Why are we no longer proud to be AMERICAN'S?
121272
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?
3767
it makes me proud to be an american where at least i know im free, freedom of speech, we are just free to do what we want for the most part. in most countries they have no freedom which is sad but we as the USA can say that
488865
We are all proud of our homeland but some choose to show it more than others.\n\nYour question really begs the answer; Why not?
457573
I like Americans, I live in Australia and Americans are portrayed as being quite well mannered with respect for the bible and patriotic, however they do have a reputation around here of being the worlds "bully", trying to control every other country, but maybe that's the fault of the Bush government????
616332
I agree with you. Americans think that we can boss around every one we please. We have a severe case of nationalism, and arrogance.
11212
As an American, all i got to say is amen brother. You have painted an accurate picture of how it is here. I'm almost ashamed now days to be an american.
640551
I think us Americans are described as "ugly Americans" because many (but not all) of us assume that our nation is superior to all others and that our culture should be imposed on others' wherever we go.  This is just stupid.  To my knowledge, there is no other nation that is so self-righteous.  President Bush has no right to turn Iraq into a democracy.  Only the Iraqi people have the right to decide this.  So many people say they are "proud to be an American", but I don't believe it is a thing deserving of pride anymore.  Yes, we have many freedoms that so many other countries don't have, but does that include the right to dictate policies to other nations?
279127
I agree with with you...those who live in this country and are not proud to be an American are not in their right mind. They are FAR LEFT in their thinking. Thank God there are sane people like you and I who are happy to be on the RIGHT side of things. For all those America hatin, tree huggin hippy people out there..get real...this nation is great. Though no single nation is perfect in everything, America is BY FAR the greatest nation there is. I AM PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN, WHERE AT LEAST I KNOW I'M FREE...AND I WONT FORGET THE MEN WHO FOUGHT WHO GAVE THAT RIGHT TO ME....\n\nThere aint no doubt I love this land...God Bless the USA!!!
577431
I believe it's because they don't understand what it is to be American...very sad
666131
You are talking about the America before George Bush. Don't be so quick to jump on the "I hate America" bandwagon. Most people hate us simply because they do not enjoy the freedoms we have here and they are envious of that. Move here and change your attitude.
575956
No that means you're from America, and proud of it!
657814
i have no problem with americans, im english by the way, we are all the same, i dont care much for the bush administration especially on foreign policy but hey blair aint no better thats just politics, i judge people on who they are not where they come from, the world is only a small place and we are the same. i like the way you mention how we think americans are disrespectful i dont know about all americans but john s seems to be, not just disrespectful but ignorant also, we fought in those wars aswell john, and you were only our allies, allies that played a small part only in the war against hitler, we dont blame america for our misfortunes, we blame ourselves and colonialism where we exhausted ourselves giving the world "freedom" the same sort of "freedom" mr bush and mz rice are handing out now to the middle east, and we did that round about the same time that your ancestors john moved over to america from one of our (probably britain) nations, but anyway back to the question i dont dislike americans at all, i find myself disliking john s but thats just one american
149774
I must preface what I have to say just a bit...I love America, and what I say here is not a reflection on ALL Americans, but how we have gotten the reputation that we have!           I have traveled extensively and it is true Americans are VERY disliked! It because of a few different reasons. One being entitlement. Most American think they are due the best and fastest service, that they are entitled to tell other people how to live and what to believe. We are a nation that is very spoiled and really has no grasp on other peoples lives. Americans...I hate to say are a complacent people also, which leads to mis-understanding from other cultural groups. Finally there is our President...I think from what you wrote above I need not expound on this issue. Yes Americans ARE very dis-liked, but this is not all together unfounded.
66856
I'm proud to be a born an raised American. We stand up for ourselves not blowup ourselves. We educate our children not kill'em. We all live on the same planet an someone has to make sure YOUR kids have a world to live in. America is the land of free and opportunity. All the immigrants here can't complain, I mean come on...After all, they left their country to come to the States. U.S.A. ROCKS THE GLOBE!!
556302
Think about it this way...\nWhy is it that more people try to get into America than any other country?  That should give you an indication on what the rest of the world REALLY thinks about life in America.\n\nConsidering how good it really is here I think we have a right to be proud of our country.\n\nBesides, I have never heard anyone rip other countires for being jingoistic or proud of THEIR country.  Why should we?\n\nGod Bless America.
362892
I have learned that it is not the American people that the rest of the world doens't like, it's the politics and policies of the government.  Sometimes it comes across as anti-american.  I do wish that the ones who are saying these things would get to know some Americans as you have.  There are good and bad from everywhere.
102177
Even though I am an American I have to agree with you.  So many people in this country take what we have for granted.  The south has always been labeled as an area of high discrimination..but I have been all around this country and trust me..it exists just as much in the north and out west as it does here..I think its the American philosophy of me me me..and if you are not like me then you are against me..its a sad thing but luckily not all Americans are like that!