Instances of the United States overthrowing, or attempting to overthrow, a foreign government since the Second World War. (* indicates successful ouster of a government)

China 1949 to early 1960s
Albania 1949-53
East Germany 1950s
Iran 1953 *
Guatemala 1954 *
Costa Rica mid-1950s
Syria 1956-7
Egypt 1957
Indonesia 1957-8
British Guiana 1953-64 *
Iraq 1963 *
North Vietnam 1945-73
Cambodia 1955-70 *
Laos 1958 *, 1959 *, 1960 *
Ecuador 1960-63 *
Congo 1960 *
France 1965
Brazil 1962-64 *
Dominican Republic 1963 *
Cuba 1959 to present
Bolivia 1964 *
Indonesia 1965 *
Ghana 1966 *
Chile 1964-73 *
Greece 1967 *
Costa Rica 1970-71
Bolivia 1971 *
Australia 1973-75 *
Angola 1975, 1980s
Zaire 1975
Portugal 1974-76 *
Jamaica 1976-80 *
Seychelles 1979-81
Chad 1981-82 *
Grenada 1983 *
South Yemen 1982-84
Suriname 1982-84
Fiji 1987 *
Libya 1980s
Nicaragua 1981-90 *
Panama 1989 *
Bulgaria 1990 *
Albania 1991 *
Iraq 1991
Afghanistan 1980s *
Somalia 1993
Yugoslavia 1999-2000 *
Ecuador 2000 *
Afghanistan 2001 *
Venezuela 2002 *
Iraq 2003 *
Haiti 2004 *
Somalia 2007 to present
Honduras 2009 *
Libya 2011 *
Syria 2012
Ukraine 2014 *
Q: Why will there never be a coup d’état in Washington?

A: Because there’s no American embassy there.

And they complain about spending their money protecting other countries, haha.


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It comes with the privilige of having the most advanced military force on the planet.

franzjaeger wrote: ↑Tue Jan 07, 2020 5:40 pm It comes with the privilige of having the most advanced military force on the planet.

Totally right, franzjaeger. Somebody has to emerge. Would you rather the world be run by Russia, China, or even Saudi Arabia or Somolia? I don't think so.

Wouldn't it be really hip and cool if instead of spending zillions and zillions of dollars on wars, bombs, and guns all the time that America fixed it's healthcare, bettered it's schools, and helped the homeless?

I was hoping this click-bait, trolling topic wouldn't gain traction....as it doesn't proffer any real invitation to meaningful dialogue of a geopolitical nature.......but the usual suspects will have their fun US bashing.

Marty wrote: ↑Tue Jan 07, 2020 6:23 pm

franzjaeger wrote: ↑Tue Jan 07, 2020 5:40 pm It comes with the privilige of having the most advanced military force on the planet.

Totally right, franzjaeger. Somebody has to emerge. Would you rather the world be run by Russia, China, or even Saudi Arabia or Somolia? I don't think so.

Speaking as a Brit, while one could make many valid critisisms against the US and its foreign policy, as a general rule of thumb I don't think the US have done a bad job at looking after the world since we handed over the reigns to them , but then again, I say that as someone who comes from a country with similar values.

If you asked a typical Chinese citizen who they'd rather the world be run by, they'd probably say.... actually they'd probably say the US as well. I'm not sure where I'm going with this....

Brody wrote: ↑Tue Jan 07, 2020 7:01 pm I was hoping this click-bait, trolling topic wouldn't gain traction....as it doesn't proffer any real invitation to meaningful dialogue of a geopolitical nature.......but the usual suspects will have their fun US bashing.

I suppose one could always post a picture of a cute ass, they always proffer a real meaningful dialogue. Haters gotta hate I guess.

I read posts of America'ns complaining about the cost they suffer to police the world and yet appear to do a lot of the chicanery themselves. PAL

Isaanbarang wrote: ↑Tue Jan 07, 2020 7:37 pm stale drivel

Why don't you just take your ban like a man and stay away for a spell, instead of resorting to a thinly veiled sock?

Brody wrote: ↑Tue Jan 07, 2020 7:40 pm

Isaanbarang wrote: ↑Tue Jan 07, 2020 7:37 pm stale drivel

Why don't you just take your ban like a man and stay away for a spell, instead of resorting to a thinly veiled sock?

I am not banned mate. You see things under rocks. Cheers

Isaanbarang wrote: ↑Tue Jan 07, 2020 7:43 pm

Brody wrote: ↑Tue Jan 07, 2020 7:40 pm

Isaanbarang wrote: ↑Tue Jan 07, 2020 7:37 pm stale drivel

Why don't you just take your ban like a man and stay away for a spell, instead of resorting to a thinly veiled sock?

I am not banned mate. You see things under rocks. Cheers

Two bloviating, bully knuckleheads of equal magnitude on CEO?......I suppose it's possible but not probable......anyway have fun with your thread.