I dislike anyone like this. There's just something really close minded about it, in my opinion. I don't think it's limited to just Americans, though. I know several people who think England is the best country in the world. Apparently "winning" lots of wars is something to be proud of and something which makes us better than everyone else. But God forbid you ever mention a failure, nearly got my head bitten off, the bloody nutters! I find that sort of pride repulsive. I don't know why it gets to me as much as it does, but there's just something about patriotism and stuff like that which pisses me off. Ugh.
So yeah, I dislike people like that, and if they happen to be American as well, then so be it. I'd dislike it just as much if it were a person from another country. Is it really the "majority", though? I know that they're really patriotic over there, but I get the impression that that's an exaggeration. Hope so, anyway:O.
I live here in 'merica and even though not everyone here is like that, a good percent ARE. This irritates me, but what can you do? The people who say this are just irrational idiots who want to feel pride in something. Take away that "1st place" feeling, and they get pissed.
Then again, other people in other countries do this too so it's not just an American thing.
I read an article about patriotism, and it said that the USA is the most patriotic country. I always feel a bit uncomfortable saying "the majority" when I don't know much about it and haven't even been to the country, though:). So, I guess it makes sense that the OP chose to pick at Americans. I do really dislike this sort of thing coming from pretty much anyone.
Yeah, patriotism is a bit nice at first, but when it starts to become...extreme, it turns bad. I don't like it when any country feels the need to 'brag' about "their" achievements and 'pick on' other countries. Almost like bullying if you ask me.
IIN to hate Americans who think their country is the absolute best?
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I dislike anyone like this. There's just something really close minded about it, in my opinion. I don't think it's limited to just Americans, though. I know several people who think England is the best country in the world. Apparently "winning" lots of wars is something to be proud of and something which makes us better than everyone else. But God forbid you ever mention a failure, nearly got my head bitten off, the bloody nutters! I find that sort of pride repulsive. I don't know why it gets to me as much as it does, but there's just something about patriotism and stuff like that which pisses me off. Ugh.
So yeah, I dislike people like that, and if they happen to be American as well, then so be it. I'd dislike it just as much if it were a person from another country. Is it really the "majority", though? I know that they're really patriotic over there, but I get the impression that that's an exaggeration. Hope so, anyway:O.
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I live here in 'merica and even though not everyone here is like that, a good percent ARE. This irritates me, but what can you do? The people who say this are just irrational idiots who want to feel pride in something. Take away that "1st place" feeling, and they get pissed.
Then again, other people in other countries do this too so it's not just an American thing.
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I read an article about patriotism, and it said that the USA is the most patriotic country. I always feel a bit uncomfortable saying "the majority" when I don't know much about it and haven't even been to the country, though:). So, I guess it makes sense that the OP chose to pick at Americans. I do really dislike this sort of thing coming from pretty much anyone.
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Yeah, patriotism is a bit nice at first, but when it starts to become...extreme, it turns bad. I don't like it when any country feels the need to 'brag' about "their" achievements and 'pick on' other countries. Almost like bullying if you ask me.
Frieeeend.