There seems to be a lot of Anglophobia, is this an issue on a wider-scale, than just the Internet?

Question

http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Aj94j6OYlRfMBplAA8DbTyRbLxV.;_ylv=3?qid=20080819075442AALmed6 - Sick of Racist English?

http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080812140526AAX4veX - Why are English ppl all [drunkard yobs?]

I consider myself to be one of the most open-minded people from any nation or background--I’m English, though I consider myself British. Why do people hold such nationalistic views towards the English, and believe that the English hold nationalistic views about their nation or race? Are the nationalistic views that the English are perceived of holding valid?

Answer 1

I've got it recently from Polish youngsters, don't know why. Always youngsters, always over the internet.

But mostly, i just get women who are "Hey, wow, you're English?"

Answer 2

How can we possibly accept that we as a nation are racist?

When there is trouble in the World where are we? Right there at the forefront giving aid or whatever is required inspite of the size of our country.

Which is the country that most refugees or immigrants choose to come to because we actively assist financially and in other ways. What other country is more accepting of other people's cultures and attempt not to offend - even in our schools?

It is we who are losing our identity in our country precisely because we are so accommodating.

My question is if we English are SO bad why do people persist in staying here and benefitting from what we have to offer - talk about bite the hands that feeds you!

As for the drunken yobs - nothing new and if that is the worst generalisation that others can come up with I would rather that than some of the other qualities that could be attributed to different cultures.

Isn't it time we regained our pride and stopped acting like cultural doormats?

We are a small island with an awful lot of clout that we use for better not worse - let's regain our pride and self-esteem - it's strongly deserved.

Answer 3

mostly YOU BRITS are in here bashing America and Americans and you whine over this? HYPOCRITE!

Answer 4

Mostly because people are either ignorant or trolling. I wouldn't pay them any attention.