Hatred of America unites the world

The Sunday Telegraph (U.K.) ^ | 02/25/07 | Niall Ferguson

[Rembrandt]

I have been outside the U.S. about 50 times. In those trips, I have never, not once, encountered any problems whatsoever. People who act like jerks get rude responses; no big surprise there.

[eleni121]

So, lots of losers hate the US and Americans? What else is new? It's lonely being at the top.

Conversely most Americans could care less about the pesky buzzing going on.

[Mr. Jeeves]

These figures suggest a paradox in the Muslim world. It's not America's enemies who hate the United States most, it's people in countries that are supposed to be America's friends, if not allies.

We are propping up the corrupt governments of Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Jordan, so that isn't too surprising. The problem for the USA and the people of those countries is: what would follow if we didn't prop up their corrupt governments would be far worse - for them and us.

[ME-262]

Waaaaaaaa! Waaaaaaaa! Boo hoo!
The majority of the world hates us.
This could ruin my whole moment.... Oh wait... I'm over it now.
Its good to be American! (to be said like "Its good to be king!")

I guess what really has to suck for those who hate us is that, except for a few self loathing people here, "who really cares?".
I recall Mark Steyn recounting a bestselling book in Canada about what Americans think of Canadians. Mark went on to comment that if a book was published about what Canadians thought of Americans he didn't think many Americans would ever care to buy such a book. Does it really matter what some other place thinks of us? Do we cease to be the greatest nation ever on the face of this planet just because of some petty jealousy? I think not!

In spite of all this monkey chatter about our evil capitalism and ugly Americanism, I've never been to a corner of the globe where they wouldn't take my capitalist dollars. You can say all you want about the evil of capitalism, but when that guy offers to sell you his copy of Mao's little red book for a US Dollar you realize communism goes against human nature. The Bible tells us that all people are born with a sinful(selfish)nature. That being the case a system based on motivating everyone by their own selfish greed and covetousness is pure genius. All this socialist crap about let's all work hard for the common good is ignorant of human nature.

[TADSLOS]

It's not for nothing that they say it's lonely at the top.

Yeah, but the view is unobstructed and the air is fresher.

[ME-262]

As they say about sled dogs... If you're not the lead dog the view never changes!

Maybe, that's why they hate us. They're sick of staring at our A$$ as they are all compelled to follow us into the future. Oh it must suck to have to make up reasons for why you and your countrymen aren't the greatest nation on earth. It would be much easier if they could just acknowledge that God has blessed us and leave it at that. But their selfish nature just doesn't like that alternative. It feels better to say "we were robbed", "the great Satan is only great because they stole from us our rightful greatness".

[Chgogal]

You may enjoy the link below. It is quite interesting.

"Imagine a World Without America" (Pro-American Ad from our British Ally-ENJOY)

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1789430/posts

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ginIipGleA

[BigCinBigD]

August 23rd 2037
In the long anticipated start of hostility's between Europe and the Russo/China empire. Russo forces invaded Germany and pushed to the Rhine river today. Bombing of western European cities commenced with the start of the ground offensive.

France despite having signed a non attack pact with the Russians suffered what spokesmen in Stalingrad called "a lesson" as Paris was incinerated.

In the United States White House press spokesman Robert Dann told the world press that The United States had ordered an immediate halt to all air and sea traffic from Europe and would turn away by force of arms anyone attempting to reach North America. Mr. Dann stated that it is the official position of The United States that Twice saving Europe was enough. And that after decades of hatred directed toward America by European liberals The U.S. Would let nature take it's coarse this time. He also warned the Russo/Chinese Empire that any attack on U.S. interests would result in dire consequences.

[Hoosiersailor]

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I don't really care what other countries think of us either. I am currently stationed in Korea and it is my first time overseas so I find it interesting to see other peoples views of us. I dont really care what they think but I find it interesting at the same time. The area am I at, most of the people here love Americans, the older people especially remember how we saved their asses and still protect them today. I have also seen the anti American protests. The people I know stationed in Japan say that for the most part Japanese love Americans also. There are always a minority that dont, especially after some young service member does something stupid to embarrass us. There are alot of women who want to hook up with American military members because they want to become Americans so for a hated country we must not be that bad.

[Sender]

Many of them really do think Americans are uncultured barbarians, ignorant of world affairs, ultranationalist imperialist warmongers for oil.

Even a lot of the Brits, who themselves are suffering from spiraling gang and gun violence, Muslim political correctness, EU anxiety, Red Ken and Antisocial Behaviour.

Dear England: I love ya guys, but look in a mirror (no pun intended) before you judge Americans. Your green and pleasant land has its own problems.

[The_Reader_David]

I would observe that just shy of two millenia ago, a certain quite notable person suggested to his followers that being hated by the world was not a bad thing.

[CremeSaver]

After reading this article and posting three responses to it on the Telegraph site, where the only one published was critical of America and Americans, I have come to the conclusion that the weekly America bashing from the Telegraph has a purposeful agenda. Their media is trying very hard to separate our countries, and they are doing a very good job of it.

I find myself appreciating the French and German's obviously dislike, hate and contempt to be refreshingly honest and open. They hate us and don't mind if we know it. The British stand behind weasel words like, "I like Americans, I just don't like their government, their foreign policy, the South, the West, the East or the North. I don't like Hollywood, their music, their culture, lack of culture, their laws, the color of their toilets, their clothes, their shoes, their cars, their schools, their health care, their lack of health care, on and on and so on. Other than that I like Americans." If it wasn't so funny it would be very sad. Britain embrace the EU if for no other reason than you can once again be honest in your dislike of my country.

[MonTinaGirl]

"But who hates Americans the most?"

Is this a trick question? The answer is Americans...on the left.

[VaBthang4]

Nah...hatred of the truth is what unites the World.

[Michael81Dus]

British respondents to the Pew surveys now give higher favourability ratings to Germany (75 per cent)...

Hey Brits, we love you too, bro´s!! ;-)

[exdem2000]

I don't care who hates this country. I Love my country.

[Chi-townChief]

Why does Youtube seem to be so riddled with anti-Americans and anti-Semites? An aberration or the wave of the future?

[Chgogal]

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I'm confused....it was a Pro-American Ad???

:)

[Washi]

I've seen it (truthfuly) stated here on F.R., though I forget by who, that socialists have always hated America. The reason that we are "more hated" now isn't our own doing, it's due to the fact that more countries are turning into socialist failures (read: U.K.)