Why does the world hate United States?
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I dont think that any of us can offer a legitimate answer to this question right now. This is a topic for qualified scholars to debate far in the future. There are too many factors to consider: socio-political, economical and historical aspects that just cannot be completely understood right now and will become obvious only in retrospect. The answer then will probably be very fascinating. I am truly amazed at how many people have an opinion about something that they have absolutely no expertise. Its all speculation. If you ask someone about advanced mathematics or theoretical physics, they freely admit their ineptitude. But, if you ask them about advanced political science (politics), they suddenly know everything.
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The US has this tradition of embracing with love it's former enemies.  And this goes way back in our history.\n\nDuring our first 100 years, our hated enemy was England.  But during WW I, we formed a bond that stands today.  In WWII, Japan was the hated enemy that attacked us without warning.  Now, we are tight allies.  I was stationed for over a year in Japan, and I know the common Japanese citizen appreciates the US militart doing a large share of their protection.\n\nThe same holds with Germany, Italy, even Russia and China.  This country has a tradition of taking a former enemy and trying to be their friend.\n\nFor a good example, look at Lybia.  Once considered a threat, relations have stabilized.  There are even free trade talks being conducted, in an effort to improve their economy.\n\nThe only thing that prevents this from happening more often is how the other nation acts towards the US.  In North Korea, they still teach children the US is the enemy and must be destroyed.  Iran and Cuba also act antagonistic towards us.  I bet if they stopped the beligerance and acted friendly, they would be shocked at how much aid and money the US Government would freely give them.\n\nOverall, the US really only wants 2 things.  Friendship, and free trade.  If you act antagonistic towards us, we will be antagonistic back.  And if you restrict our trade, we will restrict yours to us.  Historically, that has been proven many times.\n\nAnd remember, Saddam was combined with Lybia 20 years ago.  Now Saddam is in jail, and Kadaffi is still in power, with improving relations with the US.  And Kaddafi even tried to get Saddam to pull out of Kuwait in '90.  WHich was the smart dictator, and which was the stupid dictator?
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.
803333
Most of them don't hate America; they only loath the US foreign policy, which they believe is bullish and unfair.  So, don't generalize. Of course, there are still some who hate America no matter what but they are the exception (just like there are Americans who hate other countries or even the rest of the world, no matter what).
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They hate America and the west in general for its support for Israel. They believe Israel, christians, americans, etc.. are all infidels. They are driven by a fanatical religion called islam. And the "peaceful ones" don't speak out or do anything, and they only get angry when someone insults islam.\n\nAnd yes, many "normal" citizens hate USA. They are very anti-american. Most of them are fanatics with islam. In Iran, there are days where they all parade in streets and scream "death to america!" over and over. Are you telling me thats just "some" of the people?\n\nbut Iraq hasn't been very anti-american lately, so may be in the future pro-americanism will spread across there and a more peaceful verson of islam will be created? ( I think theres already one, and it'll probably get more popular, don't forget that christianity and judasisim were pretty vicious religions when they began)\n\n"But most of these Muslim people are family-oriented, peaceful people."\nThe countries don't even have civil rights. women are treated awfully and theres blatant anti-israel and anti-american propaganda there.\n\n\n"If your family members were killed, your house was destroyed, you had no future, you could not travel, and your country was occupied by foreigners intent on taking your resources, would you be inclined to display a smile and say, "have a nice day?"\n\nFor one, if your family members were killed in Iraq (if they were citizens there) they were probably involved with al-quieda. \n\n2) Foreigners taking their resources? Ameriac hasn't stolen any oil, explain why the oil is so high. Saddam hussein took their resources and spent the money all on himself and left the people in poverty. WMDs or not, it was enough to take that phyco out. \n\n3) And, Iraq is not an official republic government. USA has made it clear that they would leave any time Iraq asks them to (Iraq has said they want them to stay until the jobs done).\n\nIMO, I would rather have my country occupied with a nation seeking to free me from an insane dictator than living under the guy for years to come.
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No,\n\nAll Arabian country think USA is the Devil\nand the other countries think the same ...\n\nUSA is a virus ... they want to be the owner of the world ...\n\nSouth American, Africans, Europeans ... all citzens of the world think that the world will be a better place if USA not exist.\n\nby the way ... where is the mass destructions army !?\n\nStop to watch CNN ... and listen the world ... all people hate USA\n\n... AND NO ... NOT EXIST 26 NATION IN A SUPPORT LIST OF GEORGE BUSH ... HAVE 26 COUNTRY THAT NEED THE MONEY OF THE USA ... CHECK THE LIST ... ALL SMALL COUNTRIES\n\nA LOT OF COUNTRY SAY NOTHING TO NOT HAVE THE MONEY CUT ... ONLY 3 COUNTRY SEND TROOPS TO HELP THE USA IN THE IRAQ GENOCIDE. OTHER SEND 1, 2, 3 SOLDIERS ...\n\n\n\nBye \nFrom Brazil
460297
If you were to take a survey, probably yes. As one of the largest and most prosperous nations in the world the U.S.A. can easily become the target of people who view it as "large and evil" in a sort of David and Goliath fashion.\n\nMore recently President Bush's poor foreign relations and diplomacy have caused even former allies to have negative feelings about the U.S.A. \n\nSo, if you were to do a worldwide survey, you would probably find that the U.S.A. is the country with the most visible presence, and thus one of the most hated.
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Of COURSE all the enemies of America are evil countries ruled by evil dictators bent on destroying the world but must be stopped at all costs by TEAM AMERICA!!\n\n\n\n\nGod no.  I hate the way Americans look at their enemies.  Especially the ignorant youth who have been sooo indoctrinated into 'the system' that they believe it.
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It amazes me it really does that the USA. \nAs you say in your question, It is hated by the whole world. \nB'Shit. \nNow explain to me why so many people want to go and live in the United States if they are hated by so many. \nWhat your question is really stating is that the ones who hate the USA. \nAre the ones that fear the USA, for their not sitting back and taking it no more. \nlook no further than to the countries who have the most to lose by the USA going on the Offensive. IRAN, SYRIA, They are the ones who hate the USA.\nNo more Terror attacks on US soil. \nSince the USA, Has Got active and started taking the fight to the Terrorists rather than let them come to the USA. Europe are the biggest load of backstabbing countries, Their people are so shit scared to do anything about Terrorism, because of so many of their Inhabitants are mostly from the countries that the Terrorists belong. \nI personally hope when all this is sorted out. And in the future when some hitherto unknown dictator, pops up threatening to do all sorts of Mischief. \nThe USA will just sit back and let the other shit hole countries deal with it. \nThis is my opinion and i am from the UK. \nFcuk the rest, America is best.
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Many of the people that hate america are doing it so they can establish a power base amoung their own people.\n\nMaybe it's easier to blame someone else for your problems than to take responsibility.\n\nI honestly don't have the answer to such a wide ranging, yet interesting question.   \n\nOh, btw:  China was just as involved in the vietnam war as the US was.\nand the reason japan got nuked is because japan started a fight with us.   Sure, I agree getting nuked was horrible but when you start an all out war with someone, you stand the chance to lose.   Japan did a sneak attack on pearl Harbor and killed many US citizens.  And what about the Japanese "BANTAM DEATH MARCH" during world war 2?  that was an atrocity.  \nWe are friends with Japan now and all those issues are laid to rest.  It is over and it is best to forgive everyone on both sides.  why continue to hold in those feelings of hate?  they are destructive and do no one any good.   I like the japanese and I enjoy their culture.  They are good people.\n\nWhile much of the world hates the US.  It seems that we are just a convenient scapegoat.   Someday maybe everyone can be tolerant of one another.\n\ntom\n(a US citizen)
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ITS THE WAR. The US needs to get out of other countries then they will be ok. How long has the US been in the Gulf? Middle east? \nAlso the world hates "terrorists" just the same the attacks and telecasted beheadings... Hmm isnt that a little suspicious? I think they want us to see these acts and support the war and hate the rest of the world and agree that war is justified.\nBuisness and politics ruin the world...
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Well, this may come as a shock to you, but Americans DO own MOST of the world.  The entire world's economy is based on the US dollar. Technology and productivity, human rights, and quality of life have improved ALL OVER THE WORLD because of American innovative thought and ( YES!! ) compassion!\n\nWhy are we now embroiled in a situation where MANY ( NOT ALL!! ) non-American's hate us?..I think it is JEALOUSY!!\nYes, there are GREEDY and SELFISH American's...But I think you'll find those faults also in other cultures.\n\nBottom line: Americans only want the BEST for everyone!!..We don't want to conquer or impose our will on anyone.  But we will fight to preserve our way of life! And the world would be better off if other governments would simply recognize that fact, and let us HELP them.\n\nDon't under sell American resilience and resourcefullness!\nWe will be a powerful force to deal with for MANY more years.\n\nDon't tread on us!!
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Not all Muslims hate Americans.\n\nOf the many people in the world that hate us...I have found it is usually because of our pressure for them to conform to our ways...our society. We tend to push countries to accept stuff like: \nour restaurants (like McDonalds)\nour clothing\nour language\nour music\nour lifestyle (physically lazy, internationally inept, linguistically moronic)\nour religion\netc\n\nDo people hate us for supporting Israel? Well, I have heard they think we are pretty hypocritical in our support for Israel. For example....why was the US against the Berlin wall but a proponent for a while of Israel building one? Why is the US critical of China's "abuse" of human rights and torture when the US is NOT critical of Israel's use of the same?\n\nRe hypocricy- Why do we continue to ignore human rights abuses in Saudi Arabia but not China? Or Iran? Or Iraq? Why not just say "well, Saudi is stable, and friendly towards the US...so, we cut them more slack than we do Iran". ??\n\nAlso, our hypocrisy is wider than that. Why did we stop Iraq from abusing their citizens but not Sudan. I believe it was because of oil. And, I am fine with that explanation. For sure, we need oil....but why not just say "we need oil, and because we need oil, we need a politically stable middle east....and, because we need political stability, we are going to create 'no fly zones' in Iraq and reduce Saddam's power."\n\nAnd now...look at Iraq and North Korea. We are in Iraq to get rid of terrorists and (originally) to stop the production of Weapons of Mass Destruction. Fine. Great idea. Nobody wants WMDs in the hands of nutty extremists.\n\nBut why not go into North Korea too? And, why weren't we more critical of nuclear weapons development in Israel?\n\nI think we are critcized and laughed at and hated mostly because of our hypocrisy in international standards. And, its not just Muslims that do the laughing and hating. Believe me....brits laugh at us...french, estonians, russians, lithuanians, italians, australians....the Muslims certainly did not corner the market on seeing our fumbling ways in the international community!
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US has got to be the most hated. And I like living here and all, but I can really see why other countries hate us so much.
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No, the rest of the world hates America.
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Well, I would mind it if other countries hated mine. You are right that the USA should be loved more, but I guess you’re the easiest country to hate, as you are in control.\n\nYou can’t isolate yourself from the world because you will go bankrupt...
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I think the change in balance of power is a problem and the rest of the world either hates the U. S. or they fear us and neither is really good for the world and while I am an American, I do realize that we all occupy the planet and we all need to get along, not out of fear but out of respect.