Originally Posted by Ambiguous

What would be accomplished by wiping the US into oblivion if we privatized everything? The reason we're hated now is because of our power. Memories or no, the main reason to attack another nation is because it is a threat. If the US is not a threat, then there's no reason to attack. Al Qaeda has a habit of going after the most powerful in its path.

Besides, none of this addresses the fact that nuclear weapons have never been used outside of two occasions. Those who have them realize the vast destructive potential they possess. And given that the US invaded two countries and overthrew their governments over a non-nuclear attack that killed 3,000 people, it's not bloody likely that the rest of the world would take kindly to anyone using nuclear weapons againt anyone else.