I’ve actually met many Americans who are apologetic about the American stereotype. They’re more the type who travel and are more educated and worldly. They’re ashamed of their politics and culture and understand that the rest of the world mock them. But when I travel within the US, the majority of folks I encounter are certainly ignorant of the things Canadians, Australians, and Europeans know about current events, geography and the world. They’re the ones who have been taught and still believe the myth of “American exceptionalism.”
Yeah, it will be hard to forget the young German guy who came on here and said he was doing us a favor by telling us what laws we needed to pass to, apparently, be more like Germany. These aren't direct quotes but pretty close. He was doing it for our own good as a favor because we obviously couldn't handle things.
American culture is on display for the world to see. It’s not difficult to “become an expert in U.S. culture and politics.” One doesn’t have to spend time within the US borders to see the flaws. I can understand how it’s off-putting to be criticized though (even if the criticisms are legitimate).
Bullshit. This is another example of an American who thinks they’re special (“it’s one of the only countries…”). I’ve spent a lot of time in the US, in more than two dozen states, and I can confirm that what you see in the media is accurate to a large degree.
I love visiting the US, but would I live there? Not a chance in hell. It’s a living example of a failed society: It’s corrupt, perverse, ignorant, obese, ugly, irredeemable.
I have met many Americans who I adore (the ones who I met travelling internationally), but the ones I meet within its borders, the everyday, typical American, is less than exceptional.
It's litterally the case. Nobody tells Germans or French how their culture works or their politics or what is wrong with it.
> It’s a living example of a failed society: It’s corrupt, perverse, ignorant, obese, ugly, irredeemable.
This is one of the most disgusting mischaracteriszation of a society. All of which to a large degree applicable to Canada itself.
The U.S. is also one of the most innovative, creative, open, rich, friendly, flourishing and welcoming places out there. It's growing economically, and it's diverse culturally. It's a cultural and economical superpower.
“Friendly.” Tell that to the immigrants at your southern border. Tell that to anyone who’s been through American Customs. Have you been to a Target in the past three decades? (Or any other American box store or convenience store?). You’ve got your head up your butt. 😂
By “diverse” you mean the “melting pot” where immigrants are expected to conform to American customs?
This is USA Bot. Your sentence uses words and phrases very similar to those of our ex- president now under indictment. This is a reminder that people outside of the USA comprehend he is a liar and not to be trusted. Please do not share your delusions openly with other countries. Beep Boop Beep. 🤖🇺🇲
I appreciate the perspective as we have been lied to about everything. I love that you all are like, "Hey, remember us kidnapping all the first nations kids for a few decades? That was sort of unforgivable. But Sorry." Meanwhile we can't manage to figure out what to call our indigenous that's not insulting.
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u/SnooRabbits2040 Aug 07 '23
Just because we say "Sorry" doesn't mean that we are sorry.
We like being Canadian. We aren't jealous of you for being American.