Our military was once viewed with great respect around the world, seen as a power used for the most part to back up American values. Today it’s often viewed with great disdain around the world, seen as a power used for the most part to back up American corporate interests.
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Mainly in Latin America and the Middle East.

Apr 23, 2021 · 10:05 AM UTC

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Values of the united fruit company
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How about the question in reverse; when was it viewed by the world with great respect apart from perhaps WW2?
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You mean the terrorism we did in the name of corporate interests?
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In the Middle East they protect energy companies stealing oil. In Africa and Latin America they protect companies exploiting coffee, fruit, lithium, uranium, gold and more.
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and Russia, & Europe, and Africa and right here on this land by committing genocide on its indigenous people... every time our military has been used. Every. Single. Time.
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wow. you actually don't know anything about the history of latin america. this is what happens when you surround yourself with sycophants and try to leverage your brand, rather than striving for continuous growth. tragic.
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