IIN to hate Americans who think their country is the absolute best?

Honestly I don't think the majority of Americans feel that way.

I'm British and I love this country because it has virtually all the people I care about in it, my history is here and most of my fond memories are from here, I identify most with British culture and it's thanks to British tax payers that I didn't grow up in abject poverty and had access to free healthcare. There are lots of things I'd change about my country if I could, but I recognise the positive aspects and the benefits of being here too.

I think most Americans have the same feeling towards the US. The clichéd displays of patriotism in America are what we, the outside world, are frequently exposed to, but I get the impression the average US national isn't some stereotypical flag waving, conceited, war-mongering bigot. They haven't had good representation internationally, and I think this has done a disservice to the common American.

I share your annoyance with the kind of people you mentioned, but I think there are pockets of ignorant, arrogant nationalists in virtually every country. The unfortunate thing is it's the American ones we hear about most.

So yes your anger is understandable, but look beyond those sad individuals and see the abundance of intelligent, open-minded and caring Americans.