Why People Hate the USA
December 20, 2009 7,854 CommentsWhen I posted this political commentary puppy on YouTube, people went bananas over it. I got a ton of flack from folks calling me un-American (whatever that means…the phrase ITSELF is un-American because American is supposed to stand for freedom of the individuality), countercultural riotess, social outcast, and more. To me, that was pretty funny. And showed me how a lot of people don’t have high levels of reading comprehension. Or watching comprehension, even. Because the point of this video is to explore why OTHER people dislike my country. It clearly does not say, “Why The Resident Hates the USA”. I happen to love my country. It has a lot of social and cultural faults, like the way it bullies other countries around and tends to be fat and content with all the spoils we’ve acquired over the years. Or how we have a super douchebag for a President (hopefully not for much longer!). But still, I love this country. Our constitution is pretty unbelievably written and idealistic, right up my alley. The rights that US citizens are given just by being born here are awesome! And even as we head into what looks like a pretty steep depression, we still have a lot of food, shelter, and clothing. We have a lot of really neat land to travel and explore without leaving our own borders. We create a lot of great music and art. And by and large, we’re pretty decent (if naïve at times) people. So, I love my country. But yes, it has its faults, and I think that’s what people in other countries tend to focus on, because our faults tend to inflict damage on other countries. So, I wanted to hear about why other people hate our country. Because the only way to fix something is to admit there’s a problem in the first place, right? That’s why I made this sort of political commentary video. Whatcha think?
[..YouTube..] @CSATexanno. idealistically a great society would be where the society takes care of everyone. but idealism is far from reality here.is it not reasonable to think that the “greatest” country would have the lowest percentage of poverty?
[..YouTube..] it’s an opinion influenced by people i have met. Canadians, for example, are Americans so therefore the colloquial use of the name is inaccurate and i think due to seppos being pig headed. sorry.
[..YouTube..] @robi2000 cont.is there a reason why we don’t hear people from other countries praising something similar apart from when the world cup is on? my thoughts are that most people from other nations don’t feel the need to let everyone else know they are number 1, all the time.and the slander about being uneducated because I happen to think that people from the USA are often overly self absorbed which can then in turn explain their claim and use of the name “Americans”, is laughable.
[..YouTube..] @robi2000not having poverty? none. is it not reasonable to think that the “greatest” country would have the lowest percentage though?do you consider people who don’t openly display patriotism to have low self esteem? my point was, it’s just tooooo much. no one can blame another for being patriotic, highly on the contrary! but at the same time we are just sick and tired of hearing about it. it’s just always in one’s face.
[..YouTube..] you proud in oil, army, invasion, vindict. the north american feelings. you are all fat and the worst feelings in the world
[..YouTube..] you proud in OIL
[..YouTube..] i have 1 reason to love the USA and she’s in an army tank top
[..YouTube..] @cazomanone How much of the seeming unity of Americans is actual unity and how much of that seeming unity is only a (perhaps deliberately manufactured) illusion of unity anyone – it seems to me – can only either make a guess about, or not guess about.
[..YouTube..] @cazomanone My comments are these: That Americans may be being portrayed by various media (both within the U.S. and to those outside of the U.S. ) as being patriotic does not necessarily mean that there are not just as many – if not more – U.S. citizens who are NOT patriotic as there are U.S. citizens who are so.
[..YouTube..] @cazomanone I read your comment to CSATexan ( in which you stated, “Americans too me seem more far apart from state…yet you share a patriotism…” ), and I have both a question and comments in response to it.My question is this: By your use of the word ‘you’ in that assertion did you mean ‘you, CSATexan and also (only) those specific Americans who are patriotic’ share a patriotism – or did you mean ‘you, Americans’ share a patriotism?
[..YouTube..] @THEx13THxWARRIOR sorry i mean happy Eid … every Eid and all of u fine Inshallah Peace
[..YouTube..] @THEx13THxWARRIOR sorry i need to go now couz its the Eid prey after beautful fast Month ( Ramdan ) happy Ramdan to all and talk with u later
[..YouTube..] @THEx13THxWARRIOR what explain u need to under stand from !!! ( saw God face to face ) and ( saw the God of Israel ) and ( no one every saw God Except the son ) !!!!!!!!!!stop fool and stray ur self !!!!!!!!
[..YouTube..] @sibawi12 Never been to Tennessee AmericanEagle is from there
[..YouTube..] @pulman7 Okay…you still have no point. You just gave me three quotes from the Bible without any explanation for them. Is there an argument you’re trying to make? Islam is by no stretch of the imagination a perfect religion or even “better” than Christianity, Judaism, or Hinduism.
[..YouTube..] @CSATexan how about tenesse??ramadan ended haha
[..YouTube..] @cazomanone We have been together as a nation for a really long time. To the point that we even see ourselves as a single identity more so than a Union of State.
[..YouTube..] @CSATexan Americans too me seem more far apart from state to state as we are from Country to Country but yet you share a patriotism that the Europeans don’t.
[..YouTube..] @cazomanone We are a lot different than the rest of the USA, just as they are different from us.As for me personally I am a right wing radical
[..YouTube..] @nturneta I never heard someone say that English is the hardest, in my humble opinion compared to let’s say German both the spelling and grammar are way easier. What’s with “sing”? It’s not really complicated.
[..YouTube..] (ofcourse we won)
[..YouTube..] @HingerlAlois Dutch seems to be the most difficult language in Europe. Although I’m surprissed that some words looks just like other countries. Today I watched a football match and someone got a yellow card. In Finland it’s geel and in Holland it’s also geel. A lot of words are very simular. In Germany it’s a Gelb.
[..YouTube..] @Flameon65 Oh yeah. For the past three prime ministers, there have been loads of hate thrown at them.I guess the hatred has something to do with jealousy, what with the US being so big and powerful, when Britain kind of raised it and is lying in its wake, unable to help itself without US’ help.Once, Britain had power over the US, now the US has power over Britain.
[..YouTube..] @Flameon65 You got it in one, old son
[..YouTube..] @HingerlAlois Well, actually, it’s supposed to be the hardest. What with the tenses of ‘sing’, and also the wide variety of words, synonyms, double meanings phrases and so on. I guess it can be simple if you speak in the most lamest terms.
[..YouTube..] @honest1963 I think English is way easier to learn than German and French.The English language is pretty simple.
[..YouTube..] @gal5131 I see much hate from Britain towards the U.S. and alot of it has to do with foreign policy but Britain is one of the U.S.s’ strongest allies so Britains Gov. must be hated as well.??
[..YouTube..] @Withnail1969 – You don’t think Britain, and every nation, for that matter, is fed a certain amount of brainwashing and propaganda?
[..YouTube..] @randyleprechaun08 – What do you mean ‘we also don’t speak correctly’?
[..YouTube..] The US is the best country period, stop being jealous
[..YouTube..] @TSnXxOshelxX I would’nt like those people either and i live here in the U.S…
[..YouTube..] The only americans i dont like are the ones who say america is the best and you all suck etc etc.
[..YouTube..] @randyleprechaun08 I can totally understand what you say..Hahaha, alot of it does’nt make sense to me either..The word: thought and the word: through go back way to far for me to grasp why they have a different sound.! : )
[..YouTube..] @Flameon65 english is possibly the hardest language to learn because there are so many words, and it contradicts itself a lot. we also don`t speak correctly. it seems impossible to learn from a foreign point of view
[..YouTube..] @Withnail1969 The nickname for the television “the idiot box” lol. There educational shows though.
[..YouTube..] @Faliandra Britain actually has had a much more liberal immigration policy than the U.S. , Also, English is not a lot easier to learn than say French, Spanish, or German. I do not look down on other countries and have traveled to some absolutely wonderful countries. I am proud of my country as I hope everyone is of their own. As for living comfort, It really depends on where you go,and what you prefer.I hope you did enjoy your visit while you were here!Thanks for responding,
[..YouTube..] Feeling proud does not mean one should feel superior…
[..YouTube..] Americans are definitely not lazy, in fact they work more hours for less benefits than just about anyone else in the free world, nor are they stupid. The problem is that they are constantly pumped full of moronic brainwashing propaganda from TV news, advertising, etc.
[..YouTube..] @dastingo I agree…The greatest country should be the one that you live in because you are proud…
[..YouTube..] @NiagaraWarrior Why thank you it’s nice foe somebody to agree once in a while!!
[..YouTube..] @CSATexan You just take some anesthetic may be … what u think of ?/watch?v=9dOOFB8fs38/watch?v=9sMsUx3JNO0
[..YouTube..] 3:06 that guy just hit the nail right on the head…i vote HIM for president!
[..YouTube..] @timbrownrigggg im aussie too, and yeah i don’t like that either when people tell us to ride our kangaroos….. no need for it =D
[..YouTube..] When im playing xbox online and i get into an american lobby, they all seem to be very arrogent, self centred and very uneducated, for some reason every american thinks that im british and starts talking all these completely false stats about that country when im australian and then they say go ride ya kangaroo or some shit like that, its annoying as.
[..YouTube..] @cazomanone i agree, the BBC is a great news outlet and definitely my favorite, even over the CBC (in Canada) their news broadcasts are fair and impartial. they also go into much further detail about worldly events compared to any US equivalent. what you just said is very true, and increasingly noticeable – It may appear to be bias to the left to an individual with right wing views but this is a reflection of an individuals position not the impartial way in which the BBC conveys the facts
[..YouTube..] I wouldn’t classify the USA is a young country
[..YouTube..] America is a hughe country there is no more an average american than an average European. Id hate to be comparede to the southren most countries in Europa they to me seem uneducatede slow of mind and they dont get the paper either
[..YouTube..] well Jan has come and we got a liar communist purposely trying to destroy us,with his Communist buddies,,,so who do we elect now?
[..YouTube..] that nigerian guy was the only logical guy on this gay video. red haired girl was the biggest dumbass and should stay in the kitchen.
[..YouTube..] @jasonschmidty01 actually i’ve been to nebraska and kansas both many many times and i see people on tractors in the road fairly often. At least once a week depening which season it is.