Google Criticized as "Anti-American" for Tetris Logo

[Low Key]

I don't know why I'm replying again as it seems there are a lot of people here, American and elsewhere that have NO IDEA what they hell they are talking about.

Another example of Americans believing they were the only country fighting on the Allied side, even when they missed most of World War II. Does no one in America study history, or do they learn it from watching BS Hollywood movies?

Winston Churchill said it best when he said:

"You can always count on Americans to do the right thing... after they?ve tried everything else."

explains why the dint want help out against the nazis till the got bombed by the japanesse. I know alot will not like this statement but its a historical fact Americans got into the war late because they dint want get there hands dirty.

I don't suppose you have heard of the Great Depression. THAT is why America didn't join the war right away. The country was in the midst of the worst financial crisis in the history of the country, far worse than today.

But I don't expect anyone not from America to know that. So, just keep making blanket statements that have absolutely no merit, and we'll leave it at that.

funny because america came out the second world richer than going in so that makes loads sense

That's the way it happened, whether you can comprehend it or not.

not matter comprehension its matter of i have seen presidential reports of the time i really wasnt about money, and the excuse of money has been used to cover the fact for the late entry to the war

If that's what you truly believe, then you go right on ahead and believe that. The Great Depression ended in 1938, but in the two years it took for America to enter the war, the country was still in dire straits.

I find it laughable how America should have entered the war sooner, but any other time America does something militarily, oh my god they are so evil. We all know war leads to death, and it's easy to say that is the last thing anyone wants, but don't sit there and bash America because they didn't help the allies sooner when no one helps America stifle other atrocities. And it's not a matter of America is being the aggressor, it's the fact that the rest of the world leaders don't even want to hear it. It takes the dictator of whatever country to kill thousands or more innocent people before it's okay to take care of the situation.

america entered the war in January 1942 man reason for not entering war was lack public support till pearl harbor. also its hard to support Americas actions in other countries when there foreign policy is so horrible im mean leave Argentina alone you dont need to fuck it up anymore

Why the lack of public support though? Once again, it was because of the woeful economic situation. In retrospect, I think it's safe to say America should have entered the war sooner. But the war has been over for more than 60 years. Water under the bridge my friend.

As far as Argentina goes, the American government does what it does, and most of the populace is kept in the dark. That is why most of us don't like our government regardless of who is in office. But if you think America is the only country to wrongfully attack another country, think again. England has led many soldiers to their deaths over the past millenia or so over nothing more than a holy war (The Crusades), to gain riches (South Africa), and to gain land from the Aborigines (Australia) to name a few instances. So please, get off your high horse and stop blaming America for everything that goes wrong in the world.

 

[murphy7801]

I don't know why I'm replying again as it seems there are a lot of people here, American and elsewhere that have NO IDEA what they hell they are talking about.

Another example of Americans believing they were the only country fighting on the Allied side, even when they missed most of World War II. Does no one in America study history, or do they learn it from watching BS Hollywood movies?

Winston Churchill said it best when he said:

"You can always count on Americans to do the right thing... after they?ve tried everything else."

explains why the dint want help out against the nazis till the got bombed by the japanesse. I know alot will not like this statement but its a historical fact Americans got into the war late because they dint want get there hands dirty.

I don't suppose you have heard of the Great Depression. THAT is why America didn't join the war right away. The country was in the midst of the worst financial crisis in the history of the country, far worse than today.

But I don't expect anyone not from America to know that. So, just keep making blanket statements that have absolutely no merit, and we'll leave it at that.

funny because america came out the second world richer than going in so that makes loads sense

That's the way it happened, whether you can comprehend it or not.

not matter comprehension its matter of i have seen presidential reports of the time i really wasnt about money, and the excuse of money has been used to cover the fact for the late entry to the war

If that's what you truly believe, then you go right on ahead and believe that. The Great Depression ended in 1938, but in the two years it took for America to enter the war, the country was still in dire straits.

I find it laughable how America should have entered the war sooner, but any other time America does something militarily, oh my god they are so evil. We all know war leads to death, and it's easy to say that is the last thing anyone wants, but don't sit there and bash America because they didn't help the allies sooner when no one helps America stifle other atrocities. And it's not a matter of America is being the aggressor, it's the fact that the rest of the world leaders don't even want to hear it. It takes the dictator of whatever country to kill thousands or more innocent people before it's okay to take care of the situation.

america entered the war in January 1942 man reason for not entering war was lack public support till pearl harbor. also its hard to support Americas actions in other countries when there foreign policy is so horrible im mean leave Argentina alone you dont need to fuck it up anymore

Why the lack of public support though? Once again, it was because of the woeful economic situation. In retrospect, I think it's safe to say America should have entered the war sooner. But the war has been over for more than 60 years. Water under the bridge my friend.

As far as Argentina goes, the American government does what it does, and most of the populace is kept in the dark. That is why most of us don't like our government regardless of who is in office. But if you think America is the only country to wrongfully attack another country, think again. England has led many soldiers to their deaths over the past millenia or so over nothing more than a holy war (The Crusades), to gain riches (South Africa), and to gain land from the Aborigines (Australia) to name a few instances. So please, get off your high horse and stop blaming America for everything that goes wrong in the world.

you might say thats water under the bridge since europe hasnt done any resource grabbing of late just because we did it in the past doesnt mean you should be doing it now anyway check out zeitgeist if you want more answers

 

[chenry]

Oh boy it's the McCarthy era all over again! Patriotic jingoism for EVERYONE! YEHAW!

Dear America,
You weren't the only one fighting the war. In fact, you guys were LATE.

 

[Ohten]

Heaven forbid we remember something fun rather than a zerg rush on a beach where a few campers aimbotted on the other team, eh?

 

[DMShade]

Google remembers it's on the 'World' Wide Web, so more universal events are appropriate, rather than just American holidays and rememberances.

I wouldn't expect Poppies for the O's on every Rememberance Day (As far as I can recall that's a Canadian symbol), or Maple leaves on July 1st, or make them remember Vimy Ridge (A major canadian military victory in WWI) even if Google's headquarters were up here.

But the bulk of the vocal minority of americans (I find with every group, everywhere, national, political, religious and more, the ones talking loudest are the ones no one wants to speak for them) believe even a global company HQed in their borders should jump on every opportunity to remember and celebrate and promote, because the subject in question is "American".

 

[Low Key]

I don't know why I'm replying again as it seems there are a lot of people here, American and elsewhere that have NO IDEA what they hell they are talking about.

Another example of Americans believing they were the only country fighting on the Allied side, even when they missed most of World War II. Does no one in America study history, or do they learn it from watching BS Hollywood movies?

Winston Churchill said it best when he said:

"You can always count on Americans to do the right thing... after they?ve tried everything else."

explains why the dint want help out against the nazis till the got bombed by the japanesse. I know alot will not like this statement but its a historical fact Americans got into the war late because they dint want get there hands dirty.

I don't suppose you have heard of the Great Depression. THAT is why America didn't join the war right away. The country was in the midst of the worst financial crisis in the history of the country, far worse than today.

But I don't expect anyone not from America to know that. So, just keep making blanket statements that have absolutely no merit, and we'll leave it at that.

funny because america came out the second world richer than going in so that makes loads sense

That's the way it happened, whether you can comprehend it or not.

not matter comprehension its matter of i have seen presidential reports of the time i really wasnt about money, and the excuse of money has been used to cover the fact for the late entry to the war

If that's what you truly believe, then you go right on ahead and believe that. The Great Depression ended in 1938, but in the two years it took for America to enter the war, the country was still in dire straits.

I find it laughable how America should have entered the war sooner, but any other time America does something militarily, oh my god they are so evil. We all know war leads to death, and it's easy to say that is the last thing anyone wants, but don't sit there and bash America because they didn't help the allies sooner when no one helps America stifle other atrocities. And it's not a matter of America is being the aggressor, it's the fact that the rest of the world leaders don't even want to hear it. It takes the dictator of whatever country to kill thousands or more innocent people before it's okay to take care of the situation.

america entered the war in January 1942 man reason for not entering war was lack public support till pearl harbor. also its hard to support Americas actions in other countries when there foreign policy is so horrible im mean leave Argentina alone you dont need to fuck it up anymore

Why the lack of public support though? Once again, it was because of the woeful economic situation. In retrospect, I think it's safe to say America should have entered the war sooner. But the war has been over for more than 60 years. Water under the bridge my friend.

As far as Argentina goes, the American government does what it does, and most of the populace is kept in the dark. That is why most of us don't like our government regardless of who is in office. But if you think America is the only country to wrongfully attack another country, think again. England has led many soldiers to their deaths over the past millenia or so over nothing more than a holy war (The Crusades), to gain riches (South Africa), and to gain land from the Aborigines (Australia) to name a few instances. So please, get off your high horse and stop blaming America for everything that goes wrong in the world.

you might say thats water under the bridge since europe hasnt done any resource grabbing of late just because we did it in the past doesnt mean you should be doing it now anyway check out zeitgeist if you want more answers

I'm not giving America a free pass. What the American people want and what the American government does are two entirely different things.

England has no need to attack other countries for resources anymore. The £5.5 billion a year diamond monoply they have keeps their stomachs full and their pockets padded. Instead, they'd rather enact an apartheid on the indigenous people. That ended only a decade ago. And while it's not apartheid, oppression of the Aborigines still goes on in Australia. It's true that the same thing happened here with the Native Americans, but instead of discussing solutions, the international populace would rather wag their fingers at America like we are the only ones doing wrong.

But I appreciate the book recommendation and I will check it out.

 

[murphy7801]

I don't know why I'm replying again as it seems there are a lot of people here, American and elsewhere that have NO IDEA what they hell they are talking about.

Another example of Americans believing they were the only country fighting on the Allied side, even when they missed most of World War II. Does no one in America study history, or do they learn it from watching BS Hollywood movies?

Winston Churchill said it best when he said:

"You can always count on Americans to do the right thing... after they?ve tried everything else."

explains why the dint want help out against the nazis till the got bombed by the japanesse. I know alot will not like this statement but its a historical fact Americans got into the war late because they dint want get there hands dirty.

I don't suppose you have heard of the Great Depression. THAT is why America didn't join the war right away. The country was in the midst of the worst financial crisis in the history of the country, far worse than today.

But I don't expect anyone not from America to know that. So, just keep making blanket statements that have absolutely no merit, and we'll leave it at that.

funny because america came out the second world richer than going in so that makes loads sense

That's the way it happened, whether you can comprehend it or not.

not matter comprehension its matter of i have seen presidential reports of the time i really wasnt about money, and the excuse of money has been used to cover the fact for the late entry to the war

If that's what you truly believe, then you go right on ahead and believe that. The Great Depression ended in 1938, but in the two years it took for America to enter the war, the country was still in dire straits.

I find it laughable how America should have entered the war sooner, but any other time America does something militarily, oh my god they are so evil. We all know war leads to death, and it's easy to say that is the last thing anyone wants, but don't sit there and bash America because they didn't help the allies sooner when no one helps America stifle other atrocities. And it's not a matter of America is being the aggressor, it's the fact that the rest of the world leaders don't even want to hear it. It takes the dictator of whatever country to kill thousands or more innocent people before it's okay to take care of the situation.

america entered the war in January 1942 man reason for not entering war was lack public support till pearl harbor. also its hard to support Americas actions in other countries when there foreign policy is so horrible im mean leave Argentina alone you dont need to fuck it up anymore

Why the lack of public support though? Once again, it was because of the woeful economic situation. In retrospect, I think it's safe to say America should have entered the war sooner. But the war has been over for more than 60 years. Water under the bridge my friend.

As far as Argentina goes, the American government does what it does, and most of the populace is kept in the dark. That is why most of us don't like our government regardless of who is in office. But if you think America is the only country to wrongfully attack another country, think again. England has led many soldiers to their deaths over the past millenia or so over nothing more than a holy war (The Crusades), to gain riches (South Africa), and to gain land from the Aborigines (Australia) to name a few instances. So please, get off your high horse and stop blaming America for everything that goes wrong in the world.

you might say thats water under the bridge since europe hasnt done any resource grabbing of late just because we did it in the past doesnt mean you should be doing it now anyway check out zeitgeist if you want more answers

I'm not giving America a free pass. What the American people want and what the American government does are two entirely different things.

England has no need to attack other countries for resources anymore. The £5.5 billion a year diamond monoply they have keeps their stomachs full and their pockets padded. Instead, they'd rather enact an apartheid on the indigenous people. That ended only a decade ago. And while it's not apartheid, oppression of the Aborigines still goes on in Australia. It's true that the same thing happened here with the Native Americans, but instead of discussing solutions, the international populace would rather wag their fingers at America like we are the only ones doing wrong.

But I appreciate the book recommendation and I will check it out.

its a film you can watch for free on google the makers want people watch it to enlighten people its won loads of awards

 

[Low Key]

its a film you can watch for free on google the makers want people watch it to enlighten people its won loads of awards

Do you know if the film is based on the book? Usually film adaptations leave out a lot from the original storylines. I'll watch it today though since it's free.

 

[murphy7801]

its a film you can watch for free on google the makers want people watch it to enlighten people its won loads of awards

Do you know if the film is based on the book? Usually film adaptations leave out a lot from the original storylines. I'll watch it today though since it's free.

its made by the same people iv read the book just film is an easier way of digestion

 

[AdmanUK]

You do know Google isn't American right? It's owned by British business tycoon Richard Branson, he also owns youtube as a point of interest. =)

 

[jthm]

"conservative columnist" Stopped right there.

 

[HentMas]

anti-american?? hell!! google is ANTI-MEXICAN, i find thoudsands of pages that hate Mexico trough google...

bwuahahahaha

 

[DirkGently]

The phrase "If you don't like my country, get out", makes sense. If you don't like someplace, don't fucking be there. For both common sense and the national defense. I wouldn't want people who didn't like my house in my house. They might break some thing or something of that class.

Hold on here, I'm from Australia and there are sure as hell some things I don't like about my country, and I'm well within my rights to work to change these things, I don't know how things are done in America as I don't know much about your laws other then what you see on TV shows, but it was my understanding that you had those same rights as well.

And what if nobody else likes your changes? What if the vast majority don't want your changes? They're well within their right to tell you to get the fuck out.


For the record, I was referring to people disliking the country itself, not the way we drive on the road or how we classify our videogames. It's the radio station arguement; if you don't like it, change the channel, don't call in and ***** about what you don't like when it's clearly popular with the majority of it's listeners.

And if the problems in your country really matter to you, you'd be spending your time making efforts to change them, not fuck about on a pointless fucking internet forum.

Actually, I am pretty sure that people from a democratic country arent allowed to tell other people from the same country to get out... in Americas case, all the Republicans would be floating on a raft made of guns right now... Britains case is a little more complex, shame, I would really like to know who would oust who.

Considering the Republicans are the ones with guns, the democrats would be in a raft.

Oh dont be silly, the Democrats are in office.

And the republicans have guns. Lots of them.

 

[yourbeliefs]

Geeze... EXCUUUUSE Google for trying to do something a little light-hearted that day.

 

[DirkGently]

The day that marked the beginning of the end for Hitler's Third Reich,

Actually, I think you'll find that day was considerably earlier and happened in Russia, I wish westerners could at least give the Soviets their due. Yes communism is bad and the government was repressive and all that, but they still won the war, the allies just came in at the end and claimed much more credit than they deserved.

I don't give them much credit because their primary means of victory was drowning the nazi's in their own blood. They would've been fucked if Hitler didn't have such a boner for destroying everything with Stalin's name on it.

True, but they didn't exactly have a lot of options, the Soviet army wasn't nearly as advanced or as well trained as the Axis forces, all they had (initially) was numbers to throw at them. And regardless of method, if the Soviets had given up we wouldn't have made it far past Normandy.

I'm not saying I agree with their methods, but the Soviets did pretty much win the war single handed. The allies sped up the victory, without them it might have taken the Soviets another six months or maybe a year to win, but they still would have won.

Admittedly, the Soviets did some smart think at Kursk and Stalingrad, but, again, Hitler being an idiot fucked the Germans. Had they not waited at Kursk for more Tiger tanks, thye could have blasted on through before the Soviets had built up that incredible defensive line.

Likewise, had they had tanks pulled away to reinforce Italy, they would've had a better advantage. There are too many variables to say that the soviets victory would have been delayed only by a year had we not been involved. The soviets were having a tough time of it until we got involved and distracted the German forces.

 

[DirkGently]

You do know Google isn't American right? It's owned by British business tycoon Richard Branson, he also owns youtube as a point of interest. =)

Protip: When a company is based and registered in America, it's an "American" company. It's subject to American law.

 

[takagi]

There are no words...

Actually, there are, but this is a moderated board, after all...

Seriously, what the heck? D-Day isn't the only thing that happened around those calendar dates, so what difference does it make if people choose to commemorate other events that happened around that time?

 

[Anggul]

Anti-American? They bombed an enormous nazi camp that day... and every single bomb missed.
Personally, I think the invention of Tetris is a more spectacular feat than that. Not that D-day wasn't spectacular, but it's a lot to have a go just because of the font on the title of search engine, don't you think?

 

[Srkkl]

Wow, America is just like Nazi Germany...

Edit, how would you even do a Google image for that?

Sure they kinda overreacted but how the fuck is America like Nazi Germany. Im really sick of hearing that today.

It was supposed to be a unfunny joke on purpose...

Sorry for the misunderstanding.

 

[WolfmanNougat]

Wow. I think I smell some strong butthurt here.
Besides, it's not like Americans were the only people involved in D-day.