Napoleon: The United States stands as a perfect example of the benefits of Imperialism, as it is one of the most successful colonies that ever existed and given that it supplied the British Empire with resources for a long period of time.
Roosevelt: Matters have changed ever since the colonial era, as the U.S. is known solely interested in promoting the concept of freedom and in emphasizing the wrongness related to imperialism. We currently want to spread our ideology, not our influence.
Kipling: This sounds strange coming from someone who lived most of his life trying to protect the interests of his country instead of looking into the well-being of nations who experienced suffering.
Bismark: You are essentially not very different from us, Mr. Roosevelt. While our perspective in regard to Imperialism relates to physical aspects of the act, you and your people have simply advanced this concept and have made it possible for countries to feel that they are being assisted when they are actually being tricked into serving the U.S. I, for one, am not ashamed to admit that I perform many acts of decadence at the time when I focused on exploiting other nations. However, I was primarily concerned in helping my nation, considering that nationalism is one of the most effective ideologies.
Napoleon: I personally believe that Imperialism is...
It is very probable that it will change its appearance, but its character will remain the same, with people being focused on expanding their influence over territories and nations that have little to no power to stop authoritarian forces from doing so.
Roosevelt: I see nothing wrong with influencing others in adopting positive attitudes, as long as they learn more regarding morality as a consequence. Thinking present in the U.S. is solely concerned with promoting moral beliefs and liberty in general.
Kipling: Yes, but doesn't this mean that you impose your point-of-view on other nations? Considering that many individuals are unwilling to change their thinking, the U.S.'s determination to influence them is somewhat similar to attitudes expressed in the early Imperialist era. People are still people and changing the way that they think means that you are changing their character and that you are denying the importance of their cultural values.
Bibliography:
Ellis, Geoffrey, "Napoleon," Pearson Education, 2000.
Feuchtwanger, E.J., "Bismarck," Routledge, 2002.
Freedman, Russel, "Franklin Delano Roosevelt," Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 1992.
Kipling, Ruyard & Gillooly, Eileen & Sharpe, Jim, "Rudyard Kipling," Sterling Publishing Company, Inc., 2000.
