how come people hate the U.S. so much?

[QUOTE="Haziqonfire"]

That mofo ruined your reputation in the last 8 year's ;).

argetlam00

This. Ive never seen a worse president, no offense America.

Agreed. We've had worse presidents, but Bush takes the cake for the last century.

[QUOTE="ShamrockRovers"]

[QUOTE="SolidSnake35"]It's mainly jealously, I think.Hoobinator

Jealousy of what exactly?

Shhh! Don't let them break their illusion... all us non Americans live in caves, whilst eating mud and fling faeces at each other on the weekend as entertainmen.

Envious, of our freedom!

HALO2cookie

Obviously a joke:lol:

[QUOTE="ShamrockRovers"]

[QUOTE="SolidSnake35"]It's mainly jealously, I think.Hoobinator

Jealousy of what exactly?

Shhh! Don't let them break their illusion... all us non Americans live in caves, whilst eating mud and fling faeces at each other on the weekend as entertainment.

SolidSnake53 is Brittish.

We don't hate you. Every country has (insert I-word for fear of moderation), although many Americans don't do their country any favours on XBL for example. I can't open my mouth on there without a comment about my accent (I'm Northern Irish) and then being told how much the UK sucks, followed by the usual pot of gold get me a leprechaun response if they actually realise I'm not English.
In fairness though I'm sure you hear as much from the rest of the British population on there, I'm just somewhat of an isolated case as I've got abuse from both :?Burnsmiesta

i lol'd.....hard...

[QUOTE="Hoobinator"][QUOTE="ShamrockRovers"]

[QUOTE="SolidSnake35"]It's mainly jealously, I think.LJS9502_basic

Jealousy of what exactly?

Shhh! Don't let them break their illusion... all us non Americans live in caves, whilst eating mud and fling faeces at each other on the weekend as entertainmen.

Your words make sense no.:| And for your information my post was pure sarcasm. It doesn't matter whether the posteris also a non-American, the stereotype of being "inferior" because I am not American still exists and I come across it far too much online.

We don't hate you. Every country has (insert I-word for fear of moderation), although many Americans don't do their country any favours on XBL for example. I can't open my mouth on there without a comment about my accent (I'm Northern Irish) and then being told how much the UK sucks, followed by the usual pot of gold get me a leprechaun response if they actually realise I'm not english.
In fairness though I'm sure you hear as much from the British on there, I'm just somewhat of an isolated case as I've got abuse from both :?
Burnsmiesta

Honestly, don't listen to anyone if they trash your accent. Most of them are kids who run around making fun of people that are different than them. On the other hand, a couple weeks ago, people from Ireland were badmouthing me to the max, calling me poor because I lived in America. How does he know how much I make? He was apparantly a drug dealer who made millions of dollars a month from it. After talking to that guy, I never let anything over the internet get to me ever again haha.

[QUOTE="Guiltfeeder566"][QUOTE="argetlam00"][QUOTE="Haziqonfire"]

That mofo ruined your reputation in the last 8 year's ;).

HessenKnight

This. Ive never seen a worse president, no offense America.

Agreed. We've had worse presidents, but Bush takes the cake for the last century.

Bush got all the uneducated people...

[QUOTE="Hoobinator"][QUOTE="ShamrockRovers"]

[QUOTE="SolidSnake35"]It's mainly jealously, I think.Rhazakna

Jealousy of what exactly?

Shhh! Don't let them break their illusion... all us non Americans live in caves, whilst eating mud and fling faeces at each other on the weekend as entertainment.

SolidSnake53 is Brittish.

Irregardless of whether he is or not, a general stigma is still attached of outsiders being "inferior" to Americans. I've met my fair share of this stereotype online a LOT. But again like I said it was sarcasm, stated as a means to ridicule a stereotype.

It's Your words make sense no.:| And for your information my post was pure sarcasm.

Hoobinator

I haven't heard French people calling themselves just European

eloyc

well that part comes down to if they are pro-EU. I call myself primary an European and then a Slovenian, but like said, I like the EU, it's one of the best things that happened to Europe in it's whole history. after some 3000 years, it is the first time in the history of Europe that we aren't constantly at each others troaths.

[QUOTE="Rhazakna"][QUOTE="Hoobinator"][QUOTE="ShamrockRovers"]

[QUOTE="SolidSnake35"]It's mainly jealously, I think.Hoobinator

Jealousy of what exactly?

Shhh! Don't let them break their illusion... all us non Americans live in caves, whilst eating mud and fling faeces at each other on the weekend as entertainment.

SolidSnake53 is Brittish.

Irregardless of whether he is or not, a general stigma is still attached of outsiders being "inferior" to Americans. I've met my fair share of this stereotype online a LOT. But again like I said it was sarcasm, stated as a means to ridicule a stereotype.

Yes, but you were clearly also implying hat Snake was an "arrogant American" (for lack of a better term). Don't lie and say you weren't.

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"][QUOTE="Hoobinator"][QUOTE="ShamrockRovers"]

[QUOTE="SolidSnake35"]It's mainly jealously, I think.Hoobinator

Jealousy of what exactly?

Shhh! Don't let them break their illusion... all us non Americans live in caves, whilst eating mud and fling faeces at each other on the weekend as entertainmen.

Your words make sense no.:| And for your information my post was pure sarcasm.

His post made perfect sense. I will break it down to you :

- Psst (a form of internet whispers)

- ..(a pause)

- Dude that said that ( Person that typed it )

- Wasn't American. (Is not from America)

[QUOTE="Burnsmiesta"]We don't hate you. Every country has (insert I-word for fear of moderation), although many Americans don't do their country any favours on XBL for example. I can't open my mouth on there without a comment about my accent (I'm Northern Irish) and then being told how much the UK sucks.
In fairness though I'm sure you hear as much from the British on there, I'm just somewhat of an isolated case as I've got abuse from both :LHessenKnight

I get called a Nazi for giving away that I'm German. I don't even have an accent. I've been around Americans for a long time now.

[QUOTE="Hoobinator"]

It's Your words make sense no.:| And for your information my post was pure sarcasm.

LJS9502_basic

The general stereotype of being looked down upon because I am not American still exists. I can quite safely say I have come across more than my fair share in online chat forums, and Internet gaming, which is why I posted my original post as a means of ridiculing the stereotype.

But again, the whole "jealousy" excuse is that, a stereotypical grand excuse.

[QUOTE="Rhazakna"][QUOTE="Hoobinator"][QUOTE="ShamrockRovers"]

[QUOTE="SolidSnake35"]It's mainly jealously, I think.Hoobinator

Jealousy of what exactly?

Shhh! Don't let them break their illusion... all us non Americans live in caves, whilst eating mud and fling faeces at each other on the weekend as entertainment.

SolidSnake53 is Brittish.

Irregardless of whether he is or not, a general stigma is still attached of outsiders being "inferior" to Americans. I've met my fair share of this stereotype online a LOT. But again like I said it was sarcasm, stated as a means to ridicule a stereotype.

so your basically calling all Americans ignorant?

[QUOTE="eloyc"]

I haven't heard French people calling themselves just European

Enosh88

well that part comes down to if they are pro-EU. I call myself primary an European and then a Slovenian, but like said, I like the EU, it's one of the best things that happened to Europe in it's whole history. after some 3000 years, it is the first time in the history of Europe that we aren't constantly at each others troaths.

I'm quite anti-europe so I would always be Irish first.

[QUOTE="Hoobinator"][QUOTE="Rhazakna"][QUOTE="Hoobinator"][QUOTE="ShamrockRovers"]

[QUOTE="SolidSnake35"]It's mainly jealously, I think.Rhazakna

Jealousy of what exactly?

Shhh! Don't let them break their illusion... all us non Americans live in caves, whilst eating mud and fling faeces at each other on the weekend as entertainment.

SolidSnake53 is Brittish.

Irregardless of whether he is or not, a general stigma is still attached of outsiders being "inferior" to Americans. I've met my fair share of this stereotype online a LOT. But again like I said it was sarcasm, stated as a means to ridicule a stereotype.

Yes, but you were clearly also implying hat Snake was an "arrogant American" (for lack of a better term). Don't lie and say you weren't.

I actually intended the original post as a retort to the many people on this board, and my own experiences. That doesn't change regardless of whether he is Britsih.

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"][QUOTE="Hoobinator"]

It's Your words make sense no.:| And for your information my post was pure sarcasm.

Hoobinator

The general stereotype of being looked down upon because I am not American still exists. I can quite safely say I have come across more than my fair share in online chat forums, and Internet gaming, which is why I posted my original post as a means of ridiculing the stereotype.

But again, the whole "jealousy" excuse is that, a stereotypical grand excuse.

[QUOTE="eloyc"]

I haven't heard French people calling themselves just European

Enosh88

well that part comes down to if they are pro-EU. I call myself primary an European and then a Slovenian, but like said, I like the EU, it's one of the best things that happened to Europe in it's whole history. after some 3000 years, it is the first time in the history of Europe that we aren't constantly at each others troaths.

I don't like the EU thing, but since this is not the issue in this thread I will only say that your case is special, since I don't know more people that use the word "European". Do you know more of your "kind"? :)

[QUOTE="Hoobinator"][QUOTE="Rhazakna"][QUOTE="Hoobinator"][QUOTE="ShamrockRovers"]

[QUOTE="SolidSnake35"]It's mainly jealously, I think.ReaperV7

Jealousy of what exactly?

Shhh! Don't let them break their illusion... all us non Americans live in caves, whilst eating mud and fling faeces at each other on the weekend as entertainment.

SolidSnake53 is Brittish.

Irregardless of whether he is or not, a general stigma is still attached of outsiders being "inferior" to Americans. I've met my fair share of this stereotype online a LOT. But again like I said it was sarcasm, stated as a means to ridicule a stereotype.

so your basically calling all Americans ignorant?

You see this is exactly why I don't post much...:|

No this was not a statement saying Americans are ignorant, it was a general retort to a misplaced stereotype of non americans being "inferior" and "jealous" of Americans. It had nothing to do with generalising Americans but ridiculing a stigma.

[QUOTE="Rhazakna"][QUOTE="Hoobinator"][QUOTE="Rhazakna"][QUOTE="Hoobinator"][QUOTE="ShamrockRovers"]

[QUOTE="SolidSnake35"]It's mainly jealously, I think.Hoobinator

Jealousy of what exactly?

Shhh! Don't let them break their illusion... all us non Americans live in caves, whilst eating mud and fling faeces at each other on the weekend as entertainment.

SolidSnake53 is Brittish.

Irregardless of whether he is or not, a general stigma is still attached of outsiders being "inferior" to Americans. I've met my fair share of this stereotype online a LOT. But again like I said it was sarcasm, stated as a means to ridicule a stereotype.

Yes, but you were clearly also implying hat Snake was an "arrogant American" (for lack of a better term). Don't lie and say you weren't.

I actually intended the original post as a retort to the many people on this board, and my own experiences. That doesn't change regardless of whether he is Britsih.

He's über pro-American...his nationality doesn't matter.

[QUOTE="MetalGear_Ninty"]

It's irrational, but people generally just don't like authority and to see power in others.

The USA being the most powerful and influential country in the world over recent years (even in stuff like The Olympics), has meant that a lot of contempt has being heading their way.

That coupled with bandwagon behaviour probably explains why the USA is so disliked.

WW2_freak

No, Metalgear is right, its irrational. They only hate us because of the power and influence we posses. I drive a 50,000 dollar car to school and people for no reason start to hate on me and call me names. I experience this irrational hate on a daily basis.

What crimes do you believe we committed? I can probably think of crimes alot of other countries have committed but I dont see anyone else bringing them up. You provide no logical reasons and therefore, you fail.

How is loving your country wrong? Just because we love it and think its the best is no reason we should be hated. Just because your country sucks and you hate it gives you no right to irrationally put us down.

[QUOTE="argetlam00"][QUOTE="Haziqonfire"]

That mofo ruined your reputation in the last 8 year's ;).

Guiltfeeder566

This. Ive never seen a worse president, no offense America.

Agreed. We've had worse presidents, but Bush takes the cake for the last century.

[QUOTE="xXXGODFATHAXXx"]Um im british and i hate america so bloody much, its your countrys fault british sodiers have died cus yu dik heds got us involved, it was none of our business then all of a sudden that **** bush asked blair and lie a **** he sed yes, its bushes fault our soldiers are dead, we lost our guys for NOTHING, and now yu wanna g in to georgia and it is clearly one your business so yu makin russia enemys for no reason. yu yanks just dont know when to stop war seems like yur hobby, u cant leave countrys alone your always interfering and bringin in countrys that have nothin to do with it like us, we were only involved cus yu bloody stupid government got us involved. america is in my opinion the cause of destruction in the middle east, the middle east where happy until yu arse stuck your noses in and caused global terrorism, its americas fault 9/11 happened cus yu gits interfered with something that as none of your business, america is just lookin for fights, thats why i hate america s much hey just messin the world up, if they left iraq alone and didnt get us involved the world would be a bettr place.MagnumPI

This is not intended to insult anybody, but what about IF your country gets attacked. And all your allies took your advice of staying out of world conflicts. Wouldn't you feel very foolish and stupid? Georgia is a very well valued Ally, and if Russia doesn't stay out, I agree wholeheartedly to backing them up.

[QUOTE="Hoobinator"][QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"][QUOTE="Hoobinator"]

It's Your words make sense no.:| And for your information my post was pure sarcasm.

LJS9502_basic

The general stereotype of being looked down upon because I am not American still exists. I can quite safely say I have come across more than my fair share in online chat forums, and Internet gaming, which is why I posted my original post as a means of ridiculing the stereotype.

But again, the whole "jealousy" excuse is that, a stereotypical grand excuse.

No I was NOT ridiculing Americans I was ridiculing the stereotype. There is a difference. A massive difference. At no point was I saying that ALL Americans are ignorant, at best it was a retort to certain minorities who might hold that belief.

:| You've just generalised my words into something they are not. And I made a clear demarcation between the immature individuals, this is not stereotyping of American society as a whole.

You can quite clearly I focused on the stereotype by making the joke on myself as the "inferior" one. I turned the joke in on itself, that is where the sarcasm and ridiculous nature of the stereotype comes from.

He's über pro-American...his nationality doesn't matter.

jointed

[QUOTE="ReaperV7"][QUOTE="Hoobinator"][QUOTE="Rhazakna"][QUOTE="Hoobinator"][QUOTE="ShamrockRovers"]

[QUOTE="SolidSnake35"]It's mainly jealously, I think.Hoobinator

Jealousy of what exactly?

Shhh! Don't let them break their illusion... all us non Americans live in caves, whilst eating mud and fling faeces at each other on the weekend as entertainment.

SolidSnake53 is Brittish.

Irregardless of whether he is or not, a general stigma is still attached of outsiders being "inferior" to Americans. I've met my fair share of this stereotype online a LOT. But again like I said it was sarcasm, stated as a means to ridicule a stereotype.

so your basically calling all Americans ignorant?

You see this is exactly why I don't post much...:|

No this was not a statement saying Americans are ignorant, it was a general retort to a misplaced stereotype of non americans being "inferior" and "jealous" of Americans. It had nothing to do with generalising Americans but ridiculing a stigma.

so your calling me stupid?

lol JK i love you :P

[QUOTE="HessenKnight"][QUOTE="Guiltfeeder566"][QUOTE="argetlam00"][QUOTE="Haziqonfire"]

That mofo ruined your reputation in the last 8 year's ;).

Guiltfeeder566

This. Ive never seen a worse president, no offense America.

Agreed. We've had worse presidents, but Bush takes the cake for the last century.

Bush got all the uneducated people...

[QUOTE="Rhazakna"][QUOTE="Hoobinator"][QUOTE="ShamrockRovers"]

[QUOTE="SolidSnake35"]It's mainly jealously, I think.Hoobinator

Jealousy of what exactly?

Shhh! Don't let them break their illusion... all us non Americans live in caves, whilst eating mud and fling faeces at each other on the weekend as entertainment.

SolidSnake53 is Brittish.

Irregardless of whether he is or not, a general stigma is still attached of outsiders being "inferior" to Americans. I've met my fair share of this stereotype online a LOT. But again like I said it was sarcasm, stated as a means to ridicule a stereotype.

I think your stereotypeing Americans. No need to be so ignorant.

[QUOTE="rctyke"]

As much as I love my country, the USA, there is much to be critizise, and much to be the reason why others hate us.

Does anyone remember 9-11? (Do not DARE call it a conspiracy). Did you know that much of the world felt sorry for us when that plane destroyed the empire state building, including the arabs and the poorest of people. What happened? Bush did what any puppet of war does, go atttack a country that has no reason to be attacked and buy off the oil from Saudi arabia, who's kingdom is swimming in money.

One answer should sum this all up, the rich, as they keep themselves rich and let the rest starve, those are the biggest monsters to live on this very planet.

Rhazakna

Swing and a miss.

Well not everyone, but hasn't anyone ever though that much of this poverty is caused by power and wealth, but not from countries, but mainly from very, very rich and disgusting people? 9-11 was a tragedy of not the US, but the world, and all that momentum is destroyed by some rich gluttons (this includes bush) wanted more money and used an idiot as their idol.

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"][QUOTE="Hoobinator"]

It's Your words make sense no.:| And for your information my post was pure sarcasm.

Hoobinator

The general stereotype of being looked down upon because I am not American still exists. I can quite safely say I have come across more than my fair share in online chat forums, and Internet gaming, which is why I posted my original post as a means of ridiculing the stereotype.

But again, the whole "jealousy" excuse is that, a stereotypical grand excuse.

[QUOTE="WW2_freak"][QUOTE="MetalGear_Ninty"]

It's irrational, but people generally just don't like authority and to see power in others.

The USA being the most powerful and influential country in the world over recent years (even in stuff like The Olympics), has meant that a lot of contempt has being heading their way.

That coupled with bandwagon behaviour probably explains why the USA is so disliked.

SylentButDeadly

No, Metalgear is right, its irrational. They only hate us because of the power and influence we posses. I drive a 50,000 dollar car to school and people for no reason start to hate on me and call me names. I experience this irrational hate on a daily basis.

What crimes do you believe we committed? I can probably think of crimes alot of other countries have committed but I dont see anyone else bringing them up. You provide no logical reasons and therefore, you fail.

How is loving your country wrong? Just because we love it and think its the best is no reason we should be hated. Just because your country sucks and you hate it gives you no right to irrationally put us down.

Loving your country is not wrong, Its just some americans seem to go about how great there country is for freedom and democracy, While so many other countries have the exact same thing and they seem to almost brag about it.

it's really just a fad. people hate the USA and dont even know why, theyll just say "cause of Bush", then wont even be able to tell you what they hate about him.Blitz_Nemesis

Lol most of them just say CUZ OF TEH WARZ IN ERRAK.

Well not everyone, but hasn't anyone ever though that much of this poverty is caused by power and wealth, but not from countries, but mainly from very, very rich and disgusting people? 9-11 was a tragedy of not the US, but the world, and all that momentum is destroyed by some rich gluttons (this includes bush) wanted more money and used an idiot as their idol.

rctyke

Still like his answer though. I had been searching for the answer. Thanks for that.

Loving your country is not wrong, Its just some americans seem to go about how great there country is for freedom and democracy, While so many other countries have the exact same thing and they seem to almost brag about it.

ShamrockRovers

Actually, other countries do not have the exact same thing. America is the only country with constitutionally protected speech.

it's really just a fad. people hate the USA and dont even know why, theyll just say "cause of Bush", then wont even be able to tell you what they hate about him.Blitz_Nemesis

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"][QUOTE="eloyc"]

Outside the US, a lot of people have the idea that US citizens are arrogant and think they own the whole world.

Maybe US people should start by calling themselves US citizens instead of "Americans" as if just the US are America. America is a continent, where the US is located, but a lot more countries are also "America".

eloyc

Duuuude, I know :), but why are US people the ones that call themselves by their continent rather than by their country?

Canadians are also Americans, Mexicans are also Americans, Peruvian are also Americans, and sooooo on.

Do you imagine all American (from America, not from US :lol: ) calling themselves Americans? It would be a mess.

I haven't heard French people calling themselves just European, either, nor Japanese calling themselves just Asian.

Then explain that to the rest of the world. They also call people from the US - americans.

This is why they say talk is cheap. It's easy, you don't need to know anything. You can just make up whatever the hell you feel like and pretend like you know something. If people weren't easy to dupe with bull **** they wouldn't be brainwashed by propaganda myths and rumors.

[QUOTE="jointed"]

He's über pro-American...his nationality doesn't matter.

LJS9502_basic

Probably.

But Americans should know that jealousy doesn't enter into it. Most people in Europe who dislike America is also extremely anti-European.

We should all just love each other instead. Peace.

[QUOTE="Rhazakna"][QUOTE="rctyke"]

As much as I love my country, the USA, there is much to be critizise, and much to be the reason why others hate us.

Does anyone remember 9-11? (Do not DARE call it a conspiracy). Did you know that much of the world felt sorry for us when that plane destroyed the empire state building, including the arabs and the poorest of people. What happened? Bush did what any puppet of war does, go atttack a country that has no reason to be attacked and buy off the oil from Saudi arabia, who's kingdom is swimming in money.

One answer should sum this all up, the rich, as they keep themselves rich and let the rest starve, those are the biggest monsters to live on this very planet.

LJS9502_basic

Swing and a miss.

Though I hope he's not implying 911 was a conspiracy by the US. Besides the fact that he has the wrong building.

Wasn't me. I don't post on GB. It's not an uncommon term.

[QUOTE="eloyc"][QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"][QUOTE="eloyc"]

Outside the US, a lot of people have the idea that US citizens are arrogant and think they own the whole world.

Maybe US people should start by calling themselves US citizens instead of "Americans" as if just the US are America. America is a continent, where the US is located, but a lot more countries are also "America".

sonicare

Duuuude, I know :), but why are US people the ones that call themselves by their continent rather than by their country?

Canadians are also Americans, Mexicans are also Americans, Peruvian are also Americans, and sooooo on.

Do you imagine all American (from America, not from US :lol: ) calling themselves Americans? It would be a mess.

I haven't heard French people calling themselves just European, either, nor Japanese calling themselves just Asian.

Then explain that to the rest of the world. They also call people from the US - americans.

Yes, the most of the people do that, and?