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Originally Posted by Calgaryborn
The United States is the worlds big brother. It's stronger then the rest of us and it can be arrogant because it knows it. It sticks it's nose in other peoples business and makes decisions that we don't like and can do nothing about. America gets blamed for everything.
Also, like an older brother America is called upon whenever there is trouble. America is expected to solve everyones problems whether it be war or natural disaster. It then gets criticized for whatever actions it takes.
A good question you should all ask yourselves is: Who would you want to replace the US with as top dog?
China or Russia are next in line as far as world powers go. Could England once again step up to the plate? Who?
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Agreed. Sometimes I think people mistake that the US gets critisized as "anti" simply because they country is more of a lightning rod. Really Canada, for example, has very little impact on the rest of the world, so to continually comment on their foreign policy is rather redundant. There's lots to bite into with the US so some may seem "anti". Also it's possible to rail against the country for long periods, say a certain republican administration and still not be "anti" the country as a whole IMO. As long as you distinguish the two, country and policy.