The America that gleaned so much respect for foreign policy at the close of WW2 has degenerated into an introspective, self anylising basket case many times since. Self interested, self serving, devious and even dishonest at times.
It was no different before WW2, the thing that has made the difference is we have a new portal to gain access to information, and believe me, the powers that be are breaking their butts to control that portal.
