Life, Liberty, & Property on Gab: 'Life is full of choices, and America’s government has been making too many wrong ones for too long. One of the most disastrously costly decisions our government’s ever made was its decision to become an imperialist nation, instead of minding its own business and only working with other countries on the basis of peaceful commerce. This was the policy - by and large - of our Founding Fathers, who’d be horrified if they say how out-of-control the govt. debt is, largely thanks to the massive govt. required for its imperialist ambitions. https://mises.org/articles-interest/american-foreign-policy-turning-point-1898-1919 Article summary: The article discusses the pivotal shift in American foreign policy between 1898 and 1919. It highlights the Spanish-American War in 1898 as a significant turning point, marking the beginning of the United States' emergence as an imperial power. The annexation of territories such as Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines showcased America's new international ambitions. The article also examines how World War I further solidified the U.S. role on the global stage. The period ended with the U.S. adopting a more interventionist approach, shaping its foreign policy for the future.'