For all those who consistantly criticise American Citizens, AKA "The US", public and foreign policy, the political agenda, and so on, are under the direct control of the government administration, the people are basically kept in the dark and not consulted on the day to day decisions made by those on capitol hill.
The actions of those in power, do not always reflect the needs, aspirations and attitude of all the citizens.
Even when 70% or more of the US population, don't agree with, and voice their opposition to, any particular legal stance, political position or direction the leaders are proposing, we are ignored and told it's in our best interest.
We have been lied to, cheated, manipulated, duped and have been used as pawns in their game of financial greed, lust for power and control, just like many other nations on the planet have.