out why the USA is trying so hard to disrupt the economical system of a few countries out there (communism).

In the Vietnam war, millions of people died because of this. For some reason, the USA wanted to block the spread of communism. Why, on Earth, would someone care about what Vietnam is doing and why waste the lives of many people just to stop them.

Don't get it twisted. I hate communism, but I don't care that Cuba, and a few other countries use this system. Let them do their own thing.

Some people may say "the USA likes to stick its nose in the wrong place." That may be right.

Anyone know the answer to my question?

 

[Hankaveli]

Do I have to debate you here also? lol

that is what I don't get man "Live and let live" I think that even if a State wanted to become a Comunal state it should be aloud to be so,

you hear the old saying "Live by the law of the land" well why not give people some choices and let diffrent paths create at the same time?

but anyway the short answer to your question,

It is because it is a threat to the power brokers that Run the industrialized nations through multiy national companys.

For a side note did you know that Cuba has one of the best education systems in the world? nearly 100% litteracy.(More literate then my Hooked on Phonics needing ass)

 

[The.Menace]

I hate communism,

Why? What do you know about communism?

 

[Valeoz]

I can think of only one simple answer to: Why does the USA care about economical systems of other countries?

Because the other economic system threatens America's economic system. It seems self-evident to me.

 

[S O F I]

Why? What do you know about communism?

That's what I was about to ask too. Not the what but the why. I'm curious to see.

 

[Morris]

Why does the USA care about economical systems of other countries?

In the West, economies have been globally interconnected for about 500 years, if not longer. As the Great Depression made clear, economic issues in Europe seriously disrupt the American economy, and so on. It's why we have currency rates and governments controlling so many rates and aspects of the monetary system.

In the Vietnam war, millions of people died because of this. For some reason, the USA wanted to block the spread of communism. Why, on Earth, would someone care about what Vietnam is doing and why waste the lives of many people just to stop them.

Foreign policy analysts believed that Communism had a domino effect, and that if it spread to Vietnam then it would spread all over SE Asia etc.

 

[AmerikazMost]

Communist countries tend to favor other communist countries, just as democracies do democracies, so if all the major trading partners of the U.S. turned to an unfriendly government, it would hurt our own stability.

 

[Prophet G]

Some people may say "the USA likes to stick its nose in the wrong place." That may be right.

Anyone know the answer to my question?

I think you answered the question yourself.

 

[H.E. Pennypacker]

Why? What do you know about communism?

I hate communism for two reasons. The first and main reason is that it supresses the freedom of religion. The second is that I am pro-capitalism. I like the idea of working for your own wealth.

Foreign policy analysts believed that Communism had a domino effect, and that if it spread to Vietnam then it would spread all over SE Asia etc.

That's fine, but does that mean the USA has the right to interfere. Communism may not be in its best interest, but it has no right telling other countries what it should do.

Communist countries tend to favor other communist countries, just as democracies do democracies, so if all the major trading partners of the U.S. turned to an unfriendly government, it would hurt our own stability.

You could say the same thing about negative views towards the USA. Negative views could hurt its image.

 

[S O F I]

I hate communism for two reasons. The first and main reason is that it supresses the freedom of religion. The second is that I am pro-capitalism. I like the idea of working for your own wealth.

Well, you can still practice the religion you want and go to the church/mosque that you want. It's just that if you're part of the communist party, you're not neccesarily welcomed to. I know that's how it was in my country, before the fall out. Now, for that second part, I don't want to see you complaining about America's poverty and all the ghettos.

 

[Morris]

That's fine, but does that mean the USA has the right to interfere. Communism may not be in its best interest, but it has no right telling other countries what it should do.

I never said it did. I can understand American concern with Communist Cuba during the time period however, especially given how cozy Castro tried to get with the Soviets.

It should be pointed out however that at the end of the Korean War the United States signed a pact with a number of SE Asian countries promising to come to their defense if they were attacked. One of these was South Vietnam.

 

[CalcuoCuchicheo]

As the Great Depression made clear, economic issues in Europe seriously disrupt the American economy, and so on

Economic issues in Europe will, undoubtedly, affect the US economy but the Great Depression most clearly outlined the need for increased federal involvement. No longer could big business be allowed to run free, farming to over-produce or for banks to be completely independant.

especially given how cozy Castro tried to get with the Soviets.

Hmm, just to clarify (for others, at least), Castro only sought Soviet help once the US had not only refused to deal with him, but had actively set about overthrowing his government through every avenue possible - excluding the mobilisation of the US armed forces but including the employment of inhumane means such as starving the people of Cuba.

When there are two world superpowers & one of them is trying to eliminate you, all you can do is turn to the other to survive. Note that: for survival. Not because it particularly suited Castro - a neutral, in terms of Communism/Capitalism, for much of the Cuban revolution. In fact, in spite of his policies, Castro only became overtly Communist when the alternative was death.

 

[Duke]

Hmm, just to clarify (for others, at least), Castro only sought Soviet help once the US had not only refused to deal with him, but had actively set about overthrowing his government through every avenue possible - excluding the mobilisation of the US armed forces but including the employment of inhumane means such as starving the people of Cuba.

When there are two world superpowers & one of them is trying to eliminate you, all you can do is turn to the other to survive. Note that: for survival. Not because it particularly suited Castro - a neutral, in terms of Communism/Capitalism, for much of the Cuban revolution. In fact, in spite of his policies, Castro only became overtly Communist when the alternative was death.

Quite true. The US radicalized Castro himself.

But that's slightly off topic.

I'm siding with Morris. Although i fully agree that the US often sticks its nose in places where it shouldnt be, this is irrelevant when we talk about economy. Europe as a whole is just as concerned with the US' economy than the other way around. It's not solely a "US-thing". That would be unfair to say.

 

[makaveli_411]

It seems like they're still acting as if they are the Cowboys of the West and may think that everything that is different to their empire may become a threat to them one day. Or it could only be the fact that they want everybody to have an American standard even though that's not going to happen.

Peace

 

[Valeoz]

Western globalization... something that could hurt alot of people. But of course it is probably the only way to maintain power and economic stability. Simarily to what Duke said Europe's economy counts on our economy and vice-versa. I see this as a result of Western market globalization. It will never be solely a "U.S.-thing" unless the U.S. changes its economical agenda, which is very unlikely.

 

[71Outlaw71]

The US doesn't like communism because of the "Domino theory" they think that if one country goes communist and then another one does, communism will spread. It would spread everwhere and more of the world would go communist and then it would spread to the US and the government doesn't want that, they scared because communism benifits the poor and this government is ran by a bunch of rich muthafuckas and they don't wanna lose their money.

I am in favor of communism, even though I love my religion I still think that religion seperates people.

Cuba could be one one of the best countries in the world if the US hadn't placed an embargo on it. They won't trade with Cuba and they don't want any other country to trade with Cuba. Cuba has one the best medical care for its people, better than the US and it also one the highest literacy rate.

 

[Kosen]

communist countries dont deal with non communist countires with respect to international trade, and vice versa. Thus, communist countries are essentially eradicated from the map with respect to potetnial economic benefits for the US

 

[Hankaveli]

The US doesn't like communism because of the "Domino theory" they think that if one country goes communist and then another one does, communism will spread. It would spread everwhere and more of the world would go communist and then it would spread to the US and the government doesn't want that, they scared because communism benifits the poor and this government is ran by a bunch of rich muthafuckas and they don't wanna lose their money.

I am in favor of communism, even though I love my religion I still think that religion seperates people.

Cuba could be one one of the best countries in the world if the US hadn't placed an embargo on it. They won't trade with Cuba and they don't want any other country to trade with Cuba. Cuba has one the best medical care for its people, better than the US and it also one the highest literacy rate.

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[71Outlaw71]

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Its the truth man.

 

[CalcuoCuchicheo]

The US doesn't like communism because of the "Domino theory" they think that if one country goes communist and then another one does, communism will spread. It would spread everwhere and more of the world would go communist and then it would spread to the US and the government doesn't want that, they scared because communism benifits the poor and this government is ran by a bunch of rich muthafuckas and they don't wanna lose their money.

Not so.

Yes, during the Cold War the "Domino Theory" scared the US - just as the opposite version of it scared the Soviets - but since the end of the Cold War & the fall of the Soviet Union the "Domino Theory" doesn't really seem to concern the US. There is no Communist superpower to lead the charge & it's quite plain to see that such a theory, holds no weight anymore.