I think part of it is the attitude that many Americans have, the "We're so much better than the rest of the world" thing.
And before anyone jumps on my back for saying that, two things: 1) I am American (and certainly don't think that way), and 2) I did NOT say all Americans think this way.
It's what I believe to be the principal reason why the majority of the World hates the US. It's backed up by facts - when the AP conducted a world-wide poll in regards to why people currently have feelings of animosity towards the US, this was the number 1 reason given.
If your 'few cents' can't comprehend that, then I suggest you don't make the kind of thread that has been repeated and repeated and repeated, ad infinitum...
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Considering that the rest of the world has hated us for longer than GWB has been in office and that you are trusting in the source of a single poll, I would not be so hasty to lash out at others for alleged stupidity.
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Actually, you're wrong again. Immediately after 9/11 the majority of the world felt a great sense of empathy with the US. The front pages of most newspapers around the world showed this...Even Le Monde - a French newspaper - carries the headline "WE ARE ALL AMERICANS".
Try again...
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Oh dear...BUSH didn't do ANYTHING prior to 9/11!!!!!!!!!!!! He was a lame duck president elected by a minority! Please try to use your brain...
I'm referring to 'rest of the world' as countries including:
Turkey
Argentina
Brazil
Germany
France
Indonesia
Canada
Lebanon
Great Britan
Chile
Australia
Mexico
South Africa
China
Italy
South Korea
Japan
Russia
Spain
Is that comprehensive enough for you?
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I think there's a number of reasons why people hate us.
1. Cocky - We tend to think that our way is the only way things should be done, and if it isn't our way, it's automatically wrong, even if it works for another country.
2. Our president - George Bush is very hated amongst the world, this is no shocker really. Everyone knows this, so I'll move on.
3. Policing the world - I think this is what bothers most other countries, america putting it's nose everywhere, as if it's some authority in every matter.
actually no, Ive been in those countries and they all LOVE america, so before jumping to conclusions research a bit more...
and many ppl hate america, but I think most ppl hate the american goverment not the ppl, cuz it's like saying I hate blonde ppl, it makes no sence whatsoever, there are some shitty ppl america but there are great ppl there too
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