Imperialism and liberty cannot coexist within this house we strive to build. Patriotism and nationalism are fine byproducts, but at what cost do we make them our underlying goal? If greatness on the world stage becomes our goal, we will inadvertently sell liberty. Perhaps we will gain international prowess as Hamilton hopes for, but what if the principles of liberty that inspired this conflict in the first place become forgotten and get lost in the process of striving for greatness? … More The Constitution and American Imperialism