Why do so many people have to talk about Anti-Americanism across the Planet?
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It is:\n\n1.  Because America has the most.  Yes, jealousy.\n\n2.  Because America infringes on other countries the most.\n\nThey are an easy target for criticism, which may be a good thing.  In any case, the absolute truth is that there are no selfless countries out there.   There are no countries looking for a deeper meaning to life as their number one priority.\n\nMost of the people in this world have no idea what happens outside their village, let alone their country.  Most could care less, as well.  The truth is, it's just easier to criticize America.\n\nThat may be best though, because it's one of the few countries stable enough to handle the criticism and possibly learn from it.
822434
I think you are Americanizing a world issue...And I strongly disagree with it. I also believe it is obvious that their are vast differences in races and cultures. I also think its great that there are differences.
846795
The point of Americans is to unite the world and make everybody feel better.\n\nThe rest of the world are already uniting against them, and you only have to look at an American, or speak to one to feel morally and intellectually superior.
1127854
I am pro-American all the way but in my time in the Marines I learned that the rest of the world does not think like the US.  One of the biggest faults I see in the US is that most Americans honestly believe the rest of the world thinks like us. This is not true.  Another big problem is a lot in the US believe that the rest of the world wants to be like us as well.  That is also not true.\n\nThis is a problem I have given a lot of thought to and honestly I do not know of a solution to this.  You can look through here at the partisan answers and tell that there are some people that plan out you will not change their minds.
136476
Dissent is not un American, it is very much part of what makes America strong. \n\nBut don't be fooled when people say their dissent is American, when they bring internal American disagreements outside of our country. These people are seeking the approval of outsiders who cannot respect America with the loyalty of an American. Outsiders have jealousies and other reasons not to be honest with their disagreement with America. \n\nIt is like inviting a next-door neighbor to side with you against you husband or wife in a family spat. Maybe your neighbor doesn't like your dog, or your son's noisy Harley, or maybe likes your daughter, all that figures into what they will say or think.. His or her input or opinion is likely to be skewed in a way that has no place in solving your argument. In fact in may inflame the situation. Politicians know this but don’t care or even worse…they want the negative result. And they figure that we voters are dumb enough not to see it for what it is. \n\nAmerican leadership taking American issues (whether the issues have an international affect or not) is deliberately Anti-American. They do it because they respect only their own greed and power lust and because they genuinely disrespect Americans like you and I who have to live with the damage they cause.
486101
cos there just silly americans who think america is the whole world
1041131
Because they are muslim groups who may be anti-American...Problem is what will they do when they realise most of the world is anti-American???
454146
Because people hate what they don't know. It's really sad to see Americans say some things they do on here. It shows just how narrow minded we can be. It's a disgrace, and they're the ones who probably claim to be the most patriotic. Which is nothing but bs. Part of what makes this country so great is the diversity. Instead of such racism, they should show an eagerness to learn.
646338
Criticism against the USA comes from many many sources.  e.g. people who don't like freedom of religion, people who\ndon't like a free economy, people who don't like freedom\nof the press, people who are jealous the rich and/or those\nwho would like to be rich, etc.  Lord knows, the USA has made alot of mistakes, but we still have freedoms the rest\nor the world would love to have.
554332
Why narrow the discussion down to Iraq and Viet Nam? The problem is that we have neglected "soft" power in favor or the "hard" power of military and economic might. 40 years ago, many young people in the Muslim world would have met Americans, have worked with Americans, possibly even been to America. We had exchange programs with other nations -- we exchanged high school students, musical orchestras, doctors and nurses, sports teams, technical experts -- so that there would be better understanding between peoples of different nations and cultures. In that world, there were people who could stand up the extreme clerics and say "I have worked with Americans and they're good people. What you are saying is incorrect!" \n\nIN this current climate of ignorance, most Muslims in developing nations have very wrong ideas about our nation and our people. One example is the widespread belief that the CIA has near magical powers; that is why iraqis are so angry that the sewer and electric doesn't get fixed overnight. They KNOW we can, and just WON'T.\n\nAnother is the belief that all Americans are rich. We need to bring people from all over the world here to live for a year so they can tell their neighbors back home that we have second hand stores and shanty towns too. And so we can learn about them and their country.
1056250
I do not hate Americans but I understand those that do.\nThe global view of America is an arrogant nation that patronises smaller countries That will twist and bend rules and apply pressure to achieve short term goals (next election due) affording scant respect for those of different cultures. There is no understanding of these cultures merely the average american is bewildered as to why other people do not want to be more like them.\nJust a consideration the cold war is littered with cases of American subversion of independent nations The CIA embroiled in scandal after scandal Why? To stop KGB subversion of these same nations so why did the CIA get caught with their hand in the cookie jar and not the KGB not even once. People particulary of the Third World resent the fact that America used this anti KGB front to bribe agitate and generally interfere in local politics\nThe USA in my opinion has overall tried to make the world a better place but as a rule it generally forgot to consult the locals (a principle of democracy) usually because America knew what was best for them and then was usually so Ham Fisted in its efforts that what good it did try to achieve  was lost in the mess
529197
The world is just filled with player haters. America is the player and you all are the haters. America IS the biggest and most powerful country in the world. Half the world cant figure out how to govern themselves without strapping dynamite or C-4 to their chests and blowing their own citizens to smithereens. The majority of the Arab world (not all) is like a 14 yr old child, and the US is like their parents. A 14 yr old will always test the limits of what the parent says. The parent will gibe the 14 yr old some leeway and slack for a little while and turn a blind eye to the misbehavior only for a little while. Then, when the behavior becomes too much, the parent will pick the kid up, turn him upside down, and smack the living BEJEEZES out of that rear end. Then the kid starts crying and having a tantrum yelling "I hate you I hate you".  15 years later that kid looks back to that spanking and realizes it was in its own best interest. Someday, they will all thank us Americans for what we do for them today. You will thank us for ridding you of your repressive and terrorizing regimes. In 20 years, when you can join the rest of the civilized world in harmony, only then will we leave your countries and stop deploying to the Sandbox overseas. So sort yourselves out, QUIT BLOWING EACH OTHER UP WITH C-4 and we will BE HAPPY to leave your countries. WE DONT WANT TO BE THERE but the terrorists keep blowing people up. When the terror stops, we leave you alone. Simple as that!!\n\nYou are afraid of western culture erasing Arab culture???!! Whats going on in Iraq and Afghanistan right now is the SAME THING that went on in Germany and Japan after WW2. With the exception that Germans and Japanese DIDNT MURDER THEIR OWN NEIGHBORS!! (Well Germans did before ww2, so we sorted them out)  Now Germany and Japan, after USA occupation and reconstruction are 2 of the most powerful and influential nations ON THE PLANET!! Ever after US occupation and recontruction, German and Japanese culture is some of the most original and ecclectic cultures on the face of the Earth. The idea that we will turn the Arab nations into Americas puppets is a boldfaced LIE told to you by cunning serpent tongued liars with names such as Al-Zarqawi, Bin Laden and Hussein. And Irans president as well. They tell these lies in the hopes that it will veil the truth behind the American generocity. An independant Arab world free from oppression and violence are their biggest threats to their individual power. Would Bin Laden be an influential person if the Arab nation was at peace with itself? NO!! He created hatred and resentment for his own personal agenda and vendetta. As do the rest of the above mentioned names.
994712
I have no problem with most of America.  There are some stereotypes...and some of them may be true.  \n\n1.  Centric (not knowing much about the world outside USA)\n2.  Boasters (biggest everything)\n3.  Bullies (current foreign policy)\n4.  Wasters/not environmentally friendly (not wanting to support biofuel production to its max...see Bush's comments on the use of corn for biodiesel)\n\nHaving said that, there are plenty, more than plenty of Americans who are concerned and friendly and humble and just like everyone else.  Unfortunately, we don't hear much from them, as the newscasts prefer stories that are shocking and awful.  So the world's view of the typical American is probably skewed.
161051
I just read through those six answers you got-it amazes me.  Firstly, America is about 200 years old, that means so many civilizations and cultures existed before you existed, so it is NOT the best place in the world.  Secondly, 78% of all Europeans voted that they hated America, and 90% of the rest of the world voted that they do. The Europeans also voted that the number one terrorist state was Israel and number two slot went to America. For all of you  who are in la la land, this is a fact.  The question asked, was a very interesting one, but nobody answered it.  And please...believe me, nobody is jealous of you..ha hah...And for the fact that all Iraqi's and Afghani's are "grateful" for the American illegal invasion of their countries?  Excuse me, are you living in the real world, everyday those people live through a "september 11" day, EVERYDAY...everyday, their lives are ripped apart because of American policy, and that's the reason the world hates you, because your policies are strategies for terrorism, fix yourselves before you even think of fixing other cultures....nobody respects you so long as you don't respect others. Except for those few educated, moral people who are brave enough to speak up against the wars, against the hypocrisy, against the administration, those people are admired and those people are an example of true democracy, if they remain safe, unlike Cindy Sheehan who was locked up just for wanting to protest!  What happened to your democracy?  I'm sorry you don't have one, you think you do, but you don't. This is in answer to all who answered you, it wasn't answering your question, hope I don't sound harsh but this is my opinion.  May we all live to see a peaceful world one day soon.  Long live Oprah, Michael Moore, Cindy and other anti-war protestors...and peaceful people of the world.
687336
I like your question, I think that the Europeans and the world for that matter hate the American because they see us as big bullies!  We are not bullies but since we are the world super military power we have our hands in all the worlds little quarrels (fights/wars) so we seem to always be involved in some type of world conflict or another.  Look at Iran that wants to remove Israel of the map of the earth....Iran's weapons can't reach us here in the US but the world little nations look at us to do something!  The United Nations is so corrupt that will have meetings in the most luxurious resorts to discuss what to do for years at taxpayers expense and all they keep talking about is where to have the next meting!
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Globalization is neo-imperialism. This means the whole world should do what USA tells them to do. Anybody says anything against the western invasion, will be called "Anti-western" and be destroyed by American globalizers. On the other hand it is the god given right of the west to be anti-east. To make sure this plan of globalization works, son-of-a-bush is making sure that nobody else can have nuclear bombs. Only America has used nuclear bomb in the past and only they can have it.
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Americans are rude, lazy, selfish and arrogant.  Yes, we should keep out of other countries' disputes.  You wouldn't want someone whose life is screwed up telling you how to run yours, would you?  America is a mess.  We have no business telling others what to do.  We should stay home and clean house here.