Americans The fact !!!

First, let me say that if Americans don't think beyond our town then why are so many Americans in other countries losing their lives? I think that you are stereotyping all Americans. Not all Americans think that way. Some do, but there are some that are very aware of what is going on in other countries. It's in our face everyday. We read the newspapers, we have 24 hour news, its all over the internet. We see how other countries are handling things. We see the fighting, the floods, the mayhem, the politicians visits. Keep in mind that this is a GREAT BIG WORLD and Americans are not the only ones who can turn a blind eye.

Yes i agree, i was once teaching an american who had no idea that there could be someone on the other side of the globe who was 12 hours ahead of them. :D

I disagree, I being an American can see and think beyond just my own town. I don't know why you are singling us out because I know of a lot of Countries that are so ignorant and uneducated that they know nothing beyond their own village or town!

I find that true of many people not just americans. I think that happens to foreigners as well. You only really think of your area. Me, I'm not like that because I move around a lot (First being in the military and now a military spouse)in the US and overseas.

some do, others don't... every person is different :-)) xx

It's human nature, regardless of global positioning, to be concerned with their immediate lives. Family, hometown, job... a person's priority is whatever is important to them. But that doesn't mean every single person from a certain place thinks the same. Plenty of Americans are globally aware.

Some Americans don't think past their towns/cities because that's like a safe zone for them. It's what they understand.

A good amount of Americans don't care about anywhere else in the world. I really don't.

A good amount of Americans don't care about anywhere else in the world. I really don't.

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Nope, I think that statement is discriminating. Many different Nations think this way, not just Americans.

yes, I agree

I think so...Americans seem to concentrate on their own lives and are very realistic and practical... but they are too very realistic that they forget the other part of the world

I know it's not true of all Americans but there do seem to be a lot of Americans who are very much like that, although there are also people from other countries like that too.

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I don't believe that all Americans don't think past their town. Maybe if your an American who has lived in the same area all your life? Me, I'm an American and I think about more then just my town, my state, and my country. I have lived in various cities and states and don't focus "only on my town." I think about other countries... countries my mother, grandmother, and grandfather were born in. Countries where my family members are off fighting a war. It's more then just a city or town.

Almost right, how many people can speak no American English?

Yes. THey think, America is in the middle of the world, and all the rest countries are for them.

Many Americans do not. But many people of other nations do not. I tend to think of myself as one better educated (self-taught and well-read) than most Americans. I Am rather tolerant and understanding, even curious and fascinated by other cultures. I study the Latin language for fun. Although I cannot speak them I can read a lot of Spanish, French, and Italian words and phrases. I Am familiar with the teachings of the Khristos and Siddartha Gautama--the Buddha. I've studied Shotokan Karate and yoga. I find Russian women and women from India to be highly attractive. I Am fascinated by the fact that their are about 400 to 600 different spoken languages in India alone. I Love anime, and thoroughly enjoy watching all types of foreign films particularly Japanese and Chinese films. In my own USA I've lived in two states, one predominantly Caucasian and one predominantly Hispanic. I've had 6 years of college courses and am attending my second university. A few months ago a friend of mine and myself began writing a series of letters to people of the world, apologizing for America's part in the unnecessary conflicts in the middleeast, while we wrote our own soldiers, sending them our prayers. I hope you get the point of all that I said. Please don't judge me or hate me because I'm American. I believe in a principle of Love, Love of and for all people. I Love my country, but I Love God, the concept of Love, and all of humanity equally. I Am Joe Everyman. Just another slob, like everyone else. Buddha said, "Everyone does what they can with what they know." Khristos (Christ) said "Judge not, let ye be judged." Peace out, and know that I invite, conversation anytime. The only way I'll ever act superior in anyway, is if you start attacking me personally, or attacking religious/spiritual views without a good supporting argument, or if you're just downright mean. Asked how we could promote world peace, Mother Teresa said, "Go home and love your family." Peace out, David A. Reedy... vox populi