doesn't this prove that most americans are dumb??
915232
i agree with most of what you said but not with you dumb remark !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
134521
Let's start with Pr1ncess' answer:\n\n  "well cause their dumb" \n\nYou have to go no furher to figure out the the dumbing down of America starts with our youth.  This new breed of "me, me, me, and now, now, now" doesn't take the time to fully understand the long term benefits of hard work and a good education.  \n\nEverything they do revolves around shortcuts.  A microwave now takes too long to cook their food.  Spelling is limited to web jargon: LOL, coz (or cause as Princess stated).  Kids now post their homework in this site and have other people do it for them.  Yes, the education system is lacking, but this is more a sign of the times.  \n\nBy the way, Princess, it should be "Well, it's because they're dumb"  My pet peeve is people not knowing the difference between their, they're, and there.
642064
I have to chuckle....It's funny but true..We Americans did steal it and can't speak it....Spelling is even a whole nother gummy bag. You can tell that from reading some of the questions and answers posted here.
727415
Actually, not all the rest of the world assume that all Americans are narrow minded and ignorant.\n   I don't deny that many many Americans are narrow minded and ignorant and that's not a result of anything but refusing to listen or to understand people's way of thinking, and I always say that there are many Americans who still think themselves living in the center of universe and refuse do dialog with other nations. That's a fact BUT>>>>>>>\n  I know many Americans here in Palestine, some of them are friends of mine, they are so nice and so open-minded because they saw they truth by their naked eyes and believed it. And even in USA itself I know there are millions of good Americans (such as you, and I really wish all people around this world have your ideology, we would never have problems!).\n   Even here, some people think all Americans are narrow-minded, and please don't blame them, because they're being killed by US arms used by Israelis, their homes are demolished by that Caterpillar. But believe me - in Palestine- a big majority sees many Americans as nice people.\n  Yazan, Palestine, 16 years old, school student.\n                                                                                 Regards.
458292
please get your facts straight.  "Millions of americans"....PLEASE!!!!
1168554
coz americans are dumass and brainwashed...
600443
As pretty513 has just confirmed - many Americans are quite dumb. I have no idea whether this is the fault of the education system. The UK's education system isn't great at the moment, but I came through it being able to spell and use correct grammar. Going by the spelling and grammar of many of the Americans on here, I think their education has failed them somewhat.
107498
Yes, as an american, I firmly believe that most americans are idiots. They pick a president based on things like the bible and gay marriage. First off, how many people have ever been to a gay wedding? (not many) Secondly, there's a separation of church and state in the constitution.....so why does the bible matter in government? They should be considering things like, who can "balance a budget", can reform education, positively influence the economy, etc. But hey.....most just care who does what with who in the dark. I think that's pretty stupid.
727507
We would all be as dumb as Americans.
462655
Beacause Americans are too lazy to learn something interesting in a classroom and are always playing video games all day long and watching too much garbage on TV!!!! I for one was born here in the U.S. know what part of the world a country is located and I'm bilingual so that makes me smarter than the one-dimensional, one language American that wants to be ignorant and dumb. Most Americans don't even know how to read a gas gauge on a car when it runs out empty on them.
530591
The exact same reason why their smarter than we are. It's their culture. For many Americans, more than enough, our culture is believing that we have to spend $2000 on the new Gucci purse to look cool, but being smart and understanding how to make life easier is simply the Eastern way of living. We're molded to believe that everything matters on the outside, they're molded viewing life as art and understanding. And, no, Japanese aren't taking the American ideas it's the exact opposite. The Americans are trying to invade every freaking country that they can to stay above everyone else. If America didn't invest in other countries, then trust me, we'd be a 3rd. world country too. (And the Europeans basically came up with everything, if you look at, although he was a horrible person, all the Hitler did for medicine and technology.)And dude below, this isn't an opinion. THIS IS THE TRUTH! This is based on statistical studies and cultural understanding. I have many Asian friends that can't possibly believe it when they see blonde Betti, for instance, asking questions that they've known since forever. It's their tradition. Being smart and creating technology, in which technology is simply any tool to make life easier, is how they live. What the hell are you talking about opinion? This is how it goes, and obviously you're too sad to admit. Who doesn't know that Westerns are nearly naturally, if they follow their traditions, that Easterns?
83077
in general, yes most people are stupid.
1073705
because of 59 million stupid americans
788835
In one way you are right. It is true technology has pretty much made American students... dumber. One evidence of this is our present and our history. Many immigrants do come to the U.S. to strive for a better education which was never provided in their home land, but there are also those who do not aim for that education. There are many who just go to school to cause chaos and distractions for other students, and get involved in gangs and of the likes. Simply, immigrants aren't really to blame.
266651
Some people are not that smart. Or just lazy.\nYou have to remember, if you take the average person you must realize that half of the population is dumber than thay are.
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Only the dumb people !!
844530
Can some people be so blind to the flaws of this country. How can you believe we are so innocent. It's almost despicable to see the ignorance spewing out of some of these peoples mouths, how can they call themselves Americans when they just blindly support whatever leadership is thrown their way and every decision without any question. It almost makes me sick.