Poll: What do other country think of america

[Sansha]

A cheeseburger-inhaling pack of overly political idiots who couldn't possibly agree on anything even when their country is facing the most dire consequences.
That's what I dislike about America; how their entire society from what is and isn't politically relevant still somehow relates to politics.

I'm convinced there's no race in the world that Americans hate more than other Americans. That's what I hate about the country; the aggressive lack of comradeship and brotherly love between 'political groups' who disagree with each other.

Republicans are idiots, Democrats are idiots, Conservatives are idiots, and Liberals are idiots... pretty much anyone who makes up their mind before they hear the issue is a fool.

 

[JoesshittyOs]

I'm from America, and I like America. Kinda.

Actually to be honest with you, it sort of divides into which states are more chill. Here in AZ, you're scientifically more likely to find a douchebag than in most states.

But places like Vermont, where they tend to not really give a shit, they're pretty chill guys.

Just learn to avoid the opinionated states (generally the red ones), and it'll be smooth sailing.

 

[Trippy Turtle]

I think most of you are ok but you do have a lot of idiots. Also I hate your gun laws.

 

[Woodsey]

You're far too religious. Other than that, meh.

Although I can never quite work out if you vote for retards because you actually want them in any position of power, or because they're rich enough to get there and you just feel you should vote for someone.

I mean really, I may not be a fan of the Conservatives over here, but they're a shining beacon of light compared to the supposed creme of the Republican crop.

 

[Evilpigeon]

You guys are the most brazenly patriotic nation I can think of. It's incredibly annoying. Then again I dislike any nationalism. We live in a world where I can chat daily with people living anywhere in the world, for the price of an internet connection. Countries are fast becoming obsolete concepts and everytime I hear "God bless America!" I cringe at the idea that there are still people who sincerely think like that.

 

[him over there]

Well I'm from Canada. Strictly speaking from a geographic stand point I think they're pretty cool guys, they make a nice chair.

 

[Suicidejim]

Rich, successful, a powerful ally to have on your side, creator of many great things, but bat-shit crazy. The state of American politics is just . . . I'm simultaneously disgusted and slightly enthralled. It's more like a reality TV show than politics.

Oh, and a lot of your patriotism can come off as downright arrogant at times.

 

[TheVioletBandit]

America is the combination of South America and North America. I think it's funny that citizens of USA seem to believe their country spans two continents. I understand that this is just a colloquialism, and no one really believes it, but if a brit started talking about Europe being occupied solely by other brits people would look at him as if he was an imbecile

It seems so much easier to call those the Americas, and I'm pretty sure that's how it's usually done.

Call it a pet peeve, but I always think it implies a level of arrogance you do not see in other countries.

I think your looking to deeply in simple terminology that no American even considers. In other words I think your making something out of nothing. The United States of America is a mouthful shorting it to just American or the States seems logical enough to me.

 

[Dr. Pepper Unlimited]

Those are some really terrible poll options overall. No real room to voice any real opinions...

 

[Felipe Nurwandi]

I don't think everybody there are idiots, but of course a lot do fit the stereotype. It's not the people that bother me much, it's the media, government, and public relations that are so bull***t. They overreact, exaggerate, make things more "interesting" for the people and make them believe whatever the companies want them to believe.

Finally and most importantly: As a Canadian, Chicken McNuggets are like, $10 for 6. In USA, it's $5 for 20 pieces.
So that's not fair

 

[TheVioletBandit]

You guys are the most brazenly patriotic nation I can think of. It's incredibly annoying. Then again I dislike any nationalism. We live in a world where I can chat daily with people living anywhere in the world, for the price of an internet connection. Countries are fast becoming obsolete concepts and everytime I hear "God bless America!" I cringe at the idea that there are still people who sincerely think like that.

Would you rather they say "G-d curse America."? I don't understand your complaint. Do you not wish the best for your country? It really has little to do with patriotism, and is more just people wishing the best for the place they reside, which seems logical to me.

 

[Lucem712]

Well here in Canada we don't really hate Americans, even if we do consider them to be an inferior culture in general.

A lot of us do take issue with America's portrayal of WW2 though, how they ignore every other country's contributions and even take credit for famous battles they didn't win. Also quite rich when you consider most of the world still looks down upon America for joining the war two years late.

Here in the UK we value Canadas contribution to WW2. I'm pretty sure it's taught in high school history classes.

Well most americans I've encountered online think the USA is the greatest at everything especially sports. That said all escapist members from USA seem to be very pleasant people. I'm not a fan of the USA's government treating the UK like it's *****.

[HEADING=1]'MERICA DAMN IT! [/HEADING]​

Onnnn a serious note, being a USican, I try not to be a douche-nozzle. It's worked out well, so far.

 

[Dimitriov]

America is the combination of South America and North America. I think it's funny that citizens of USA seem to believe their country spans two continents. I understand that this is just a colloquialism, and no one really believes it, but if a brit started talking about Europe being occupied solely by other brits people would look at him as if he was an imbecile

It seems so much easier to call those the Americas, and I'm pretty sure that's how it's usually done.

Call it a pet peeve, but I always think it implies a level of arrogance you do not see in other countries.

Honestly, are you just looking for something to take offense with this? We shorten the United States of America to "America" for the same reason we change People's Republic of China to "China", the United Mexican States to "Mexico", and so on. Yes, it happens to share part of its name with the American continents. That's not arrogance, but coincidence. For God's sake.

'The States' is a shortened version of the United States of America, also USA.

Well, as stated by someone else: North and South America are together referred to as the "Americas."

Now as for calling the country America (instead of the US, or the States) I can agree that it's kind of weird, but the reason is obvious.

It's because you call people from the US 'Americans.' What else would you call them? Staters? United Statians? United States of Americans? Those all obviously sound retarded.

So you get Americans, and therefore obviously it becomes easy to say they are from "America."

As a Canadian (who is himself from North America) I have no problem with them calling themselves Americans, and back on topic I generally have no problem with the USA.

Your news networks are annoying as hell (not just FOX, but pretty much all of them) and your politics are pretty ridiculous, but generally most Americans seem to be decent and surprisingly sincere people.

 

[TheVioletBandit]

I don't think everybody there are idiots, but of course a lot do fit the stereotype. It's not the people that bother me much, it's the media, government, and public relations that are so bull***t. They overreact, exaggerate, make things more "interesting" for the people and make them believe whatever the companies want them to believe.

Finally and most importantly: As a Canadian, Chicken McNuggets are like, $10 for 6. In USA, it's $5 for 20 pieces.
So that's not fair

How many Americans do you have to meet before you can rationally make the claim that "MOST" fit the stereotype?

 

[Eddie the head]

Well I'm from Canada. Strictly speaking from a geographic stand point I think they're pretty cool guys, they make a nice chair.

Not a chair a bed. 75% of Canadians live within 100 miles of the U.S-Canada border that strikes me as laying down not siting up.

 

[TheVioletBandit]

While I don't agree with a lot of your typical American's views, as an Englishman I find them a friendly and interesting people, which is lucky I guess because I'll be going over there to work in less than two months time.

What part of the US will you be working in?

 

[him over there]

Well I'm from Canada. Strictly speaking from a geographic stand point I think they're pretty cool guys, they make a nice chair.

Not a chair a bed. 75% of Canadians live within 100 miles of the U.S-Canada border that strikes me as laying down not siting up.

I suppose you're right, it's a very soft bed so that's a plus. Just kidding 'merica! [small]mostly...[/small]

 

[Craorach]

Equal parts respect and utter terror, to be honest.

There are whole swathes of individuals in the USA who have done amazing things, and provided great things to the world at large. Yet the overwhelming majority that puts people in power, and that we see publicly outside the US, are terrifyingly bigoted and stupid.

I have always, and will always, think the USA is to big for its own good. It is a nation of what should be smaller nations, and so it is impossible for its government to properly represent the diverse people that make it up. What seems to happen, is that the loudest voices get into power, and sadly those can be batshit insane at times.

 

[Tjebbe]

I'm conflicted about my feelings. I have been to the states several times, and know quite a few americans, and all of them are good, good people. But as a country, I'm having trouble.

(Note: outside view and all that)

You seem to think everyone who visits wants to stay (I'm very happy here in the Netherlands, thank you, but my job requires me to come over often because Americans don't seem to like to travel much). There's mandatory fingerprinting and mugshot on each visit, extensive questioning, and the random denial of entry. Even if you're just transferring on an airport in the US.

You seem to be overly proud of your country, yet do not appear to take very good care of the people in it.

Your political system is batshit insane and rotten to the core. You have politicians that can spout the greatest of lies, and get away with it. Your government also passes laws favouring certain small groups while disabling most of the rest, and then force extensions of those laws on other countries because you can't compete on a level field any more.

I also don't understand the obsession with guns, and I don't understand your weird interpretation of capitalism (granted, that goes around in a lot of places now).

As I said, I'm conflicted, the above probably sounds way more negative than my total feeling, and again, the people I've met over there are all great, and very level-headed. Also, there's certainly a crazy amount of insanity and ignorance in my own country (and the ones around us) too. But you were asking about yours

Oh, and hamburgers from diners are awesome.

 

[Felipe Nurwandi]

I didn't claim that MOST do, just a lot x).

I've spent a large chunk of my life there and just from pure observation of people's attitudes and behaviour, I can honestly say that some people's thoughts of Americans being the stereotype fit.

Still, it's not like I hate them. Some of my real good friends are there too right?