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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: 5/18/2012
Posts: 20,576
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Originally posted by DAP
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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Everyone is conformist. We all conform to what is around us, there is no such thing as a non-conformist. Because even in their social surroundings, they conform to that.
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Member Since: 2/15/2010
Posts: 26,154
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Originally posted by Mr. Know It All
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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Yep. Especially when most Americans don't even know New York used to be Nieuw (new) Amsterdam.
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Member Since: 8/20/2011
Posts: 9,381
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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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well, you wouldn't mind if i find a tiny group of people from your country who hate gays/are racist and think most of the Netherlands are like that right?
i mean, if its ok for you to do with America....
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Member Since: 12/10/2011
Posts: 12,699
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Every time the Olympics come around, the internet starts dragging the USA.
Idgi
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Member Since: 5/18/2012
Posts: 20,576
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Originally posted by Golden
Yep. Especially when most Americans don't even know New York used to be Nieuw (new) Amsterdam.
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And that's why my location says New Amsterdam.
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Member Since: 12/28/2010
Posts: 26,529
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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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agree with this and i live in america
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Member Since: 11/11/2010
Posts: 11,240
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I'm from Texas and I take part in a secessionist movement i think Texas should be it's own country we too good for America America is what hold us back.
J/K
I like America but Texas is a mess it's by far the Ringo Star of America.
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Member Since: 3/16/2012
Posts: 13,657
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On the topic of the Olympics you gave us the key word: dedication. If USA has the money and power to prepare their athletes then more power to the USA. It's not the rest of the world's fault that the USA has decided to abundantly invest in fields like education and sports. If anything, it's an example to follow.
If there's one thing some of the nation's authorities could be criticized for is to try to mess their noses in other nation's and territories affairs. i.e. The Monroe Doctrine and militarily invading countries with political problems, something my country suffered twice in the last century. Making treaties and pacts with poor/developing nations where they are the ones who come out winning has also been criticized. For example: DR-CAFTA was deemed to be inaccurate in some of its points and it didn't benefit some of each countries' most productive fields. In our case it was alcoholic beverages. Trying to extradite Assange, etc.
But overall to me is a very organized country and every time I've been there everyone is very happy with the lives they're living.
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Member Since: 4/25/2011
Posts: 41,661
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Originally posted by CoolestPerson12
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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While I agree on mostly everything you said, I have to disagree that it still has economic power. It's been going down gradually for the past 5 years.
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Member Since: 12/10/2011
Posts: 12,699
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The US is the world's only superpower though, so the negative backlash is understandable.
I can guarantee the vast majority of the world could name who our president is, but Americans probably couldn't name the prime minister of Canada, our neighboring country
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Member Since: 10/28/2011
Posts: 6,626
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I'm kinda happy we won all these wars and stuff... But I'm not crazy patriotic like some people. Also I don't like saying the pledge of allegiance, because if something goes bad here I'm getting the **** out and moving to UK or Australia. That's just my opinion
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Member Since: 11/4/2006
Posts: 37,808
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I think the reality shows really hurt the image. The Korean documentary wasn't lying. I also agree with what Golden said about Americans being isolated and don't know anything about the world. I agree with that because I've met quite a few people who don't know certain European countries and they are adults. This is why other countries think we are uneducated and it just make just makes us look ignorant. I also hate it when Americans go to others countries as tourists and they don't **** about the country. Do your research, educate yourself and know the language before you travel to that country. It just makes you look like an idiot if you don't know anything.
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Member Since: 2/15/2010
Posts: 26,154
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Quote:
Originally posted by CoolestPerson12
And that's why my location says New Amsterdam.
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Can you read? I said most Americans.
And New Amsterdam could mean anything, it could be a city in Wisconsin.
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Originally posted by FelixMonster
well, you wouldn't mind if i find a tiny group of people from your country who hate gays/are racist and think most of the Netherlands are like that right?
i mean, if its ok for you to do with America....
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Doubt there's any crazy church members here, though. Ofcourse there's hate against gays here, and ofcourse we have some racists, but I can assure you it's much lower than in the U.S.A. Especially when my country was the first country to legalize gay marriage.
But, this isn't your opinion on the Netherlands... it's your opinion on the USA. I stated mine, that's it.
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Member Since: 5/7/2012
Posts: 41,067
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Originally posted by skyler
agree with this and i live in america
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Well, Gay Marriage is legal in some states. It's legal in mine Seeing as how each state has to decide whether they want to be legal or not, it's obviously going to take a while to get all 50 states on board.
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Member Since: 8/20/2011
Posts: 9,381
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Originally posted by Golden
Doubt there's any crazy church members here, though. Ofcourse there's hate against gays here, and ofcourse we have some racists, but I can assure you it's much lower than in the U.S.A. Especially when my country was the first country to legalize gay marriage.
But, this isn't your opinion on the Netherlands... it's your opinion on the USA. I stated mine, that's it.
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you're still not answering my question.
here it is again in simple terms,
can i copy you and base my view on your country based on youtube videos and comments?
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Member Since: 1/11/2012
Posts: 14,421
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I live in America and I thank God for that. Some politics and what not may be a mess (let's find a place where they aren't ), but in reality those don't affect me in my daily life. USA gives people hope and the chance to fight for what they want... other countries don't do that. As far as I know, in some of the Middle Eastern countries, rallies for gay marriage would end in death for the protestors.
I cannot stand when people who live here complain about it. Get out of here if you don't like it, we'll see how much you like living somewhere else.
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Member Since: 5/18/2012
Posts: 20,576
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Originally posted by jomarr
While I agree on mostly everything you said, I have to disagree that it still has economic power. It's been going down gradually for the past 5 years.
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The same with nearly every country. America always has a cycle of boom and bust. We're going through a bust, but a boom is pretty close. If America goes worse in the next 5 years, every country will too because of globalization.
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Member Since: 12/15/2011
Posts: 1,698
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Originally posted by skyler
agree with this and i live in america
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Well, every individual is obviously going to have individual opinions, and it's horribly difficult to purge certain ideas from a society, since they're not only "traditional" but ingrained (and sometimes indoctrinated) immediately into the next generation by the previous. Therefore, I don't think it's fair to expect homophobia to immediately disappear; it'll take a few decades before a more progressive generation becomes the trendsetting force.
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Member Since: 5/18/2012
Posts: 20,576
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Originally posted by Golden
Can you read? I said most Americans.
And New Amsterdam could mean anything, it could be a city in Wisconsin.
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I know, I was just saying. I was agreeing with you.
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Member Since: 7/2/2011
Posts: 5,053
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Quote:
Originally posted by TeamMinaj
Our anthem is iconic, our country is flawless, and our people are free.
U-S-A!
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This post is exactly what outsiders think about the USA.
Americans (not all offcourse) think that their country is the best, they're to ''proud''; with all their flags and stuff. But America isn't that great anymore.
The economy sucks, the obesity rate there is the highest in the world, no free health care, a lot of homophobia (gaymarriage still not legalised).
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