I hate being an american

I'm not an American but I think America and american people are mostly ok. The world is a very complex and dangerous place and it's too simplistic and somewhat lazy to view America as just a greedy war mongering nation.

Racism, sexism, and bigotry affect all of us regardless of where we live. If you want things to change for the better, voting for the right party isn't going to be enough. You'll have to get off your butt and do something to make it better.

Rape culture...I automatically stopped taking the post seriously.

"Democracy: the worst political system in the world, except for all the others." - Winston Churchill

I hate being a Human. There is racism, sexism, greed, Christian zealots, and homophobes everywhere in the world. That's just how it is.

I admit I HATE the current administration (obummers admin.) but I served 8 years in the U.S. Army fighting for this country & rights & freedoms (2 tours in Iraq) got hurt & still stayed in a couple of years 4 to be exact so with all that being said if u hate being an American nobody is twisting your arm to stay here & be free KICK ROCKS get the hell out of my country

Governments fuck people over wherever you go, but America does seen to have a particular talent at it.

The fact some Americans can acknowledge these things make me think you lot aren't as bad as people make you out to be.

I used to be quite racist in a way. I used to call your country "the united mistakes of America." But it was important for me to seperate the policies of your government from the average American person. Generally, you guys are super friendly people. A tad neurotic, but that's understandable when I look at your environment and your media and the religious nuts.

I agree with what you said on capitalism. I think in recent times it has really been apparent that it has failed due to greed. It's caused a global financial crisis.
"Capitalism is the astounding belief that the wickedest of men will do the wickedest of things for the greater good of everyone."

But you also have a lot to be proud of. I'm thinking film history and culture here, but there's plenty more. You just have to recognise them.

Please, tell us how you really feel, don't sugar coat it.
No, seriously, I don't disagree with a thing you've said, but you missed quite a few things.
I hate that congress passes laws that put them above the law.
I hate that the Constitution and Bill of Rights are being dismantled in the name of "security".
I hate that the biggest criminals in the US sit in congress, or support those that do.
I hate that Bush hasn't been charged with "crimes against humanity" for lying us into a needless war that has killed so many young Americans and countless others.
I hate that we Americans are despised world wide for things people I didn't elect have done and are still doing.
I hate that we run around the world being the world's police man, when our shit stinks worse than most we think need interference.
I hate that the USA can't learn from the past.
There's so much more, but I'm tired of typing.

I think you should buy a plane ticket immediately and get the hell out. You don't need us and we certainty don't need you.
You need to see what else the world has to offer you. Good luck.....oh and I too served four year in the military so that you still have the freedom to say that you don't like life here. (It could have been different if we had lost)
Get the hell out.

It's not being an American that's the problem so much as being a human. Humans are not color coded so we can tell who is normal and who is evil (although racist people seem to think we are). I just watched The Green Mile movie again, and it was so cool how the Joe Coffey character could see into people's hearts and even punish those who were evil. There are good and evil people everywhere, and there is disease and poverty and greed, and the rich are selfish and won't help out the less fortunate. That's evil. Our government shouldn't have to try to help the less fortunate - the wealthy should give a shit, but they think they are superior just because they are good at making money or got lucky. My solution is to not have kids because I don't trust this evil world with them. What else can you do?

I agree with a good portion of what your arguments are. I would recommend going to other countries, not the touristy areas, and then you will most likely feel better about being an american.

Please move to another country and change your citizenship.

I have a question first off. What do you mean bible belt? Though I believe in logic and reality not fantasies. Last time I checked didn't the US have free schooling? Probably why everyone in the US comes out fucking twits. Since free tends to fuck shit up.

You have to realize you get what you pay for and nothing is free. You eat a plant well for you to survive it cost that plant its life. It also cost money to make that plant. If you eat a cow someone paid to care for that cow in your stomach. People pay taxes and those taxes go to what? Oh that's right schooling, and healthcare and you know why? Its a business!

For the overly Christians people that think god will fix everything I think should not depend on him for everything. "God helps those who help themselves" I think is a very good lesson. You cant just expect shit to fall into your lap. Shit aint free it never be. As well as that people should have a freedom to believe what they wish long as its not hurting anyone.

If they pray to god before they eat well let them. Why the fuck does that bother you? Also you know what the government does when they have full power? They are open to abuse the power. DUH DUH DUHN HITLER!

I don't think we want another fucking dictating racist in this world like that. Yet that is clearly what you are against. Which really makes no sense with everything else you are saying.

Another thing is Not that I am saying its good but sometimes war happens. Sometimes we have no choice. This is the reason why. People are not always going to get along. When we don't we fight and if the fight gets bad enough we have war.

You also don't trust the people around so what makes you think the fuckers in office are any different? They are the same as anyone else they just have loads more cash. Which for being against people with money you sure would fall under ones foot really quick wouldn't you? So there is a lot of holes in your logic.

Things like sexism and racism exist in all parts of the world. Its also very noticeable in places like India, and japan. So you really cant say its just ONE part of the world. I mean even England and Germany have had those issues.

Oh and you know who I think the laziest people in wall-street are? It has to be those protesters DEMANDING free television sets and a higher pay check. Yeah I am so sure every fucking American is entitled to free tv. That is complete bull shit. So if you really want to see the greedy one is you should look in a mirror.

As for the rape. I don't think they are blaming those girls for rape. A criminal caught in the act will blame everyone else and try to justify their actions. If not they go to prison. That is kind of how hearings go. Criminals know they did bad they just don't want to get their sorry behinds tosses in jail.

No, please boy, you are not unreasonable at all, capitalism causes its own diseases, so what you are telling its true, try reading authors like Hegel and Marx, Michel Foucaoult, Lev Vigotsky, and you will see they see things a lot like you, the fact that you dont see things as the vast mayority of the average american people its a really good thing, dont change, Its hard to be different but you are right in your decisions

I think it's pretty common to feel this way. I also think it is entirely rational. I'd be much more worried if you didn't take issue with such things. I know I do. You should be proud that you can see through all the b.s. You're exactly the kind of American this Australian could chill out and be friends with.

Hi middle school

Come marry me I live UK so we can have best both worlds lol. Sometimes it's good to rant but mostly I'm scared of sinkholes, tornados, hurricane and spiders the rest ain't in your control all countries have there problems money is the root to all evil they say but it also makes the world go round. I hope u feel better after ur rant ;)

Dude, lets face it. Society is gay. Human beings are inherently stupid. Government would be out of a job if it "solved our problems" (which they are obviously not interested in doing; they would rather stick their hand in your pocketbook).

And not to offend you, but please, STOP with the fucking "rape culture" SJW bullshit. You don't know how much I have to hear that shit.

we're on the same wavelength.

Well complaining doesn't do much. We have to act. The action you might want to take is moving out of the country. Maybe Canada?

I hate ignorance. Most of which this original post was sprinkled with. Differences of opinion are fine...but it sounds like you hate anyone with a difference of opinion. Grow up.

I'm from the Bible Belt. I'm pro choice. I believe in love. I believe socialism is crappy as capitalism. I believe that public healthcare is a great idea but the tackling it fully is very VERY difficult. I'm not even going to touch your R-Culture comments because I believe they are outdated. I don't believe that the majority of any group of people blames a female who is attacked. There are always going to be one or two assholes who do the blaming. That's not a group or a proper sized chunk of our society.

I can't stand when Americans bash America. There is a reason we are the MOST diverse country in the world with citizens from EVERY country in the world. Because as much as you'd don't want to believe it...but overall we are a very accepting country to immigrants...because we are all immigrants ourselves or children of immigrants or grand-children of immigrants.

If you do not like it here...GO SOMEWHERE ELSE! This way you can figure out that it doesn't matter where you live YOU WILL NEVER BE HAPPY. Yes there are things that we would all love to change about where we live...and some of us pursue the proper avenues to make those changes. Complaining about them on a message board isn't one of those avenues. What are you doing to change the things you dislike? Pursue a path in politics...You can do that here in the US. Petition. You can do that here. Start an organization to help those in need of healthcare...YOU CAN DO THAT HERE in the US. Be the difference you wish to see in the world. Don't complain about the differences you want to see in the world.

Then let others be all they can be.

Holy fuck. It's like you read my soul and posted it.

Glad to see someone else noticing.

For the reasons you have made, I think it's understandable, so yeah.

I'm not an American myself, but I see your point of view very clearly. However, keep in mind that most of the issues you've mentioned in your post are common in various parts of the world, not just in the US. So, I think you shouldn't hate being an American. Try not to get too much concerned about these problems; enjoy your life.

There is only one problem responsible of all the others and the answer is the human being. Wars, racism, rape, bigotry greediness etc. It has all been magnified by the economic crisis the world knows today and still does.
I live in France and trust me, we all have the same problems you're facing now in USA. Yet, I am still proud to be French, and proud of my country, even I hate my governement. This is not about your country. People are bad and make society evil.