If the world were a bar, America would currently be the angry drunk waving around a loaded gun. Yeah, the other people in the bar may be afraid of him, but they sure as hell don’t respect him.
Meaning of the quote
The quote suggests that America is currently acting like an angry, dangerous drunk person in a bar. The other countries (the "other people in the bar") may be scared of America's behavior, but they don't respect it. The message is that America's actions, while perhaps intimidating, are not seen as respectable by the rest of the world.
About Wil Wheaton
Wil Wheaton is an American actor and writer, best known for his roles in Star Trek: The Next Generation, Stand by Me, and The Big Bang Theory. He has also lent his voice to various animated series and narrated popular audiobooks like Ready Player One.
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