When I disagree with our President or his policies I get attacked for being anti-American and not loving my...
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The you are not patriotic unless you agree with us act is typical for the far right.Look what a top Nazi said about this.\n "The people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders . . . All you have to do is to tell them they are being attacked and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism." \n\n-HERMANN GOERING, Nazi Gestapo\nBut they will keep repeating it,like I said typical for the far right.\n"If you tell a lie big enough and keep repeating it, people will eventually come to believe it. The lie can be maintained only for such time as the State can shield the people from the political, economic and/or military consequences of the lie. It thus becomes vitally important for the State to use all of its powers to repress dissent, for the truth is the mortal enemy of the lie, and thus by extension, the truth is the greatest enemy of the State." \n-- Joseph Goebbels, German Minister of Propaganda, 1933-1945\nQuotes "The most important thing is for us to find Osama bin Laden. It is our Number one priority and we will not rest until we find him!"\n\n- President Bush, September 13, 2001\n\n"I don't know where bin Laden is. I have no idea and I really don't care. It's not that important. It's not our priority."\n\n- President Bush, March 13, 2002
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Some people disagree with you, hatemonger.
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HATE is a very strong word, but along such negative sentiments, perhaps it's because the U.S. has a very aggressive foreign policy that involves itself in the affairs of other nations, often times for its own interests above those of those countries. According to the President's last State of the Union address, this progressive and competitive edge is what affords Americans a certain lifestyle which, often times, is unavailable in those "hateful" countries. The U.S. comes across as "arrogance" at times and in many cases, just "ignorant' of other countries.\n\nOf course, there are religious assumptions as well. And what exactly you mean by "Americans"... in general?
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The real deal with us British who some over the pond label as "anti-American" is not that we are against the American people as such. What I, as an "anti-American" dislike is the policies of successive USA governments. As individuals, almost all the Americans I have ever come in contact with, have been brilliant - good company and very hospitable. Good people in every way. Its just a pity that such good people never seem to get the kind of government they deserve.
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That's good to hear, enough countries hate us already and to be honest, i dont ever think to myself " who doesnt like America" i instead think "who does like American". We are really hated thanks to our government when really Americans themselves (most) are very nice family people.
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I do not support bush and I did not vote for him even if I could
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I don't agree with everything he's done, especially in this second term, but I support him and respect the fact that he's our President.  I believe that whatever you may think of the person holding it, we should always respect the office of the Presidency.  This was difficult for me during the Clinton years, I'll admit, but he was still our President and got my respect for that, though certainly not my admiration.\n\nIt's one thing to disagree with the President's policy, politics, etc. and to voice your dissent.  That's part of what being American is all about.  But when you go beyond that and get into mean-spirited personal attacks, smear tactics, etc. I believe that that's just disgraceful and reflects poorly on those who do it.  I'm certainly not proud of conservatives who attacked Clinton this way, and I'm quite disgusted with liberals who do this to Bush.  They're not hard to find either - you'll find them all over this site.
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I feel very angry about what Bush has done to our reputation around the world.  It is something that really concerns me.  But, and this is a big but, I believe you are wrong about the American people and our government.  The American people ARE the government, in a very real sense.  We elect and we reject.  We are free to speak out and criticize our government and our President if we feel they are screwing up, and thankfully can effect change fairly easily compared to most governments.  You can see from our polls (yes, polls are notorious but when they all agree it's good to pay attention to them) that the majority of the American people do not approve of the job that Bush is doing.  We can support our troops and still be unhappy about the reasons they are there.  \n\nWe will change the tide by voting, it is our most precious freedom, IMO.  Apathy keeps many Americans at home during the mid-term elections, but I feel this time around we will see a big surge at the polls in the Democratic favor.  I have to say, as unhappy as I am with the Bush Administration, I bristled when I read your opening statement.  It just isn't true, we are the sum of all of our parts in this democratic republic.  We will continue to respond harshly to terrorists and their threats, whether our government is headed by a Republican or a Democrat.  Guantanomo Bay?  It's unfortunate and there's house cleaning to be done, but we have a right to detain those who are a threat to our national security.  We learned on 9/11 what it means to remain complacent and have a false sense of security.  We won't make that mistake again.
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They don't hate America.  They only loath the US foreign policy and some arrogant Americans.  Besides, don't generalize.  The individuals who come here are not necessarily the ones who screamed "Down with America".  Maybe it's their neighbors.  Go ask them to be sure.
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You are talking about the America before George Bush. Don't be so quick to jump on the "I hate America" bandwagon. Most people hate us simply because they do not enjoy the freedoms we have here and they are envious of that. Move here and change your attitude.
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I never said that.  I love America.  Although Republican's lost, I am still hoping that we can stop fighting each other and ALL be proud to be Americans.  That is on BOTH sides.
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as a muslim , i tell u that we donot hate america but we hate the american outdoor policy, invasions, setting up wars every where , supporting israeli war machine which kills   kids and unarmed people(see what is going to happen a few days later) , plus america support and protect the non_democratic regimes in arab and muslim countries(most of them) agianst their people with arms and international cover and at last i tell u that no-one knows everything    \nso try to look to the world +ve look and they will look the same to u.............\n                                                                  your brother in islam
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I do not. I am an American and DO NOT like him, whatsoever.
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I disagree with a lot of his decisions.  I disagree with a lot of his policies.  I disagree with a lot of what his administration is doing.\n\nBut if I met him on the street, I would shake him hand and respect the person and the position.\n\nToo many people go to the extreme in their "disagreement" of the president.
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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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In one simple statement:  His policies are dangerous to the Constitution, the US, and the World.\n\nIt isn't hatred of an individual, it's disgust with bad foreign and domestic policy.
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How can I stop squinting with anger when my evil schemes are made public to Americans?