Canadians?why do so many Canadians dislike Americans?
913650
Well because Yankee tourists are so in your face, think they know everything and tell you what to do.   And like a lot of other Canadians we don't like their government, that kills millions of innocent people, threaten to pollute our Red River with one of their polluted rivers, we don't like the fact they are trying to build a wall against us-how neighbourly is that? Canadians don't believe they get any respect from the U.S. We feel like they are sneering at us just because we allow same sex marriage and for the most part marijuana is legal. Also we don't have the first Amendment that every one person is required to be armed to the teeth.
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).
559733
Thank you!  You're right, many Americans feel that the French dislike us.  I don't hate the French, but I do hate how rude they are in Paris.  I hate how snooty some of the French seem to be.  Yes, we all know that the French have some of the best artists of all time.  The Louvre rocks, Marseille is beautiful.  Le Resistance showed how heroic many of your countrymen (and women) are.\nI would say that the French are the same as anyone...they have good and bad, moronic and intellectually gifted.  I just don't like the French guy who made Loose Change, lol.  Other than him, I'm pretty cool with the French.
1106629
I have no problem bashing the present USA Government.  I think the people in the US ( majority of them ) are great!  I do have a problem with people who bash other countries as a whole like some of the no-brainers in here.  I am from Canada.  Say what you want about us.  But do remember when the planes were falling we did help, side and grieve along with the rest of the Americans.  Unfortunately it's comments like some in here from instigators that make close minded foriegners love to hate you. ...God Bless...p.s Bob    Your an idiot!!
1029710
Do they?  When did that start?  I'm Canadian and my husband and I have spent lots of time in the US and have many US friends and certainly have never felt hated.
806244
I'm American, but I'd rather be Canadian. That is because Canada has better foriegn policies and there is free health care for all. Canadians do not have Bush and I hate the "American" stereotype. I'd love to move to another country.
437238
yes, i am a Canadian. We are better than Americans. but we dont gloat about it.
58248
Wow...I have never heard of anyone hating Canadians...espically Americans. In my job, I talk to Americans all day, and they are usually delighted when they find out I am in Canada. They usually say either "Really? I love Canada. I visited...." and talk about their travels or "I have never been there, I heard it is beautiful" or "Really? Why dont you say 'a-boot' or 'eh'?" :p Well guess I need to keep an eye on this one.
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
992395
I spent my first 25 years in England and the rest (33) over here and I don't know why they don't like us, but being a Brit from birth I can tell you that they are opinionated and a tough audience so don't take it personal. They have no reason to not like Americans. Could be envy couldn't it?
410015
I take it that you Americans do not like your president.  What is there not to like about Bush?  He has kept his pants on and he has kept from being shot.  I am from canada and I like Mr. Bush.  So what, he went to war a few times.  Canada has not followed him all the time.  We only have a small army so we have to be careful where we put our very small army in this world.  There are people here in canada who want a even smaller army.  Imagine that!
171088
don't feel rude because it's a valid question. Have you ever seen Rick Mercers "Talking to Americans"? The responses are hysterical. The view of Canada seems to be that the whole dang country is above the tree line and we all commute to work on ski-doos.This has been going on for years.\nMany Americans are ignorant about their own country too.
728114
I have learned that it is not the American people that the rest of the world doens't like, it's the politics and policies of the government.  Sometimes it comes across as anti-american.  I do wish that the ones who are saying these things would get to know some Americans as you have.  There are good and bad from everywhere.
36890
Huh, Americans answering a question about why Americans are hated...that’s not biased at all. I am not an American, nor do I hate Americans, but I can understand why some do. First and foremost I wish to say that the opinion I express is meant as general, stereotypical comments about America as a whole, not individual citizens, who are often caring and kind.\n\n1.) America, due to leadership (especially the incompetent Bush Jr.) and polls of the populace’s opinions, seems arrogant and war-mongering. \n\n2.) Currently, Bush appears as a terrorist himself and should be held for crimes of war \n\n3.) America is currently occupying a country that does not desire his “assistance”. \n\n4.) Throughout the years a few American soldiers seem to screw up very badly and act completely amoral towards their follow man in every war or conflict, which makes everyone look bad. \n\n5.) Bush appears so pro-America, he is anti-everyone else and cares little for the advice, assistance, and opinion of other nations...occasionally even his own people (see recent natural disasters and his reactions and lack of willing-ness to accept free assistance from other nations or even his own public disregard for the lives of America soldiers)\n\nThese are a couple reasons. Again, I wish to express I AM NOT anti-American and consider Americans to be our neighbors and generally kind-hearted people. I am anti-Bush however and I feel he makes the entire country look bad. I could go into greater detail, but I hate to ramble. Hope this gave you a little insight.\n\n(Oh and for those arrogant Americans, futher proving my point, who are indicating it is just people from countries with a lot of issues giving any answer but "they are just jealous", I am from Canada...the PEACEKEEPERS with very little domestic strife)
96282
ok, everyone, gonna lay it down right now, this is to canadians, americans , whatever, to label an entire group of people is ignorant and prejudice, and blatently at that. 100% doesnt exsist when it comes to groups of people, 100% arent going to be moronic, 100% arent going to be smart, 100% arent going to participate in a certain activity or know certain things, it takes only ONE to ruin 100, remember that,and seriously, it really angers me to see any1 from any country bashing another. and here are my thoughts on certain topics ignorant masses like to pick at for giving US bad remarks, such as the kerry bush election, when it comes to that , its in my opinion we were choosing the lesser of 2 evils, kerry wasnt exactly very well in himself oh and another thing, not even all of us voted for bush so even if it wasnt that situation >_> your still a mornonic goon for saying all americans are stupid for electing bush...when not even all did vote for him >_> nextly i think government propganda is also to blame for prejudice hatred of americans, media purposely driven in an anti-american tone filled with subliminal ways of making u think a certain way yes american media does the same, but all do also. i could seriously go on but  im not going to waste any more of my time explaining what should be an obvious thought of stupidity, hating an entire group of people, something mr."k2remi" seems to not mind thinking, an example of someone truelly idiotic
773888
I am Canadian, living in Canada, and am equally embarrassed about the "anti-war" sentiment in Canada and the negative impact this has had on the internal and traditional Canadian motivation to fight for what is right.\n\nAt the end of WWII, Canada had the third largest navy in the world.  While we have since become known (at least internally) as "peace-keepers", Canada does have a proud warrior past.\n\nI don't mean "warrior" in the sense of gratuitous warfare.  I mean "warrior" in the sense of going to war when liberty and justice dictate that it is right to do so.\n\nI believe that an important reason for the "anti-war" sentiment is the strong undercurrent of anti-Americanism that exists among many (but certainly not all) Canadians.  This exists for the same reasons it exists in Europe and elsewhere:  a sense of jealousy and helplessness in the face of the American juggernaut.  Certainly the USA is not perfect and we need to defend our national interests, but we should be VERY wary of accepting the "great satan" designation affixed to the proud chest of the Americans by the enemies of all of Western Civilization.\n\nThose opposing Canada's contribution to world liberty and democracy through battle should consider that their ability to protest involvement was built on the backs of soldiers.  War is bad, but sometimes necessary.  \n\nI just wish that more people understood that sometimes, things are truly worth fighting for.  It doesn't make the fighting enjoyable, but it does make it worthwhile, noble and right.
355361
Yes they did, primarily because they moved further away from the United Kingdom. Canada had originally been a colony, but over time they have become more and more independent, along with the rest of the Commonwealth countries. WWII marked a very fast decline in the British Empire. \n\nCanadians are very sensitive about the subject, and survey after survey shows that there is a lot of anti-American bias among Canadians. The French Canadians harbor their main resentment against the English Candians, but in English Canada, their "conservatives" are more apt to like the US, and their "liberals" (American definition) are more apt to dislike the US (Ha! just as American liberals/Democrats are apt to dislike the US!) Western Canada is by and large conservative and very comfortable with Americans. But, the fact remains that Canadians are very similar to Americans, much moreso than they are to any other country, so it's sort of the resentment between a big brother and his kid sister.