Friday, May 30, 2008

Allegory of the modern world

Ok, assume we could pause the standings in America right now (politically), and make transform it to the scale of the world. I believe that, in all truth, our politicians could represent some very prominent nations in the international feuds.

To be frank, America would be George W. Bush. China and the Middle East would be Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton, and Europe would be John McCain.

Here is my backup:
America is always commented on as the 'stupid' country (as a reflection of the television shows and pop cuture). Most people see us as lazy and fat. Americans are hated and ridiculed and usually commented to as to having been 'on top too long'.

China was the perfect model with no faults. The plan seemed flawless (much to America's dismay). But then little tid bits of unpleasant informaiton slip through the cracks. Some people ridicule China and, although it is still gaining power, the edges are starting to fray. It became the superpower with false promises displayed and different plans behind it's censored walls.

The Middle East was, from the beginning, shot down and ridiculed. Many people have biases (idioc ones at that) towards it from the negative media that the world feeds on. Also, it has one main plan (and a few side notes that are a little ludicrious), but in the end all it is is something to be dealt with.

Finally, Europe is gaining power, but you never see it all over the news (it is only occasionally mentioned). It has no agressors in its catagorey and goes virtually un-opposed save for the other
aformentioned 'countries' that create a thorn in its side.

Another after thought is that you see The ME and China plastered in every situation that they can be stuck into, just as Hilary and Obama are.

Just an opinion, feel free to comment.
Stay rad,
Riley

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