RE: This is why people hate America
September 3, 2017 at 7:03 pm
(This post was last modified: September 3, 2017 at 7:05 pm by Thumpalumpacus.)
(September 3, 2017 at 6:39 pm)Gawdzilla Sama Wrote:(September 3, 2017 at 6:19 pm)Thumpalumpacus Wrote: There's a lot of history behind why others in some countries hate us. It's a bit deeper than a social-media post.
I've slept in 72 countries. Not one single one was 100% pro- or 100% anti-US. Just like everywhere there were different opinions about this country, but in every single country I got a warm welcome and had a lot of fun.
My count is not that large by a long shot, but I've lived in countries that were sullen-to-hostile towards us and not once did I experience personal disrespect. The folks where I was understood the difference between my nation's history and my own outlook.
I still understand why they shake a fist at us in many cases, but they never once shook a fist at me.
(September 3, 2017 at 7:00 pm)Mermaid Wrote:(September 3, 2017 at 6:40 am)Gawdzilla Sama Wrote: You think that's typical of Americans?
I suspect people in other countries feel it is.
I mean, seriously. we elected Donald Trump as the president.
We. Elected. Donald. Trump. As. The. PRESIDENT.
I didn't. And neither did a majority of American voters.
I refuse to bear that guilt, even as I have to deal with the fallout of his election.
