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Posted by RJT on Dec-04-2006 12:28:

Post your assumptions about all of us from the U.S.

The lot of you certainly have plenty of them. Let's get them all out in the open here, what is it that you think ALL of us do that's so irritating to the rest of you?

I certainly read about the things that "all" Americans do on here often enough, I'd like to know the actions that define me as a person since I am so clearly clueless as to my own nature...

Posted by D-res on Dec-04-2006 12:31:

yeah wtf

Posted by RJT on Dec-04-2006 12:33:

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Originally posted by D-res
yeah wtf

Apparently we suck by default these days.

Posted by mellow_head on Dec-04-2006 12:34:

BLAIM AMERICAAAAAAA

Posted by Xilver on Dec-04-2006 12:36:

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Originally posted by mellow_head
BLAIM AMERICAAAAAAA

LEARN ENGLIIIIIISH

Posted by Marc Summers on Dec-04-2006 12:37:

I loooove Mr. T

Posted by A.J. on Dec-04-2006 12:41:

I have met lots of Americans who are great fun and love to party. The majority of Americans are great, and we certainly enjoy a lot of culture, food and technology that comes from the US. However, I think its the case of "one bad apple spoils the whole bunch".

A lot of foreigners feel hostile towards Americans in general because of the actions of your government(s) and the foreign policy of your country. Some people take this further and say that they "hate Americans", when it is really the US government that they hate.

Every country and every race has its dumbasses - people just like to stereotype and make assumptions. It's human nature.

Posted by stren on Dec-04-2006 12:43:

cool people, shit society

but hey, we're the same

Posted by RJT on Dec-04-2006 12:47:

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Originally posted by stren
cool people, shit society

You aren't even a part of it, how can you make that assertion?

Our society certainly has it's significant flaws, but to write it off as "shit" is about as shortsighted as you can get.

Many of you enjoy aspects of our "shit" society every single day.

Posted by basd on Dec-04-2006 12:48:

My visit to the US this month certainly gave me a much more positive look on the country and its inhabitants.

Posted by Frenchie on Dec-04-2006 12:49:

hmmmm

You think ALL Canadians live in igloos, and that we say "aboot" instead of "about". ALOT of Americans are just ignorant towards Canada.

Posted by stren on Dec-04-2006 12:50:

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Originally posted by RJT
You aren't even a part of it, how can you make that assertion?

Our society certainly has it's significant flaws, but to write it off as "shit" is about as shortsighted as you can get.

Many of you enjoy aspects of our "shit" society every single day.

news, culture, there are lots of ways to learn that. Its not first hand knowledge, but its a thread about assumptions

Posted by Sunsnail on Dec-04-2006 12:50:

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Originally posted by basd
My visit to the US this month certainly gave me a much more positive look on the country and its inhabitants.

yay

Posted by RJT on Dec-04-2006 12:50:

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Originally posted by Frenchie
hmmmm

You think ALL Canadians live in igloos, and that we say "aboot" instead of "about". ALOT of Americans are just ignorant towards Canada.

A lot of people are just ignorant. Regardless of nationality.

Posted by stren on Dec-04-2006 12:52:

Posted by RJT on Dec-04-2006 12:52:

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Originally posted by stren
news, culture, there are lots of ways to learn that. Its not first hand knowledge, but its a thread about assumptions

Fair enough.

However, American (exported, mass media) news is without doubt a poor way to learn about our society. Our news media is about as removed from the pulse of society as possible.

Posted by basd on Dec-04-2006 12:52:

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Originally posted by Sunsnail
yay

Hey, it's a start.

Posted by stren on Dec-04-2006 12:55:

quote:
Originally posted by RJT
Fair enough.

However, American (exported, mass media) news is without doubt a poor way to learn about our society. Our news media is about as removed from the pulse of society as possible.

What mostly comes my to mind when i say shit, is that the whole melting pot idea is failing.

Posted by RJT on Dec-04-2006 12:57:

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Originally posted by stren
What mostly comes my to mind when i say shit, is that the whole melting pot idea is failing.

How?

The U.S. is by far the most ethnically/religious/culturally diverse nation in the world.

Posted by Frenchie on Dec-04-2006 12:58:

Are you going to question everyones thoughts and expressions?

Posted by Sunsnail on Dec-04-2006 13:00:

RJT, Defender of American Image

Posted by RJT on Dec-04-2006 13:01:

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Originally posted by Frenchie
Are you going to question everyones thoughts and expressions?

When people make factually incorrect posts or unsubstantiated claims with broad implications for American society as a whole, yes, I am.

Posted by RJT on Dec-04-2006 13:04:

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Originally posted by Sunsnail
RJT, Defender of American Image

I'm not defending any image - It's just become a significant annoyance to me to have to read about all the things "Americans" do.

Posted by ak87 on Dec-04-2006 13:04:

Assumptions about Americans:

They dont listen
pushy
most men acting like a tough guy

ive met lots of Americans, and have family who is American, so i don't have any hatred or bad assumptions about the American people
but your government does not help you guys at all
the above listed assumptions are 100% the vibe your government gives off

i think the main problem is America is the super power, and tries to control the world and get involved where they shouldnt which makes many people whos background's arent from a G8 country not like them
like me for example, i hate the american government
nothing against the people tho

Posted by Frenchie on Dec-04-2006 13:05:

I think you're being way to defensive.

I'm not hating, I like Americans, a lot actually.

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