Reply #70: "The American way of life as we know it"?

[IrateCitizen]

Could you please define this a little better for me? Are you referring to representative governmental institutions and the rule of law? Are you referring to a consumerist society? Are you referring to the prolifigate consumption of natural resources? Are you referring to the garrisoning of a military force strung out across the globe?

I only ask because the phrase "The American way of life as we know it" can be used to sum up all of the points above, and I just want to be clear on how you define it with regards to this discussion. Thanks.