american revoloution?
953150
Maybe you should just read your text book and study for yourself. We don't want to take the test for you.
691023
What a great question!!\n\nOn the one hand, I think Americans have grown pretty cynical about the possibilities of change.  The system that has developed here is very adept at either co-opting real discontent or ignoring it -- take for example the huge protests before the invasion of Iraq.  Our government here doesn't try to repress or crush the opposition, it simply pretends that it's not there.  (Though some of us are beginning to wonder just how long that approach is going to last!)\n\nOn the other hand, most Americans are also aware, maybe only subconsciously, that they've got things pretty cushy, and rocking the boat could endanger their comfort.  I mean, hey, you got your ample supply of alcohol, your 500 channels of video-on-demand, and your vibrating armchair -- why would you want to revolt?
80782
This is a thoughtful question..........Yes, this is a real possibility. America has always stood for the premise of what our country was founded by our forefathers.  Today we have so many people that want to enjoy the "freedom" of our Nation but do not want to accept the responsibilities. Many people do not hold to the same beliefs of the Bill of Rights or the Constitution...........they think of self and the dollar.  Many of the same 7 reasons Rome fell exist in the United States today.  Others have touched on the reasons, this weakens our nation. We need to take back the strengths that we held true in the 20th century and prior years.
1111652
I (american) completely agree with you that our country has been completley out of line in trying to be the worlds "big brother". You should know that your mirror will only show what is shown to it.  My mirror would show acceptance and love for all people. I was deeply disturbed by one of your previous posts. Please dont think that americans actually have a voice in whether or not we go to war! How would you feel if I was one of the closeminded americans that thinks that just because you are middle eastern, you know the terrorists and can make them stop if you want. I can't even begin to understand what it feels like to live in a warring country, my condolensces to you and yours. But remember that not seeing all sides of the story is one of the problems that led us to where we are today.  You are obviously very upset, and for good reason. So I would like to personally appologize to you for the occupation, although I have absolutely no control over it. By opening our eyes and truly thinking about things before we believe them, we might eventually be able to achieve peace. I wish you, and your family, and Iraqi and American troops peace. Please rethink your hatred for all americans and know that there are many of us here that agree with YOU rather than our own government. By finding a way to see that no culture as a whole is inherantly evil and that every individual is different and needs to be respected, you too will be a part of the path to peace.  Peace to you my brother. Tasharrafna. Shukran.
609928
Notice you're only getting answers from people who are from the US...?  All but one who stated what another country's opinion is.  Please disregard the rest.  Now, I was stationed in Germany for about 3 years and I can say that the majority of people that I encountered had a pretty good opinion of American's.  I never really got too much of their opinion of America as a whole.  If it is of any consideration, after the war in Iraq started the Germans actually volunteered some of their troops to guard our posts over there.  Just a little enlightenment and something that the people who say "The whole world hates America after the Iraq War" might want to think about.  The biggest thing that I can mention is when we went to Holland for some training:  The Dutch still look at America as liberators.  So, that's just my opinion as some one who has actually been to other countries, not one who just criticizes my own while I'm safe in it.
1003376
Just another scapegoat to blame society's problems on, and a way to divide people. There is a massive misconception in the US today that this is a "Christian" nation and that certain people/behaviors should be condemned. Funny thing, historically speaking every time a single religion comes to power that nations folds in on itself.
1001625
What happened to the Indian people was wrong particularly the Trail of Tears and what happened on 9-11 was an evil act of terroism.  I believe that America can make things better for the American Indian even though I'm not sure where to begin as they are good people with good values.  I can't say that about Muslim fanatics who want to kill non Muslims around the world.
763569
The lowest form of moral depravity is to hold others to a standard that you have no intention of living up to yourself, this describes American foreign policy since the turn of the century. You ask a excellent question that challenges even the most die hard maniac or warmonger or whatever you want to call the mainstream American public. As for OBL, your right ,why(you need that bad guy out there running around to maintain your constant state of fear and paranoia when it comes to the public)
1083845
I believe that most Americans are under the illusion that they truly have free speech, true democracy. etc..   Compare the actions of previous actions of dominant empires throughout history.  Have we transformed or are Americans fooled by a cleaver rouse.
687587
Sometimes I think it is all the fault of the American patriots, that they stooped to the (then unheard-of) tactics of shooting at the British from behind trees and bushes. They used these underhanded techniques, largely learned from the savages of the American continents, to compensate for their numerical inferiority. \n\nThough I share the beliefs and values of the Founding Fathers and their armies, though I cherish the freedoms we have as Americans, this still bothers me.\n\nThe success of the American colonials inspired the French Revolution, which was so bloody it is now known in history as the Reign of Terror. If only Louis had thought to give them a whiff of grapeshot and then fix bayonnets and charge the rabble away! There would still be a Louis on the throne of France. Instead, it only encouraged that unpleasantness with the Corsican adventurer and all the rest that followed.\n\nFor generations afterward, whenever a coup took place in South America, the mustachio'd 'gentlemen' would say, "We are not revolutionaries! We are freedom fighters! Not conqustadors, patriots! Not oppressors, liberators!" \n\nCommunism picked that theme up and ran with it for decades. Until it fell apart. Even now, there are some that think Communism has not been discredited; only that it has not been tried hard enough, long enough.\n\nCommunism funded many people and movements in Africa. And there was, and is, the tension between Islam and the rest of the world. Strategic materials such as chromium and uranium have provoked many a conflict. Less strategic materials such as gold and diamonds have also done so.\n\nIn the final analysis, I would have to say-- as old as it sounds, it is still profound-- the ends do not justify the means. Some may think that we, as Americans, cannot point the finger (given our own beginnings.) \n\nBut if we want there to be an end to this, someone must start. If we wait to begin until there is a nation that has never done such things, we will be waiting a long time.
865548
That is an interesting point about America from its neighbour. It is a pity that Americans have not earned the good will of even one of his neighbours. They need to have a re look at their international relations and relations with their neighbours.
665558
I've been noticing that every time America hosts an anti-Israeli leader, a natural disaster hits America the same day. The more sin progresses; the more nature groans in response. I'm not surprised that things are progressing downward. As we legalize more sin, nature groans. Sooner or later, you'd think the world would see what's happening, but no....they close their blind eyes & says it's just coincidence.
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
165344
The "Death to America"
354330
It's about time you posted another question; don't you know I need my fix? \n\nMy opinion is that the article exposes the fact that the U.S. has problems. Yes, people, I know it is difficult to look into the big golden mirror, but we have serious issues here. \nI have always found it funny, that we have a nation full of people who spout Christian doctrines over breakfast then lobby for the God given right to carry assault weapons after lunch. I would not say that taking religion out of the country, or parts of it, would be a good idea. Religion keeps many people in line. Without the belief that the meek shall inherit the earth, there would be discontent amongst the nation's hard-working, extremely underpaid classes. But I do feel that the aforementioned reason is why religion has such a stronghold on this government. \n\nBeekay: This nation was founded by people who wanted religious freedom. The term "Creator" was quoted by you, from the forefathers of the country. Do you know why they did not use the term, "God"? It was so people of any religion could feel free to settle here. The "moral decline" of society began way before the 50's and 60's. How moral can a society be when 1/2 the population is treated worse than animals (Jim Crowe laws, rampant racism and lynchings), 1/2 the population had just been freed from slavery. 1/2 the population could not vote, and that's Women and Blacks. So, how moral was your idealic society?
716870
Yes it does prove that. Also the belief that god wanted american's to have the country span from coast to coast. The american mentality was they were doing the "barbarians" (Natives) a favour by converting them and taking over their land.
534559
As an American citizen, whose ancestors came to America before there ever was a United States of America, and who fought and died in the Revolutionary War to help found our nation, I remain OUTRAGED to this day about the murders of the Weavers, and the Nazi-like tactics of the Federal government.  I am equally outraged about WACO and the wanton murders of innocents committed by the Federal government at that tragic place.  Janet Reno, along with numerous other criminals involved in these Nazi-style massacres, should have been tried, convicted, and hanged long ago.  If the American people continue to allow their freedom to slip away, more and more of these extreme events will occur.  Will YOU be one of the next victims?