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Poll: Opinion of the USA
View Poll Results: How does your nation view the United States?
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Positively
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80 |
39.80% |
Neutrally
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55 |
27.36% |
Negatively
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66 |
32.84% |
Member Since: 4/25/2011
Posts: 41,661
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Originally posted by Mr. Know It All
Easy access to . . . ? Do you mean individuals in the nation access x, y, and z easily? Or that the country itself can maneuver throughout the world without much backlash? Please elaborate.
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I mean easy access to everything your basic wants and needs.
All you have to do if you want something is to walk to a store and go to Amazon and then you'll get it shipped after 2 days. If I wanted something that is not available in my country, I will order it only and wait 6 weeks if I'm lucky.
USA has been looked upon very negatively since last year. But I really never was a fan of your country.
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Member Since: 12/15/2011
Posts: 1,698
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Originally posted by Golden
I think the USA could be a nice country to live in. However, I think majority of Americans are uneducated and annoying. I'm not going to generalize, because ofcourse, there's loads of nice Americans who aren't as ignorant as others. However, that's just my view of Americans. I think Americans are very isolated and don't know anything about the world. The ignorance that is spewed on news articles and YouTube videos prove it. I think Americans should look further than their own borders. Also, I think it's funny how America is the land of the free & liberal, when gay marriage isn't even legalized and homophobia and bullying are huge problems.
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I agree that the United States is very much isolated (that's actually the goal, to be honest; Americans only reach/lash out when they feel threatened by someone else).
And, yes, the United States can be slow to adapt (note how long slavery was legal), but we're working it out as we go. At the same time, though, the US can be quite progressive—more so than most other countries, for that matter—in many areas as well.
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Member Since: 5/18/2012
Posts: 20,576
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NO shade to the people of the South. But when people speak harshly of America, they're basically pointing out the Southern side.
I'm from the North, and its a lot more liberal, especially NYC. So people from the outside, have a close-minded view. Just like they see us Americans. You guys are no different.
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Member Since: 2/15/2010
Posts: 26,154
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Originally posted by CoolestPerson12
Gay marriage is a state issue, not Federal. Some states have legalized it, and accept it.
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Still, when I read those news articles posted on here and YouTube videos with crazy church members, ofcourse my view is going to be generalized.
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Member Since: 2/25/2012
Posts: 9,540
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Our anthem is iconic, our country is flawless, and our people are free.
U-S-A!
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Member Since: 4/25/2011
Posts: 41,661
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Originally posted by FelixMonster
you're really gonna call our country a mess when you come from......
nevermind.......
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My country's government is a flop ass mess but people here are the exact opposite and that's the reason why I do not care for politics, we always have each other.
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Member Since: 8/24/2011
Posts: 7,544
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I wish I was american You guys are lucky and some just don't want to acknowledge it.
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Member Since: 8/20/2011
Posts: 9,381
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Originally posted by Golden
Still, when I read those news articles posted on here and YouTube videos with crazy church members, ofcourse my view is going to be generalized.
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please, tell me what country you are from....
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Member Since: 5/10/2012
Posts: 10,996
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I'm neutral. I like some things about the United States, and then there are some things I dislike about it. The main thing I don't like about it is the conformist mentality.
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Member Since: 12/15/2011
Posts: 1,698
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Originally posted by Golden
Still, when I read those news articles posted on here and YouTube videos with crazy church members, ofcourse my view is going to be generalized.
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Yes, the United States has always been oddly religious, but it's more cultural and social than anything (think Britain but slightly more serious about the religious aspects).
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Member Since: 11/11/2010
Posts: 28,420
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Originally posted by Golden
Still, when I read those news articles posted on here and YouTube videos with crazy church members, ofcourse my view is going to be generalized.
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Oh girl, you would hate America no matter who lived here or what our laws were.
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Member Since: 2/15/2010
Posts: 26,154
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Originally posted by TeamMinaj
Our anthem is iconic, our country is flawless, and our people are free.
U-S-A!
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Calling your anthem iconic is a personal opinion, but your country is far from flawless. No country on planet Earth is flawless. I know for one thing, at least of what I hear on our news channels, that your government is far from flawless.
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Member Since: 2/15/2010
Posts: 26,154
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Originally posted by FelixMonster
please, tell me what country you are from....
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Netherlands. Arguably one of the most liberal and free countries in the world, so don't even try.
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Member Since: 5/18/2012
Posts: 20,576
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Originally posted by jomarr
*was is more appropriate and timely
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Not really. Its quality and not quantity. America does have the most powerful and innovative military. Not to mention, it still is an economic and cultural power. That makes it the most powerful, and still is.
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Member Since: 12/28/2010
Posts: 26,529
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Originally posted by ManDown
I'm from America and think it's complete garbage.
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agree
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Member Since: 8/20/2011
Posts: 9,381
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Quote:
Originally posted by jomarr
My country's government is a flop ass mess but people here are the exact opposite and that's the reason why I do not care for politics, we always have each other.
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and what, America isn't there for itself?
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Member Since: 9/27/2010
Posts: 22,568
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From Lebanon, I view it positively.
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Member Since: 2/15/2010
Posts: 26,154
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Quote:
Originally posted by ManDown
Oh girl, you would hate America no matter who lived here or what our laws were.
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I don't hate America. though. At all.
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Member Since: 12/15/2011
Posts: 1,698
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Quote:
Originally posted by Golden
Netherlands. Arguably one of the most liberal and free countries in the world, so don't even try.
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The Netherlands was one of the primary influences on early America (arguably, second after Britain), so we take quite a lot after you.
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Member Since: 11/11/2010
Posts: 28,420
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Quote:
Originally posted by Golden
I don't hate America. though. At all.
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Right...
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