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View of America from Austrailia.
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[quote:Anonymous Coward 3677166:MV8xODY0Njg5XzMxMTExNDQyX0ExM0FCMjE2] [quote:Anonymous Coward 1539700:MV8xODY0Njg5XzMxMTExMDM2X0VFMUY0ODE0] [quote:Anonymous Coward 3677166:MV8xODY0Njg5XzMxMTEwODMxX0M2RDRFQjZB] [quote:Anonymous Coward 1539700:MV8xODY0Njg5XzMxMTEwNTA1X0UyNENFRkUz] [quote:Anonymous Coward 3677166:MV8xODY0Njg5XzMxMTEwMjc5X0ExRjQyMzhB] [quote:Anonymous Coward 1539700:MV8xODY0Njg5XzMxMTA4OTIzX0M4RDdEMDZG] [quote:Anonymous Coward 3677166:MV8xODY0Njg5XzMxMTA1ODYzXzVGMTNBNzgx] Most people from other countries want to see America a third world country [/quote] You've got that right, and the ones leading the charge are our "dear friends" the British, Canadians, and the Australians. They who can barely conceal their dislike anymore. I think the thing that they despise the most is that we don't find them nearly as interesting as they think they are. [/quote] clueless... This is what we say to non anglos about Americans. because it's true.... [/quote] Thank you. You just made my point. I say that Canadians don't like Americans and you say: clueless... This is what we say to non anglos about Americans. because it's true...." Feel the love? LOL. :tomato: [/quote] But you are wrong, yet again. It isnt jealousy or a desire to be "noticed" by you all, to be showered by your "benevolence". Quite the contrary,,, we hope and pray we will be ignored by you all, no good can come to being "noticed". And YOU, as a normal bloke? You so want to be adored and put on a pedestal by foreigners, by what you think are your country's vast achievements. The lack of knowledge of all things not American is understandable, but it is the total lack of curiosity because, apparently, you think it inferior or not worthy: a very strange national trait, unlike any other peoples. So please dont talk about what non Americans think of you, look no further at how you think of them,,, and as in any relationship, understand that the disdain begins with you... [/quote] My dear I know as much as I want to know about the British and Canadians through experience. I am one of those "odd Americans" who actually does travel. I was sitting in an airport in Canada one time when a rather large woman sat down next to me. She asked where I was going and I told her. She informed me she was on her way to Florida. I asked if she was an American and she said, "OH! God no! Don't insult me. I asked why she was going to the states then? She said she lived there and had to return to "civilization" (Canada) to maintain her free healthcare services. She asked why I was going to the states, and I said because I live there and I am an American. After she pulled her size 9's out of her mouth she mumbled something about not really "hating" all Americans. I would say that the disdain started with her wouldn't you? And you have your wish, most of us do ignore you...unless you are stumbling around underfoot. [/quote] ---------------- No I dont have my wish. But let's make this clear, I am making a distinction between the people and the political entity. As a Canadian I can certainly criticize Canadians, their lifestyle, politics, and so on... Very intimately and very rudely if I want. I can do the same with Americans, because they also I know very well,,, not as well as their GOVT though. I also know Mexico very well, having lived there a number of years, etc... So, these three countries I know very very well. Outside that universe I am still very much a a student, even though I have traveled to many parts outside NAmerica. So really, it doesnt impress me your qualifications of vacationing outside the US, nor your anecdotes of talking to fat Cdn ladies at the airport. Please address the issues I bring up,,,,, [/quote] First of all, I do NOT vacation outside of my country. I only leave here when I must, and now when one of us is sent abroad we feel we have pulled the short straw as assignments go.... I am not quite sure which issues you want to discuss? Please elaborate. Is it your right to throw up criticism of the the US while demanding the right to be rude? Ok. The fat Canadian lady was a prime example of Canadian behavior. She takes advantage of the US and all it has to offer while hating it and the people who built this nation. Nasty and petty, wouldn't you agree? What is she doing here? Personally, I like Mexicans. [/quote]
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"From an Austrailian:
Some Australians are watching and caring. We see GOP vote tampering, corporate greed engulfing, your Constitution disintergrating, corrupt politicians prevailing, media deceiving, financial institutions enslaving and your debt level skyrocketing. We see the military machine menacing and hear the warmongers spruiking while watching your infrastructure crumbling, your standard of living plummeting, your liberties vanishing and your soil degrading. We see staggering unemployment levels growing and homeless abounding, our American friends suffering and Ron Paul crusading.
The world loves Ron Paul and hopes he wins"
A comment I received from a new friend.
It touched me and I thought I would share.
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