Why Americans believe every thing that Governments say to them?
357201
very good question, actually its not all americans doing this. \nThis govt. of america can truly be called as the govt. of neo-cons. They are fanatics running the biggest and materially most powerful country unfortunately. \n\nThese fanatics are happened to be the corporate heads, so in order to maximising the profit, they are starting wars all over the places. In order to gain support from the public, they are using religious sentiments (ofcourse not on public level, but by showing their public the fake picture of islam and muslims), the largest sect of christians in USA is of evengalistic christians, and they are provoking them to get the support by actually supporting israel to expand from its present boundaries to the boundaries described in bible, that when israel get extended from nile to euphrates, Jesus will return.\nThis is the whole story.
1129699
Politics! They need our trust so they can stay rich and in power. They can abuse our trust because we allow them too. Things can be done, but what are you doing about it? It is one thing in government that is fairly simple. They really don't need our trust, they need us not to think!
897847
Because the USA has delusions of granduer and (as a whole) think it's THE one and only true America.
633716
America learned this from the Germans from world war 2.  Everything that George Bush is having America do is like what Hitler had Germany do.\n\nHitler made his people believe the source of all their problems were foreigners, specifically the Jews.  George Bush has made Americans believe the source of all their problems are foreigners, specifically those who have abundant oil supplies.  He lied to the American people to get elected, and he lied to the American people to start his wars.  We are complacent, and don't know how to deal with him within the rules of our government, even though he doesn't follow the rules.\n\nHELP!
1073195
Cos Americans have big heads and think they are the whole world!
771895
they're basically jealous.  america is powerful, for some reason the rest of the world cannot separate the people from the govt.  and they don't like our govt.
124827
"I believe in the United States of America as a government of the people, by the people, for the people, whose just powers are derived from the consent of the governed; a democracy in a Republic; a sovereign Nation of many sovereign States; a perfect Union, one and inseparable; established upon those principles of freedom, equality, justice and humanity, for which American patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes. I therefore believe it is my duty to my Country to love it, to support its Constitution; to obey its laws; to respect its flag; and to defend it against all enemies."
102534
At least in part.  Movies are an exaggeration.  Compared to most other countries, American culture is decadent.  We waste resources and tend to be arrogant.  Those who lean to the left want to rush into a future untested.  Those who are the most conservative want to go back 20 or more years and pretend nothing has happened.  America is very diverse.  Even people who have lived here all of their lives have no idea of what the country is all about because they might have spent their entire life in one small area.  You would have to see us to believe us.
1155700
Sometimes the government tells you what you want to hear. I don't even believe we (USA) are at war anymore but in occupation.
529662
It is the belief that through hard work, courage and determination, anyone can achieve a better life, mainly through becoming rich. It means that many Americans may view happiness by material assets, their health, etc.\n\nThe truth is often far from this. Countries whose citizens generally report higher levels of happiness are often poorer than the US. For example, the King of Bhutan, when criticized by Western economists for not doing enough to improve the country's economy, replied he wished to maximize "Gross National Happiness", not "Gross National Product".
392967
Contrary to what they tell us it is part of their plan for the new world order. They think the people are unintelligent and are unable to have a government  "of the people, for the people and by the people." Our government rules by their own beliefs, not the beliefs of the majority of the citizens.
1175482
Because we want to feel like we have power over the entire world...we just do it in a more politically sound way. I think that any country that wants em should have em...they are just trying to protect themselves from us. Our governments argument is that countries like Iran cannot be trusted because of the things that they have done in thier past and the way they have treated thier people...but look at our past....Where are the Native Americans again??? oh yeah and Slaves?? and Civil war...we are just Hypocrites
1183136
Because George (or his advisors) are brilliant and have brainwashed a majority of the American people to believe that they must defend themselves against the war on "terra""!\n\nThey have the American people living fear-based lives and have convinced them that their government knows what is best and that they should be left to make all the decisions.  Soon, there will be no individual rights or privacy left for the average American citizen.  (Or any other countries if the Bush administration has their way.)  World and economic domination is the primary goal of this government.  Not the good of the American people.  \n\nSounds a lot like the early church leaders manipulating the bible and church rules in order to control the masses and ruling by fear.
230531
It's all propaganda, of course people from the U.S. think that, just like people from North Korea think they are. The media, movies, books, politics, everything in our everyday lives tell us the U.S. is the greatest country ever, therefore we believe it. Is it true? I couldn't tell ya for sure. But I believe so...
13591
Most Americans have great respect for everyone who is rational, productive, and self-sufficient. This also means anyone who does you harm should be served justice in the interest of protecting free principles.\n\nThe problem is that everyone BUT Americans seem to eat up whatever the media says, or they lack the education to realize that Americans are like any other human being. We live for our happiness and productive achievement, and we highly value our liberty and security.\n\nAny actions we take are a result of that love for freedom and that moral pursuit. We do not tolerate socialism, facism, or totalitarianism, but rather open and mutually beneficial relationships and trade.
1156195
You can't believe what government tells you.
530331
because our govenment is cruel and ferocious.  and also, our government likes to terrorize other countries.  but dont worry.  we americans are not like that, only our government, like many other governments.