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Trotsky12 t1_izndzn3 wrote

Alright so this has nothing to do with this post but I made a post on r/askreddit and barely got a response.

So I've seen a lot of anti-USA sentiments on Reddit. What's that about? What is so horrible about the US? Describe this to me please

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epicvoyage28 t1_iznprut wrote

Well, part of it is just the lighthearted ribbing that most culturally similar countries give to each other. Some of it is criticism of their godawful healthcare system and workers rights. Some of it is a criticism of their foreign policy, read imperialism, although that is arguably not as bad as in other countries that have actively invaded places.

Then there are the stereotypes; such as excessive national pride in a low average country, that could so easily do so much better.

There are countless other things also, but how many of them are America specific is debatable. It would probably be easier to ask people individually what their opinions are, as they are likely varied. Do those expressing this sentiment not inherently state their issues? Why not ask them directly?

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Trotsky12 t1_j0g2xu1 wrote

I really appreciate your reply, and with a lack of vitriol.

I'm curious because people constantly berate the states. And I think there's plenty to admire and love about this place.

My issue is I think people have a fundamentals misunderstanding of history and where their lives have managed to be plopped into on the time scale

Sure, there are things left to be desired. But to flat out say the US is this horrible, monolithic entity is just ... Fucking moronic AT BEST.

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