Why does the whole world hate America

I did not know we were so hated here. It seems we are liked well enough when our military force is *needed* at our taxpayers expense, or when there is a natural disaster causeing mass trauma and clean-up *at american taxpayer expense* and everyone is more than happy to help us increase our national deficit by loaning us money to do these things for their country. seems to me we should be pretty well liked, over-all. but, maybe we "butt-in" too much, trying to be big brother to everyone, which can be offensive, I suppose. All I can do is be the best person I know how to be and if I am not liked upon my own merits - I will at least know that I tried my best to be good.

If they hate the president ,they hate the people,because the people voted for the president

Anniedup, you hit the nail squarely on the head. It really doesn't make sense why we're hated by so many but I can understand why. Just reading the responses you've received by other Americans so far is a good reflection of that. We spend a lot of time reminding people of all the good we do (pride, arrogance). We also overdo & over consume everything (gluttony). So many of us take so much for granted and are never happy with what they have (greed). There are, by far, so many more perversions here in America compared to elsewhere. (lust). Are you seeing what I'm seeing? There's a pattern developing. Even though I'm not a religious fanatic, I'm someone who believes in living life... Well you know per other discussions. The seven deadly sins (as they are called) can be applied to life outside of religion. That's the way I approach it. The seven behaviors to keep under control are; Pride, Envy, Gluttony, Lust, Anger, Greed & Sloth. If we all just live life with those contained then perhaps the world would view us in a more positive light. Correct me if I'm wrong but much of the world looks to us for guidance, so if we don't set a good example we're definitely going to be frowned upon. ‹(°¿°)›

I have wondered about this for a long time. Most of the people I know are kind and caring people, just like people anywhere else in the world. I know that our country, The United States, has been one of the top contributors to other countries, especially in times of nation calamities like earthquakes, floods, etc. When I mentioned that to one person who was calling us all kinds of names on his blog, he said, "Yes, but that America always had strings attached to every penny they gave away." If that is true, I never heard of any such thing. Then he accused us of starting wars for oil. As far as I know, we don't get a single drop of oil from Iraq. Most of our oil comes from Arabia and South America, but when people already hate you, for whatever reason, it is very difficult to explain anything to them. A lot of our people are getting tired of being called arrogant, greedy, warmongers, and they want to pull back from the world and do nothing more to help any other country. I hope that doesn't happen, but I am almost getting to that point myself. I know that the average American has more money and more possessions than many other people in the world and we have worked hard to get to that place, but most of us have been willing to share with others. Is that why they hate us? I know you can't buy friendship, but I don't tear down the leader's of other countries, unless they are killing their people by the thousands like Sadaam was, so I don't think they really have any right to complain about our president either. At least he is only elected for 4 years at a time and they will soon have someone else to complain about while some other countries are stuck with a poor leader for a lifetime. Thanks for your discussion. I'm sure it will soon fill up with people telling you why they hate America.

I think other countries want the help of the USA. And let us not forget which country everyone wants to enter and then change their status when they get here to be permanent citizens. That would be America. However, our idea of help might be different from the people receiving help. Nobody has a problem receiving money from the USA. But do they want us to invade the country and kill extremists who are killing their own people? Some do and some don't, and everyone wants it done without bloodshed and that is impossible. Some people who come to the USA, have the preconceived ideas that everything is free or easy. That they don't have to learn English. That they don't have to work. Then when they get here and they have to work to learn the language, work harder to get a work permit, a green card....and a decent job--one that any American would be proud to have and it isn't working...and some American people hate imigrants because they do not see that America is a melting pot...they end up hating America. Not all imigrants are treated the same why. Arabs are truly at a disavantage. They don't get all the freebies Mexicans get like free education in some cases, Spanish on every can of food, Spanish on driving tests. Then the immigrants end up being angry at each other because some ethnic minorities are treated better. On top of that, our gov't reminds us that we love the Muslim Arabs and we welcome them here, but when they get here and try to get a work permit and green card, they are mistreated. You cannot judge every Muslim/Arab who comes to this country and think he or she wants to bomb America. We have Christians who bomb abortion clinics...are we afraid all Christians will bomb abortion clinics? No, we aren't.

They even hate us in some parts of Australia. Often it feels like people are trying to get me to put down my home country and say how baaad it is, but I just can't because its generally a good place to live when you take out government crap. I've heard all kind of anti "yank" talk. A friend of my ex actually started going on talking about "yanks" were useless and he couldn't stand them right in front of me in a store and I went running out the door. Later I was informed "He thought you were Canadian." Like that would make it all o.k. I've also heard us called lazy and stupid and be made fun of in public. Of course it's always by uninformed people, but it still amazes me how people can be THAT uninformed. The most bothersome thing I hear is people saying "Don't let them Americanize us." like it's some kind of contagious disease. The US likes their idea of Australians being different. I don't see anybody forcing changes onto any Australians. (Other than John Howard kissing Bush's butt.) Okay, I'm getting mad and rambling here. Bottom line is I don't think anybody has a right to generalize about everyone in a country. People can't help where they were born and raised.

I fully with your point of views with regards to this matter concern as I do think that the political issues shouldn't be take into account for us to make any judgements towards its nation,its peoples. Any matured and educated peoples should know that there's lots of things beside the political or anyone in person that we need to consider before we can say somethings about that country or peoples.The "Hate" of any such thing will only make the world more ugly and move backward.

i dont hate america! i hate g.bush! -1 for him!

Its not just about the president's "hotness", annie. Its the general mentality of, not the Americans, but the AMERICAN GOVERNMENT. You see, whoever is in power, always wants to make his power more established and widespread. Same with America. Their government has visons and they work towards achieving them, but in trying to acheive them, they do not care about the feelings or well-being of the people of other nations. Its true that they give large amounts to the same nations, but its also true that if they find anyone impeding their path of progress, they become inhuman to alarming extents. There's more another face to this issue, which is, that it is the governments who know that america is financially helping them. the nations dont have enough idea. Thats the reason you find the commone people "biting the hand that feeds them", while their governments may not be of the same opinion and mostly aren't.

Because the American Govt. practises double standards. Bush is not a war criminal, but Saddam is. The U.S.A. goes on accumulating nuclear weapons, but condemns the audacity of other nations to do so. It creates a weapons market to check its over-production of weapons, but the purchasers of such weapons soon become its enemies. It practises liberal economy, but its parliament raises a hue & cry to pass anti-outsourcing laws the moment its own labour market dwindles. That's why... However, I believe George W. Bush & his administration do not represent the common American people. The U.S. people are some of the greatest believers of freedom & probably the most caustic criticism of the American Govt. policies come from within America. So hat's off to the American people and thumbs down to its present Govt.

The whole world hates America because they are not aware of the truth.And even if some people know the truth they don't want to accept it.They only see the merciless behaviour of Americans towards their enemies,but they forget that they are only the one who are running the world.The technology implemented by them is the best and we all copy or are indirectly dependent on their work.So I think the people purposely see only one side of the coin.

Hi, I do not hate America although I live in Australia there are a lot of people that hate America but the main thing is that my people do not understand the history behind Australia and that is during the second world war if it was not for America, then we would not be a free country as they saved Australia from the Japanese when they entered our water here, I think that we have to appreciate what America has done for those who care about other countries, and it is like other people they follow like sheep when they do not like something they stick to this whether it be right or wrong. It is very hard to change their minds.

It's not because of the president. It's the fact that America, with all of its power, can do all sorts of things to improve the human condition but instead does the opposite. I think the word here is selfish. While it isn't wrong to look out for your own self-interest, you should give other people a break too. In this case, America is using the World Bank, IMF and WTO to impose their own rules which are, to some, oppressive.

Well it is a simple as that, the person who is on top or a thing that is the best, never gets recognition in the terms of how good they are, in the case of america, it is just the same thing applicable, they are the world leaders, everyone knows that, but normal tendency nobody appreciates that, they just point out the negatives, in whatever way they can, and that makes a piece of big news too because its been said against something which is so big and powerful. Long live America! for supporting so many economies and yet what do they get always...just critism.

i wouldnt say that the whole world hates america or even americans, i just feel that its a small group of self serving politicians and warmongers who wish to make a name for themselves in the history books, or to satisfy their hunger for more money, or such selfish desires, that are committing atrocities in the name of america and tansihing all that america stands for

because they are trying to be a BOSS of the world. you know always we don't like our Boss.

Thanks for being so rounded about this. You seem to recognize the good the US does without the knee jerk reaction of jealous and hateful outsiders. Thanks for your words and support.

Hi there again... There's a big difference between ppl who don't like America because of the culture and (this is ur question) or who dont like America bcoz of politics, i guess for both we mainly have 2 reasons: FIRST: A dominant country, in general, is always hated because what happens is a dominant country's culture is always directly or indirectly imposed on weaker countries, history says so. When saying, directly that means by colonization where direct contact between the dominant and the weaker takes place. Indirectly like when media helps market and spread the culture of the dominant like tv shows , movies, etc so what happens is people feel they're kinda forced to accept it rather than having the choice to accept or reject. SECOND: i am not gonna go thru' the political side (although it can't be overlooked) but there's an important factor, Europe compared the U.S or europeans in general have better relationships with the other parts of world as we see because they can build bridges and communicate better. Maturity and experince in politics is important. Europe, especially the leading countries like France 4 instance have gained experience in dealing with other part of the world and also wisdom besides they (europeans) have long history and roots, just if we just read the history of Europe we can easily figure it out, this history has helped them build better ways in communicating and dealing with other countries, colonization-wise or war affairs and i think it's normal that it'd take the americans time (since their history is relatively recent or new compared 2 mother europe), it'd take them some time before they reach the same level of experience. Thank you 4 the valuable post

I am an American. I never realized there was such hatred for us till i started visiting sites like this. I am just a normal human being. I am poor. I feel bad for others who have it rough. I do what i can to help. I Hate the Iraq war. I wish we were not in it. I don't have the same views as the president. I'm just glad i live in a country where I can say I disagree and not have to worry about being thrown in prison for saying so. I m sorry people from other countries don't like us. But if they knew there were others like me maybe they would.

i'm fine with americans...