... must be involved in every conflict on earth in one way or another. You don't need a television to realize what is going on in the world. There seems to be a new conflict everyday with the United States taking some part in it. When the U.S. was attacked on 9/11, the entire world sympathized. Not many days hence, a war took place in Afghanistan ... invaded Georgia, killing and wounding thousands. This is not to even mention the civil wars in Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia, Rwanda, Uganda, Angola, Zimbabwe, the terrorist attacks in London, missile defense system tensions between the U.S. and Rus...

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... and political mayhem. Thus, personally I feel that a capitalistic society is a far better place to nurture, grow and prosper. The right to pursue one's dreams and ambitions are encouraged under this system. Even though both capitalism and socialism have their pros and cons, on weighing the odds I would rather place my bet on capitalism....

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... ) Russia and he was successful. He raised Russia as a great power. Peter affected the military, religion, government, economy and society. Peter also made an impact upon women. Peter also introduced new customs to Russia that molded and changed it. Peter was a tsar (a person having great power) who became an emperor in 1682. He accomplished many goals that were very important. Peter ... Western manners. He made men cut their beards and shorten coats because westerners did not wear beards or have long-skirted coats. Peter was so determined that he imposed the new look at court by shaving ...

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