Why do so many Americans hate America?
Even in the gaming industry you see this vitriolic hatred. As I read posts by bloggers who publish "gaming industry blogs", I'm struck by the number who inject their political views into those posts.
The people who comment to blogger posts aren't doing any better. The majority seem to have the exact same feelings against America.
I've characterized this anti-Americanism as socialist propaganda, which is what it is in nearly every case. I just went through several blogs that are devoted solely to bashing the U.S., especially the Bush Administration and the War in Iraq.
I keep thinking that I just don't understand the mentality, the blind devotion to the anti-American cause, but I understand it perfectly. It doesn't matter what the truth is. It doesn't matter what's right or wrong. These people have an agenda and they're going to push it no matter what anyone else does or says.
Personally, I think we're well to the point where it's time for an up-rising. The "average American" has to stand up for his rights against the socialists who want to destroy what little we have left. It's been an on going process of cultural transformation for the last 80 years (maybe more) that has brought our country to its knees societally.
Patriotic Americans must refuse to be intimidated by claims of "elitism" or "arrogance". Americans are proud of what they have, just as everyone else is. We aren't bad people just because we live well.
When you hear someone regurgitating the propaganda and rhetoric they heard on the Nightly News or in their Sociology class, stand up and set them straight. Ask them some questions about why they think what they think. Get them talking. They will immediately expose themselves for what they are. Many can't even mount a thoughtful defense of their "beliefs". Most don't even know what they believe except "America is bad" and "George Bush stole the election".
Folks, President Bush has some bad policies. His idea of how our border with Mexico should function is destructive to our country. That doesn't mean he's out to get the entire country, or that he's trying to make "fat cat buddies" rich. Personally, I think it's a mis-guided attempt at what he sees as "creating opportunities".
Regardless, the anti-American movement gains momentum because they will always find people who are disgruntled with something. They take the anger and redirect it to fit their ends. That doesn't make their cause, or the anger valid.
The people who comment to blogger posts aren't doing any better. The majority seem to have the exact same feelings against America.
I've characterized this anti-Americanism as socialist propaganda, which is what it is in nearly every case. I just went through several blogs that are devoted solely to bashing the U.S., especially the Bush Administration and the War in Iraq.
I keep thinking that I just don't understand the mentality, the blind devotion to the anti-American cause, but I understand it perfectly. It doesn't matter what the truth is. It doesn't matter what's right or wrong. These people have an agenda and they're going to push it no matter what anyone else does or says.
Personally, I think we're well to the point where it's time for an up-rising. The "average American" has to stand up for his rights against the socialists who want to destroy what little we have left. It's been an on going process of cultural transformation for the last 80 years (maybe more) that has brought our country to its knees societally.
Patriotic Americans must refuse to be intimidated by claims of "elitism" or "arrogance". Americans are proud of what they have, just as everyone else is. We aren't bad people just because we live well.
When you hear someone regurgitating the propaganda and rhetoric they heard on the Nightly News or in their Sociology class, stand up and set them straight. Ask them some questions about why they think what they think. Get them talking. They will immediately expose themselves for what they are. Many can't even mount a thoughtful defense of their "beliefs". Most don't even know what they believe except "America is bad" and "George Bush stole the election".
Folks, President Bush has some bad policies. His idea of how our border with Mexico should function is destructive to our country. That doesn't mean he's out to get the entire country, or that he's trying to make "fat cat buddies" rich. Personally, I think it's a mis-guided attempt at what he sees as "creating opportunities".
Regardless, the anti-American movement gains momentum because they will always find people who are disgruntled with something. They take the anger and redirect it to fit their ends. That doesn't make their cause, or the anger valid.
posted by Jaycen Rigger at 1:54 AM
2 Comments:
You, sir, are as mad as a box of frogs.
Oh, I figure that goes without saying:-)
Anything in particular you'd like to point out?
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