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Originally Posted by calculoso
Do you bring out and make vocal those policies that you agree with?
If there is nothing that you agree with, you are anti-US.
Those that agree with the US on some of their policies are immediately labeled "pro-US" or "neocon" or something similar.
Just as no country... no government... no person has all positive ideas or policies, no country/government/person has all negative ideas or policies either.
If you blindly follow or blindly criticize, no matter what the subject, you deserve to be labeled.
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Yes, I do make vocal the positive American policies. For example, I think that tax rebates for people who buy hybrid vehicles is great. It's just too bad that you have to have a decent amount of money to buy a hybrid vehicle in the first place... The Canadian tax credit for public transportation is probably a little more efficient as people who use transit probably need the money more and are doing more for climate change on their behalf.
If you agree with most of the U.S. policies, you are probably a neo-con, as many of their policies are neo-conservative. This isn't name calling, this is an ideological categorization. I actually prefer "fascist"...
I agree with you that no person or government has all positive or negative ideas, therefor if I question some of the U.S. administration's policies, this should not be considered "anti-U.S." - by your own definition. When NO ONE questions government, be it their own or another, THAT'S when trouble starts. I am sure you are familiar with the Chinese and their treatment of Falun Gong practiconers, and the classic example of Hitler.
I have a degree in International Relations, which does not make me an expert by any means on American policy, but it sure does not mean I am blindly criticising American policies. It would appear that you are the one blindly labeling me as ignorant to the facts.