I like to see that a game can force people to think about politics.
To all the americans around here: Dont get me wrong, i like the USA and Canada, was there for several times and had nice days there with american friends, BUT:
The problem that i see is that every US citizen thinks that the US as a country are the
"good ones".
There are no "good countries" in the big game.( OK maybe Switzerland
Look at the "Weapon of Mass Destruction" thing with Irak.Ok, Saddam was an Asshole and the world has one Dictator less today, but The USA started a war based on a Lie.( BTW, the USA is the only country that used Nukes on civilians, TWICE!)
Look at the Vietnam War, where US Bombers dropped more bombs and agent orange on (mostly) civilians than every country dropped during WW2.
Look at the several Dictatorships that were supported by the US, in South America , Arabia and Asia, just to enforce US Interests.
Look at the Democratic Iranian President that was Kicked out of Power and replaced with the "SCHA" by the CIA in the 1950`s ( or 60`s dunno). And after the islamic revolution in Iran, the US Governement enforced both sides, the Iran AND the Irak to start a looooong war that killed hundreds of thousands.
Look at uncountable other occasions where the US of A started conflicts all over the world with the help of its numerous Agencies, just to enforce US economical or political goals.
I have to say it again, i like most of the american people i met since now, but i do not like the US as a global Player.
OK, other countries have done bad things too, ESPECIALY MINE, but there is no other country i know where nearly EVERY citizen thinks that all the wars were fought for good reasons.
I dont like the fact that most of the world hates America nowadays,i liked the world more when i was young and loved America without any doubts, but you will not win other countries hearts by intelligent-bombing the Haters away!
The US fought more wars in the past 100 years than every other country,and now they are the most powerful country in the world. And the most behated. Isnt that something to think about?