Is or has the United States been imperialistic? Yes.
The Pros
-War in Iraq, toppling regime of Saddam Hussein and establishing western style democracy there
-War in Afghanistan, driving out Taliban militants and establishing a western style democracy in their wake
-Aid pledged to Libya as civil war erupts and threatens to end the reign of dictator Muammar Gaddafi
The Cons
-No legitimate conquests made or colonies established under the United States
-Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan meant to liberate the oppressed peoples of those nations and combat terrorism in the region, not for territorial gain
-No economic or political gains from establishing democracies in Iraq and Afghanistan
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