Why are people so winy about this country when the it's the most free country in the world!?
455778
There are far too many people here who never had to suffer hardship, lose everything, flee for their lives from oppression and genocide, or even have to work. There is a vast crowd who has received everything they have from their parents and so have never had to work for anything and have no idea of the true value of things.  They grew up just thinking that their little world was the way it is all over, and it's not. They are spoiled, ignorant, helpless litle brats and would lose it all in a heartbeat if their support was cut off.
180811
One word...  "Jealousy"\nWe are still the wealthiest and most powerful nation in the world although that status is now on decline due mostly to bad leadership.  People see our success and power and get quite jealous.  We are still the land of opportunity and freedom though and that is attractive to everyone.  We have jobs, unemployment support, medical care, a governement that doesn't torture or kill, and a hugely diverse population.  What isn't to like about living here?  If you were in another country with little hope of success and you saw the soap operas about the wealthy American life style I am sure you would want to come here as well.\n\nI don't agree with the view expressed by some that that people are just mad at our government.  I will concede that at one time that might have been the case but in my field of work for an environmental consulting agency with internation ties I see things differently.  I visit places and meet people of many nations and I have to say that, for the most part, when people know I or my coworkers are American they treat us very differently so we usually go with claiming to be from Australia or Ireland depending on who is in our group.  Don't get me wrong.  There are many good people as well who like Americans just like any other nationality.  They are very tolerant which makes the experience much more enjoyable.  Once again, it is the ones who make the most noise that get heard and right now those are the US haters.  Some people just like to blame others for their sad lives rather than trying to improve their situation.
867390
people like me can't get it. 3 kids and a husband that is disabled. i work my butt off for minimum wage. a job they say Americans wont do. but its all good. i survived this long. the govt don't seem to care about their own citizens in any country.
12612
US because we have the most rights than other countries and more political people
254281
I guess I like the United States because there is at least some semblance of freedom here, and economically, there is less suffering here. Even the poor people in the US are not that poor compared with many other countries in the world.
10321
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
74912
People don't love their countries because they're the best, the love them because that's where they feel at home.  People like to say that their country is the best, but this is just an emotional expression of their patriotism, and not based on fact.\n\nComparing countries is like comparing apples and oranges, many of them are rotten, but most are good in their own way.
299750
Maybe because we're the only country that has the advantages to lead the world. If a one-party country like China would control the world's economy I think we wouldn't enjoy the freedom we have. We're open minded and multi cultural and these are good advantages.
884661
Because they are jealous that the U.S.A. is the best country in the world!!!!!!!!!!
401841
This is an unfortunate question. The USA is a country of opportunity and freedom. It may not be 'perfect' and our situation with the War in Iraq has cost us some allies however, compare us to Ethiopia, Haiti, or countries in the middle east and we have more freedom and more opportunity than any of them. Our government affords us the lifestyles we choose and the political freedom to voice our opinions.
980249
because then we wouldnt make as much money. if we let people have freedom then the economy of the world would go down. to be honest it just a load of rubbish to make sure people have no freedom and so they spend all their time working for their country as it is now too much effort to see the world and live somewhere else because it is too expensive to. if people could just move around willy nilly the stupid governments wouldnt have enough money to fund their bmw's and helicopters for the followin year,
811201
I think this country has gone over the edge as far as helping others.  My tax dollars go to pay for other peoples education and when I need money there is none for me.  I knew someone who got flown in from a different country to have heart surgery completely free of charge.  Would anyone in this country who works and pays takes get that for free ?? Hell no.  My own grandmother got money from the govt for being old.  She had never worked a day in this country.  I think those things are wrong.  The people who live here and pay taxes dont get as much as people from other countries do.
1095460
We do not all think we are the best.  I am no better than any other man or woman.  We all bleed the same.  And lets face it, Italy is going to kick the $hit out of the US soccer team. But there are vastly huge differences in the freedoms of the USA and other countries.  The USA has many different climates.  If you don't like a certain area, you just pack up and move. That's freedom.  This country was founded by protestants, but even if you are a Satan worshiper, your rights are protected under the US Constitution.  The reason 71% of Europe hates the US is because of one A$$ Clown! Our president.  He has made terrible decisions that have made the rest of the world hate us.  As Americans we have the right to make a change by voting, and believe me, the American people will make serious changes in our government in 2008.  Just give us some time.  The American people are not out to make enemies even though our government is.  Believe me the American people are just as pissed off at Bush as the rest of the world, but one of the things that makes this country so great is the ability of the people to change our government.  By no means does this make us better than anyone else in the world. It simply means that those who have the ability to change things have a responsibility to change things.
248498
Because this country just can't seem to keep it's nose out of other countries affairs .  It thinks every other country should be just like it. Not all countries want to be like the U.s and the sooner the USA realizes that the better
491203
as far as I know, this country was formed on the back of the indians, built by the hands of slaves, and once that was finished, they want to reap the benefits without sharing. \nKind of like the ant and the grasshopper.\n\nLet people have freedom to come to the land of the free, and stop blowing money on alcahol, drugs, gambling, and stripclubs.\n\nWhere is our God????
193946
Thank You.  Some one had to say that.  There are to many people that take their freedoms for granted.  They don't understand that in other countries if we were to bash our country we could be tortured or worse.  Where has the Pride in America gone?  Does Amercias youth need a wake up call?  Do we need to take them to Iraq and Afghanistan for a week or two to see how bad it could be?  I am just as fed up as you are.\nGod Bless America and The Soldiers That Defend Our Homeland and Freedom
231069
This country has been sold out to the highest bidder.  All the special interests have carved out their pieces of the country.  We live in a day and age where the motto is "cheat, as long as you don't get caught."  Personally, I abhore that motto, but I have personal pride which has nothing to do with my regional place.  With buthole history month, and equal this, and affirmative that, there is no room for a light skinned male american born in this country.  Every other group has their hand out, and the gov't is the biggest money sinkhole on the planet.  People come to this country and get pissed unless they get free stuff.  I've never gotten a free ride in anything, and don't really expect to.  It's gone to the dogs man.  All I  know is I have to live with myself, and act accordingly.  My ethics and "no cheating, lying, or stealing" is my choice.  I guess it isn't all that popular anymore.