Exploring Anti-Americanism
POSTED BY: Khyron
UPDATED: Monday, April 30, 2007 03:01
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Originally posted by Fletch2:
I think it comes from the belief that you can't victimise the big guy, kinda the same logic that says you can insult the WASP male when insulting anyone else makes you a racist/sexist. I think there is a general feeling taht it's OK to insult America just because they are the big kid on the block. Oh and there is a big side helping of envy in there too.
Grandpa used to say "If you stick your head up above the crowd, somebodys' gonna throw a rock at it"
Now the French, they have always bad mouthed everyone because they think thier language, art, fashion, and cuisine is so much better.
Another saying from Grandpa that is relevant--- "People remember the bad things you do for much longer that the good things"
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Yep, nothing like having a military presence everywhere to stick your head above the crowd. Also, mebbe we shuld stop "doing" so much, that way people will have neither the good nor the bad to remember!
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Originally posted by rue:
So are Americans 'ugly' and hateful? You betcha - and by choice.
And we apparently generalize a lot.
"Keep the Shiny side up"
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By your own example, I'd say so.
Not a snit fit or anything, I just thought your post was exquisitely ironic.
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Quote:Recognizing a problem is the first step towards fixing it. But seeing as most Americans drive instead of walk, that first step is usually avoided.
Originally posted by Geezer:
And we apparently generalize a lot.
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Originally posted by SignyM:
I think Webb ignores some very real facts about America that make it very likely that we WILL be hated. The first is that we spend more on our military than the rest of the world combined. That, and our 800 military installations around the world make our military footprint large and very resented. In addition, our previous lock on international banking and the UN made it impossible for other people to be heard.
The self-hatred appears to be another unique quality about America.
"Keep the Shiny side up"
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What ??
SignyM cites facts and you cite ---- self-hatred? Where's the connection?
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Quote:Geez, if your dad treated your mom not-so-well, would you refrain from criticizing him for fear of sounding like a dad-hater?
Originally posted by Geezer:
The self-hatred appears to be another unique quality about America.
Just curious Chrisisall
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Originally posted by rue:
What ??
SignyM cites facts and you cite ---- self-hatred? Where's the connection?
That's what happens when someone is totally incapable of believing that they are anything but a perfect, shining example of what everyone else should be.
Reminds me of the parents who insist their kid is a perfect little angel, even after said little angel has rolled another kid for their lunch money.
"I thoroughly disapprove of duels. If a man should challenge me, I would take him kindly and forgivingly by the hand and lead him to a quiet place and kill him."
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Originally posted by rue:
By your own example, I'd say so.
Not a snit fit or anything, I just thought your post was exquisitely ironic.
And your example, as well. And your post is equally ironic.
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