US Statehood for Iraq and Afghanistan
Manifest destiny is a major issue with the Falconist Party. Right now, America is trying to build democratic states in Iraq and Afghanistan. In Iraq, there are elements that seek to impose an authoritarian or clerical regime in the nation. In Afghanistan, while a provisional government has been established in the capital city of Kabul, much of the country is still under the rule of warlords or Tabliban remnants. Either one of these nations, through democratic process or military coup, could swing back to authoritarian regimes that sponsor terrorism.

There is only one way to guarrantee that democracy and prosperity will thrive in these nations over the long haul, and that is to admit these countries into the union as territories first, then as states.

Over the next two decades, America should be rebuilding these nations. Their thrid world economies should be rebuilt into twenty-first century economic engines. Their cities should be rebuilt into twenty-first century metropolises. America should built and operate schools that will educate the vast majoirty of children in Iraq and Afghanistan, creating a new generation of people who have embraced American culture and values.

If we rebuild these nations and the people of these nations accept the offer of US Statehood and American citizenship, America will add 40 million more people to its population and $3 trillion to her Gross Domestic Product. Not to mention America will cease to be an oil importer.

For the people of Iraq and Afghanistan, American citizenship will entitle to them to the same protection of law, civil liberties, and freedom that Americans currently enjoy. Under this current system where America rules through puppet leaders and transnational corporations, people of the third world don't enjoy the same blessings as the people of America do. We, the Falconist Party don't think thats right.

Now some people will say that is imperialist. Well would it be imperialist if these nations voluntarily accepted our offer of US Statehhod. Would it be imperialist if the people of these nations are equal with people here in America. Would it be imperialist if these people had votes in the Congress and Presidential elections. I don't think so.

Besides, can anybody tell me the difference of two nations of 25 million people each being offered statehood and 25 million people from each country comming to our shores for American citizenship? Sorry, I don't see the difference.

Furthermore, look at the success stories of American "imperialism". Japan, South Korea, Germany. Think how much more sucessful they will be if they were admitted into the USA as states.

Finally, as the U.S. Constitution obligates the federal government to guarantee a republican form of government in each state, so should the U.S. Government be obliged to maintain democracy in Iraq in Afghanistan.

So in conclusion, if we really want to extend the blessings of liberty and prosperity that we enjoy here in America, then we should offer statehood to nations like Iraq and Afghanistan. We, the Ffalconist Party believe that this is why America has been so blessed with the status she enjoys today.