However, according to CNN International, this situation is not so black and white, and some nations in the same cultural region are going through similar problems that caused the uproar in Tunisia (Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen, to name a few) and could lead to a rise in oil prices and hinder any anti-terrorism efforts in the region.
People (especially Americans) are always asking why should I care about what is going on halfway around the world? As I said when talking about the drama that has (and still is) going on in Ivory Coast not too long ago, it can affect the things we take for granted. As Americans, many of us are materialistic (even though I think the downturn of the economy has more people becoming a bit more frugal) and like nice things, but we don't understand that these nice things, and the parts that make them, are not all made in the US.
Also, we want to at least feel safe. Our world is increasing becoming smaller (I know people from now every major continent). Terrorists and thieves are global masterminds. This video gave us the threatening possibilities that could occur if the outcome of this election is bad. It even shows the possibility of this election not happening, since the military is currently (temporarily) in control (and those who have been reading my blog know very well the dire consequences of a military regime).
Finally, one more thing to consider is how our world is increasingly becoming smaller (I know people from now every major continent). Our economy is global. Resources come from everywhere to create the things we want and need. As our country slows in economic and population growth, others are experiencing economic and baby booms. We need to have a global mindset in order to have appropriate discourse. Just like many Americans tell foreigners to act "American," many of them want you to act like a Nigerian when you visit Nigeria or a Batswana when in Botswana.
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