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This is the essence of the most salient argument for American military superiority. If not us, then who? American "imperialism" might be bad, but envision a Soviet or ChiCom imperialism...I'm glad that power vacuum isn't being filled by the Chinese or the Russians.
Europeans. They spend nothing on a military, and get all the benefits of peace and stability on America's dime. Personally, I think we should charge for our services.
...and get to indulge in the fantasy that their hands are clean. As does anyone else who tut-tut's the U.S. for its military.
A reasonable person can disagree with various policies, expenditures, etc. But to question the U.S.A.'s status as world hegemon is foolishness, unless you are a person with an eye for gaining that power themselves.