What I'm saying is that the US used the war to destroy not just their enemies, but weaken their allies and make themselves dominant in the post war period. They extended their dominance from the Americas to the whole world.
Well it seems that the worm has turned and the US financial dominance is coming to a close. But with "outstanding" contributions such as "American Idol", "Survivor" and "The Simpsons" we should remain near the top culturally!
"A casual stroll through the lunatic asylum shows that faith does not prove anything." - Friedrich Nietzsche