Actually the only period that the US was isolationist (as in, we didn't want to get involved in the affairs of others) was the early 20th century and before. Two world wars later, Europe showed us that even if we mind our own business, they'll eventually come after us anyways. The US found it thenceforth necessary to intervene even when we really don't want to. The Marshall Plan was a profoundly huge favor to Europe, one which they'll never appreciate, nor would they ever return such a favor.
> The Marshall Plan...
also made sure that the British Pound was replaced by the US dollar as a world currency.
Plus all countries that received help now had debts in US dollars.
Not saying that the help wasn't needed, but it wasn't without benefits for the one giving as well.
In the realm of scientific observation, luck is granted only to those who are
prepared.
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"Cultivating Internal Demands" (Score:2)
Nothing to see here, everything is happening according to the plan.
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Isolationist countries generally end up starting wars with everyone. Either Pooh bear hasn't read a history book or doesn't give AF.
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Which history book?
Re:"Cultivating Internal Demands" (Score:3)
Ideally as many as you have time to read.
Re: What did I win? (Score:3)
Actually the only period that the US was isolationist (as in, we didn't want to get involved in the affairs of others) was the early 20th century and before. Two world wars later, Europe showed us that even if we mind our own business, they'll eventually come after us anyways. The US found it thenceforth necessary to intervene even when we really don't want to. The Marshall Plan was a profoundly huge favor to Europe, one which they'll never appreciate, nor would they ever return such a favor.
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also made sure that the British Pound was replaced by the US dollar as a world currency.
Plus all countries that received help now had debts in US dollars.
Not saying that the help wasn't needed, but it wasn't without benefits for the one giving as well.