Sad Day: President is not Proud of Country!

Am not from America but I would feel much disappointed as well. I love America and have so many online friends there. Presidents should be proud of their countries and especially for the people who trusted them. So many or almost all countries are looking up to America as the no.1 and the best when it comes to everything especially leadership and it must be kept that way. I haven't seen the video on this but I just hope he's just airing a little disappointment leading to a constructive conclusion.

This progressive movement in the world is nothing new at all. Today, it's considered "left" thinking to say that America is a bully (more or less) and that the entire world should come together. This way of thinking has been around since civilization has been around. Back in the time of Alexander, Caesar, Egypt's rule, Khan, etc, the "progressives" were called conquered. Some progressives of yesteryear were living together in their civilizations. They had no money, no defense, not even an offense. What they relied on was the good nature of men. Sadly, as they found out, all men are duplicitous. They were repeatedly wiped off the map by conquerers. And what came from it? Well, the modern civilizaton that today's progressives try to hard to change was forged from war! Without America's bully-like nature, our country and most of the free world would be DRASTICALLY different. The world's high standards were set by American capitalisim. American forces have helped many a European country. And now we're the bullies that must apologize? Why? It's not like Europe would ever band together and cause more harm than some Bush bashing. Spain caved in to terrorists demands. Germany's acting scared. Remove America, and Spain might be conquered by Jihadists! Let me tell you progressives what's what, if you're listening. You do not know how to run a country! Sharing does not work! Holding hands does not work! Catering to children while letting them run rampant does not work! Killing religion for the sake of "free" thinking does not work! Your plan will not work! Take away America's armed forces and the terrorists on their Jihad kick will bring the entire world to its knees in years! Once people start trying to take over your countries, you pu$$ies, you'll be BEGGING America - the big, bad bully - to save your skin. Wake up. Thanks to America, your countries are infinitely better than they would be without our SUPER POWER presence in the world. I do agree that it is a WONDERFUL idea for every country to be "equal" and for every man to have a little bit of wealth. But that's not the world. Trying to make that the world will enable the people who disagree with you to put you in chains and control your life! Keep on pressing your luck and see what happens. Bush should be given all the credit in the world for not turning his back on y'all like you turned it on us! We're only bullies to cry-babies.

I agree. I find it reprehensible. I hope Americans remember this when it is time for elections....

I'll treat him like I did the Dixie Chicks when they said the same thing. I don't care what the guy has to say, he isn't my President and he doesn't speak for me.

My opinion is that when one takes only part of statement, it's easy to twist it into whatever form best suits their own agenda. The rest of the President's statement according to the link you provided was as follows: "In Europe, there is an anti-Americanism that is at once casual but can also be insidious. Instead of recognizing the good that America so often does in the world, there have been times where Europeans chose to blame America for much of what's bad," Obama said. Both of these attitudes "do not represent the truth," Obama continued. "America is changing, but it cannot be America alone that changes." Gee, that's so terrible of him...pointing out the wrong attitudes on BOTH sides of the Big Pond. How dare he?

What do you expect from this guy? His own wife made the statement that because her husband was running for the presidency it was the first time that she was proud of her country. Obama's just like the rest of the left-wing radicals who hate America and what she stands for.

I wonder if the outcome of the election would have been different if Obama made that speech during his campaign.

Although this is an old discussion, I still it's a disgraceful thing for him to have done. He really does not deserve to be our leader. I'd rather have someone in there that is proud of country and will stand up for us. [b]~~AT PEACE WITHIN~~ **STAND STRONG IN YOUR BELIEFS**[/b]

[i]Hello shewolf52002, Yap, it is really sad to hear such a word from a commander of chief. In my opinion I see the president still think he is campaigning for presidency and he is saying things he should not be saying now that he is the president. In due time he will realize that blaming the past will not help him solve the issue now. It is his first time to attend a meeting of world leader and he want to make a good impression for himself and forgot that he is representing the a country. Regards. [/i]

Many Americans ARE arrogant, derisive and dismissive. I can't stand up and agree with everything he's done up to this point, but I don't have a problem with anybody who can admit to flaws. Our country does have flaws. The harshest think I can say about his statement is that the way he stated it was as if he was speaking of American as a whole. On the one hand I understand when people refer to "America" as ONE. But I have issues with inluding everyone in one statement.

I think that it is nothing more than the truth we have taken so much for granted, Took what was not ours and over used our planet I feel he has said nothing but the truth though we may not like it it is the TRUTH

It pissed me the hell off, I'd like it if he were barred from returning to the US for his traitorous behavior.

I think the president just said the truth/fact. And for that we should really contemplate. Happy MyLotting!

as a UK citizen i find it quite refreshing for him to say such things, yes it may hurt but the truth does and only when you face the truth can you change the future, from what ive seen of you new president Im actually quite interested to see what he does, its the first time in a while I've seen any leader of any country actually talk to people as a real person as appose to just sound bites. don't worry we euros aren't perfect either and thats a good thing for any nation to realize, for a long time america has seen its self as the saviour and protector of the world, unfortunately this just comes across as being a bully and unfortunatly may of done more bad than good. but always remember fundamentally countries are an illusion there not real, we are the species that draws lines in the dirt, time to rub them out.

Yes it is sad and I am sure that he feels sad when he hears everyday how the people that he is trying to save and make their country better cut him down,won't work with him as he has asked.Just like I said in my discussion,"What if?".If your spouse does not back you up when disciplining your kids or making other family decisions.You won't be very proud will you? Your kids are rude and disrespectful to you.How can you be proud of them? If you are the CEO,owner,manager or supervisor at a company and your employees are not following things that you asked them do and talk about you badly as well.But these people still think they should keep their jobs.