USA is now forth in the world what do you think of it.  I know this is gonnna get alot of hate mail, but I love that USA is getting some recognition, GO USA!
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ok here is the deal. Don't get me wrong i love team usa and happy we are ranked 4th. but we are only there cause we are still playing our starters every game, teams like germeny(in the cup cause hosting) italy(first team to qualify) haven't been playing their main guys cause they don't need to, and those guys play for a living for club teams right now. never take that ranking serious rightbefore the cup, i would give the us ranking of 12 in reality, and i know u all are going to be mad at me for it. but we are not a #4 team yet, we lost what 3-0 or something to the german backups,  and germeny is like 10 or somehting
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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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First, I'd just like to say that I know plenty of people who are extremely excited about the world cup. Like getting up in the middle of the night, having huge parties to watch the game, painting their faces, getting crazy and unruly excited about it. America as a whole is not a soccer country, but there are plenty of soccer fans in the U.S.\nSecond, while this guy was sort of an ass about his dislike of the sport, I do see his point. America gets a lot of criticism from the rest of the world for not liking soccer. But it's not like we are required to. If another country, smaller, less influential country chose not to be fanatic about a sport, no one would care. I think this is used as another chance to attack America. And, believe me, there are lots of reasons to dislike America (this coming from a proud American) but the fact that we generally dislike a sport that everyone else likes is a pretty superficial reason for attacking America. And I think that's what the author of the article is reacting to. He's being defensive because he's constantly being treated as having less intelligent, less complex (or whatever) taste just because he doesn't like soccer. \nSo, yeah, this guy is sort of a jerk. But you must not take his view as the one that all Americans have. And you should also understand that Americans are a little sick of people telling them that they SHOULD like soccer just because everyone else does.
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Thank you for this beautiful montage.  I can't imagine anyone not being impressed, American or not, with the images shown. The music was nice, too. \n\nI almost didn't open it, because I don't want you defining who a patriot is, especially since their definition is almost always at odds with mine. \n\nRemember, donate responsibly.
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I'm not American but I love a lot of things about traveling there and I do work with Americans. Do I think it's great? Hell, yeah. Do I think it's messed up too? Hell, yeah. Then again people mistake redneck donutheads as speaking for ALL of America.
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If the US did nothing, we would be labeled as uncaring and evil.  We are "damned if we do, damned if we don't" and I for one am sick of it.  Why don't the other countries step up to the plate for once?  Why doesn't France throw their white flags away?
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You make a very good point. It is NOT American to hate America, however certain people think it's in vogue now. The PC, Bush is Hitler, 9/11 was inside job crowd. How can a person really believe these things and continue to live here? Why is it that everyone else on the planet can be proud of their "homeland" but us?
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I am a U.S citizen by birth and know exactly what you mean. The U.S at one time was the "land of the free" but no more.\nWhen I point out the U.S. isn't so free anymore, more likely than not I am met with knee jerk hostility and hear some programmed phrase like, "the U.S. is the best country in the world, we have every freedom here, etc." Americans are so stupid. And their lack of THEIR own history not to mention the history of the world is sickening.
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Hi, I am an Englishman and never visited the States. I suppose like many people I would have to say that I have had mixed feelings about the USA. Most of the information regarding world events etc comes via the media and does not I think always give the most unbiased opinion. Not just in political events. We all see popular shows like Oprah and this without doubt has a profoundly negative effect. We see in the main what can only be described as weirdos and have to wonder if these strange selfish people are indicative of the country as a whole.\nHigh consumers, irresponsible ecological attitude and a me, me, me mind set.\nAll sounds horrible doesn't it? Thankfully there is the Internet where over the past couple of years I have made some excellent friends who have illustrated that there is a far more caring and unselfish, generous aspect to many of the citizens of the US than I previously thought. \nMy country and yours have been strong allies both economically and in time of conflict and shared a whole lot together. I personally hope that this will always be the case.\nWho knows what may happen in Iraq, North Korea and the rest of the world. But I believe that in the main (although always influenced by oil) The forces currently in Iraq are trying extremely hard to bring about stability. If they were only allowed to do so, your country and mine could bring our troops home. The sooner the better.\nIn a nut shell I am pro American. OK?
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Come off it, stingking13.  Do you think the 11 that start for the US are not passionate about the sport?  Just because the nation as a whole isn't rabid about the sport doesn't mean the players on the field don't give it their all.
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I feel everyone is frustrated and concerned over issues that involve the Middle Eastern dilemma.  But I also feel that these issues should be dealt with, urgently.  The anger some express, is warranted, and is due to the fear of the anger that is not expressed, but is lying in wait to be expressed, by some, and is more prevalent in your backyard, than ours.  But it is also my opinion that this post, was meant to convey fear.  Both Americans and British have both, historically, always enjoyed comedy, and it is part of our (when allowed)  peaceful, good-natured cultures.  But also, historically, when we get continually stepped upon, we both tend to get tired and STOMP VERY HARD BACK, so as to continue with our way of culture.  I guess what I am trying to say is, that in life, and in this post, that Americans and British are more OPEN as to WHO we really are, and what are intentions are.  I hope this helps you understand the differences between anger, fear and tiredness.  And, since I know us Brits and Yanks are considered pretty lacking in awareness, could you please have a sense of humor, and post for me if you are aware of what I am trying to say?-please do, I'm interested.\n\nKirsty S.  You are a sweetheart,so please don't worry.  When you put your head on your pillow tonight, think "Everything will be okay" and KNOW this!!!
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Thank you, its nice to know not everyone is against the US because it sure feels like it sometimes.
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I'm not a hater, do like rap despite being a 52 year old white female. It's a fairly recent thing for me, having been stuck in my hippie roots with the likes of Led Zeppelin, the Stones, etc., for lo, these many years. One day I hit the wrong button on my radio while cruisin' in my Mercury (Mountaineer) at a rapid rate. Before I knew what was happening, I was thumping to TuPac, had an epiphany, and am now a convert. The lyrics you cited hit home for me, Yahoo_guy. Check out my answer to the question about "war to Mexico" and you'll see what I mean. I think more people should get over themselves, stop hating the music, and really listen to the lyrics. People who think these views don't apply to them just haven't faced reality yet. True patriots LOVE the NATION and its citizens, not the govt. One can be proud of our servicemen and women while hating the war and despising the administration. People who are unable to make that distinction are just not too bright. I like the way you think, bruddah.
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believe us we are we are beating ourselves up for letting it get this bad , lol as far as tv goes all i see is tear jerker stories about the poor illegals . our side is hardly covered but that doesn't matter because most Americans are sick of illegals come legal or not at all.  and i think the media is starting to catch up with the rest of us. it  could have been all that demanding and stupid move to change the national anthem , or flag thing ? or could  it be old news is no news anyway i would like ask you the same question no criticism about mexico strange
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perfect american:  I'm just taking a few minutes in here to say a great big THANK YOU to all the people like you who are on here educating all of us and spreading the truth about the devastation that illegal immigration is causing to the USA! I know you get a lot of backlash from the ignorants who support illegal immigration and even the so-called "poor" illegal immigrants (who, BTW, obviously aren't all so POOR if they are actually on the internet with a computer, in the first place) and yet you keep on here relentlessly stating the facts and telling it like it is. So, THANK YOU, and keep up the good work and don't let any of the illegals and illegal supporters cause you to back down.
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I have seen this here during the last hour. This guy posting questions and rants saying he hates the USA and would root for our enemies if WW3 broke out. I absolutely despised Bill Clinton but I never transferred my disgust for him into a hatred for my country. Not once.
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We Americans should be proud of the thought that so many people from so many different cultures want to come to our country.  People come here because we have such a wonderful country, and I think we should all realize that none of us started in America to begin with - our families all came here from all over the world.  If anything, shouldn't it be the Native Americans getting upset with us?