How Come America kicked our butts outta office, are we That Outta Touch?
923934
Yes..You are out of touch...Of course we all know about that silly war across the ocean..We all know Bush lied about why he went their..He still hasn't told the truth about it. He spent the last 4 years ac using us of wanting to run when that's what he did in Afghanistan...He's been doing bad in Iraq since he claimed victory and in fact has made the terrorist situation worse then when the war started. He has increased spending so much that the national debt has gone up from 6 trillion to 7 trillion dollars. That''s 15%. This country is a mess. The distance between those that have and those that don't is bigger than ever and getting worse... Health insurance is unaffordable to most people...Discontent among Americans is rampant, coming from an administration that promised to bring Americans together....Bush will go down in history as one of the worst presidents ever
1112100
America, being one of the youngest countries ...in comparison to European, by thousands of years, yet we have accomplished more in this short time than any other. One of the reasons is this country was established by people working together, sharing the load, sharing knowledge and eventually sharing our good fortune.\n We have never questioned when help was needed "What are we going to get out of it", Americans juust jump in and help, be it friend or foe. \nI don't think it's a lack of appreciation on the part of the people we help it's just that their governments ....seem to forget.\nMaybe it's jealousy,,,,, no matter how much partisan bickering we go thru we alwayys puull together in the end (though lately i am starting to feel that some of our citizens don't realize how luckyy and blessed theyy are to be a part of this great nation).\nA nation that gives and gives without asking for anything in return.\n\nGod Bless America
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.
147521
Insulting our president shows a lack of respect for the office.
581147
everything you have said is true, fair enough i'm guessing by the smug superiority of your question that your possibly european of some description... \nits hardly fair to call america backwards... they are a bit mad, bigotted and obsessed with thier own self importance though and theres the obvious stupidity that will always be associated with the fact that they elected not one... two bush's
987867
The country is divided yes, but thats not the reason people can't talk to eachother.  Americans are spoiled, selfish, and generally immature.  Instead of intellectual discussion, we resort to name-calling and clicks.  Its really sad, but I don't know how to fix it.  Maybe we could build a giant hand to slap everyone upside the head or something so that they would shut-up and listen to eachother? (j/k)
498685
YES! Way out. Stupid government need to worry about our countries problems first and worry about other countries later.
471121
Americans. A dangerous precedent has been set by the recent criminal republicans that question any form of dissent and if you are brave enough to disagree with their ideology, you are labeled as anti-American, or subversive. This hysterical reaction starts with Bush and his Goons and trickles down to the local levels of government. Of course this is more pervasive in certain areas of the country, i.e. bible belt. Their will be a lot of healing needed with our next president as this one has caused our country serious damage with his flawed ideology. The deprogramming of America begins in 2008.
398398
This country like any other has it's problems.  But America is like no other place in the world.  We have freedoms here that others can only dream about.  We have the will and strength to over come anything.  This country needs a strong moral center which it seems to be lacking on the west and east coasts.  There are the exceptions to that comment but most of the really liberal,(freedom w/o restrictions or consequences) crowd seem to live there.  I think we need to overhaul our social security system, our tax system and our education system.  If we take care of these basics then i believe we will be back at the top of the world in no time @ all.
574230
yes I've noticed this. The U.S.A. wants everything our way. Not so sure we want democracy. the present administration is more concerned with having there way than democracy...hopefully this will change when we get a few of these currently elected officials out of office the American people are gettign wise to there ways and soon maybe the U.S. will be happy to mind its own business again. at the current time it seems we havent done a very good job running our own country doesnt make much sense that we are trying to run everyone elses. Unfortuneately we have a few more years with the current president but perhaps the American people can rein him in a little there are many people in the U.S. that are not aproving of the ways things have been handled too bad we get the blame for what the government is doing.
644306
We are an amazingly divided people and need to get over our petty differences if we ever hope to do anything good on a large scale.\n\nGetting rid of Bush would also be nice.
1166735
A very good question and like the way you did this. I am glad that you are free to express your feelings keep up the good work.\n  More people need to realize that we americans are not perfect but wish that the government people realize that as well.\n  Need to get bush and others out of office and put others who will listen to us.
1105779
america got their asses handed to them
171713
After 911 America said "OUCH" and Pres. Bush was forced to DO something to appease the outrage. \nTime has past and new people born. Lessons of the past have been forgotten and we have to keep learning things the HARD way.\n\nSo, whatever is bothering you, get over it. Toughen up and fight, fight, FIGHT!
1174037
Damn good question and point, I wish we could do something about this and all the dirty politics and politicians.  Our whole government needs an ass kickin and a house cleaning.  They are all a bunch of greedy back stabbing bastards, that don't give a crap about the American people and weather or not they are  struggling to make it in life.
299680
No offence, but your government is the pinnacle of ignorance and instead of crossing the line they have blown it up with a bomb. America cant police the world and it will eventually prove to be your downfall in terms of superpower status.
805423
America is just going to have to suck it up and leave like we had to do in Vietnam. It is disgraceful and we have Mr. Bush to thank for that.