Quote Originally Posted by TinCow View Post
Disagree. It's greatest strength is a totally ruthless support for freedom of speech. Few other places in the world allow for the same level of protection of minority opinions as the US. Freedom of speech is the bastion of liberty, and thus its preservation from any and all encroachments is very important.

Which is not to say that the US is perfect in these regards. The FCC and indecency/obscenity laws are heavily flawed. Still, the US has a very good track record despite these unfortunate policies.

This still ties back to millitary firepower America's freedoms are defended by guns which are held in check by the guns belonging to its civilians ergo america's greatest power is its guns.

Freedom of speech is a consequence of a ruthlessly defended country at all levels.

A strong economy is a consequence of freedom of movement and of ideas etc

A strong economy leads to more money for the millitary which leads to more money for Americans.

More money for ordinary American means they can afford guns too which keeps them free.

I seem to be going in circles so I think its pretty obvious Guns equals Americas greatest strength.