The world really doesn't like america ... ... ?

Question

I was watching the news and George Dubbya came on telling Russia to stop its military action because of the loss of civilian lives.

Firstly this is incredibly hypocritical.

The main thing was that my american flat mate actually believed that Russia would stop just because america had spoken.

Is one of the main reasons for the global dislike of the usa this patronising we are better than you attitude ?

Answer 1

There are no other countries in the world other than USA, look at the film Independence day.

I'm being facetious, before any thinks that I am American

Answer 2

I think America should stop poking its nose into other country's affairs and mind its own. I don't hate America but I'm sick of it trying to be the world police with the silly UK behind it like a puppy dog. A lot of foreigners are sick of the USA only because of this. It is getting tiresome now.

Answer 3

I am not a big fan of America - it's a very cultural thing in the UK (IMHO) - I think we now dislike americans even more than we dislike the french! ;-)

Answer 4

no it's because they don't want to order their own troops to stop looting Georgian civilians

Answer 5

Look, it doesn't matter who it is that has the military and economic dominance in the world everyone will hate them. If tomorrow the US suddenly fell and lost its super-power status and global dominance and China (or anyone else) suddenly took that role, it would only be a matter of time before the world started disliking them. It's just the way people are.

Answer 6

yeah america are way too aragont they dont make half the tec they think they do most of there weopons and **** are made by other countries

Answer 7

Half and Half.

Half of the world adores us and desperately wants to live in our country and be apart of our culture. And the other Half thinks we are ethnocentric , wicked, and stupid.

Speaking to a South American's and a Japanese's viewpoint of America, might surprise you. In fact, many South American's cringe at the very thought of us calling ourselves "Americans". You could get into a beautiful 10 hour debate with them just over that alone.

Answer 8

Hi honey, i think all nations have their faults, but no country is any better than another...people are (supposed to be) equal.  I don't think there should be a hierarchy across nations.

The reason USA comes across as bigger 'n' better and patronising is because America IS a big nation. But of course, no nation is 'king of the world'.

I live in the UK but i admire other countries and also USA for many good things.

Take care x

Answer 9

people hate America because of our power.  If we did not have the power, the next in line would be hated.  "jealousy is poison"