Why are the Americans so xenophobic?

Question

Honestly, I can't believe how ignorant some Americans are.

Answer 1

I can see where you are coming from  Stuart. First the American commentators complain about Eamon Sullivan (is he on something because he's so fast) next it is the complaint about the judging in the gymnastics because the American got second and the complaints about the Pom girl who won the 400 metre race.

The way they can carry on it appears the only way an American can get beaten is because of cheating or incompetent judging.

Answer 2

too much **** from Bush and Media~!~

Answer 3

Wow, just like the chinese, you have to steal ideas to even make it to the dance.  Lame and sad, yet funny all the same.

Answer 4

Well, I don't think most Americans are xenophobic (at least outside of the internet and media, it doesn't seem that way). However, there are xenophobics in every country. It's just more annoying in the US and other major world powers because their xenophobia can actually cause harm. People are xenophobic when they feel threatened by another culture and when they have no or barely any understanding of another culture.

Answer 5

average american is making all generalization about every people in the world, negatively. so it makes sense that the foreigners would do the same right? difference is american actually do believe the claims they are making, foreigners are just ranting.

Answer 6

Wow, by stereotyping ALL Americans you just made yourself look ignorant. I am an American who has lived overseas and has more friends who are from other countries than those who are Americans. By making a point, you just gave more fuel to the argument.

Answer 7

By you asking this question in response to a previous question, makes you hypocrtical. You are just as ignorant for asking this question, just the same as the other person.

Answer 8

honestly i cant believe how petty you are

Answer 9

They've been a world power for quite sometime and are scared by the idea of rising Asian nations and the declining value of the dollar.