I posted a question three times regarding how other countries felt about Americans. I think those who are intressed should check out the responses that I got. It is sad what people think of us. Why do you think they feel this way? This was done as a school essay I am writing. I thought I would survey others point of veiw.
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i like Americans thay are very friendly and a peaceful people i really and truly cannot understand why Islam dislikes USA i will always personally support USA I'm from England
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Not all of us are not proud to be americans.  Many people aren't because they have a feeling of self-loathing that america is the most fabulous nation in the world.  They feel it's unfair that america is prosperous, powerful, and happy. They ease their minds by making all of the world's problems america's fault.  I can say that I still am proud to be American.  Can you?
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Well, it's not a bad idea, but do you really only want to elicit responses from people who think and believe exactly as you do?  I know the ignorant answers are annoying, but I actually enjoy reading different points of view from other cultures.  I like to learn from them.  Even when they are being vehement and fanatical I find that I can learn something about their culture and beliefs.  And what category would you put someone like me, who identifies with no specific religion.  I just follow my own spiritual path, made up of beliefs from several religions, new age spirituality and my own gut.
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I truly sympathise with you. I share your frustration. It may very well be that the people accusing you are the unpatriotic ones. You may very well be the true patriot. I do not know you or know \nyour background, but I do know this. It takes real courage to speak your mind in America today. Many people just don't want the truth today. The truth makes people very uncomfortable. The truth can take people out of their comfort zone. To maintain our country we need truth seekers. There are very few people in America today that have the ambition or courage to research the truth to the degree necessary to gain an understanding of what is happening and why. These people however will not hesitate to insult the people who do have the ambition and courage. The truth is not always pleasant, but it is always the truth. More harm will result from denying the truth than from facing the truth. The true patriot is the person that is brave enough to spaek the truth. In doing so he is trying to protect and maintain his country rather than letting in slide down the slippery slope to hoplessness. Do nate hate your country because there are some good people in it yet that have the courage and honor to speak what they feel is the truth.
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The real deal with us British who some over the pond label as "anti-American" is not that we are against the American people as such. What I, as an "anti-American" dislike is the policies of successive USA governments. As individuals, almost all the Americans I have ever come in contact with, have been brilliant - good company and very hospitable. Good people in every way. Its just a pity that such good people never seem to get the kind of government they deserve.
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That's good to hear, enough countries hate us already and to be honest, i dont ever think to myself " who doesnt like America" i instead think "who does like American". We are really hated thanks to our government when really Americans themselves (most) are very nice family people.
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We consider ourselves to be a melting pot of cultures. I think it is great that each American citizen may be of a different cultural descent or background. What makes this country great is that we may celebrate our individual cultures and and the same time be members of a country that unites us as one. Americans should celebrate each other's individuality and be proud of where we come from. That's what helps to make us great, the fact that we are all so different, yet so alike.\n\nWhy are you so angry anyway? Go find something else to gripe about. No other country in the world has as many cultures as we do. We are truly one of a kind.
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Seeing as how you decided to use Yahoo Answers as a forum, allow me a moment to retort. \n\nIt seems that you are a bit confused....and I understand; you feel passionately about your point of view. I hope that you know that the people you've described here I'm sure can counter every single proclamation you've made, but will it help foster and facilitate a conversation that helps us all learn to understand each other? \n\nWill it help you to see and appreciate the many differences between our cultures that make us all ultimately the part of ONE HUMAN RACE? \n\nI hope so. I don't feel that only whites can be racists. That would be like saying that only white people are rich or educated. Its a blanket statement and its fear and ignorance that divides us. \n\nAt our core, we are all the same. We want to be safe and happy and live in a safe , thriving environment and wants the best for our families, friends, and loved ones. \n\nI appreciate you putting this question out here after all. Hopefully it would foster a conversation- the first step in understanding each other.
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I'm not from the USA, I don't live there and don't intend to, however I have no problems with the USA and think that people who want to be rude about the USA should look at the political structure of their own country first. If after that and they are still of the opinion that the USA is not for them then kindly state their country of residence for comparison.
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Hmm...gee buddy, your so freakin' smart I am sure you already figured this one out. I think you're a moron by the way, and you wonder why Americans mock you? Because people like you start fights with your asinine comments, and people like me just don't give a damn about your retarded questions. If you stopped being such an a$$hole you would probably get better responses. You are not special, you are not cool. And I hope this made you really angry.
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i'm not one of those people you described but i'm wondering why do you go to this site and ask people their opinion if you are not willing to listen to what they want to say? stay away or be respectful of the beliefs of others. go figure! peace, love & unity. cheers!
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I am going to answer that 2nd question.  What is wrong with people.... they are jealous, hateful, and trifling....I for one commend you on your decision... my view on immigration.... the more the merrier.
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lol please keep these fools in a reality check, they need it. if it is mean to speak your mind and ask questions that are of an honest nature then be my guest and keep up the good work. some of these nutts take a person's opinion to the very depth of their soul, like a total strangers one thought or opinion is the only esteem crushing matter in the world. mean, no just human and honest!@
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Miss, I am terribly sorry about what the USA did to your country. I was there. What we did was inexcusable. Saying I was ordered to do it is pretty lame. Your country, what I saw of it, was beautiful. The people I met and meet now are resourceful and have been pretty smart. I know the US trades with you now. Take care of your people. Be careful in dealing with the Western world. Do not let the multinationals strip your resources away.
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Is it our right to question/challenge? or is it our duty? What do you really think our leaders do with all of the insults that are thrown their way? Do they go home and seriously contemplate about whether the people have a point? Or do they stand up and dust themselves off and blow off the criticism completely? Are we really heard? Or do we just gain satisfaction knowing we've had our "say?" \n\nOk thank god I didn't get deducted 5 points for each of those questions I just asked!!\n\nI guess my point is......yes, it is just par for the course. And people will say what they want to say and I suppose the ammendment to the constitution gave us that right. And if this is stated in our constitution, how could that possibly be unpatriotic or Un-American?? \n\nDoes it do us much good in the long run? *shrugs* Probably not.....but it is a right given to us by our forefathers. So have at it!! :) \n\nEnjoyed your question! I have a similar question posted on my profile.....would love your opinion. :)
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There was a similar conversation going on within yahoo 360. I, being an American, can do nothing more than agree with you on most points. I don't know that I would go as far as to say that as a whole we are worse than Hitler, but I have mentioned to several that I work with that I feel, our President Bush is modern days version of Hitler. \n\nI think, unfortunately, that most (not all) foreigners don't realize that most (not all) Americans don't like the man either! His approval rating as of yesterday was 33%. That's pretty bad. We don't like that he seems to be a bully to others and don't like that we are as a whole viewed as believing the way he does. The argument can be made that "we" re-elected the man. I understand that, although I did not. I didn't vote for him either time. I think the general thought at the time, was that he started something we better let him finish it, since (in theory) he should know what he's doing. Ha!\n\nAs far as history is concerned. I can't argue that either. But again, like every other country that is judged, and they all are, the country as a whole does not necessarily believe the same as their leaders do. I think in the beginning they put on a good "show" and are then elected into leadership. Whom ever puts on the best show wins the "prize". It sucks.\n\nMy response in the discussion to the blog was similar to what is here. I also said that I really hope that someday people just learn to accept others for what they are and what they believe. There is no right or wrong way. There is only what people believe is best for them. That includes democracy! It might be OK for us, but not for others. Our way is not necessarily the "best" way. I just wish everyone could leave everyone else alone.
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Normally you anger me beyond words.  I can't even express  how much.  Today I am just going to give you a calm honest reply to your question.  I really don't feel any shame over anything you listed in your question.  It didn't phase me a bit.  In fact I don' t feel shame for a single thing except one.  I am ashamed that people from all over the world read the vile crap you write about my country and the troops fighting for it.  I'm ashamed that you make your comments in agreement with our enemies and to their delight knowing that you are an american citizen. Most of all I am ashamed knowing that there are brave men fighting this war who read what you write in this forum and I can't tell every one of them that I am so sorry.  Yes that's what I'm most ashamed of...that you are an American.